Job Description
Job Title: Head Chef
Location: King Edward VI School - Wilton Rd, Southampton SO15 5UQ
Contract Type: Term-time, 39 working weeks + holiday allowance = 42 weeks
Salary: £38,000 gross per annum (pro rata)
Why Join us?
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
* 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training & development opportunities
* Pension & life insurance
* Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
* Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals while at work
* Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team at King Edward VI School. You will be responsible for creating exceptional menus, managing kitchen operations, and delivering outstanding food experiences to our pupils, staff, and visitors.
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.