Love hospitality, catering and developing future culinary professionals? Join Yeovil College as a Study Programme Manager for Professional Cookery in this full-time role starting August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef, hospitality professional or culinary educator to bring current industry expertise into education and inspire the next generation of talent.
Joining Yeovil College at a pivotal time of growth and investment, you will work within a revitalised college environment shaped by a £60 million transformation programme, including our impressive new teaching kitchen facilities opening in 2027, designed to elevate the learner experience and reflect modern industry standards. In this role, you will lead and coordinate a high-quality, industry-led study programme, delivering engaging teaching, learning and assessment across hospitality and catering courses. Working closely with employers and curriculum colleagues, you will design a sequenced and vocationally authentic curriculum that supports learner achievement, raises aspirations and reflects the evolving needs of the hospitality industry. You will also champion enrichment opportunities including trips, guest chefs, masterclasses and industry placements, while monitoring learner progress, attendance and performance to ensure exceptional outcomes. Alongside curriculum development, quality assurance and employer engagement, you will promote inclusive practice, equality, diversity and the professional behaviours expected within the modern hospitality sector. If you are ready to inspire future talent and make a real impact within a forward-thinking curriculum team, apply now and help shape the future of hospitality education at Yeovil College.
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in senior chef or hospitality roles
- Experience teaching hospitality and catering across a range of courses and learner levels
- Level 3 Catering qualification and a teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards
- Passion for hospitality, teaching and developing future culinary professionals
- Proven ability to inspire learners and support high levels of achievement and progression
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills with a professional approach
- Confident using initiative, managing workloads and working effectively under pressure
- Flexible, positive and learner-focused with high expectations for standards and outcomes
What we offer:
- Annual Salary: £30,966 up to £39,917 depending on experience
- Full time position, 37hours per week, all year round.
- 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Employee assistance programme
- Free onsite gym
- Subsidised catering facilities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.
Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.
DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.