Head Chef

Holroyd Howe; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer is looking for a Head Chef in Wolverhampton to oversee kitchen operations in educational settings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, culinary qualifications, and a passion for delivering high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs. Join our dedicated team and inspire students with your culinary expertise!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a team effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen management from menu planning to staff training.
• Deliver high-quality and nutritious meals tailored for students.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Education

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

Job description

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• 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.

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

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 equalopportunitiesemployer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young peopleand expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howeinvolveregulated activity.Itisa criminaloffencefor individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles.AnEnhancedDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, includinga Barred List checkwill be requiredfor all successful applicants.Shortlistedapplicantswill 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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