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Leading and managing the daily catering operations to deliver exceptional food and service
Inspiring and developing your kitchen team to uphold high culinary and operational standards
Planning and delivering fresh seasonal and nutritious menus in line with school preferences and dietary needs
Coordinating hospitality and school event catering ensuring smooth delivery and excellent presentation
Overseeing food safety hygiene and allergen compliance across all service areas
Managing stock control ordering processes and driving a reduction in food waste
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times
Qualifications :
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience working as a Chef Manager ideally within an independent school setting
Strong knowledge of diverse cooking techniques seasonal produce and menu planning
Solid understanding of food safety allergen management and health & safety regulations
Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
Excellent attention to detail time management and organisational skills
Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative team-focused approach
Additional Information :
Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs 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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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Full-time