Senior Sous Chef – Buckingham, England

Holroyd Howe; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in Buckingham is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and develop innovative menus. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and few evening shifts, ensuring a good work-life balance in a prestigious environment at Stowe School. Join a talented team committed to culinary excellence and make a significant impact in the dining experiences of students.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Free meals while at work

Wellbeing hub and employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-quality kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Collaborate on exciting menu concepts.
• Maintain high standards for food quality.
• Train and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Oversee catering for special events.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary innovation

Quality assurance

Menu development

Education

Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Buckingham, England

Company Description

Senior Sous Chef – Minimal Evenings!

Location: Stowe School, Buckingham, MK18
Salary: £40,000 + exceptional benefits!

Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career? Join us as a Senior Sous Chef at the prestigious Stowe School, where you’ll work in a stunning setting, delivering outstanding meals to our vibrant school community.

Why This Role is Epic:

• £40,000 Salary – a fantastic compensation for your talent and expertise.
• No, or few evening Shifts – enjoy a well-organised schedule that promotes work-life balance.
• Lead a Talented Team – inspire and mentor our kitchen staff in a supportive environment.
• Culinary Innovation – play a key role in crafting creative, fresh menus that delight our students and staff.
• Stunning Location – work in beautiful, iconic grounds that make every day special.

Key Benefits:

• Up to £40,000 per annum!
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days + 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Career growth with HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Access to our HAPI app for discounts on high street shops, holidays, cinema, and more
• Free meals while at work
• Wellbeing hub and employee assistance program.

Join us at Stowe School, where you can make a significant impact in a vibrant and prestigious setting. If you’re ready to elevate your career and be part of something extraordinary, apply today!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Kitchen Operations: Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen.
• Menu Development: Collaborate on exciting menu concepts that reflect modern culinary trends.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Team Development: Train and develop junior kitchen staff to foster culinary excellence.
• Event Catering: Oversee the preparation of exceptional meals for special events and hospitality services.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• A seasoned culinary professional with a passion for leading teams and creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Proven experience in a high-quality kitchen, ideally with a background as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• A natural leader with excellent organisational skills and a commitment to culinary excellence.

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 opportunity 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

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

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