Head Chef: Seasonal Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Holroyd Howe; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead school kitchen operations, delivering high quality, safe, and appealing meals tailored to pupils.

You will shape seasonal menus, manage recruitment and development of kitchen staff, and control budgets while ensuring strong allergen controls and compliance.

This role requires proven leadership in contract catering, a passion for fresh ingredients, and collaboration with school teams to provide excellent dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Ideally Head Chef experience in contract catering, preferably in independent education or similar.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of food trends, sustainability, and allergen control.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Create innovative seasonal menus tailored to the school’s requirements.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development of kitchen staff.
• Control budgets, stock, and supplier relationships efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with catering and school teams to deliver customer experiences.
• Champion allergen controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Communication

Financial management

Food trends

Sustainability

Allergen control

Job description

Holroyd Howe in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead school kitchen operations, delivering high quality, safe, and appealing meals tailored to pupils.

You will shape seasonal menus, manage recruitment and development of kitchen staff, and control budgets while ensuring strong allergen controls and compliance.

This role requires proven leadership in contract catering, a passion for fresh ingredients, and collaboration with school teams to provide excellent dining experiences.