Executive Chef - Large-Scale Multi-Site Catering

Thomas Franks; Street; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Workplace pension

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a large multi-site catering operation at a renowned school facility. You will manage a kitchen team of around 25 and oversee high-volume production of ~4,000 meals daily across multiple kitchens.

The role emphasizes financial management, menu innovation, staff development, and delivering exceptional food quality and service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior catering leader in large-scale operations.
• Extensive multi-site and high-volume catering experience (≈4,000 meals/day).
• Strong financial, budget-management and cost-control skills.
• Experience leading a kitchen team of ~25 staff with development focus.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong operations focus.
• Creative, with fresh, seasonal menu development and quality standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office and catering software.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification preferred.
• Health & Safety and food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen and catering team of approximately 25 employees.
• Oversee a high-volume operation producing around 4,000 meals per day.
• Deliver high-quality fresh, seasonal food across multiple kitchens and sites.
• Ensure food is cooked, displayed and served to the highest standards.
• Take responsibility for high-end banqueting, functions, and events.
• Develop menus and support client presentations and promotions.
• Review financial performance and manage budgets, labour, and stock.
• Lead, train, and develop the catering team for continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Multi-site management

High-volume catering

Budget management

Food cost control

Team development

Client relationship mgmt

Food presentation

Under pressure performance

IT skills

Food safety practice

Communication

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a large multi-site catering operation at a renowned school facility. You will manage a kitchen team of around 25 and oversee high-volume production of ~4,000 meals daily across multiple kitchens.

The role emphasizes financial management, menu innovation, staff development, and delivering exceptional food quality and service in a dynamic environment.