Head Chef

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team and ensure exceptional food standards for students and events. This role offers the opportunity to implement innovative service levels and standard operating systems while working in a dynamic environment. With a focus on fine dining and banqueting, you will play a crucial part in delivering outstanding culinary experiences. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this position is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the culinary world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Chef.
• Experience managing a large kitchen team in a multi-site setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead chef role ensuring high food standards for day students and events.
• Support catering team for various functions and events.

Skills

Leadership in Kitchen Management

Fine Dining Experience

Banqueting Experience

Team Management

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a competent and qualified Head Chef with a minimum of two years of experience in the Head Chef role, to start as soon as possible.

Details

The successful applicant will take a lead chef role to ensure an exceptional standard of food for Day students, at functions both internal and external, and to support a wider foundation catering team to cover event business, boarding and sports catering shifts as required.

The role requires assisting the Head of Food operations in creating and implementing service levels and standard operating systems to consolidate and improve the catering sites under 'one' brand.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will possess:

• 2 years minimum experience working in a Head Chef role
• Experience heading a large brigade in a multi-site environment
• Fine Dining and Banqueting experience

Hours of Work

The role is 40 hours per week, (5 days out of 7, usually Monday to Friday).

Salary

Foundation scale point 30 to 33 which is equivalent to £33,640 to £36,630 of actual salary.

Please refer to the Foundation website for further details or should you wish to apply for this role.