Required from September 2021

Head Chef

(40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)

Roedean is an extraordinary school, sitting in the South Downs and overlooking the English Channel.  However, it is not just the location but the strong academic focus, with a genuine belief in the importance of creativity and an all-round education, that makes Roedean unique.

Reporting to the Chef Manager, the Head Chef will provide pupils, staff, visitors and hospitality events with an appropriate quality of food and service through the effective and efficient deployment of kitchen staff and resources.  The Head Chef will undertake a full supervisory role attending all relevant meetings as directed by the Chef Manager.

The successful candidate will have City and Guilds 706 – 1 & 2 (or equivalent) and ideally City  Guilds 706 – 3 and previous team management experience.

Roedean is at a very exciting time in its development, with innovation, growth and the continued development of first-class facilities at the heart of our plans. We welcome your interest in being part of our continuing journey.

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please download an application pack from our website (www.roedean.co.uk/Vacancies) or contact Louisa Butler via vacancies@roedean.co.uk.  Please not we do not accept CVs.

Closing date:  9am, 30 July 2021.   

Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time