Head Chef

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer in the UK, is seeking an experienced Head Chef - Pastry Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will work at one of their prestigious education settings, providing exceptional food catering services.

About Us

We are a team of professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of each school.

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles.

Our teams are outstanding, with experienced professionals who provide fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges.

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people, which is why we are searching for a talented Executive Pastry and Bakery Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services.

You will be responsible for demonstrating a real passion for food & service, possessing bags of enthusiasm, and having excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • To manage a team of pastry chefs and ensure high-quality food production.
  • To develop menus that meet the needs of our clients and are aligned with current food trends.
  • To maintain good Health & Safety knowledge and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • To cost and plan menus accurately, ensuring budgets are met.
  • To train and coach a team, promoting a culture of excellence and customer satisfaction.
Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

  • A progressive career to date in contract catering or a related field.
  • Excellent knowledge of pastry and bakery production.
  • A real passion for food, customer service, and teamwork.
  • Good Health & Safety knowledge and awareness of regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work within set budgets and deadlines.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 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 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Competitive salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
What We Offer

We are committed to investing in the training and development of our teams, providing them with the skills necessary to excel in their roles.

We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly company, offering a great work/life balance and a supportive team environment.



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