Sous Chef

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Pension & life insurance

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Training & development opportunities

Discounts via Perkbox

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers to independent schools, seeks a committed and enthusiastic chef to support daily kitchen operations and deliver high standards of food and service.

You will help manage mise en place, allergen controls, and menu planning, while working with a team to provide delicious meals for pupils and staff, including events and functions.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment.
• Preferable experience in independent education or high-profile business settings.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning and present meals creatively.
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside school life.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Communication

Flexible

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic,

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
  Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
  Fidelis College. You'll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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. The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.