Executive Head Chef : Independent School : Monday to Friday Lifestyle : A GBP 52K
Looking for an Executive Head Chef role with real work:life balance, while still delivering high:quality food and hospitality?
Were recruiting an Executive Head Chef to lead a prestigious independent boarding school, overseeing a high:volume food operation alongside a strong and growing hospitality offer.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well:structured, respected environment where you can lead a team, influence the food offer, and enjoy a more balanced lifestyle without stepping away from quality.
The Offer
* A GBP 52,000 salary
* 52:week contract
* Typically, 6:30am : 3:00pm (latest finish around 7:00pm)
* Time off in lieu for additional hours
* On:site parking
* Strong work:life balance compared to traditional hospitality
* Stable, long:term leadership role
The School and Operation
* Prestigious independent boarding school (Years 7:13).
* Feeding approximately 1,000 students daily.
* Monday:Thursday full boarding operation.
* Friday lighter service, Saturday sports hospitality.
* A GBP 400k:A GBP 500k annual hospitality revenue.
* High:quality, hotel:style hospitality and events.
* Beautiful, historic dining environment with modern kitchen.
* Investment into facilities, including new Sixth Form development.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the kitchen operation.
* Lead the kitchen as Executive Head Chef.
* Manage and develop a team of 9 chefs and 4:5 KPs.
* Oversee daily delivery across student dining and hospitality.
* Drive food quality, consistency and presentation.
* Plan and deliver structured, seasonal school menus.
* Manage budgets, GP, stock and overall kitchen performance.
* Lead recruitment, training and team development.
* Maintain high standards of food safety and compliance.
About You
* Experienced Executive Head Chef or Head Chef in Independent School Catering.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Reliable, consistent and committed to long:term roles.
Why This Role?
This is a genuinely standout education role where:
* You gain work:life balance without stepping away from quality food.
* You lead a well:run, respected school operation.
* You deliverboth high:volume feeding and premium hospitality.
* Youre part of a stable, long:term environment with real impact.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com