Executive Chef Manager

Executive Chef Manager

Salary: £45,000 per annum + KPI-based Bonus

Location: Battersea, South West London

Contract: Permanent | Term-Time Only (40 weeks per year)

Hours: Monday – Friday | Daytime only

The Opportunity

Pineapple Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading, quality-focused contract catering provider to recruit a talented Executive Chef Manager for a prestigious and modern educational site in Battersea.

This is a high-profile opportunity to take ownership of a catering operation within a stunning, brand-new kitchen facility. We are looking for a culinary leader who can bring high-street innovation and restaurant-quality excellence to the student, staff, and hospitality dining experience. With a term-time-only contract, this role offers an exceptional work-life balance while allowing you to maintain the highest professional standards in a stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Oversee all food production, ensuring top-tier quality, presentation, and consistency across daily student/staff dining and high-profile hospitality events.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen brigade, fostering a professional and high-performing working culture.

• Operational Excellence: Manage the full site operation, including strict budget control, stock management, and supplier relationships.

• Menu Innovation: Develop creative, nutritious, and seasonal menus that reflect modern food trends and drive customer satisfaction.

• Client Relations: Act as the primary culinary point of contact, maintaining a strong and professional partnership with site stakeholders.

• Compliance: Ensure 5-star standards in food hygiene, Health & Safety, and all internal auditing systems.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Proven Experience: A background as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Chef Manager, ideally within a high-volume education, B&I, or premium contract catering environment.

• Leadership Skills: A natural leader with a "can-do" attitude and excellent communication, delegation, and team-building skills.

• Financial Acumen: Strong commercial awareness with experience in managing kitchen budgets, GP targets, and labour costs.

• Passion for Food: A genuine love for fresh, seasonal ingredients and a drive to deliver outstanding food quality.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent culinary degree, and a current Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate.

What’s On Offer

• Financials: Salary of £45,000 per year plus a KPI-based bonus scheme.

• Work-Life Balance: Term-time only (40 weeks/year), Monday to Friday, providing daytime hours and school holidays off.

• Facility: The chance to work in a truly brand-new, modern, and exceptionally well-equipped kitchen.

• Support: Benefit from the structure and backing of a highly reputable, quality-driven national contractor.

• Development: Excellent opportunities for personal growth and career progression within the group.

Note: As this role is based within an educational setting, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.