Executive Chef

Location

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Company Description 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. As our Executive Chef you will be based at the iconic, Stowe School, a prestigious institution nestled in the Buckinghamshire countryside. With a focus on academic excellence and holistic development, it offers a vibrant community where students explore their passions through rigorous academics, diverse extracurricular activities, and excellent catering services. Guided by a dedicated faculty and steeped in tradition, Stowe School cultivates leaders and fosters a culture of integrity and camaraderie among its students. 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 Executive Chef we’re looking for? 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 The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Executive Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings. As a Executive Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to 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. Qualifications Have worked in a similar environment at a management level assisting Operations Managers covering Manager’s absence 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

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