Chef Manager

Holroyd Howe; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is searching for a Chef Manager at Rosemead Preparatory School in South London. This role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for fresh ingredients. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety, and collaborating with the educational community to provide a delightful dining experience. The company offers various benefits, including training opportunities, enhanced leave, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

3 volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Career development opportunities

Free meals at work

Discounts via Perkbox App

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar role within contract catering.
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring food quality and safety.
• Manage a small kitchen team and support their development.
• Oversee menu planning and supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate financial records and budgets.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety standards

Communication

Menu planning

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at one of our renowned South London locations, Rosemead Preparatory School. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day kitchen operations, delivering fresh, high-quality meals, and ensuring exceptional food service for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive working environment
• Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering, and stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience, 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar role within contract catering, ideally the Independent Education sector
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills
• Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced, appealing menus
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and sustainability best practices

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.

Our mission is simple: 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels