Junior Chef Manager

Holroyd Howe; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Career development through apprentices

Job summary

Holroyd Howe leads kitchen operations in England, delivering high-quality food and safe, engaging catering experiences for independent schools and colleges. You will manage a small kitchen team, plan menus, maintain stock control, and build strong relationships with suppliers to meet bespoke school requirements.

The role emphasizes allergen management, rigorous safety standards, and a collaborative approach with pupils, staff, and partners to ensure a welcoming, nutritious and balanced dining

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within contract catering
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and sustainability best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive working environment
• Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering, and stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls
• We are seeking a passionate and experienced role in contract catering for independent education settings
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills
• Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced menus
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and sustainability best practices

Job description

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive working environment
• Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering, and stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.We are seeking a passionate and experienced, Previous experience in a similar role within contract catering, ideally the Independent Education sector
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills
• Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced, appealing menus
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and sustainability best practicesHoe Bridge School (Greenfield School) in Woking. You will be responsible for creating exceptional menus, managing kitchen operations, and delivering outstanding food experiences to our pupils, staff, and visitors.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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. The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.