Executive Chef

Impact Food Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering company in the City of London is seeking a Manager to oversee kitchen operations. You will lead staff, manage budgeting, and ensure compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates have experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in an independent school environment. The position offers daytime hours, all holidays off, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Daytime hours with weekends and evenings free.

All school holidays off for a balanced work-life.

Free meal supplied on shift.

Access to continuous free qualifications and career development.

Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.

Monthly prize opportunities for top teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in an independent school environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and high quality service.
• Oversee food preparation using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume.
• Manage kitchen budgeting, procurement and hygiene compliance.
• Liaise with onsite clients and coordinate with school stakeholders.
• Maintain all required due diligence and health & safety standards.

Skills

Cooking

People-management skills

Job description

As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and high quality service.
• Oversee food preparation using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume.
• Manage kitchen budgeting, procurement and hygiene compliance.
• Liaise with onsite clients and coordinate with school stakeholders.
• Maintain all required due diligence and health & safety standards.

We’re looking for candidates with strong cooking and people‑management skills. The ideal applicant will have experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in an independent school environment.

About IFG

Welcome to IFG – one of the fastest‑growing education catering companies in the country, recently awarded Education Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG operates four exciting brands: Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One.

Benefits

• Daytime hours with weekends and evenings free.
• All school holidays off for a balanced work‑life.
• Free meal supplied on shift (plus uniform).
• Access to continuous free qualifications and career development.
• Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Monthly prize opportunities for top teams (shopping vouchers).

We will give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.