Head Chef – South West London, LONDON

Holroyd Howe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a Head Chef for a prominent independent school in South West London. This role is focused on creating exceptional dining experiences and leading a dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a culinary diploma and proven leadership in high-volume kitchen environments. Competitive salary and beneficial perks, including extensive holiday and training opportunities, are offered.

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 on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance programme

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Advanced food safety and hygiene certification.
• Strong creativity and innovation in menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Communication

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Education

Professional culinary diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Overview

Head Chef – South West London, LONDON

Location: Streatham & Clapham High School, SW16

Annual Salary: £46,500 per annum + amazing benefits!

Title: Head Chef – Monday – Friday

Company: Holroyd Howe

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 Perkbox 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 a seasoned, inspirational, and creative Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be the driving force behind the culinary program at Streatham & Clapham High School.

Situated in the vibrant heart of South West London, Streatham & Clapham High School is an esteemed independent school and a key contract for us in the area. We offer a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students and staff, as well as an extensive hospitality service. This role is a Monday to Friday, therefore the role ensures a well-organised schedule across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef who is a true foodie at heart and enthusiastic about leading teams and crafting exceptional dining experiences for future generations. At Holroyd Howe, you have the chance to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, setting new standards for education catering in a creative and dynamic location.

Job Description

A s our Head Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary diploma or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Advanced food safety and hygiene certification.
• Strong creativity and innovation in menu planning.
• Excellent team management and organisational skills.

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 equal opportunity 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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