Senior School Sous Chef | Lead Fresh Menus & Allergen-Safe

Holroyd Howe; Woking; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave (3 days)

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Bespoke training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships for all levels

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at Hoe Bridge School (Greenfield School) in Woking. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and deliver outstanding dining experiences to pupils, staff and visitors.

Join a team dedicated to fresh, seasonal ingredients, allergen controls, and safeguarding policies, with opportunities for training and development in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering, ideally in independent education.
• Experience leading a kitchen team in school/catering environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergen controls and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and presentation.
• Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive environment.
• Oversee menu planning, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering and stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience.
• Champion allergen controls and safe mealtime practices.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Stock management

Budgets & ordering

Food safety & safeguarding

Team collaboration

Allergen controls

Job description

Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at Hoe Bridge School (Greenfield School) in Woking. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and deliver outstanding dining experiences to pupils, staff and visitors.

Join a team dedicated to fresh, seasonal ingredients, allergen controls, and safeguarding policies, with opportunities for training and development in a collaborative school environment.