Head Chef

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference? We are seeking a passionate and organised Head Chef to lead a catering team within a busy residential school activity centre, providing nutritious, high-quality meals for children, young people, staff and guests. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary expertise with leadership responsibilities in a unique environment where no two days are the same. With live-in accommodation available, this role is ideal for someone looking to become part of a vibrant residential community. The Role As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, food safety and customer service. You''ll lead and develop a dedicated catering team while managing food production, stock control, budgets and compliance procedures. Key responsibilities include: Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food service Planning, preparing and overseeing nutritious meals for large groups Ensuring compliance with food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures Managing kitchen hygiene standards and health and safety requirements Ordering stock, controlling food costs and reducing waste Training, coaching and developing catering staff Supporting wider residential centre operations when required Ensuring all dietary and allergen requirements are catered for safely ..... full job details .....