Head Chef

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to join our Catering team. This is a permanent, full-time position of 37 hours per week, across 42 weeks of the year (term time plus four weeks). The post holder is expected to work a rotating shift pattern, involving weekday morning and afternoon shifts, and weekend shifts .

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Reporting to the Catering Manager, you will be overseeing the preparation and delivery of fresh, home-cooked meals for approximately 1,500 pupils and staff, as well as a boarding community of around 120 boarders.
The successful candidate should:
Have relevant training and certificates in catering

Have experience of high volume catering to a high standard

Have line management experience of at least a team of 10 staff

Demonstrate good communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders

Be proactive with strong problem-solving skills

Contract: Full-time, Permanent contract
Grade: H9 (Full-time equivalent salary: £39,152 to £41,771 per year, plus outer fringe allowance of £729 per annum)
Actual Salary: £37,095 to £39,531 per annum (inclusive of outer fringe) based on a Term time plus 4 weeks (42 weeks) contract, with opportunity to work additional hours
Hours:
37 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern

Working across 42 weeks of the year, with opportunity to work additional hours

Weekday shifts: include morning shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) and afternoon shift (11:00am - 7.30pm)

Weekend shift: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Expectation to work one week in three of evenings and one weekend in three, depending on business needs

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner) - subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at St George's School. xwzovoh Candidates who are successful at interview stage will then be invited to complete a practical assessment within the catering environment to further demonstrate your skills, knowledge and suitability for the role.

We can offer:
Additional training and support
Ongoing professional development
Free Lunch on working days
Free parking on school site
Generous Pension Scheme
Use of the schools fitness suite/Gym
Staff Wellbeing Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers
As a permanent member of staff you benefit from the application being favourably ranked if you apply for a day admission place for your child at St Georges school, subject to meeting the requirements of our published Admissions Criteria and Policy