Head Chef | Creative School Dining Leader

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Team events

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for our Kingston upon Thames site. The role is 40 hours per week, term-time only (36 weeks plus holidays), with a salary of £39,000 per annum. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, and drive high standards across a large school catering operation.

You will develop themed days and large events, manage stock and budget, ensure food safety, and mentor a skilled team in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and managing a team.
• Ability to develop themed days, pop-ups, and large events.
• Strong food safety knowledge and allergen management.
• Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee menu planning, food quality, and compliance.
• Control stock and manage kitchen costs and purchasing.
• Lead, train and develop the catering team.
• Deliver high standards in a busy school environment.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budget management

Customer service

Job description

Accent Catering Services Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for our Kingston upon Thames site. The role is 40 hours per week, term-time only (36 weeks plus holidays), with a salary of £39,000 per annum. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, and drive high standards across a large school catering operation.

You will develop themed days and large events, manage stock and budget, ensure food safety, and mentor a skilled team in a busy educational environment.