As our Chef Manager, your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service. As well as having excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the back of house team to help 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. Are you an experienced Chef Manager who enjoys working independently and looking for their next rewarding opportunity? If so, then look no further than Holroyd Howe and be part of an organisation that puts young people at their heart and helps create meals that inspire our students! You will be responsible for overseeing the catering operation at The Downs, part of Malvern College, an outstanding independent (private) Prep School for girls and boys aged 3-13 located in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. Please be aware that the ideal start date for this position is in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef Manager to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering! Minimum Requirements:
Proven experience as a Chef Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment. Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations. Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients. You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date. Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective. Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives. Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork. 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. 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: Our Values:
Sustainability:
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals. Nutrition:
We 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 Innovation:
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 work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food. Benefits:
28 days holiday 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
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Collaborate with the back of house team to help 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. Are you an experienced Chef Manager who enjoys working independently and looking for their next rewarding opportunity? If so, then look no further than Holroyd Howe and be part of an organisation that puts young people at their heart and helps create meals that inspire our students! You will be responsible for overseeing the catering operation at The Downs, part of Malvern College, an outstanding independent (private) Prep School for girls and boys aged 3-13 located in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. Please be aware that the ideal start date for this position is in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef Manager to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering! Minimum Requirements:
Proven experience as a Chef Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment. Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations. Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients. You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date. Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective. Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives. Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork. 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. 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: Our Values:
Sustainability:
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals. Nutrition:
We 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 Innovation:
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 work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food. Benefits:
28 days holiday 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
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