Executive Head Chef

Are you a passionate and innovative culinary leader ready to make a lasting impact? At the University of Central Lancashire we believe in creating exceptional culinary experiences that enhance student life, inspire staff, and impress visitors. We're looking for a Campus Executive Head Chef to join our Commercial Services Management Team. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of dining and catering across our vibrant university campuses. Why Join Us? Be a Visionary: Play a part in developing and delivering a cutting-edge food and beverage strategy, from food markets to bespoke event catering. Culinary Creativity: Lead the creation of innovative menus that balance excellence, sustainability, and customer delight. Empower People: Inspire and mentor an enthusiastic team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Drive Impact: Play a pivotal role in enhancing student experience while supporting the Universitys goals of sustainability and inclusivity. Career Growth: This is your chance to shine in a prestigious leadership role with real influence and opportunities for professional development. What You'll Do Lead culinary operations across all campus catering units, conferences, and events. Collaborate with senior leaders to align catering services with university objectives. Drive financial success through effective budget management and cost control. Ensure legal compliance and uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety. Innovate and stay ahead of food trends, enhancing menus and presentations. Promote sustainable and ethical practices in every aspect of catering operations. Engage with customers to continuously refine and exceed service expectations. What Were Looking For Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to inspire teams and deliver exceptional results in a high-quality catering or hospitality setting. Culinary Expertise: Advanced food hygiene certification (Level 4) with extensive knowledge of menu planning, nutrition, and creative food concepts. Business Acumen: Strong background in budget management, financial planning, and achieving measurable KPIs. Problem Solver: Agile thinker who thrives under pressure and excels in dynamic environments. Innovation & Trend Awareness: A forward-thinker who keeps up with the latest culinary trends to enhance customer experiences. Sustainability Advocate: A commitment to ethical food sourcing, waste reduction, and sustainability. Why You'll Love Working Here Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a culture that values every individual and promotes equality. Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with passionate colleagues who share your vision for excellence. Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities to elevate your career. Work-Life Balance: A role that values your well-being while offering exciting challenges. What we can offer you: Our people are our most important asset. Well encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, youll be making a positive difference to other peoples lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform. We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page. Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to. AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Preston, GB

Posted Date: 1/17/2025