Exec Head Chef - Education

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

Job summary

A leading private school in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to oversee a kitchen team of 8 chefs. You will be responsible for catering to approximately 900 people daily and creating new menus. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 with a good work/life balance and weekdays worked mainly during the day. If you have experience in catering and leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a reputable institution.

Benefits

£50,000 starting salary

Good work/life balance

Opportunity to work in Michelin Star establishments

Team already in place

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Experience in menu planning and writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 8 chefs and manage daily operations.
• Cater for around 900 people daily.
• Create new menus and propose ideas for client approval.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in catering for large numbers

Menu writing experience

Job description

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

We are looking for an experienced Executive Head Chef for a leading private school based in Hertfordshire. You will oversee a team of 8 chefs and demonstrate good leadership skills.

You will cater for around 900 people daily, so experience catering for large numbers is essential, whether in a school environment or within contract catering staff dining kitchens. An educational background is not essential, but experience in corporate catering would be beneficial.

This is a full-time contract working throughout the year with holidays aligned to educational schedules. Core hours are Monday to Friday during the day, with some flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends for functions and events.

Menus are changed each term, and you will be responsible for creating new menus and proposing ideas for client approval. Experience in menu writing, especially in an educational setting, is preferred.

If you are an Executive Chef with the relevant experience, this role offers a great opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a reputable institution.