Executive Chef - Independent Boarding School

Executive Chef - Independent Boarding School - East-England – £55K

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
We're recruiting an Executive Chef to lead a prestigious independent boarding school in East of England, overseeing a large-scale student dining operation alongside a growing hospitality & events offer.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong financial control, team management and hospitality experience.
The Offer
Up to £55,000 salary
40 hours per week
5 days out of 7
52-week contract
Flexible working structure
Strong work–life balance vs traditional hospitality
Long-term leadership opportunity
Large, well-supported operation
The School & Operation
Prestigious independent boarding school.
Students aged 7 - 18.
Around 1,200 students & staff fed daily.
Approximately 200 boarders on site.
Managing 6 catering outlets across the school.
Main kitchen plus satellite operations.
Strong hospitality & events offering.
Formal dinners, private functions & weddings.
Fresh food, high-volume environment.
Investment into facilities and growth.
The Food Offer
3 core meal options daily.
2 meat dishes & 1 vegetarian option.
Kosher options available.
Salad bar, soup & pasta station daily.
Hot & cold desserts.
Seasonal termly menu changes.
Hospitality menus for events & formal dining.
The Role
Lead the full catering operation as Executive Chef.
Manage a large multi-site school catering team.
Oversee 16 chefs within a wider 48-person team.
Drive food quality, consistency & standards.
Take ownership of GP, budgets & financial performance.
Lead stock control & purchasing.
Support and grow the hospitality operation.
Balance office-based management with kitchen leadership.
Maintain high H&S and compliance standards.
Develop structure, culture & team performance.
About You
Experienced Executive Head Chef or Head Chef in Independent School Catering.
Strong leadership and team development skills. xwzovoh
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