Job Title: Regional Development Chef
Location: Surrey, Hampshire & Sussex (mobile role)
Salary: £40,000 per annum (term-time only!)
Working weeks: 40 working weeks (although full-time considered)
Travel: Mileage/fuel reimbursement
Why Join us?
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
* 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training & development opportunities
* Pension & life insurance
* Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
* Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals while at work
* Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, skilled Area Development Chef to play a key role in shaping and elevating food standards across multiple school sites within Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and creative Head Chef or Chef Manager with extensive school catering and event experience, looking to step into a regional development role.
You’ll work independently across your patch, providing hands-on culinary support, delivering chef development, enhancing food quality, and ensuring consistency across all operations. You’ll also act as an ambassador for fresh, seasonal cooking and student engagement.
Experience in regional or multisite roles is beneficial but not essential - what matters is your culinary skill, creativity, leadership, and ability to inspire others.
This role is ideal for a talented Head Chef looking for the next step and the chance to make a wider impact across several schools.