Chef Manager – Woodford Green, England

Holroyd Howe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in England is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee food preparation and lead a team at a prestigious school. You will ensure high standards of food quality while developing menus that cater to young people's nutritional needs. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in catering management and hold a Level 3 Culinary Qualification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Access to employee assistance programme

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and meal service.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Plan and develop menus to meet needs of students and staff.

Skills

Catering management

Stock management

Nutritional knowledge

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food safety regulations

Education

Level 3 Culinary Qualification

Job description

Overview

Chef Manager – Woodford Green, England

Location: St Aubyn’s School, Bunces Lane, Woodford IG8 9DU

Role: Chef Manager – Full-Time | St Aubyn’s School

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday); Weeks: 52 weeks

Rate of pay: £40,000 – £42,000 pa

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

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us at one of our highly prestigious education settings. This prestigious independent school caters for 450 day pupils and 90 staff during the 5 days a week. You will be managing a team of 9 and would be creative, working within a budget, great at leading a team, engaging with the pupils and key stakeholders within the business.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

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

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