Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our culinary team in the Private Patients Unit (PPU) at our Hampstead site. As a Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate leadership ability in a kitchen environment, passion for innovation and 5* culinary skills.
Main duties of the job
This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for patient care. They will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, control, discipline, and welfare of the main restaurant production kitchen, PPU kitchen and any other food production, display or food service under the remit of Royal Free Property Services Ltd. ensuring that a high standard of food production, service, value, sustainability, and compliance with all Food Hygiene legislation is maintained at all times. Post holder will ensure that all areas in their charge are safe, sustainable, seasonal, and delivering a quality, profitable service, while developing staff to their fullest potential.
About us
Founded in 2018, RFL Property Services Ltd is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Free London Group (RFLS). Following formation RFLPS has embarked on a journey of transformational change in the way estate services are delivered within the NHS.
At RFL Property Services Ltd, we act commercially and deliver not only high quality, consistent services across Royal Free London estates and our third-party clients and customers, but also efficiencies by operating at scale, driving new income streams and adding resilience to its existing operational capacity.
Our Parent company, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the country with over 10,000 employees, a turnover of £1 billion and around 1.8m patient contacts a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at RFL Property Services Ltd.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at RFL Property Services Ltd.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in hotel/hospitality, catering and institutional management or equivalent.
Desirable
- Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory level experience within a large scale catering operation.
- Experience in managing a diverse team.
- Excellent customer focused skills
- Previous experience managing a food service environment
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to lead a small team
- Has an eye for detail.
- Excellent customer care skills
- Excellent communication skills, face to face, written.
- Able to work under pressure and motivate a team.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in hotel/hospitality, catering and institutional management or equivalent.
Desirable
- Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory level experience within a large scale catering operation.
- Experience in managing a diverse team.
- Excellent customer focused skills
- Previous experience managing a food service environment
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to lead a small team
- Has an eye for detail.
- Excellent customer care skills
- Excellent communication skills, face to face, written.
- Able to work under pressure and motivate a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
