Executive Chef Manager

3 weeks ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to join our team at Holroyd Howe. As a General Manager, you will be responsible for leading our catering operations and ensuring that we deliver exceptional food and service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our back of house team to develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
• Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty.
• Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff.
• 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 organised kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Ability to demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, with excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous organisational 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 one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are 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 pride ourselves on sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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