Benchmark Role profile for Head Chef (O&FL3, Sp22)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Head Chef
School/Department:
Salary:
Job Family and Level:
O&F Level 3, Salary Point 22
Contract Status:
Hours of Work:
Location:
Reporting to:
The purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is to manage the day-to-day activity and associated areas of a unit
kitchen, responsible for ensuring a consistent, high quality service delivery within a devolved
budget
Main responsibilities:
% of
time per
year
1.
To manage and organise the operations of a unit, providing comprehensive
food production service. Continually reviewing procedures to identify
opportunities for product and service improvements in areas of
responsibility.
30%
2.
All aspects of staff management, identification of resources required to
ensure high quality and consistent service provision.
25%
3.
Responsible for all food production and menu planning and associated
functions including, stock management, monthly budget figures, wage
costs and wastage, to enable the area of responsibility to meet its targets.
25%
5.
To be fully conversant with and competent to use all systems and
equipment relevant to area of work.
10%
6.
To manage adherence to health and safety and food safety regulations,
University, hospitality and relevant external, policies, procedures,
standards and codes of practice.
5%
7.
Undertake and utilise training and development required for the post and
to enhance working skills and knowledge of self and team to improve
service delivery.
5%
Benchmark Role profile for Head Chef (O&FL3, Sp22)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015
Knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience:
Essential
Qualifications/
education
Knowledge/skills/
training
Desirable
706 1/2 or equivalent.
High standard of numeracy and
literacy.
Recruitment and selection skills.
In-depth knowledge of HACCP
procedures.
Knowledge of University
policies and processes.
Adaptable.
Attention to detail.
Experience
Seeks solutions and
explanations.
Considerable work experience
in a similar environment.
Problem solving skills.
Considerable experience of
stock purchasing, stock control
and menu planning.
Experience of all aspects of
staff management.
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
Other
Excellent planning and
organising skills.
Actively seeks to develop self.
Concentrates attention and
activity on customer.
Work under pressure and on
own initiative.
Excellent work record.
Previous experience of
coaching and developing
others.
Clean and smart in appearance.
Proven leadership skills.
Decision making:
i) Taken independently by the role holder:

Day-to-day operational supervision

Staff rotas, authorising annual leave

Response to immediate customer requirements

Upholding relevant regulatory & legislative requirements

Minor service improvement
ii) In collaboration with others:
Benchmark Role profile for Head Chef (O&FL3, Sp22)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015

Changes to working practices and procedures

Substantial improvements to service delivery

Training requests

Probationary and performance reviews for Catering Assistants

Induction of new staff

Written complaints

Disciplinary
iii) Referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder:

Decisions which impact other departments
Scope of the role:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role takes responsibility for all food production
within a unit ensuring all food safety, and health and safety regulations are adhered to
Additional information:
Substantial percent of duties require physical effort, lifting heavy pans and equipment,
cleaning of heavy kitchen equipment, spending most of time on feet, exposure to high
heat temperatures and hazardous substances. Maintaining quality and service levels
whilst working to tight deadlines; anticipating and exceeding customer expectations;
motivating staff; heavy lifting, working weekends and early and late shifts
The University of Nottingham strongly endorses Athena SWAN principles,
with commitment from all levels of the organisation in furthering women’s
careers. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunity, best working
practices and fair policies for all.