Senior Sous Chef – Birmingham, Birmingham

Senior Sous Chef – Birmingham, BirminghamCompany DescriptionTitle: Senior Sous ChefLocation: Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Rd, BirminghamAnnual Salary: Up to £32,000 per annumHours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearSchedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends as requiredBenefits:28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our HAPI app for high street shops, holidays, and cinemaAccess to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programmeFree meals while on shiftCareer development opportunities, including HIT Apprenticeships for all levelsWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic catering team at Elmhurst Ballet School, one of the most prestigious independent schools in the UK. As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in leading kitchen operations, creating exceptional meals, and supporting a team committed to providing nutritious and inspiring food for students and staff.Elmhurst Ballet School, affiliated with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, offers a world-class environment with state-of-the-art facilities, including a 220-seat theatre, seven dance studios, and boarding for 169 students. This role gives you the opportunity to contribute to the holistic well-being of talented young dancers through outstanding culinary experiences.This role offers a structured workweek with flexibility to accommodate occasional evening or weekend shifts, ensuring a balance between professional responsibilities and personal time.This is a unique opportunity to bring your culinary expertise to an inspiring educational setting while enjoying a structured schedule and the chance to make a meaningful impact. If you are an innovative chef who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from youJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.Lead and motivate a team of chefs, providing guidance, support, and training to maintain operational excellence.Create balanced, innovative menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and enhance energy and well-being.Oversee food preparation and service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hospitality events.Maintain inventory, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.QualificationsQualifications and Skills:Proven experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef, in a high-volume catering environment.Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of food safety practices.Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team.Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required, with a focus on work-life balance.Additional InformationThere are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:Free meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsReward & recognition schemesPeople awards to celebrate our employeesWork/life balanceEmployee Benefits PlatformEmployee Assistance ProgramRecommend a friend schemeCompany sick pay schemePrestigious working environmentsTeam events scheduled throughout the yearPension schemeCompetitive salaryWe invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.“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. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1 #J-18808-Ljbffr