Head Chef

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons and Reeves Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a fantastic school in Ealing. You will lead the kitchen, ensure nutritious, balanced meals for pupils and staff, and manage administrative tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has previous Head Chef experience, can maintain high standards,-inspired leadership, and can prepare a variety of high-quality meals in a busy school kitchen. Role offers a regular finish at 4:00pm each day.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef experience.
• Ability to deliver and maintain consistently high standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team daily.
• Ability to prepare a variety of balanced, nutritious and high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen team on a daily basis to ensure meals meet quality and safety standards.
• Carry out administration tasks related to kitchen operations.
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely in a busy school environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality standards

Nutrition & dietary planning

Job description

Head Chef | Ealing | October 2026

Are you an experienced Head Chef that is looking for a new role that will see you working in a fantastic school in Ealing?

This Head Chef opportunity will see you providing nutritious, balanced meals following different dietary requirements for both pupils and staff. This School Head Chef role will see you managing a team to ensure that the kitchen is ran smoothly and safely. This school Head Chef role will also see you carrying out various administration tasks.

You must be a passionate cook with a desire to meet high standards and deliver a high level of quality food consistently then this role is perfect for you. You must be able to work comfortably within a busy kitchen and cater for a large variety of needs.

Head Chef Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Head Chef.
• Ability to deliver and maintain consistently high standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team on a daily basis.
• Ability to prepare a variety of balanced, nutritious, and high-quality meals.

Benefits of this Head Chef role

• Opportunity to work in an excellent school in Ealing.
• Convenient working hours, finishing at 4:00pm each day.
• Additional holidays, as the school is closed during school holidays.
• Competitive salary of £32,000–£35,000 per year.