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Head Chef

📍 Location
Abingdon
⏰ Job Type
full-time
📅 Posted
June 15, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
  • Create innovative and seasonal menus tailored to the school’s requirements
  • Manage kitchen staff recruitment, training, and development
  • Control budgets, stock, and supplier relationships efficiently
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
  • Collaborate with the wider catering and school teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences
  • Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

  • Ideally, you will have experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skill...

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