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Company Description
Title: Head Chef - Monday - Friday
Location: CFBL - Collège Français Bilingue de Londres
Annual Salary: £40,000 per annum (Pro Rata, 36 working weeks + 4.2 weeks holiday)
Benefits:
* 28 days holiday
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts via Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals at work
* Career development opportunities
* HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Are you a seasoned, inspirational, and creative Head Chef passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences? This role at CFBL offers a chance to lead the culinary program at a prestigious institution committed to high-quality food service and hospitality.
This position involves managing breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for staff and guests, with a Monday to Friday schedule supporting work-life balance.
Job Description
Your focus as Head Chef is to work closely with your team to develop strong relationships and deliver excellent customer service. You should have excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills, along with a genuine passion for food and service.
* Design imaginative, nutritionally balanced menus catering to diverse tastes and dietary needs.
* Lead a dynamic kitchen team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
* Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
* Maintain strict health and safety standards, ensuring a clean and organized environment.
Qualifications
* Professional culinary diploma or equivalent experience
* Proven leadership in high-volume kitchens
* Advanced food safety and hygiene certification
* Strong creativity and menu innovation skills
* Excellent team management and organizational skills
Additional Information
Holroyd Howe is a leading UK contract caterer specializing in services for independent schools and colleges. We invest in training and development to ensure our teams succeed, tailoring our catering to meet the unique needs of children of all ages.
Our core values include:
* Sustainability: Ethical sourcing and meal preparation
* Nutrition: Healthy, freshly prepared meals packed with nutritious ingredients
* Food Innovation: Engaging training, theme days, food theatre, chef demonstrations, and supplier showcases to create fun and exploratory dining experiences.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are regulated activities requiring an Enhanced DBS check and online background checks.
This appointment is contingent upon satisfactory professional references.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitality
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