Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef / Head Chef Location: Cheshire Contract Type: Full time 52 weeks Salary: Up to £40,000Why Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training & development opportunitiesPension & life insuranceDiscounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox AppWellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.About the role:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Terra Nova. You will be responsible for creating exceptional menus, managing kitchen operations, and delivering outstanding food experiences to our pupils, staff, and visitors.You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. Key Responsibilities:Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentationCreate innovative and seasonal menus tailored to the school’s requirementsManage kitchen staff recruitment, training, and developmentControl budgets, stock, and supplier relationships efficientlyEnsure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policiesCollaborate with the wider catering and school teams to deliver outstanding customer experiencesAccountability for following and championing allergen controls Candidate Profile:Ideally, you will have experience as an Executive Chef within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.Strong leadership and team management skillsPassionate about fresh, quality ingredients and innovative menusExcellent organisational, communication, and financial management skillsKnowledge of current food trends, sustainability, and allergen control We pride ourselves on:People first We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.Great food, always Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and...