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Head Chef

United Kingdom, Rotherham Employment contract 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences at Rotherham United Club. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, maintain the highest standards of food quality, and inspire their team to exceed expectations. As Head Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations across match days, events, hospitality, and conferences—ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellence in every dish served.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen team to ensure consistently high performance
  • Recruit, train, and develop team members to deliver exceptional service standards
  • Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment
  • Design innovative and appealing menus catering to members, corporate clients, and event guests
  • Ensure all dishes meet high standards in presentation, portion control, and flavour
  • Adapt menus in line with seasonal ingredients, match-day demands, and business objectives
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
  • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships within budget parameters
  • Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure exemplary hygiene and cleanliness standards
  • Control food costs, margins, and waste to maximise profitability
  • Monitor kitchen performance against financial targets and implement improvements as required
  • Evaluate supplier performance to ensure cost-effective and quality-driven procurement
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
  • Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and staff training to maintain compliance
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences
  • Respond proactively to customer feedback to refine menus and service quality
  • Support hospitality offerings for match days, corporate events, and private functions

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role
  • Strong culinary expertise with knowledge of diverse cuisines and large-scale catering
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards
  • Strong understanding of budget management, GP control, and food cost optimisation
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP certification)

What we offer

  • Free, tasty meals
  • Flexible working
  • 28 days of holiday
  • after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days
  • Leave for life's important moments
  • paid volunteering days
  • career development and learning opportunities
  • mental health support and wellbeing perks
  • pension schemes and life assurance
  • Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure, and even travel
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