Chef Manager

Holroyd Howe; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to join their prestigious education setting. This role involves overseeing food preparation and ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene while developing innovative menus tailored to young minds. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a flair for creating delicious dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team committed to sustainability and nutrition, where your culinary expertise will help shape the dining experiences of students.

Benefits

28 days holiday

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance programme

Free meals whilst at work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering management or similar senior chef role.
• Strong understanding of menu planning and nutritional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the School.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety.
• Plan and develop menus that meet the needs of students and staff.

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Planning

Food Safety Regulations

Stock Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Culinary Qualification

Job description

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Company Description

Chef Manager – Full-Time | Crackley Hall School

Company Description

Chef Manager – Full-Time | Crackley Hall School

Location:Crackley Hall School, St Joseph's Park, Kenilworth CV8 2FT

Rate of pay:£28,000pa

Hours:40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Weeks:52 weeks

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
  
  

We currently have an exciting opportunity for aChef Managerwith a background in exceptional food catering services to join us at one of our highly prestigious education settings. This prestigious independent school caters for 240 day pupils.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the School
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety are maintained
• Plan and develop menus that meet the needs of students and staff
• Manage stock control and order supplies as needed
• Control food budgets and ensure cost-effective operations
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and cater to dietary requirements
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working environment within the kitchen team
  
  

Qualifications

• Level 3 Culinary Qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in catering management or similar senior chef role, ideally in a school or large-scale catering environment
• Strong understanding of menu planning and nutritional requirements for young people
• Excellent knowledge of stock management and cost control
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene regulations, including HACCP
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with students, staff, and suppliers
• A passion for food and creating innovative, delicious dining experiences
• First Aid and Food Hygiene Level 3 certification (desirable but not essential)
  
  

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 expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we 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 their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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