Chef Manager – Woodford Green, England

OverviewChef Manager – Woodford Green, EnglandLocation: St Aubyn’s School, Bunces Lane, Woodford IG8 9DURole: Chef Manager – Full-Time | St Aubyn’s SchoolHours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday); Weeks: 52 weeksRate of pay: £40,000 – £42,000 paBenefits28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 week’s enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsJob DescriptionWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us at one of our highly prestigious education settings. This prestigious independent school caters for 450 day pupils and 90 staff during the 5 days a week. You will be managing a team of 9 and would be creative, working within a budget, great at leading a team, engaging with the pupils and key stakeholders within the business.If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee food preparation and meal service for the prep school and nurseryEnsure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety are maintainedPlan and develop menus that meet the needs of students and staffManage stock control and order supplies as neededControl food budgets and ensure cost-effective operationsEnsure meals are nutritious, balanced, and cater to dietary requirementsMonitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisationMaintain a positive, collaborative working environment within the kitchen teamQualificationsLevel 3 Culinary Qualification (or equivalent)Proven experience in catering management or similar senior chef role, ideally in a school or large-scale catering environmentStrong understanding of menu planning and nutritional requirements for young peopleExcellent knowledge of stock management and cost controlFamiliarity with food safety and hygiene regulations, including HACCPAbility to lead, motivate, and develop a teamExcellent communication skills and ability to work well with students, staff, and suppliersA passion for food and creating innovative, delicious dining experiencesFirst Aid and Food Hygiene Level 3 certification (desirable but not essential)Additional 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.We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1 #J-18808-Ljbffr