Culinary Operations Manager

5 days ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to join our team at Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer providing fresh and innovative food services to independent schools and colleges.

About the Role

  • Lead the culinary team to develop and implement well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.
  • Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
  • Financially astute, with strong analytical skills and ability to create and maintain budgets.
  • Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and thrive under pressure.

About Us

Holroyd Howe is 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.

We invest in our teams' training and development to provide them with the right skills to succeed in their jobs.

Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customize our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Sustainability, Nutrition, and Food Innovation

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development.

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.

We create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students, including tasting tables, theme days, and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases.



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