Senior Sous Chef

WSH Group; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at a prestigious private college. You will help deliver nutritious meals for students aged 3–18, contribute to menu planning, and supervise kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

Role requires strong leadership, teamwork and a passion for high-quality, well-presented food, with knowledge of allergens and hygiene standards. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a catering setting.
• Strong teamwork and people management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and hygiene standards.
• Ability to plan menus and present dishes attractively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production, standards and menu planning with Head Chef.
• Ensure smooth running of the section and assist with orders and new concepts.
• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to standards required by the client.
• Maintain company reputation for high-quality food and service.
• Lead, train and motivate kitchen staff; uphold budgets and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Menu planning

Food presentation

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our friendly catering team at a prestigious private college. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, positive environment while maintaining a great work–life balance.

The Role

As Senior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for students aged 3–18 years, as well as staff and guests. You will play a key role in menu planning, food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation.

Working Pattern

This role alternates each term:

Term 1:

Monday ,Tuesday, Friday : 7:00am – 3:00pm

Term 2:

Friday to Tuesday: 11:00am – 7:00pm

(Alternating term pattern)

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Strong leadership and teamworking skills

Passion for fresh, well-presented food

Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hygiene standards

Ability to work in a busy catering environment

Who we are…?

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.

Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure food production, standards, costs & menu planning are carried out in a timely fashion, as agreed with the Head Chef.
• To carry out the smooth and efficient running of the section as appropriate.
• To assist the Head Chef with compiling food orders and developing new food concepts.
• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client.
• To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers.

CLIENT SERVICE:

• To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• To be customer focused at all times; approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
• To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards, using innovation in the method and style of presentation and food service.

PEOPLE:

• To assess kitchen team performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• To assist in the development of the kitchen team by empowering it, supporting it, encouraging it and maintaining an ‘open door’ policy.
• To motivate and lead by example, ensuring you and your team have fun at work and are proud of your efforts.
• To treat your team at location as you would expect to be treated.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

• To ensure all financial controls, costings, wastage and orders are met within the client budget.
• To ensure purchasing is made using nominated suppliers and a system for quality and credit controls is maintained.

HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, THE ENVIRONMENT:

• To ensure that the kitchen meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures.
• To ensure all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order.
• To ensure safe working practices are followed and equipment faults are reported to the Head Chef.
• To ensure that all company procedures and work instructions are fully understood and practised by all employees.
• To promote and encourage environmental improvement initiatives as appropriate within the business.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure compliance with the company’s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
• To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Head Chef and attending training courses as identified.
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• To attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management.
• To assist / deputise for the Head Chef.

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first
We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

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.

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