School Kitchen Manager: Lead Fresh Menus & Safe Dining

Holroyd Howe; Old Woking; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development

Pension & life insurance

Discounts on high street brands viaPer

Wellbeing hub & employee assistance

Free meals while at work

Career development through apprentices

Résumé du poste

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate Jnr Chef Manager to lead the culinary team at Hoe Bridge School in Woking. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and deliver high-quality food experiences to pupils, staff and visitors.

In this role you will supervise a small kitchen team, oversee menu planning, stock control, supplier relationships and ensure strict food safety and allergen management across our contract catering service for independent schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering, ideally in the Independent Education sector.
• Strong kitchen management and leadership capabilities.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and balanced menus.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and allergen management.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsabilités

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and presentation.
• Manage and support a small kitchen team with a positive working environment.
• Oversee menu planning, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Maintain budgets, ordering and stock rotation with accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with the school community to provide a friendly, efficient catering experience.
• Champion allergen controls and uphold sustainability practices.

Connaissances

Kitchen operations leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Supplier relationships

Budgeting & records

Food safety

Allergen management

Team supervision

Communication skills

Right to work in UK

Description du poste

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate Jnr Chef Manager to lead the culinary team at Hoe Bridge School in Woking. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and deliver high-quality food experiences to pupils, staff and visitors.

In this role you will supervise a small kitchen team, oversee menu planning, stock control, supplier relationships and ensure strict food safety and allergen management across our contract catering service for independent schools.