Executive Chef Manager - Independent School
Posted 6 days ago
Executive Chef Manager – Independent School – North-West London – £50,000 – Term Time Only
We’re recruiting an Executive Chef Manager to lead the catering operation within a highly regarded independent day school in North-West London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior, hands-on Executive Chef Manager who can confidently lead a busy education catering operation while still being happy to step into chef whites and support the kitchen when needed.
The client is looking for a polished, organised and commercially aware leader with a strong culinary background, excellent people management skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the school.
The Offer
- £50,000 basic salary.
- Term time only contract.
- Independent school environment with high standards.
- Monday to Friday structure during term time.
- Long-term development opportunity.
- Well-supported kitchen team.
The Operation
- Busy independent day school.
- Approximately 800 students on site daily.
- Strong focus on fresh food, hospitality and events.
- High standards across food quality and presentation.
- Mix of student dining, staff catering and hospitality.
- Client-facing environment with high expectations.
- Working alongside an established Head Chef.
The Food
- Fresh, seasonal food prepared daily.
- Premium independent school catering offer.
- Strong hospitality and events operation.
- Modern, healthy and well-balanced menus.
- High-quality presentation standards throughout.
- Food-led environment with excellent attention to detail.
The Role
- Lead the full catering operation on a day-to-day basis.
- Manage the kitchen, front of house and wider catering team.
- Build strong relationships with the school and client.
- Oversee hospitality and events across the site.
- Support and develop the kitchen brigade.
- Maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
- Manage budgets, GP and labour controls.
- Drive organisation, standards and consistency throughout the operation.
- Remain hands-on within the kitchen when required.
- Ensure all compliance, H&S and due diligence is maintained.
About You
- Proven Chef Manager or senior education catering experience.
- Strong culinary background is essential.
- 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
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