Sous Chef

WSH Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering firm in Birmingham is looking for a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will lead a team of chefs, create innovative menus, and ensure high food quality and safety standards. Required qualifications include a culinary qualification and significant senior kitchen experience. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to exceptional dining experiences. The position is full-time and local only with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role ideally as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety practices.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate a team of chefs.
• Create balanced menus for diverse dietary needs.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Cost Control

Knife Skills

Education

Culinary qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

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

• 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

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs 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 is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Vacancy : 1

Experience : years