Executive Chef Manager - Independent Education Catering We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious independent education client for an experienced Executive Chef Manager to lead a high-volume, fresh food catering operation. The site caters for approximately 500 pupils and staff daily, delivering breakfast, lunch, supper, and a varied programme of internal and external hospitality. This is a 7-day, 52-week operation, working 5 days out of 7, with free onsite parking. The Role: You will lead the onsite catering team and work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver exceptional food quality, service standards, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong culinary, people, and commercial skills. Key Responsibilities: Lead all day-to-day catering and hospitality operations Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate food with full dietary compliance Manage budgets and produce P&L reporting Develop the food offer in line with client expectations and market trends Train, motivate, and develop the catering team Ensure full compliance with food safety, safeguarding, and company standards The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in a similar senior catering or chef management role Hands-on leader with strong people management skills Commercially aware with budget management experience Excellent communication and customer service skills Recognised cooking qualification and Level 3 Food Hygiene ...