Junior Sous Chef

Holroyd Howe; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team at Stowe School in Buckingham. This role focuses on delivering exceptional culinary experiences while managing a kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen and hold a Level 3 Food Safety certification. Responsibilities include menu planning, quality control, and oversight of daily kitchen operations. Notably, this position offers no evening shifts, providing a great work-life balance.

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 via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance programme

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
• Passion for leading a team and creating innovative, mouth-watering dishes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying calm.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team.
• Contribute to creating modern, fresh dishes.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Oversee kitchen operations and inventory management.
• Prepare meals for hospitality services and events.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Job description

Company Description

Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Stowe School, Stowe, Buckingham, MK18

Salary: £35,000 per annum + amazing benefits!

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 Perkbox 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 a Junior Sous Chef ready for a bigger, better, and bolder role? Join the prestigious Stowe School and help lead our culinary team in one of the UK’s most stunning locations. Work in iconic grounds, create food that wows, and be part of a VIP team serving up modern, fresh cuisine. Oh, and did we mention—no evenings!

Join us at the iconic Stowe School, a prestigious independent institution set in the breathtaking grounds of Buckinghamshire. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a VIP client setting, working with a supportive and dynamic team in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK.

Job Description

As a Junior Sous Chef at Stowe School, you will help deliver exceptional culinary experiences in a prestigious educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team.
• Menu Planning: Contribute to creating modern, fresh dishes.
• Quality Control: Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Daily Operations: Oversee kitchen operations and inventory management.
• Special Events: Prepare meals for hospitality services and events.

Who You Are:

• A passionate culinary professional with experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• A natural leader who motivates the team.
• Committed to culinary excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification (because safety is key, even when you’re creating magic in the kitchen).
• Passion for leading a team and creating innovative, mouth-watering dishes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying calm, cool, and collected.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

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.

Food Innovation

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 young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

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