Job Description
As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
* Leading and developing a team of six, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
* Designing seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
* Managing stock control, ordering, and food costs to maintain profitability
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations
* Building strong relationships with school staff and pupils to enhance the dining experience
Qualifications
* Professional culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2, or equivalent)
* Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3 (or higher) certification
* Health & Safety certification (e.g., HACCP, COSHH, Allergen Awareness)
* Experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in an education, contract catering, or high-volume setting
* Strong knowledge of menu planning, stock control, and cost management
* Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a kitchen team
* Excellent understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
* Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-quality food production
* Strong financial awareness, including GP management and budget control
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
* First Aid at Work certification (desirable)
Additional Information
Holroyd Howe is 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.
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.
We pride ourselves on:
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
Nutrition
We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
Food Innovation
We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.
From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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