Chef Manager

Menu Planning & Execution

• Create plan and deliver menus that reflect the style ethos and customer preferences of the Junior School.
• Work with the Stamford Executive Chef to ensure consistency seasonality and innovation across the menu cycle.
• Oversee daily food production and presentation to guarantee high-quality dishes.
• Monitor and control portion sizes and reduce waste in line with sustainability objectives.

Employee Management

• Recruit train and supervise all catering team members including chefs cooks and front-of-house colleagues.
• Provide continuous coaching direction and performance feedback to develop skills and maintain high morale.
• Lead by example to foster a positive inclusive and professional kitchen culture.

 Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor and manage stock levels implementing a sensible and efficient approach to ordering.
• Ensure accurate stock rotation and minimise wastage.
• Work within agreed budgets and contribute to cost efficiencies without compromising food quality or service.

Customer & Student Engagement

• Build strong relationships with pupils staff and parents to understand their catering needs.
• Lead regular engagement with the Student Food Council using feedback to shape menus improve service and encourage student ownership of their dining experience.
• Maintain open and proactive communication channels to address feedback concerns and suggestions.

Health Safety & Compliance

• Support the Director of Catering and Stamford Executive Chef in ensuring full compliance with food hygiene allergen and health and safety regulations.
• Embed a culture of safety throughout the kitchen and front-of-house team.
• Ensure all kitchen practices align with school policies and regulatory requirements.

Budget & Financial Management

• Assist in the development and management of the kitchen budget.
• Monitor financial performance produce relevant reports and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Implement efficiency improvements while maintaining excellence in delivery and presentation.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of stock orders wastage cleaning schedules and food preparation processes.
• Ensure all regulatory audit and internal documentation requirements are consistently met.
• Support external and internal inspections with confidence and professionalism.

Qualifications :

Essential

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a school or similar environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for delivering high-quality food for children.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Strong understanding of food safety allergens and health & safety legislation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and crossfunctional teams.

Desirable

• Experience working in an independent school environment.
• Knowledge of child nutrition and meal planning for young age groups.
• Previous involvement in customer feedback programmes such as student councils or focus groups.

Additional Information :

We pride ourselves on:

People first
Were a company of individuals united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food always
Using only the best ingredients our food is fresh authentic and tailored to each school age group and specific needs and preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers suppliers and business partners and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time