Catering Executive Chef

4 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our catering team at Chartwells Independents. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality food and exceptional service to our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. Our company focuses on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives.

You will have the chance to work with a talented team who share your passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food. We are looking for someone with excellent culinary and presentation skills, as well as the ability to manage staff in a calm and inspirational manner.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, and directing the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring that our company's reputation for quality is enhanced at all times. You will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-faceted environment
  • Planning, organisation, and direction of the preparation and cooking of food
  • Implementation and maintenance of food monitoring procedures
  • Management of staff in a calm and inspirational manner

We offer a competitive salary, approximately £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including free meals on duty, free parking, contributory pension scheme, and more.


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