Executive Chef : Independent Boarding School : East:England : A GBP 55K
Were recruiting an Executive Chef to lead a prestigious independent boarding school in East of England, overseeing a large:scale student dining operation alongside a growing hospitality and events offer.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong financial control, team management and hospitality experience.
The Offer
* Up to A GBP 55,000 salary
* 40 hours per week
* 5 days out of 7
* 52:week contract
* Flexible working structure
* Strong work:life balance vs traditional hospitality
* Long:term leadership opportunity
* Large, well:supported operation
The School and Operation
* Prestigious independent boarding school.
* Students aged 7 : 18.
* Around 1,200 students and staff fed daily.
* Approximately 200 boarders on site.
* Managing 6 catering outlets across the school.
* Main kitchen plus satellite operations.
* Strong hospitality and events offering.
* Formal dinners, private functions and weddings.
* Fresh food, high:volume environment.
* Investment into facilities and growth.
The Food Offer
* 3 core meal options daily.
* 2 meat dishes and 1 vegetarian option.
* Kosher options available.
* Salad bar, soup and pasta station daily.
* Hot and cold desserts.
* Seasonal termly menu changes.
* Hospitality menus for events and formal dining.
The Role
* Lead the full catering operation as Executive Chef.
* Manage a large multi:site school catering team.
* Oversee 16 chefs within a wider 48:person team.
* Drive food quality, consistency and standards.
* Take ownership of GP, budgets and financial performance.
* Lead stock control and purchasing.
* Support and grow the hospitality operation.
* Balance office:based management with kitchen leadership.
* Maintain high H and S and compliance standards.
* Develop structure, culture and team performance.
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.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com