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Location: Rotherham
Salary: A GBP 29,455 to A GBP 33,487 (depending on experience and qualifications) a year + benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 27th of July 2026
Are you an experienced Professional Chef with a strong understanding of Front:of:House (FOH) operations? We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer to join our dedicated Catering and Hospitality team, operating within a dual:purpose framework: delivering high:quality training and expanding our commercial operations, including our successful training restaurant and events service.
About The Role
This crucial role is designed to bridge the gap between kitchen production and customer service, ensuring our students gain the cohesive, industry:standard experience required for high:level employability. You will directly contribute to the Colleges strategic goals for growth, financial sustainability, and educational excellence.
The role of lecturer is to equip our students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special.
As a Lecturer focused on both Culinary Skills and Hospitality integration, your duties will include:
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Teaching and Learner Development
- Deliver engaging, industry:relevant practical and theory sessions in professional cookery and related subjects.
- Mentor students and support their progress towards achieving qualifications (including Apprenticeships) and full employment readiness.
- Provide essential teaching capacity to maintain quality as learner numbers grow.
Commercial and Operational Management
- Contribute to menu planning, costing, and delivery for both the curriculum and our colleges restaurant (The Wharncliffe) and other commercial events.
- Work collaboratively with the Front of House Lecturer to ensure the seamless, professional operation of the commercial restaurant and events service.
- Support the development of Front of House awareness and customer service skills within kitchen training to strengthen learner employability.
This Is An Opportunity To Directly Impact
- Enhanced Commercial Viability: Driving income generation and profitability through expanded restaurant and event operations.
- Curriculum Quality: Ensuring high:quality delivery and assessment aligned with industry and qualification standards.
- Student Employability: Modelling and facilitating the vital coordination between kitchen and service roles.
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You will...
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Have proven experience as a Professional Chef in a demanding commercial hospitality environment as well as a strong understanding of front:of:house operations and excellent customer service principles.
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Have teaching experience in an educational or training setting.
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Previous experience with apprenticeships would be desirable too.
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Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to inspire learners.
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Have a strong commitment to maintaining professional and educational standards with further and higher education.
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Hold a relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3 or equivalent) in a culinary/hospitality subject.
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Hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths.
What is the RNN Group?
RNN Groups main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too.
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