School Kitchen Manager - Fresh Meals, Big Impact

Holroyd Howe; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Free meals

Apprenticeship development

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at Nottingham Girls' High School in Nottingham. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, deliver fresh, high-quality meals for pupils, staff and visitors, and ensure excellent service in a contract catering setting.

The role requires strong kitchen management skills, a passion for seasonal ingredients, and a commitment to allergen management and food safety within a school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef Manager or similar in contract catering, ideally in independent education.
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced menus.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and sustainability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure high 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 budgets, ordering, and stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience.
• Champion allergen controls and safe meals for pupils.

Skills

Chef management

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Menu planning

Stock control

Budgeting

Job description

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at Nottingham Girls' High School in Nottingham. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, deliver fresh, high-quality meals for pupils, staff and visitors, and ensure excellent service in a contract catering setting.

The role requires strong kitchen management skills, a passion for seasonal ingredients, and a commitment to allergen management and food safety within a school environment.