Head Chef

Holroyd Howe

Head Chef

£45000

Holroyd Howe, Bushey, Hertfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c412614061c1446980fe2ebc990058f5

Full Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Head 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 Head Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service., 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.

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.,

  • 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

    28 days holiday

  • 3 volunteering days

  • 3 days grandparent leave

  • 24 week's 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 a seasoned inspirational and creative Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Head Chef to be the driving force behind one of our acclaimed independent school's culinary program.

    Nestled in the heart of Bushey, St. Margaret's is a prestigious independent school and one of our key contracts in the area. We provide a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, and supper for boarders and staff, along with an extensive hospitality service. Due to this the site operates 7 days a week, however the role offers plentiful opportunity to work Monday - Friday, ensuring you a well-organised schedule across our team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance., 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