Head chef

Head Chef

Location: West London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Veritas Education is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent school in West London in the recruitment of an experienced Head Chef.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and passionate culinary professional to lead a busy and successful catering operation, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of kitchen management, ensuring exceptional food standards, compliance, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the catering team.
• Plan and deliver varied, nutritious, and high-quality menus.
• Manage food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Support catering provision for school events, functions, and hospitality requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or senior-level chef within a high-volume catering environment.
• Strong leadershi...