At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the food experience for 1,500 pupils and staff, overseeing catering and events.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to exceptional dining experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous perks like lunches, healthcare options, and access to top-notch facilities.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and be part of a supportive, dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape a brand new dining hall and make a real impact on student nutrition.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale catering and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 34359 - 43607 £ per year.
What you'll be doing: Overseeing the entire food experience for the school, a lunch offer for nearly 1,500 pupils aged four to eighteen, staff dining, pre- and post-school catering, and an extensive events programme from food platters and large receptions to VIP dining. Leading operations across dispersed, temporary catering sites during Project Crucible, including our grab-and-go offer and interim kitchen provision. Playing a key role in the design and fit-out of the new dining hall, shaping kitchen layouts, finishes, technology, and the food court concept. Supporting and guiding the Chef Team on menus that work across all ages, locations, and dietary needs, with a focus on gut health, nutrition, allergen management, and sustainability. Building and leading a high-performing team: rotas, training, and all the operational and administrative frameworks that keep a complex operation running.
What we're looking for: Proven experience leading a large-scale catering or hospitality operation, you understand how to feed a lot of people, brilliantly, day after day. You don't need to be a chef, but you do need to understand kitchens, menus, and what makes a food offer truly great. Strong people leadership and operational confidence. HR processes, compliance, budgets, and contracts are second nature to you. Curiosity and ambition around food: trends, technology, health, and sustainability genuinely excite you. The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment, especially during a period of significant change.
Why join us: A career-defining opportunity to help design and launch a brand new, premier dining hall and events space. Access to outstanding facilities including a swimming pool, gym and library. Generous benefits including lunches, employee assistance programme, and private healthcare options. Cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and local business discounts. Alleyn's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn's is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements for the position and are especially keen to hear from those in minority groups currently underrepresented at the school. We celebrate diversity and the many benefits it brings to our community.
