Executive Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef and lead a talented culinary team in creating exceptional dining experiences. This exciting role involves crafting imaginative menus, managing kitchen operations, and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. With a commitment to sustainability and high-quality food, you'll play a vital role in delivering innovative catering services to independent schools and colleges. If you have a passion for food and strong leadership skills, this is your chance to make a difference in the culinary world.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Employee assistance programme

Free meals at work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Experience managing and training kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus for diverse dietary needs.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Kitchen Operations Management

Menu Development

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire area + surrounding!

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience

• 28 days holiday
• 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a seasoned, inspirational, and creative Head or Executive Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our senior culinary team and support our growing business around the Shropshire area.

Are you a passionate foodie with leadership skills? Holroyd Howe is seeking a dynamic culinary leader to support our expanding business in the Shropshire area. With a growing number of new contracts on the horizon, we need a driven individual who can lead and develop our talented team.

What We Offer:

• Exciting opportunities to work on diverse projects
• A supportive and growth-oriented environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for high-quality food and awareness of leading market trends
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and ensuring top standards

Join us at Holroyd Howe and be part of our success story! Apply now and help us deliver exceptional culinary experiences across Shropshire and beyond!

Job Description

Your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a strong working relationship and together provide the best customer service.

As well as having excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for food & service and possess enthusiasm.

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Experience managing, training, and supporting a team.
• Financially astute, analytical, and capable of creating and maintaining budgets while driving commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment and thrive under pressure.
• Meticulous organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering services to meet the bespoke requirements of each school, catering to children of all ages.

We invest in training and development to equip our teams with the right skills for success. Our exceptional teams of specialists customize our catering services to fit children of all ages and meet the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is central to our ethos; we are mindful of sourcing ethics and meal preparation. We take nutrition seriously, understanding the impact of a healthy diet on development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch with nutritious ingredients.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities, including tasting tables, theme days, food theatre, chef demonstrations, and supplier showcases, creating engaging and fun dining experiences. We aim to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and enjoyable, fostering strong, healthy relationships with food among our pupils.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and require all employees to share this commitment. All roles are regarded as regulated activity, requiring an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List Check. Shortlisted applicants will need to provide appropriate criminal offence information.”

This appointment is contingent upon satisfactory professional references.