Chef Manager

Social network you want to login/join with:Bespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays and cinema)Access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while on shiftHIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levelsWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a

Chef Manager

with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious education settings.If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.Nestled in the heart of Kensington, this prestigious independent school of St James Earsbycaters for 300day pupils and staff, and also a hospitality service. This operates 5days a week.

St James Earsby is a unique by offering a vegetarian offer to pupils and staff, experience and skill in this field is very much required for this role.This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled

Chef Manager

to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.Company Description

Title: ChefManagerLocation: Kensington OlympiaSalary: £45,000 per annum, Full TimeBenefits:28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays and cinema)Wellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals while on shiftCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levelsWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a

Chef Manager

with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious education settings.If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.Nestled in the heart of Kensington, this prestigious independent school of St James Earsbycaters for 300day pupils and staff, and also a hospitality service. This operates 5days a week.

St James Earsby is a unique by offering a vegetarian offer to pupils and staff, experience and skill in this field is very much required for this role.This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled

Chef Manager

to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a

Chef Manager

your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to 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 and service and possess bags of enthusiasm.Collaborate with the back of house team to help develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.Establish strong relationships with school Bursar, Head Teachers and faculty.Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff.Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency.Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Chef Managerin a high-volume, quality-focused environment.You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detailEmpathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communicationAbility to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning 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:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe 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 InnovationWe 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

opportunities

employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people

and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe

involve

regulated activity

.

It

is

a criminal

offence

for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles

.

An

Enhanced

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including

a Barred List check

will be required

for all successful applicants.

Shortlisted

applicants

will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional ..... full job details .....