Training Ground Head Chef40 hours per weekUp to £36,000 per annumBlackburn Rovers Football Club Senior Training Ground, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8FASodexo Live! has a fantastic opportunity for a Training GroundHead Chefto join the team at Blackburn Rovers Football Club Senior Training Ground! if you have outstanding culinary flair, confidence in your abilities, and a passion for creating exceptional dishes, we want to hear from you!At Sodexo Live! we bring people together; we create exceptional moments and lasting memories. We are a unique community of people mobilised to create live experiences that are unforgettable.When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us! This is a fantastic permanent position with opportunities for further career progression within a global organisation.What you'll do:Develop food offer strategy in line with current and emerging consumer needs and market trendsOwn, define and maintain culinary development plans, aswell as lead change management processesMaximise Profitability within area of responsibility and deliver required financial and service level resultsDrive innovation and continuous improvement of people, systems, processes and food offerWhat you bring:Essential:Experience in a high-volume environment – major events or large-scale banqueting operation.Fine dining background gained in hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.A passionate interest in the catering industry – knowledge of current trends, well read, eats out in interesting restaurants on a regular basis, talks about and gets excited about food.A competent communicator and ability to present to colleagues, peers and clients.Financial awareness and understanding of a food profit and loss account and articulate how to control food cost and generate positive food margin.Level 3 Food Hygiene qualificationProven ability to manage and lead a team of chefs.Desirable:IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification.Previous experience in Executive Head Chef or Head Chef roleExperience in stadium and/or arena venues.Experience in the delivery of retail food operations.Production kitchen knowledge and/or experienceExperience of working with clients in a contract catering environmentStaff training experienceup to £36,000pa + bonus and excellent benefits packageWorking with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationAccess to ongoing training and development programsCountless opportunities to grow within the company.We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
