Executive Sous Chef

4 weeks ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Culinary Excellence: Sous Chef Opportunity

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

This role is perfect for a passionate Sous Chef eager to grow professionally in a high-caliber environment, supporting senior kitchen staff in daily operations and ensuring smooth, efficient service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Senior Kitchen Team: Assist in the daily operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service alongside senior kitchen staff.
  • Culinary Expertise Across All Sections: Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and cooking a diverse range of dishes for both events and restaurant service.
  • Mentorship and Team Development: Train and mentor Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, supporting their growth and skill development for future roles.
  • Compliance with Safety and Hygiene Standards: Adhere to all legislative and government guidelines, including the Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and COSHH regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen environment.

Requirements:

  • Ideally have experience working within Education catering
  • Have a progressive career to date
  • Be up to date with current food trends
  • Have a real passion for food and customer service
  • Have good Health & Safety knowledge
  • Be able to work within set budgets
  • Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
  • Be familiar with training and coaching a team

We pride ourselves on sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation, offering a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences that attract chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

At Holroyd Howe, 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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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