Executive Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Godalming; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead a dedicated culinary team in a prestigious educational setting. This exciting role offers a fantastic work/life balance, allowing you to thrive while shaping the culinary experience for over 700 individuals. You will manage a vibrant kitchen operation, ensuring the delivery of fresh, high-quality meals daily. With opportunities for career development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for a passionate culinary leader looking to make a significant impact. Join us in Godalming and elevate your career while enjoying excellent perks and benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary meals while on duty

Career development programs

Access to Digital GP

Healthcare benefits

High street discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary management and leading kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 7-day-a-week catering operation with a team of 7 chefs.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Skills

Culinary Management

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Menu Planning

School Catering Experience

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

Executive Head Chef - Fantastic Work/Life Balance in Godalming!

Are you an experienced Executive Head Chef seeking a rewarding leadership role with excellent work/life balance in the Godalming area? Join a prestigious educational setting in Godalming and lead a dedicated team, shaping the daily culinary experience for over 700 individuals. This permanent Executive Head Chef position offers a competitive salary between £48,000 and £50,000 per annum.

Why choose this role?

• Achieve a genuine work/life balance - a rare find at this level!
• Enjoy complimentary delicious meals while on duty.
• Develop your career with dedicated 'Career Pathways' and 'MyLearning' programmes.
• Benefit from quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family.
• Save money with high street discounts covering supermarkets, cinema trips, travel, and more.
• Access free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to support your wellbeing.

Package

• Brilliant work/life balance

As the Executive Head Chef, you will be instrumental in managing a 7-day-a-week catering operation. Your expertise will guide a team of 7 chefs, ensuring the consistent delivery of fresh, high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus daily. This is your chance to make a significant impact within a well-structured, large-scale operation near Godalming.

We are looking for a talented Executive Head Chef with proven experience specifically within School Catering or Contract Catering environments. If you thrive on delivering consistently excellent food standards and leading a team effectively, this role in Godalming could be your perfect next step.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Executive Head Chef to advance their career in a supportive and stable setting in Godalming.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Executive Head Chef role in Godalming.

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