Executive Culinary Leader

3 days ago


Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

Discover a rewarding career as an Sous Chef with Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer providing innovative food services to independent schools and colleges.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, be able to develop menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a name for yourself within the food service industry and be part of setting new standards in education catering.

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on children's development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch using nutritious ingredients.

As a Sous Chef, your focus will be to work closely with your teams to develop great working relationships and provide exceptional customer service.

You will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service, possess bags of enthusiasm, and have excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills.

  • Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
  • Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days grandparent leave
  • 24 weeks 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 while at work
  • Career development opportunities
  • HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Holroyd Howe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.

The estimated salary for this position is £34,000 per annum, depending on experience.

If you are a seasoned, inspirational, and creative chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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