Chef Manager - London, EnglandCompany Description £37 000 per annum - 40 hours per week - term time 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.Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional chef manager to lead our team at a prep school in Moorgate, London. If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!Job Description Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion controlEmployee Management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen team.Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering suppliesCustomer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Consistently seeking feedback is key to successHealth and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the cultureBudget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellenceMenu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menusCompliance and Documentation - maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirementsAdditional Information There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:Free meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsReward & recognition schemesPeople awards to celebrate our employeesWork/life balanceEmployee Benefits PlatformEmployee Assistance ProgramRecommend a friend schemeCompany sick pay schemePrestigious working environmentsTeam events scheduled throughout the year28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidaysPension schemeCompetitive salaryWe 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.IND2