Executive Head Chef — Fresh School Catering Leader

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent boarding school in Winchester is looking for an Executive Head Chef to join their team. The role involves running a fast-paced kitchen, creating seasonal menus, and ensuring the highest food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a recognized cooking qualification. Additional benefits include free meals, discounts, and excellent career progression opportunities within a well-established catering company.

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave – up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Unrivalled individual training and development

Well established apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at Head Chef level.
• Creative approach to seasonal menus and fresh ingredients.
• Food hygiene certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control food production to high standards.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene and safety regulations.
• Plan and devise menus for daily service and events.

Skills

Team working abilities

Listening skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Impeccable personal presentation

Good understanding of verbal English

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent)

Level 3 food hygiene qualification

Job description

A leading independent boarding school in Winchester is looking for an Executive Head Chef to join their team. The role involves running a fast-paced kitchen, creating seasonal menus, and ensuring the highest food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a recognized cooking qualification. Additional benefits include free meals, discounts, and excellent career progression opportunities within a well-established catering company.