Head Chef - Independent School West London

Head Chef Independent School West London Monday to Friday 7:00am 3:00pm Term-Time OnlyPrincipal Education is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation at a prestigious independent school in West London.This is an excellent opportunity for an established Head Chef or an experienced Senior Chef looking to take ownership of a busy school catering operation, delivering high-quality meals for approximately 750 pupils and staff.Working closely with the Catering Manager, you will lead the kitchen team, oversee daily food preparation and service, and ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, ensuring effective day-to-day kitchen operations. Plan, prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality meals for pupils and staff. Design innovative menus that cater to customer expectations and current food trends. Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, presentation and service. Lead daily kitchen briefings, allocating responsibilities and ensuring preparation is completed efficiently. Manage food purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control and recipe costing. Monitor food costs, portion control and wastage, implementing improvements where necessary. Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards. Oversee HACCP procedures, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and all relevant compliance documentation. Support staff ..... full job details .....