Lead Sous Chef - Fine Dining & Events

WSH Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School in Birmingham seeks a Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership under Holroyd Howe's catering team. You will help deliver high-end dishes for bespoke events, large corporate functions, and banqueting, while mentoring a structured kitchen team.

With a focus on quality, innovation, and guest experience, you will collaborate closely with the Head Chef, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and efficient operations for every service.

Qualifications

• Flexible, adaptable attitude for a dynamic kitchen environment.
• 2+ years experience in a busy food operation.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to follow and enforce food hygiene policies.
• Strong rapport with senior management and team leaders.
• Interest in contributing to menu planning and development.
• Passion for using fresh ingredients in high-quality cooking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing all kitchen operations, staffing, and inventory.
• Collaborate on menus using seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure recipes, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on techniques, sanitation, and teamwork.
• Conduct regular checks of food quality, presentation, and temperature; address issues promptly.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Can-do attitude

Independent worker

Experience in busy kitchen

Understanding of H&S regulations

Follow food hygiene policy

Rapport with senior management

Menu planning & development

Enthusiasm for fresh ingredients

Education

NVQ in a kitchen qualification

HACCP and COSHH

Job description

The Blue Coat School in Birmingham seeks a Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership under Holroyd Howe's catering team. You will help deliver high-end dishes for bespoke events, large corporate functions, and banqueting, while mentoring a structured kitchen team.

With a focus on quality, innovation, and guest experience, you will collaborate closely with the Head Chef, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and efficient operations for every service.