Head Chef

Holroydhowe; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a culinary visionary to lead the kitchen at a prestigious independent school. As Head Chef, you will have the freedom to create unforgettable dining experiences while managing a professional kitchen. This role is not just about cooking; it's about nurturing students' well-being through nutritious meals and inspiring a dedicated team. Join a vibrant community that values creativity and excellence in catering, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on the next generation. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect chance to shine.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Generous pension and life insurance

Discounts through HAPI app

Access to wellbeing hub

Career growth opportunities

Free meals whilst at work

Work/life balance

Team events scheduled throughout the year

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in high-volume settings.
• Culinary qualification and excellent knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen management from menu planning to food preparation.
• Deliver high-quality meals tailored to diverse dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Creativity

Food Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Working weeks: Approximately 176 working days, 41 working weeks, plus 4.1 weeks holiday.

Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as required

• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Generous pension and life insurance
• Discounts through our HAPI app on high street shops, holidays, and cinema
• Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme
• Career growth opportunities, including HIT Apprenticeships for all levels

Are you a culinary visionary ready to lead a kitchen and craft unforgettable dining experiences? We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to join Wolverhampton Grammar School, a prestigious independent school known for its academic excellence and commitment to holistic student development.

As the Head Chef, you’ll have the freedom to express your creativity while managing a professional kitchen that caters to students and staff. Wolverhampton Grammar School provides a vibrant, high-energy environment where your culinary expertise can shine.

Why Join Us?
Wolverhampton Grammar School is more than a workplace—it’s a community. As Head Chef, you’ll play a central role in nurturing students’ well-being through nutritious and exciting meals. From daily service to special school events, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, showcase your talent, and set a new standard in school catering.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen management, from menu planning to food preparation and staff training.
• Deliver high-quality, nutritious, and creative meals tailored to students' diverse dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen.
• Collaborate with school leadership to create bespoke hospitality offerings for events.
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team to achieve excellence in every service.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior role, ideally in a high-volume or educational setting.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3) and excellent knowledge of food safety standards.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a team effectively.
• Creativity and passion for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of a busy kitchen, including occasional evening or weekend work.

This is your chance to combine your culinary expertise with a meaningful role in a supportive community. Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today!

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

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.