Sous Chef

Holroyd Howe; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School in Birmingham is seeking a Sous Chef to join Holroyd Howe's team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences and lead a dedicated kitchen team with a focus on quality and innovation.

You will assist in menu development, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and maintain high standards for banqueting and events across bespoke dinners and large corporate occasions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently in a busy kitchen.
• Experience of managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations in food environments.
• Knowledge of food hygiene policies and compliance.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with senior management.
• Creative input to menu planning and development.
• Passion for working with fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Be the culinary backbone of our kitchen, working with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food prep, staffing, and inventory.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and refine menus with seasonal ingredients and guest prefs.
• Oversee food prep ensuring recipes, quality, and safety standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, guiding culinary techniques and sanitation practices.
• Conduct regular inspections of food items for presentation, taste, and temperature, addressing issues promptly.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Experience of a busy food operation

Understand H&S regulations

Follow food hygiene policy

Build rapport with senior management

Menu planning and development

Fresh ingredients enthusiasm

Education

NVQ in kitchen qualification

HACCP

COSHH

Banqueting operation knowledge

Job description

The Blue Coat School in Birmingham are looking for a Sous Chef to Join the team

As part of Holroyd Howe's catering company, in this venue, you will get a chance to create the finest quality of dishes and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. You will have a structured team, that you will work closely with to create high end, tailored events from bespoke fine dining dinners to large scale corporate parties and outdoor events.

Job Description

Be the culinary backbone of our kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With your creative flair and leadership skills, you'll inspire our culinary team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation in every dish we serve.

• Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staffing, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences.
• Oversee food preparation activities, ensuring dishes are prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety regulations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques, sanitation practices, and teamwork to maintain high levels of productivity and quality.
• Conduct regular inspections of food items, ensuring proper presentation, taste, and temperature, and addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Qualifications

Person specification:

• To be flexible
• Have a "can do" attitude

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Experience of a busy food operation within the last 2 years
• To have a thorough understanding of H&S regulations
• To be able to follow food hygiene policy require
• Ability to build rapport quickly with Senior Management
• A positive approach to menu planning and development
• Flair and enthusiasm of working with fresh ingredients

Education and Experience

• Worked in a similar environment
• NVQ in a kitchen qualification
• HACCP and COSHH
• Demonstrate knowledge of a busy working kitchen and banqueting operation

Personal Qualities

• Must have enthusiasm and passion for food
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Be self-motivated

N.B. This Job Description is intended to illustrate the main duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive of all aspects of the role of Sous Chef but serves as a guideline. You are advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.