Head Chef

BaxterStorey; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an exemplary Head Chef to run a state-of-the-art kitchen in a prestigious boys' school in London. This role offers a chance to showcase culinary creativity while managing a high-volume operation for approximately 850 daily meals, along with hospitality services.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

HIT Apprenticeships

People awards to celebrate employees

Employee Benefits Platform

28 Prorated Holiday days including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Progressive career in food catering
• Up to date with current food trends
• Experience in a management-level environment

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen serving approximately 850 pupils and staff daily.
• Plan and cost menus accurately within set budgets.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach to food service.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent presentation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

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 Head Chef 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!

Are you a chef looking for your dream kitchen? This is your chance to work in a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with the latest in hospitality technology.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

• Cutting-Edge Equipment: Work with market-leading tools and appliances.
• Creative Freedom: Make this role and site your own.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and excellence.

Join us and elevate your culinary career to new heights! Apply now to seize this unique opportunity.

Job Description

A leading private boy’s school in the heart of City of London. The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Head Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings

52-week contract, predominantly Monday - Friday with the occasional weekend. Site currently feed approximately 850 pupils and staff per day for lunch, plus hospitality.

As a Head Chef 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. Have worked in a similar environment at a management level.

Qualifications

• Have a progressive career to date
• Be up to date with current food trends
• Have a real passion for food and customer service
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Be able to work within set budgets
• Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
• Have a hands on approach

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.