Senior Sous Chef – Birmingham, Birmingham

Holroyd Howe; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join their team at Elmhurst Ballet School. The role involves leading kitchen operations, creating exceptional meals, and motivating the team to deliver high-quality dining experiences in a prestigious educational environment. You will be responsible for menu creation, team leadership, and maintaining food safety standards while enjoying a structured schedule with competitive benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Free meals while on shift

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety practices required.
• Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations to ensure high standards.
• Lead and motivate a team of chefs to maintain excellence.
• Create innovative menus for diverse dietary needs.
• Oversee food preparation for various meal services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organizational skills

Food safety practices

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Birmingham, Birmingham

Company Description

Title: Senior Sous Chef

Location: Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Rd, Birmingham

Annual Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends as required

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app for high street shops, holidays, and cinema
• Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Career development opportunities, including HIT Apprenticeships for all levels

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic catering team at Elmhurst Ballet School, one of the most prestigious independent schools in the UK. As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in leading kitchen operations, creating exceptional meals, and supporting a team committed to providing nutritious and inspiring food for students and staff.

Elmhurst Ballet School, affiliated with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, offers a world-class environment with state-of-the-art facilities, including a 220-seat theatre, seven dance studios, and boarding for 169 students. This role gives you the opportunity to contribute to the holistic well-being of talented young dancers through outstanding culinary experiences.

This role offers a structured workweek with flexibility to accommodate occasional evening or weekend shifts, ensuring a balance between professional responsibilities and personal time.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your culinary expertise to an inspiring educational setting while enjoying a structured schedule and the chance to make a meaningful impact. If you are an innovative chef who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
• Lead and motivate a team of chefs, providing guidance, support, and training to maintain operational excellence.
• Create balanced, innovative menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and enhance energy and well-being.
• Oversee food preparation and service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hospitality events.
• Maintain inventory, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef, in a high-volume catering environment.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of food safety practices.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team.
• Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required, with a focus on work-life balance.

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
• 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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