Head Chef role with great work-life balance
Winchester opportunity offering term-time only working

Join a forward-thinking catering team as a Head Chef in Winchester, where you'll enjoy term-time hours, a supportive culture, and the chance to lead a large, dynamic kitchen operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader looking for stability, development, and a short commute from Southampton.

You'll oversee a busy, high-volume service while working in an environment that values kindness, wellbeing, and collaboration. If you're looking for a role that blends professional challenge with genuine work-life balance, this could be the ideal next step.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

A salary of £36,000, working 37 hours per week over 39 weeks per year
A warm, inclusive workplace with a supportive team culture
Special leave for key life moments
Access to wellbeing support, staff forums, groups and activities
No expectation to answer emails out of hours
Lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings
Seasonal treats, end-of-term meals, and regular staff events
Bike and computer loan schemesKey Responsibilities

In this Head Chef position, you will:

Lead the full kitchen operation, reporting to the Catering Manager
Oversee daily catering for 5,000 day students and 73 boarding students
Manage an in-house hospitality service
Guide, support and organise a brigade of 15-20 staff
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and consistencyWhat we're looking for

To succeed as our next Head Chef, you will:

Be an experienced Chef with a background in high-volume catering
Bring strong leadership experience within large kitchen teams
Demonstrate excellent culinary skills and creativity as a Chef
Have solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health & safety regulations
Show strong budgeting, costing and waste-reduction skills
Be organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about catering for young people as a ChefIf you're ready for your next step as a Head Chef in Winchester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Winchester
Role │ Head Chef
Consulant│Ollie Moore

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