Executive Head Chef NEW Lodestone House Posted today Competitive Brighton Chefs

Job Description

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and more
• Supermarket savings at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards every time you spend, redeemable across a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• The ability to share discounts and offers with friends and family

Role

We are seeking a passionate and visionary Executive Chef to lead and elevate the catering operation. You will be responsible for creating a clear culinary vision, ensuring food presentation and service is modern, exciting and commercially successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an overall culinary vision and food strategy
• Design innovative, commercially viable menus aligned to outlet themes and student demographics
• Plan seasonal dish rotations to keep customers engaged and returning
• Develop menus and manage item pricing
• Source high-quality ingredients and maintain accurate stock control
• Ensure all kitchens are fully equipped and compliant
• Maintain exceptional food quality and exceed hygiene standards
• Recruit, train, develop and motivate kitchen teams
• Manage budgets and deliver agreed financial targets
• Roll out food concepts and innovative offers in partnership with the National Executive Chef
• Support operational teams and location managers in consistently exceeding food standards
• Lead food presentation and service in an engaging, contemporary way
• Attend client and university meetings as required

About You

You are an inspirational culinary leader with strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding food in a fast paced university environment.

Essential Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary education
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar Executive or Senior Chef position
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering (or equivalent)
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Advanced knowledge of culinary principles and practices
• Strong understanding of BOH systems, ordering and inventory management
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards

Job Reference: compass/TP 216781