CareerPlan

Head Chef

Aberdeen, Scotland, gbFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-23

Core

Lead the catering unit, manage day-to-day operations, and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for clients in diverse settings (offices, stadiums, universities).

Role type

Senior IC Head Chef (Catering Operations)

Builds

Catering services and food experiences for corporate and event clients

Domain

Hospitality / Corporate Catering

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Team leadership and mentoring, Budget management and financial analysis, Health and safety compliance, Menu innovation and food standards, Stakeholder relationship management, Strategic planning

Preferred skills

Coaching and delegation, Crisis management, Sustainability practices, Data-driven decision making

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire direct reports to maintain exceptional service standards, Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define service requirements, Develop team capabilities through training and empowerment, Achieve KPIs related to safety, sustainability, and financial performance, Manage daily operations of a busy catering unit, Drive innovation in food offerings and service delivery