Job Title
Regional Support Chef Manager
Location
London, Cambridge, Kent
Salary
£40,000 per annum + fuel/mileage reimbursement
Working weeks
40 weeks
Benefits
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* 3 volunteering days to support causes you care about
* 3 days grandparent leave for special family moments
* 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts via our Perkbox app – high street brands, cinema, holidays & more
* Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals while at work
* Career development pathways
* HIT Apprenticeships available at all levels
About The Role
Are you a confident, experienced Senior Chef with a love for working independently and the ambition to shape food experiences across multiple sites? We’re looking for a Regional Chef Manager to support and elevate our operations across a group of independent schools in London and the surrounding areas.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, food-led company that puts fresh, seasonal cooking and student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll provide leadership and culinary expertise across your patch, supporting kitchen teams, stepping in where needed, and ensuring consistently high standards of food, service, and compliance. A company car or travel allowance is provided.
Experience in regional roles, particularly in education or contract catering, is an advantage, but not essential. Most important is your culinary passion, adaptability, and leadership.
This is the ideal opportunity for a skilled Head Chef or Chef Manager ready to take the next step, broaden their impact, and help set the new benchmark for education catering across London and the surrounding areas.
Job Description
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
* Cover long-term sickness, general absences, holidays and recruitment gaps
* Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company’s standards and client expectations
* Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients
* Quickly adapt to different kitchen environments and team dynamics
* Fill in for permanent chefs as needed, maintaining consistency and quality
* Be available to work in various locations within the designated geographical area
* Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives
* Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred
* Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
* Fun and enthusiastic
* Have excellent organisation skills
* Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team
* Have a flexible approach to work
Additional Information
Holroyd Howe is a leading contract caterer providing fresh, innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. The role includes training and development opportunities, and the company emphasises sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation in its approach to education catering. The position requires safeguarding checks appropriate for roles working with children (Enhanced DBS and related screening) and is offered on return of satisfactory professional references.
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