Sous Chef

1 day ago


Street Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Sous Chef - England

Company Description

Title: Sous Chef, term-time only (40 working weeks)

Location: Barbican, St Giles Terrace, Wood St, London -EC2Y 8BB

Annual Salary: Up to 33,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days grandparent leave
  • 24 week's 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 whilst at work
  • Career development opportunities
  • HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you an experienced and innovative Sous Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the culinary team at one of our prestigious independent schools.

Located in the heart of the City of London, City Girls School is renowned for its history and distinguished alumni. The school offers a diverse range of food services, from breakfast and lunch to supper for boarders and staff, alongside an extensive hospitality offering. With the school operating during term-time, this role provides an excellent work-life balance, giving you the flexibility to pursue personal projects outside of work. Additionally, most shifts are Monday to Friday, ensuring a well-structured schedule that supports a positive balance between your professional and personal life.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef who thrives on leading teams and creating memorable dining experiences for the next generation. At Holroyd Howe, you will have the chance to showcase your talent, set new standards in educational catering, and make your mark within the industry, all while working in a beautiful and iconic location.



Job Description

  • Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
  • Shift Management - oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your shift and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
  • Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
  • Team Collaboration - communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
  • Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.


Qualifications

  • Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role
  • Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
  • Strong understanding of food safety and health & safety practices
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities


Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

  • Free meals whilst at work
  • Career development opportunities
  • HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
  • Reward & recognition schemes
  • People awards to celebrate our employees
  • Work/life balance
  • Employee Benefits Platform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Recommend a friend scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Prestigious working environments
  • Team events scheduled throughout the year
  • 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Competitive salary

We 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.

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