Executive Chef Manager

Harrison Catering Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent catering company is seeking an Executive Chef Manager to oversee catering services in schools. The successful candidate will manage a team responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring high-quality service and effective stock control. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, proven craft and management skills, and a passion for fresh food. This competitive role offers 40 hours per week on a term-time only basis.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent is essential.
• Proven craft and management skills required in a catering environment.
• Prior client liaison experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of our school catering teams, ensuring high-quality service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Manage the team, including rostering and performance oversight.
• Maintain stock control and assist with menu planning.
• Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to meet catering needs.

Skills

Craft skills

Management skills

Client liaison

Passion for fresh food

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Qualification needed: NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Term time / 52 weeks Term time

Our reference Ref: H0103

Hourly rate or salary: Competitive salary

Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day.

We are looking for an Executive Chef Manager to lead one of our school catering teams. The position will be responsible for providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, managing the team, maintaining stock control, and planning menus.

The ideal candidate will have proven craft and management skills, a genuine passion for fresh food, and prior client liaison experience. Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary for working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week and on a term-time only basis.

If you are interested and would like to apply for this role, please email your CV and covering letter to Damian Strickland: [emailprotected]

Responsibilities

• Lead one of our school catering teams, ensuring high-quality service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Manage the team, including rostering and performance oversight.
• Maintain stock control and assist with menu planning.
• Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to meet catering needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent (essential).
• Proven craft and management skills in a catering environment.
• Genuine passion for fresh food and quality service.
• Prior client liaison experience is desirable.
• Availability Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, term-time only (as stated).

Apply now

Please email your CV and covering letter to Damian Strickland: [emailprotected]