Overview
Executive Head Chef – Independent School – Monday to Friday Lifestyle – £52K
Looking for an Executive Head Chef role with real work–life balance, while still delivering high-quality food and hospitality?
We’re 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
- £52,000 to £55,000 Per Year
- 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 & 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.
- £400k–£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.
- You’re 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
Job Tenure: Permanent
