SDX/TP/RF9135/SL Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time Working Hours:
40 Closing Date:
06/04/2023 Package Description £40,000pa - £45,000pa+ great bonus and benefits package Location:
Fulham Football Club, London SW6 Work Pattern 40 hrs pw predominantly Monday Friday but be prepared to help with match day support What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater.
Youll belong in a company and team that values you for you; youll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and youll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer:
Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Access to ongoing training and development programs Countless opportunities to grow within the company Full training We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more! Job Introduction As a HeadRetailChef at Sodexo in Fulham, youre also a team player and food waste saver.
Your passion for food and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production.
This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
Sodexo Live! have a fantastic opportunity for a HeadRetailChef to join our team based from Craven Cottage, the home of Fulham Football Club (FFC)! This is an exciting new role which you can really make your own.
Your focus will be to support the Executive HeadChef in all elements of Retail food delivery; we are looking for someone to demonstrate knowledge of current food trends with the ability to bring innovation into the Retail food offers at Craven Cottage & Fulham Pier.
You will ensure the timely and efficient preparation and service of all food offers whilst also ensuring accurate costing with the Executive Headchef and Head of Retail.
It's an exciting time to join us and be a part of the eleven-year contract as venue partner for FFC on its new Fulham Pier development.
Fulham Pier is becoming one of Londons leading leisure destinations on the banks of the Thames which include restaurants, a Riverside Market, meetings and events spaces, bars and lounges, a basement entertainment venue, a boutique hotel and a spa experience.
Sodexo Live! delivers hospitality, retail and non-event day sales and catering at the iconic Craven Cottage.
This is a truly exceptional role, working in an amazing venue.
You will have proven relevant experience with outstanding communication, collaboration and strong stakeholder management skills; you will be able to multitask and communicate with confidence at all levels.
Key to your success will be excellent time-management and coordination skills, with the ability to bring people together.
In return we offer you the opportunity to truly expand your skillset and be part of a crucial highly supportive team.
When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we cant wait for you to join us! Main Responsibilities What youll do:
Understand and demonstrate the vision of the Fulham FC venue partner in all your work activities.
Develop and deliver projects set by clients in the agreed timescale in conjunction with the Development Chef.
Ensure all menus are photographed and specified to deliver consistency in delivery on the event site.
Cost each menu and clearly state the margins delivered.
To lead the menu design process and support innovation that drives positive PR, positive client feedback, increased revenues or win new business.
Play an active part within the wider Fulham Pier team contribute to team activities, discussions and decisions to grow and improve the events business.
Articulate the service offers for each event, - the food element, the equipment, the flow and the customer experience in conjunction with the Head of Retail.
To lead the casual RetailChef team to ensure the prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals and breaks at the required time To comply with all company and client policies, procedures and statutory regulations including Human Resources, site rules, Food Safety, Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description The Ideal Candidate What you bring:
PreviousSenior Chef role or Headchef in a similar operation Experience in the delivery of Retail food operations Production kitchen knowledge and/or experience Experience of working with clients in a contract catering environment Staff training experience or qualification Strong management skills with experience of managing large groups Culinary experience within stadia environment A highly collaborative approach About The Company In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.
Sodexos connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise.
The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) andpersonal home servicesthrough Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.
Vital Spacesis Sodexos value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.
Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.
Were a Disability Confident Leader employer.
Were committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process Sodexo LondonEngland
