Head Chef

University of Bath - Hospitality Operations

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hospitality Team at the University of Bath as the Head Chef of our West Central Production Unit (CPU). We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Head Chef with exceptional staff management skills, strong menu development experience, and a proven track record of maintaining excellent food safety and due-diligence standards.

The CPU is the central hub for our back-of-house production, supplying freshly made food to several busy outlets across campus, including Fountain Canteen, 4 West Café, Claverton Rooms, Food Direct, and the rapidly growing Nourish @ Parade. This high-volume kitchen is supported by a dedicated brigade of Sous Chef, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and General Porters.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse kitchen team, fostering a positive, professional, and high-performing culture.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of varied, innovative, and cost-effective menus tailored to multiple outlets and service styles.
• Ensure exemplary food safety, due diligence, and HACCP compliance, including monitoring, recording, and upholding all statutory standards.
• Manage production planning, stock control, allergen processes, and operational efficiency across the CPU.
• Play a key role in supporting large-scale events and high-demand periods throughout the academic year.

About you

This is an ideal role for a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and takes pride in delivering high standards through strong leadership and meticulous organisation.

If you are passionate about leading teams, shaping menus, and maintaining rigorous operational standards, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further Information

This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For informal discussions about the role please contact Patricia Echegaray on adspie@bath.ac.uk

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What we can offer you

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• Relocation allowance