Company Description

Job Title:

Chef ManagerLocation:

Central London (Independent School)Salary:

£46,000 - £50,000 per annum, full-timeBenefits28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via the Perkbox app (retail, holidays, cinema and more)

Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme

Free meals while on shift

Career progression opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

About the RoleWere currently recruiting for a

Chef Manager

to lead the catering team at a prestigious independent day school located in

Central London .This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and passionate chef with strong leadership capabilities and a background in delivering outstanding catering services within education or similar environments.Youll be responsible for managing a high-performing team and ensuring the delivery of fresh, nutritious, and exciting meals for pupils, staff, and guests. The role also includes overseeing hospitality and event catering, with a focus on plant-based innovation, allergy awareness, and inclusive menu development.This is a unique opportunity to shape the dining experience at one of Londons leading independent schools. If you''re ready to bring creativity, quality, and care to an inspiring environment, wed love to hear from you.

Job Description

Lead and manage the daily operations of the school kitchen and catering team

Plan, prepare, and oversee the delivery of nutritious, seasonal menus that meet dietary and allergen requirements

Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations

Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to meet budget targets

Support and develop kitchen staff through training, coaching, and performance management

Coordinate hospitality for school events and functions, maintaining high standards of presentation and service

Foster an inclusive and positive team environment that promotes wellbeing and professional growth

Qualifications

Proven experience in a Chef Manager or similar leadership role

A passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking and food innovation

Strong understanding of plant-based and allergen-aware catering

Excellent people management and communication skills

High standards for food presentation, safety, and compliance

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:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe 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 InnovationWe 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 opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1

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