Director of Catering

Job Title: Director of Catering

Location: Habs Boys and Habs Girls - two leading independent schools on a fabulous co-educational campus in Hertfordshire, WD6 - UKContract Type: 52 working weeksSalary: £65 - 70,000 per annumWhy 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 an experienced and visionary Director of Catering to lead the catering services at Habs' Girls and Habs' Boys which are two leading independent day schools located on a shared 100-plus-acre campus in Elstree, Hertfordshire, just outside north London.

You will be responsible for strategic leadership, financial management, and the continuous development of exceptional food and hospitality offerings. This role requires strong commercial acumen, inspirational leadership, and a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.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.