Chef Manager

About the School

Norfolk House is a highly successful co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged two to eleven, occupying two charming Victorian sites in Muswell Hill, north London. The School prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to ensuring that every pupil feels supported and valued. A maximum class size of 16 supports a personalised approach to learning, through which pupils flourish academically and as individuals. At the end of their time at Norfolk House, pupils achieve excellent results, allowing them to move onto a range of leading senior schools in London and beyond.

This is an exciting period for Norfolk House School, as the school is two years into a three-year development plan aimed at widening our community engagement and partnerships, developing a future-facing curriculum and becoming a leading prep school for developing pupil creativity.

The Role

The Chef Manager will lead and manage the school’s in-house catering team, comprising a second Chef and a team of assistants. They will oversee the provision of excellent food and service for breakfasts and lunches and will also lead any additional catering services required, e.g at parents evenings. The Chef Manager will grow and develop the professional capabilities of their team and contribute to wider school life through running cooking clubs and similar co-curricular provision.

The Person

We are seeking a passionate and highly-skilled chef with integrity, approachability and uncompromisingly high standards. They must be a ‘people person’, with the ability to lead a team with passion and charisma, as well as the overriding mission to serve the school’s pupils and families to the best of their abilities. They will be aligned to the overall vision of the school and its strategic aims, core values and culture of collegiality and community.

What you can Expect

In return, we offer the successful postholder:

• the chance to work with the most engaged, enthusiastic and friendly pupils you are ever likely to find
• a warm and welcoming group of colleagues
• supportive parents, who are generous with their time and help
• a close-knit school community
• The opportunity to shape the development of a school that is growing in popularity and has a very strong reputation within North London

In short, you may just have found the perfect school for you!

How to Apply

Norfolk House School is seeking to appoint a new Chef Manager from 1st September 2024. 

The closing date for applications is 17:00 BST on Friday 23rd August 2024. Final interviews will take place the following week. To apply, please complete an application on the online portal where you found this listing, or by completing a school application form with a supporting cover letter.

School application forms should be sent directly to Dee Hutchinson (dhutchinson@norfolkhouseschool.org).Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of two referees. Referees may be approached prior to interview but not without prior permission from candidates.

For an initial discussion, please contact:

Dee Hutchinson, Office & HR Manager of Norfolk House School on +44(0)20 8883 4584 or at dhutchinsons@norfolkhouseschool.org

Further information about Norfolk House can be found on the website at www.norfolkhouseschool.org. A school prospectus and application form can be downloaded using the links below.

Norfolk House School and its parent group, Bellevue Education, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)