Head Chef - Lead High-Volume School Kitchen (West London)

Veritas Education Recruitment; Acton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious West London independent school to recruit a Head Chef who will lead a busy catering operation and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. The successful candidate will manage all kitchen operations, including menu planning, purchasing, stock control and budgeting, while ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen regulations.

A passion for excellence and service is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a busy, high-volume catering operation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements.
• Experience planning menus and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the catering team.
• Plan and deliver varied, nutritious menus.
• Manage food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
• Support catering provision for school events, functions and hospitality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Food safety

HACCP

Staff development

Education

Catering qualifications

Food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious West London independent school to recruit a Head Chef who will lead a busy catering operation and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. The successful candidate will manage all kitchen operations, including menu planning, purchasing, stock control and budgeting, while ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen regulations.

A passion for excellence and service is essential.