Executive Chef

1 month ago

Fetcham, Surrey, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef Manager to join our team at Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer in the UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading our culinary operations and ensuring that our high standards of quality, safety, and customer service are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences, working closely with our back-of-house team to ensure well-balanced and nutritious meals.
  • Manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
  • Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers, and faculty to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate catering staff to ensure a high-performing team.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
  • Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective team management, training, and support.
  • Financial acumen, with experience in creating and maintaining budgets and driving commercial performance.
  • Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment and thrive under pressure.
  • Meticulous organizational abilities and a high attention to detail.
  • Empathetic, clear, and highly effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
About Us

Holroyd Howe is a leading contract caterer in the UK, providing fresh, innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation, and we are dedicated to providing our teams with the right skills to succeed in their roles.

We 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 and theme days to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, and we require an Enhanced DBS check for all successful applicants.

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