Head Chef

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 Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy