Head Chef - LONDON

Head Chef - LONDON Company Description Job Title: Head Chef Location: West London Salary: 41,000 per annum Benefits: 28 days holiday, including bank holidays 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on the 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 We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us at one of our highly prestigious education settings. If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table. Nestled in West London , this prestigious independent school caters for day pupils as well as staff, offering a full range of dining services, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and an extensive hospitality service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering. Job Description As Head Chef , you will be responsible for: Delivering high-end hospitality menus, ensuring quality and innovation Creating bespoke menus for fine dining, canap s, and special occasions Managing a talented team to execute seamless service for events Upholding the highest standards of food presentation and service Overseeing fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with a passion for events catering to thrive in an exciting and dynamic environment. At Holroyd Howe, we offer the chance to showcase your talent, redefine hospitality in an educational setting, and work in a beautiful, iconic location. If you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership to this exceptional role, we'd love to hear from you Qualifications Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in hospitality, fine dining, or high-end events catering Strong background in canap s, plated dining, and large-scale event catering A passion for seasonal, fresh ingredients and delivering exceptional food presentation Level 3 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Strong leadership and team management skills Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards Excellent menu development and cost control knowledge Experience in allergen management and dietary requirements compliance A relevant Culinary Qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential If you're ready to bring your culinary expertise and event catering experience to this exciting role, we'd love to hear from you Additional Information 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: 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. 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

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 2/28/2025