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Executive Head Chef

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The University of Manchester

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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Hospitality and Tourism

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Salary:

54683.00 GBP / Year
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Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to shape the future of hospitality at one of the UK’s leading universities? We’re seeking an Executive Head Chef to provide strategic leadership and culinary direction for HospitalityOnCampus. This is central to shaping and delivering a progressive culinary strategy that prioritizes creativity, sustainability, and excellence across multiple sites. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that HospitalityOnCampus reflects the University’s values through innovative food concepts, quality, and service, while driving commercial growth, enhancing brand reputation, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Job Responsibility:

  • Shape Culinary Vision: Develop and implement a long-term food strategy that aligns with the University’s Hospitality & Events objectives, championing creativity, sustainability, and innovation
  • Drive Commercial Growth: using insights and trends to influence menu design, pricing strategies, and customer engagement
  • Plan for Future Capability: Lead strategic planning for food production infrastructure and resources to meet evolving business needs and expansion opportunities
  • Governance & Compliance: Oversee food safety, allergen management, and HACCP systems, ensuring proactive compliance and audit readiness
  • Financial Leadership: Implement robust systems for cost control, stock accountability, and financial performance monitoring to achieve strategic targets
  • Talent Development: Build and lead a high-performing culinary leadership team, embedding succession planning and continuous professional development
  • Brand & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent HospitalityOnCampus at tastings, events, and industry forums to strengthen partnerships and elevate the University’s hospitality profile
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive cross-functional projects to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability across the Hospitality & Events portfolio

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Executive or Senior Head Chef in a multi-site hospitality operation, ideally including central production and satellite kitchens
  • A strong track record in culinary strategy, innovation, and sustainability
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Financial and commercial acumen, with experience in cost control and performance analysis
  • Level 4 Food Hygiene certification and professional cookery qualifications (minimum City & Guilds 706/3 or equivalent)
  • In-depth knowledge of HACCP and food compliance frameworks
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • IT literacy and familiarity with hospitality management systems
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave, starting at 34 days (inc. Bank Holidays)
  • Annual closure for Christmas and New Year
  • A pension scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Subsidised car parking and tax relief on childcare
  • A strong commitment to personal and career development, as well as well-being and mental health
  • Access to Purple Place - our colleague benefits platform, including exclusive electric vehicle schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Expiration:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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