Earn £34,676 (live off rate) per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair)
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Full Time Permanent Contract
Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
Made by adventure
PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?
We’re part of something bigger
We’re proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference.
A Head Chef position like no other…
What could be more important than fuelling the next generation for adventure? Our catering team are proud to serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuring favourites and new cuisines to keep the adventure going. Our centralised team provides all the recipes, enabling you and your team to focus on executing our proven menus; delivering delicious as well as safe food by ensuring all health and safety, allergen safety & food safety standards are followed.
You will work limited late nights, with a Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside of our peak season) and no working over Christmas - this could be the perfect role to progress your career in catering without sacrificing that all important social and family time!
As Head Chef, you’ll be reporting to the Catering Manager, and responsible for managing a team of Chefs & Catering Assistants; organising rotas, setting clear objectives and identifying any training needs. You will also ensure your team is following procedures to maintain exemplary levels of food hygiene, and confidently managing complex dietary requirements. Alongside managing financial aspects of the catering operation, production planning, waste and stock management.
Is this you?
Experience as a Sous Chef/Head Chef in a mid-to-large scale dining environment
Has experience and understanding of food mass production
A confident leader of people with strong organisational and decision-making skills
Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handling complex dietary requirements including allergies and intolerances
You will hold your City & Guilds 7061/2 (or equivalent) and Level 3 or above in Food Safety and Allergen Management
Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.
A place to thrive
No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence or anything else … PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.
Fair pay and benefits for all
On top of your 25 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), you’ll also enjoy your birthday off, have paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes and the option to purchase additional holiday.
A career with ongoing growth, aided development, mentoring, multiple pathways and opportunities to work across different UK or French locations.
24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
Sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension
Access to our financial wellbeing platform where you can borrow or save directly from your salary.
Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family & discounts at 800+ retailers.
For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please click here
For any enquiries specific to this role please email
We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safety of the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. xsngvjr Not all convictions will disqualify you, as we assess each case individually.
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