Executive Chef

Competitive salary dependent of qualifications and experience

St Peter’s School, York, is a dynamic, forward-looking HMC independent school for day and boarding pupils based a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre of York.  

This full time role is key to driving our catering provision to new and higher levels through innovation and change.  The role will deputise for and support the General Catering Manager in ensuring the Catering Department is run to the highest professional standard, delivering a service that meets customer expectations, food and hygiene standards and financial targets.

The School provides breakfast, lunch and dinner across the week during term time, together with a wide range of hospitality events for VIPs, visitors and parents. We also cater for a busy summer lets programme and prestigious functions including weddings and corporate dinners that showcase the School and its extensive facilities, throughout the year. 

The successful candidate needs to have a sound knowledge of food development and craft-based training. They will have a proven culinary background and experience of team development. With substantial current experience in a similar high-profile position in business and industry, a hotel or educational setting, you must be highly motivated, dedicated, lead by example and enjoy working in a busy high-pressured environment.

For further details, please visit https://www.stpetersyork.org.uk/our-community/our-vacancies.  

For an informal discussion about the post, please call Mr Craig Robinson, General Catering Manager on 01904 527371.

Please note that applications must be made on the School’s application form and accompanied by a covering letter.   

Closing date: Friday 19th August at 10.00 a.m.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post holder will be required to take care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work and to co-operate with those designated with responsibility for health and safety.

Registered Charity Number: 1141329