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Executive Head Chef

£43,392 - £54,919 p.a. pro rata

Full time/Permanent

About the Role

A fantastic, yet rare opportunity has arisen as we are looking for an experienced and skilled hands on Executive Head Chef to take the reins in our committed, high performing and effective kitchen teams.

The ideal candidate will lead, motivate and inspire the team, creating the right culture within our kitchens to drive consistency and performance.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing multi-site operations and have delivered fine dining and managed kitchens capable of servicing University students, staff and conferences together with evidence of award winning sustainability credentials and a strong ethos on financial awareness.

Ideally you will have worked in both the private and public sector, this role is predominantly day time hours Monday-Friday - with some evening and weekend events.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile.  We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: w/c 29th April 2024

About Us

Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

Our Campus Services team work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students.  Whether you're making sure our students are safe, serving up delicious meals, or ensuring every package reaches its destination, your role matters. Our team's dedication ensures smooth operations, safety, and exceptional experiences.

For any informal queries about the role or the Campus Services team, please contact Ivan Hopkins (Head of Hospitality and Catering) at ivan.hopkins@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us 

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home.  You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done.  We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata. 
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success.  Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, upcoming immigration rules changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.