Head Chef - Stowe Group
Core
Lead kitchen operations and menu creation for multiple school sites within a contract catering environment, ensuring food safety, quality, and nutritional standards.
Role type
Senior IC Head Chef (Contract Catering)
Builds
Fresh, modern, and nutritious meals tailored to specific school requirements and age groups
Domain
Education / Contract Catering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Culinary services)
Required skills
Kitchen operations leadership, menu planning, staff recruitment and training, budget and stock control, food safety compliance, allergen management
Preferred skills
Experience in independent education or high-profile business settings, knowledge of food trends and sustainability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen operations, create seasonal menus, manage kitchen staff, control budgets and stock, ensure food safety and allergen compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC