Head Chef – Creative School Kitchen Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Pension scheme

Work life balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd are seeking a Head Chef for a busy school site in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves leading the kitchen, overseeing menu planning, food quality and stock control while managing a team to deliver high standards.

The successful candidate will have strong craft skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for themed dining events and large-scale functions in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated craft skills in a kitchen and ability to manage a kitchen operation.
• Proven experience in training, leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee menu planning, food quality, stock control and team performance.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Deliver themed dining events, high-end hospitality and large-scale functions.

Skills

Craft skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Customer service

Budgeting

Food safety

Job description

Accent Catering Services Ltd are seeking a Head Chef for a busy school site in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves leading the kitchen, overseeing menu planning, food quality and stock control while managing a team to deliver high standards.

The successful candidate will have strong craft skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for themed dining events and large-scale functions in a school environment.