Head chef

St Benedict’s School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage the kitchen and provide high-quality meals for students and staff. The successful candidate will oversee menu development and ensure exceptional food presentation and service. This permanent term-time position requires excellent management, communication, and culinary skills. The closing date for applications is 15 January, and early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment managing staff and food preparation.
• Genuine enthusiasm for food and outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of meals for pupils and staff.
• Manage menu development and food presentation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Customer service

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to work as part of the Catering team and manage the kitchen to ensure the provision of the highest quality food for students, staff and internal hospitality events.

Required ASAP

Term-time Only, Permanent Position

Reporting to Catering Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the preparation and delivery of fresh, home-cooked meals for approximately 750 pupils and staff, and will have the freedom and opportunity to develop the food and menus.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional presentation, communication, and management skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for food and outstanding customer service.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon, Thursday 15 January

Interviews will take place w/c 19 January

Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• child protection, discipline, health and safety
• promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.