Chef Manager, Term Time – Charlton Kings, England

Holroyd Howe; Charlton Kings; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in Charlton Kings, England, is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the culinary team at a prestigious independent school. Responsibilities include menu planning, staff supervision, and ensuring food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and experience in contract catering. This position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits including development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Free meals whilst at work

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering or in an educational institution preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and service.
• Train kitchen staff and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Develop menus considering dietary restrictions.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

Chef Manager, Term Time – Charlton Kings, England

Company Description

Chef Manager

Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

£33,000 per year – term time only

Benefits:

• Term tin, mainly Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays
• 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 HAPI 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

Are you a Chef Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools to create meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Managerwith a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, this prestigious independent schoolcaters for 350day pupils and staff and includes lunch and a hospitality service. This operates 5 days a week days a week with Team Teas on occasional Saturdays.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef Managerto make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a Chef Manageryou will Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind

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.

• All aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company’s standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure all budgeted costs are not exceeded
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed lunches, and other culinary initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
• Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

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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