Executive Head Chef

Company DescriptionTitle: Executive ChefLocation: Malvern CollegeSalary: Up to £60,000 per annumBenefits:28 days holiday, including bank holidays3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts on high street shops, holidays & cinema through the HAPI appWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsAre you an experienced, inspirational, and creative Executive Chef who thrives on delivering exceptional food and creating memorable dining experiences? This is your chance to lead the culinary team at Malvern College, a prestigious independent school located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Malvern College is not only renowned for its academic excellence but also for the premium experience it provides to its community of day pupils, boarders, and staff. The food service at the college is diverse and extensive, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and a high-profile hospitality offering, operating 7 days a week. You'll be responsible for curating an exciting and varied menu that mirrors the school's standards of excellence.This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about both food and people. You'll work closely with a dedicated team to inspire and develop culinary talent, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to be part of exciting new projects at the school, from enhancing dining experiences to supporting large-scale events and hospitality services.Set against the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills, this is more than just a job-it's a chance to make a lasting impact on an exceptional school community. If you're looking to take on a leadership role where you can truly make your mark, both in the food service industry and within a prestigious educational environment, we'd love to hear from you!Job DescriptionAs a Executive Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service.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.Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.QualificationsProven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detailEmpathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communicationAbility to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skillsAdditional 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:Sustainability Sustainability 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