Chef Manager – Pitsford, England

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

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in Pitsford is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee food preparation and service at Pitsford School. In this role, you will manage a dedicated kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality, and develop menus that cater to student needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality food. This position is term-time only, offering a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday schedule

Opportunities for overtime on weekends

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef or kitchen management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and develop menus that meet student needs.
• Control food budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Time management

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Passion for quality food

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification

Job description

Chef Manager – Pitsford, England

Company Description

Job Title: Chef Manager
Location: Pitsford School
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum
• Term-time only position (35.6 weeks plus 4.2 weeks holiday pay)
• Monday to Friday schedule with opportunities for overtime on weekends for events
• Lead a dedicated kitchen team and oversee daily catering operations
• Manage stock, ordering, and cost control to ensure efficient operations
• Innovate and enhance school menus, providing fresh, nutritious meals
• Support and deliver high-quality school functions and events
• Senior leadership role within the catering team

As the Chef Manager at Pitsford School, you will take full responsibility for the catering operation, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality meals for students and staff. Your role will include menu development, supplier management, stock control, and cost efficiency, while also ensuring a fantastic dining experience.

You will also play a key role in school functions and events, working closely with staff to provide excellent catering services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef with strong leadership skills who is passionate about food, innovation, and team management.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the prep school and nursery
• 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

• Experience in a similar chef or kitchen management role
• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen management
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Passion for quality food and a commitment to high standards of service

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 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.

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