Head Chef | School Kitchen Leader (Term-Time, All Year)

Wells Cathedral School; New Jersey; On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time contract

Term-time, all year round

Job summary

Wells Cathedral School seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the day‑to‑day operation of its busy school kitchen within the Catering & Hospitality Department. The post focuses on high standards of food quality, safety and service for pupils, staff and visitors, supported by the catering team.

As part of the leadership group, you will work closely with the Head of Catering & Hospitality to ensure the kitchen is well‑resourced for the school's events and daily service, while upholding

Qualifications

• Organised, hands-on leader with a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the school kitchen.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety and service.
• Support and develop members of the catering team.
• Work closely with the Head of Catering & Hospitality to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Ensure the kitchen remains well-resourced to meet the requirements of the School and its events.

Skills

Organised

Hands-on

Quality food

Exceptional service

Job description

Wells Cathedral School seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the day‑to‑day operation of its busy school kitchen within the Catering & Hospitality Department. The post focuses on high standards of food quality, safety and service for pupils, staff and visitors, supported by the catering team.

As part of the leadership group, you will work closely with the Head of Catering & Hospitality to ensure the kitchen is well‑resourced for the school's events and daily service, while upholding