Head Chef - Daytime Hours, No Weekends
New Yesterday
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Daytime Hours, No Weekends Term Time Only - Work Just 39 Weeks Per Year We're recruiting a
Head Chef
for an exciting opportunity in
Winchester , offering an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours and term-time working. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional seeking a leadership position in a large-scale education setting,
commutable from Southampton
and surrounding areas. As
Head Chef , you'll oversee the culinary operation within a busy college environment, delivering high-quality, nutritious food for a large student population, boarding houses, and hospitality events. You'll play a key role in shaping menus, leading a large catering team, and enhancing the overall food experience across the campus in
Winchester . Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll enjoy a salary of
£36,497 pro-rata You'll work
daytime hours with no weekends You'll benefit from a
term-time only role - just 39 weeks per year You'll have the opportunity to lead a
large and established catering team You'll gain experience managing food provision for a
large-scale educational setting You'll work in a supportive environment focused on quality and student experience Key Responsibilities As
Head Chef , you will lead the day-to-day culinary operation and ensure consistently high standards across all catering services. Responsibilities include: Supervising a catering team of around
20 staff , including chefs, kitchen porters and front of house Planning and delivering
nutritious, high-quality menus
for approximately 5,000 day students and boarding houses Leading
menu development and culinary innovation Managing team performance, training and motivation Ensuring strict
food safety, hygiene and compliance standards Supporting hospitality events and expanding catering offerings Engaging with stakeholders across the college to enhance the student dining experience What we're looking for To succeed in this
Head Chef
role, you'll bring strong leadership and operational catering experience, alongside a passion for delivering quality food at scale. Previous experience in a
senior kitchen leadership role Strong people management and team development skills Experience delivering high-volume catering operations Excellent knowledge of
food safety and compliance standards A collaborative approach and ability to engage with stakeholders Experience working as a
Chef Manager
or similar leadership role is advantageous If you're looking for your next step as a
Head Chef
in
Winchester , with excellent work-life balance and the chance to lead a large catering operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now. Job Number
935321 Location
Winchester Role
Head Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
TPBN1_UKCT
- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
