Senior Sous Chef

2 weeks ago

Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Job Title: Senior Sous Chef

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer providing fresh and innovative food services to independent schools and colleges.

The successful candidate will have a passion for food and service, with excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills. They will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for culinary excellence and menu innovation.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
  • Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
  • Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
  • Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
  • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
  • Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
  • Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.


Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
  • Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Fun and enthusiastic
  • Have excellent organisation skills.
  • Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
  • Have a flexible approach to work.


About Holroyd Howe:

Holroyd Howe is a leading contract caterer providing fresh and innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation.

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

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.

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

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