Company Description
Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Central London
Contract Type: Full-time, 52 weeks
Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum

FOOD EDUCATION

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team at a prestigious Central London location. You will be responsible for creating exceptional menus, managing kitchen operations, and delivering outstanding food experiences to our pupils, staff, and visitors.
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.
Our mission is simple: 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.
Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Create innovative and seasonal menus tailored to the school’s requirements
• Manage kitchen staff recruitment, training, and development
• Control budgets, stock, and supplier relationships efficiently
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Collaborate with the wider catering and school teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences
  Qualifications