Job Title: Catering Manager
Location: Edge Grove School, Aldenham Village, Watford WD25 8BL
Contract Type: Term Time Plus
Working Pattern: Predominately Monday - Friday
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role:

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Catering Manager to join the team at Heath Mount School. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

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.

Our mission is simple: 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.

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the prep school and nursery
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety are maintained
• Plan and develop menus that meet the needs of students and staff
• Manage stock control and order supplies as needed
• Control food budgets and ensure cost-effective operations
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and cater to dietary requirements
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working environment within the kitchen team

• Level 3 Culinary Qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in catering management or similar senior chef role, ideally in a school or large-scale catering environment
• Strong understanding of menu planning and nutritional requirements for young people
• Excellent knowledge of stock management and cost control
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene regulations, including HACCP
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with students, staff, and suppliers
• A passion for food and creating innovative, delicious dining experiences
• First Aid and Food Hygiene Level 3 certification (desirable but not essential)

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 preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.