Job Introduction
As Executive Chef at Stir, you will lead the development and execution of our nutritionally exciting, unique menu using only the freshest, most sustainable ingredients. This is your opportunity to drive the highest quality of food and service, leveraging your creative flair, originality, and leadership to make a significant stir in the school catering industry.
Role Responsibility
Your primary focus will be leading the kitchen, ensuring exceptional standards and memorable dining for our customers:
Lead the team in bringing our innovative menus to life, ensuring recipes are executed perfectly and uphold our commitment to maximum nutrition.
Drive the team to deliver a consistently fantastic dining experience for all students and staff, setting the benchmark for company standards.
Ensure and enforce the highest standards of Food Hygiene, Allergen management, and Health and Safety compliance across all operations.
Oversee the flawless production and delivery of high-quality hospitality catering as requested by our clients.
Provide outstanding support, guidance, and training, serving as a positive and professional role model to foster a high-performing team.
Cultivate strong, professional relationships with both clients and customers, representing the Stir brand with excellence.
The Ideal Candidate
We seek an experienced culinary professional who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service, bringing a blend of craft skill and leadership capability:
Craft Expertise: Significant craft-based experience using fresh ingredients, ideally within a high-volume, quality-driven environment (experience in the education or contract catering sector is highly beneficial).
Certified Leader: Hold Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3 certifications (commitment to advanced professional development will be supported).
Safety Authority: Possess expert knowledge of all kitchen-related Health and Safety practices and regulations.
Digital Acumen: Proficient with basic computer skills and comfortable using various digital management and ordering systems.
Drive & Vision: Demonstrate strong self-motivation, leadership, creativity, and the ability to use initiative to improve operational efficiency and menu appeal.
Package Description
At Stir, we give our teams the time, freedom, and tools they need to feel pride in their work every single day! You'll also benefit from a true commitment to work-life balance:
Monday to Friday working only—say goodbye to all weekend shifts!
37.5 hours working with no late nights.
43 working weeks per year, structured around the term-time calendar (maximising time with family and friends!).
Join a fast-growing, ambitious company dedicated to supporting your long-term career development.
Access to our dedicated Learning & Development team for apprenticeships and advanced training courses available to all staff.
Crucial Note: We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This role requires a mandatory enhanced DBS disclosure. Due to high demand for this key position, the role may be filled before the official closing date.
About the Company
We’re a specialised school catering company with a deep passion for high-quality food, dedicated to fostering a community spirit and driving a mission to instil pride back into school kitchens across the UK.
Our success is powered by an exceptional and highly valued team. We boast a diverse range of experts, skills, and abilities, all united by our common goal of creating a significant impact and stirring innovation within education catering.
We are committed to maintaining uncompromisingly high standards—both in the culinary excellence of the food we serve and in the professional management and safety of our kitchen environments. This commitment is supported by our dedicated team and reinforced through regular support and targeted training, ensuring our on-site teams possess the precise skills needed to deliver the performance we expect.
We actively seek individuals with creative initiative and growth ambition. We offer exciting opportunities designed to attract strategic thinkers and bold movers ready to advance their careers with us. If this vision resonates with you, we encourage you to connect with our team.