Exec Head Chef - Education

Off to Work; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead a team of 8 Chefs and cater for approximately 900 clients daily. The role involves developing new menus each term and ensuring client satisfaction during functions. Candidates should have proven experience managing large-scale catering operations, with a focus on leadership and creativity in menu presentation. This position offers a starting salary of £50,000 with a good work/life balance, mainly Monday to Friday.

Benefits

£50,000 starting salary

Good work/life balance

Opportunity in Michelin Star establishments

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Head Chef with strong team leadership capabilities.
• Experience catering for large groups, specifically around 900 daily.
• Ability to develop and present menus for client approval.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 Chefs with strong leadership.
• Cater for approximately 900 customers daily.
• Create and present new menus for client sign-off.
• Work primarily Monday to Friday with occasional evening functions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Catering for large numbers

Menu development

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Executive Head Chef

Location: Hertfordshire

Sector: Education Catering

Salary: £50,000

Benefits:

• £50,000 starting salary
• Mainly Monday to Friday
• Good team already in place
• Good work / life balance
• The opportunity to complete Stages in Michelin Star establishments

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 8 Chefs and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Cater for around 900 on a daily basis; experience in catering for large numbers is a necessity, whether in a School Environment or in a staff dining kitchen within Contract Catering.
• Compile new menus each term and present ideas to the client for sign-off; experience in writing menus for an education setting is preferred.
• Work throughout the year with core hours Monday to Friday daytime; occasional evenings and weekends may be required for functions and events.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience as an Executive Head Chef with the ability to lead a team.
• Experience catering for large numbers (around 900 daily).
• Background in education settings is not essential, but corporate experience is beneficial.
• Ability to develop and present menus for sign-off to clients.