Regional Support Chef Manager

Job TitleRegional Support Chef Manager

LocationLondon, Cambridge, Kent

Salary£40,000 per annum + fuel/mileage reimbursement

Working weeks40 weeks

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

3 volunteering days to support causes you care about

3 days grandparent leave for special family moments

24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via our Perkbox app – high street brands, cinema, holidays and more

Wellbeing hub and access to employee assistance programme

Free meals while at work

Career development pathways

HIT Apprenticeships available at all levels

About The RoleAre you a confident, experienced Senior Chef with a love for working independently and the ambition to shape food experiences across multiple sites? We’re looking for a Regional Chef Manager to support and elevate our operations across a group of independent schools in London and the surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, food-led company that puts fresh, seasonal cooking and student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll provide leadership and culinary expertise across your patch, supporting kitchen teams, stepping in where needed, and ensuring consistently high standards of food, service, and compliance. A company car or travel allowance is provided.

Experience in regional roles, particularly in education or contract catering, is an advantage, but not essential. Most important is your culinary passion, adaptability, and leadership.

This is the ideal opportunity for a skilled Head Chef or Chef Manager ready to take the next step, broaden their impact, and help set the new benchmark for education catering across London and the surrounding areas.

Job DescriptionAs 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.

Cover long-term sickness, general absences, holidays and recruitment gaps

Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company’s standards and client expectations

Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients

Quickly adapt to different kitchen environments and team dynamics

Fill in for permanent chefs as needed, maintaining consistency and quality

Be available to work in various locations within the designated geographical area

Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives

Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred

Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute

Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices

Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Fun and enthusiastic

Have excellent organisation skills

Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team

Have a flexible approach to work

Additional InformationHolroyd Howe is a leading contract caterer providing fresh, innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. The role includes training and development opportunities, and the company emphasises sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation in its approach to education catering. The position requires safeguarding checks appropriate for roles working with children (Enhanced DBS and related screening) and is offered on return of satisfactory professional ..... full job details .....