Head Chef – Mostly Monday – Friday! – Bushey, England

Holroyd Howe; Bushey; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier catering company in Bushey is seeking an inspiring Head Chef to lead the culinary program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-quality catering, focusing on exceptional dining experiences for students. This role offers a structured Monday to Friday work schedule, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including free meals at work.

Benefits

28 days holiday

3 volunteering days

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Discounts on HAPI app

Free meals during work

Qualifications

• Proven, hands-on leader with a background in high-quality catering services.
• Outwardly vibrant with a passion for food and customer service.
• Strong understanding of GP calculation and good IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Foster strong team relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Health & Safety knowledge

Financial acumen

Innovation

Food trend awareness

Job description

Head Chef – Mostly Monday – Friday! – Bushey, England

Company Description

Title:Head Chef – Mostly Monday – Friday!

Location:Bushey, Hertfordshire

Annual Salary:£45,000 per annum

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 HAPI 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

Are you an inspiring and creative Head Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the culinary program at one of our prestigious independent schools.

Situated in the heart of Bushey, St. Margaret’s is a renowned independent school and one of our flagship contracts in the region. We offer a full range of food services, from breakfast and lunch to supper for boarders and staff, along with an extensive hospitality service. Although the site operates 7 days a week, this role provides ample opportunity to work Monday to Friday, ensuring a well-structured schedule and helping you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef who is not only a true food lover but also eager to lead teams and elevate the dining experience for future generations. At Holroyd Howe, you will have the platform to make your mark on the food service industry, setting new benchmarks for school catering in a stunning and iconic setting

Job Description

At the heart of our business is our people, and we’re looking for an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in high-quality catering services to join our team at one of our prestigious educational settings.

As Head Chef, your focus will be on fostering strong relationships within your team to deliver outstanding customer service. You’ll lead by example, working collaboratively to ensure the highest standards are met.

In addition to exceptional presentation, organisational, and communication skills, you’ll bring a genuine passion for food and service, along with enthusiasm and a drive for excellence.

Qualifications

• Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
• Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astutewith good understanding of GP calculation and have strong IT literacy
• Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
• Stay up to date with current food trends

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
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

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.

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