Head Chef, School Catering – Menu Mastery & Safe Kitchens

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary team at CFBL in London. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and deliver high-quality meals for pupils, staff and visitors.

Join a leading contract caterer delivering fresh, innovative food to independent schools. The role emphasizes allergen management, training and development, with 28 days holiday and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen lead in school catering.
• Ability to create exceptional menus and manage kitchen operations.
• Commitment to allergen management and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team at CFBL and ensure high-quality meal delivery.
• Develop menus and oversee kitchen operations to meet standards.
• Ensure rigorous allergen management and safe food handling.

Skills

Menu planning & execution

Kitchen operations management

Allergen management

People leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary team at CFBL in London. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and deliver high-quality meals for pupils, staff and visitors.

Join a leading contract caterer delivering fresh, innovative food to independent schools. The role emphasizes allergen management, training and development, with 28 days holiday and comprehensive benefits.