Head Chef

City College Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Norwich is seeking a Head Chef to support student learning in a dynamic hospitality environment. This role involves delivering training, planning menus, and overseeing student services. Ideal candidates are experienced chefs passionate about food and mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals. Competitive salary and a balanced work schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with a passion for mentoring others.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge and experience in catering.
• Ability to develop income-generating opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical training in a real working environment.
• Plan menus and food choices for curriculum alignment.
• Support learners in meeting awarding body criteria.
• Supervise students during lunch and dinner services.

Skills

Practical training delivery

Menu planning

Food safety compliance

Student mentoring

Financial awareness

Job description

Head Chef – Debut Restaurant & Café

Salary: £33,085 - £35,045 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday, one early evening per week (until 9pm during term time). Occasional Saturday work may be required.

A rare and highly attractive role offering an exceptional work‑life balance.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the Team at Début Restaurant & Café, supporting our students across a diverse range of professional and technical qualifications within a dynamic hospitality and catering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in training and developing learners' skills to meet and exceed awarding body standards. You will bring up‑to‑date knowledge of employer needs and industry skills gaps, alongside an enthusiastic, hands‑on approach that inspires and motivates students.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical training in a real working environment, ensuring learners gain hands‑on experience.
• Identify and develop income‑generating opportunities through Début outlets.
• Plan menus and food choices that align with curriculum requirements and promote healthy eating principles.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety standards and implement robust food safety strategies across all catering outlets.
• Support learners in meeting awarding body criteria while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Plan and conduct assessments and facilitate work experience opportunities within operational areas.
• Supervise and lead students during lunch and occasional dinner services in the training catering environments.
• Plan menus and provide catering for college events such as graduations and awards ceremonies, which may require occasional weekend working.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to maximising financial income and maintain financial awareness in all aspects of the role.

While a formal teaching qualification or prior teaching experience is not required, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced chef with a passion for mentoring others. Your industry knowledge and practical expertise will be invaluable in helping learners develop confidence and competence across all levels of their education.

If you are passionate about food, dedicated to developing the next generation of hospitality professionals, and ready for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing date: Friday 12th December at midday

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.