Chef Manager

Holroyd Howe; Mickleham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company seeks a Chef Manager to oversee the kitchen team at RGS Surrey Hills, located in Mickleham. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals are delivered to pupils, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen management experience, leadership skills, and a passion for seasonal ingredients. The role offers training opportunities and various employee benefits, including enhanced maternity leave and discounts via the Perkbox App.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals while at work

Discounts on high street brands

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 the highest standards of food quality and safety.
• Manage and support a small kitchen team.
• Oversee menu planning and stock control.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in contract catering

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at RGS Surrey Hills. 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

• 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