Head Chef

2 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Job Title:

Head Chef

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Annual Salary: Up to 43,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days grandparent leave
  • 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
  • Bespoke training and development opportunities
  • Pension and life insurance
  • Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Free meals whilst at work
  • Career development opportunities
  • HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Summerfields, a prestigious independent school in Oxford. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing, training, and supporting a team, with excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills. You will be financially astute, with the ability to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance. Additionally, you will have excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills, with the ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.

We offer a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, and supper for boarders and staff, along with an extensive hospitality service. Our team is committed to providing exceptional dining experiences for our students, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for food and service.

As our Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service. You will also maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

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 we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants.

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


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