Head Chef

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference? We are seeking a passionate and organised Head Chef to lead a catering team within a busy residential school activity centre, providing nutritious, high-quality meals for children, young people, staff and guests.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary expertise with leadership responsibilities in a unique environment where no two days are the same. With live-in accommodation available, this role is ideal for someone looking to become part of a vibrant residential community.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, food safety and customer service. You'll lead and develop a dedicated catering team while managing food production, stock control, budgets and compliance procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food service

Planning, preparing and overseeing nutritious meals for large groups

Ensuring compliance with food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures

Managing kitchen hygiene standards and health & safety requirements

Ordering stock, controlling food costs and reducing waste

Training, coaching and developing catering staff

Supporting wider residential centre operations when required

Ensuring all dietary and allergen requirements are catered for safely and effectively

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Chef or Kitchen Manager

Experience catering for large numbers in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures

Experience managing complex dietary requirements

Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

City & Guilds, NVQ equivalent or substantial relevant industry experience

A positive, team-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering outstanding service

Desirable:

Experience working within education, residential, hospitality or activity centre environments

Management qualification (ILM or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £35,034 per annum, dependent on experience and live in requirements

Live-in accommodation available

Opportunity to work within a beautiful residential school activity centre environment

Career development and training opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

The chance to positively impact the experiences of children and young people every day

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Information regarding the DBS requirement is stated in

Apply today if you're an enthusiastic Head Chef with a passion for great food, strong leadership skills and a desire to work in a rewarding residential setting, we'd love to hear from you

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