Head Chef – Canterbury, England

Head Chef – Canterbury, EnglandCompany DescriptionTitle:Head ChefLocation: Kent College Senior School, UKSalary: £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Schedule: 5 over 7Why Join Us?Competitive salary reflecting your experienceA balanced work schedule with 5 over 7 daysOpportunity to lead culinary operations at the prestigious Kent College, Senior SchoolLocated on the outskirts of the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, Kent College is proud of its 130 years of history and traditionAbout the Role:We are seeking a dynamic and creative Head Chef to oversee culinary operations at Kent College (Senior School). This role requires a strong leader with a passion for delivering high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences for students, staff, and special events. You will also be responsible for providing high-quality meals for our vibrant boarding community, ensuring a nutritious and enjoyable dining experience for students living on campus. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring efficient operations while focusing on quality, innovation, and sustainability.Kent College is known for its commitment to excellence, and as Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in shaping the culinary experience for the school community. Located on the outskirts of Canterbury, the school boasts 130 years of history and tradition, providing a unique and inspiring environment. The role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a team, manage large-scale food production, and create memorable dining experiences.At Holroyd Howe, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading catering providers, delivering outstanding food and dining experiences in schools, colleges, and corporate environments. We are passionate about using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to create menus that are both nutritious and exciting. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service, sustainability, and innovation in everything we do. We believe in supporting the development of our people, offering training and career progression opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.If you are an experienced chef with a flair for creativity and leadership, we would love to hear from youJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Oversee all aspects of kitchen management, from menu planning to food preparation and staff training.Deliver high-quality, nutritious, and creative meals tailored to students’ diverse dietary needs.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen.Collaborate with school leadership to create bespoke hospitality offerings for events.Inspire and lead a dedicated team to achieve excellence in every service.QualificationsProven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior role, ideally in a high-volume or educational setting.Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3) and excellent knowledge of food safety standards.Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a team effectively.Creativity and passion for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals.Flexibility to adapt to the needs of a busy kitchen, including occasional evening or weekend work.This is your chance to combine your culinary expertise with a meaningful role in a supportive community. Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply todayAdditional InformationHolroyd 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.To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.We pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.Food InnovationWe 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, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1 #J-18808-Ljbffr