Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering seeks an exceptional Chef Manager to lead their team in prestigious educational settings. This role is perfect for a passionate culinary leader with strong management skills and a commitment to quality service. You will be responsible for creating innovative menus, ensuring health and safety compliance, and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on employee development and a range of bespoke benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

HIT Apprenticeships

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Recommend a friend scheme

Prestigious working environments

Team events throughout the year

28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within catering services.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team and ensure exceptional food service.
• Stay updated with current food trends and innovate menus.

Skills

Management Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Creativity

Job description

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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.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Chef Manager we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Chef Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Chef Manager you will…

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Have worked in a similar environment at a management level
• Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
• Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
• Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
• Stay up to date with current food trends

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“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.