Head Chef

Company Description

Holroyd Howe stands at the forefront of the UK's contract catering industry, delivering fresh, innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges. Our team of seasoned professionals specialises in tailoring catering solutions to meet the unique needs of children of all ages, ensuring each school's distinct requirements are met with precision and care.

In the role of Head Chef, you'll find yourself at the prestigious Stowe School, an esteemed institution nestled in the picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, Stowe provides a vibrant community where students delve into their passions through rigorous academics, diverse extracurricular activities, and top-notch catering services. 

Are you ready to nourish both hungry tummies and hungry minds? We offer more than just meals in our kitchens—are you the exceptional Head Chef we're searching for?

If you seek an employer dedicated to investing in your growth and furthering your career, your search ends here. Apply now and join our team!
Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Head Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Head Chef 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 & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
Qualifications

Have worked in a similar environment at a management level assisting Operations Managers covering Manager’s absence
Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
Be financially astute with good understanding of GP calculation and have strong IT literacy
Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
Stay up to date with current food trends

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

Free meals whilst at work
Career development opportunities
HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Reward & recognition schemes
People awards to celebrate our employees
Work/life balance
Employee Benefits Platform
Employee Assistance Program
Recommend a friend scheme
Company sick pay scheme
Prestigious working environments
Team events scheduled throughout the year
28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
Pension scheme
Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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