Head Chef - Mostly Monday - Friday!

Company Description Title: Head Chef - Mostly Monday - Friday! Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire Annual Salary: £45,000 per annum 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 Are you an inspiring and creative Head Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the culinary program at one of our prestigious independent schools. Situated in the heart of Bushey, St. Margaret's is a renowned independent school and one of our flagship contracts in the region. We offer a full range of food services, from breakfast and lunch to supper for boarders and staff, along with an extensive hospitality service. Although the site operates 7 days a week, this role provides ample opportunity to work Monday to Friday, ensuring a well-structured schedule and helping you maintain a positive work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef who is not only a true food lover but also eager to lead teams and elevate the dining experience for future generations. At Holroyd Howe, you will have the platform to make your mark on the food service industry, setting new benchmarks for school catering in a stunning and iconic setting Job Description At the heart of our business is our people, and were looking for an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in high-quality catering services to join our team at one of our prestigious educational settings. As Head Chef, your focus will be on fostering strong relationships within your team to deliver outstanding customer service. Youll lead by example, working collaboratively to ensure the highest standards are met. In addition to exceptional presentation, organisational, and communication skills, youll bring a genuine passion for food and service, along with enthusiasm and a drive for excellence. Qualifications 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?with good understanding of GP calculation 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 TPBN1_UKCT