Head Chef - 35k A Year - England

Head Chef – 35k a year – England Company Description Head Chef – 35K per year We are looking for a fresh, imaginative Head Chef for our independent school in the centre of London. Here, you will get the chance to collaborate with a team that specialises in sustainability and nutrition to develop a menu that encourages the kids to eat healthfully. 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. Job Description Term Time only The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Head Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings. As a Head Chef you will As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm. Qualifications Have worked in a similar environment at a management level Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence Stay up to date with current food trends Additional Information There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include: 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 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays Pension scheme Competitive salary We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients. Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities 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 and therefore we 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 their criminal offences. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references IND1