Sous Chef

St Paul's Girls' School; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen activities and staff. This position requires a candidate with experience in managing a professional kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, and strict compliance with HACCP and allergen management. The Sous Chef will play a vital role in assisting with menu compilation while being prepared to take charge in the absence of the Executive Head Chef. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to oversee kitchen staff and manage day-to-day operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP compliance and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen activities and oversee five chefs and three kitchen porters.
• Assist with menu compilation and ensure food quality and freshness.
• Deputize for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.

Job description

Sous Chef

Competitive Salary

London, W6 7BS

St Pauls Girls School is seeking a Sous Chef . The Sous Chef is second in charge and has a hands‑on role, with day to day management of the kitchen activities, including overseeing five chefs and three kitchen porters, assisting with menu compilation, ensuring consistent excellence of food quality and freshness, whilst maintaining control of stock levels The Sous Chef will ensure full compliance with HACCP, adherence to designated recipes (and associated allergen management) and will deputise for the Executive Head Chef in his absence.

The school

St Pauls Girls School is one of the countrys leading independent schools for girls aged 11-18, with approximately 840 students. It is an extraordinary school, offering a classical yet forward‑thinking education, rooted in a love of academic discovery and enriched by a broad co‑curricular programme, nurturing wellbeing provision and a strong commitment to partnerships and community initiatives. Aspirations and achievements go well beyond what one would normally expect from a school, making St Pauls Girls School an exciting, lively, and stimulating place in which to work.