Negotiable
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced
Chef Manager
to lead the kitchen team at
St James Senior Girls ''
School , an independent day school in West Kensington, London.You will be responsible for managing day-to-day kitchen operations, delivering fresh, high-quality meals, and ensuring exceptional food service for 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.Our mission is simple: 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.St James Senior Girls’ School
is a vegetarian school with a proud tradition of serving fresh, high-quality, plant-based meals, and we are seeking a Chef Manager.Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen and manage the kitchen team.Deliver fresh, high-quality meals for pupils, staff, and visitors.Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and safety regulations and school policies.Collaborate with Holroyd Howe and school stakeholders to plan menus that meet nutritional and dietary requirements.Provide on-site leadership, training, and development for kitchen staff.Maintain high standards of service and food presentation, while managing food costs and waste.Qualifications and Experience
Previous experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar leadership role within a school or contract catering environment.Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health and safety regulations.Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with school staff and suppliers.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
General Business, Administrative, and Customer ServiceIndustries
Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality, and Food and Beverage RetailBenefits
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts on high street brands, cinema and holidays via the Perkbox AppWellbeing hub and access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience ..... full job details .....
Negotiable