Sous Chef - Cheltenham

Holroyd Howe; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering firm in Cheltenham is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to enhance daily kitchen operations and support event catering. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract catering, a passion for fresh food, and excellent teamwork skills. Responsibilities include motivating the kitchen team, ensuring food safety, and contributing to menu planning. This role offers a range of benefits, including training opportunities and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Free meals at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in contract catering.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail with high food safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and ensure timely service.
• Support events and functions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Cheltenham College. You will support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

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
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as a 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
• Right to Work in the UK

About the Employer

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 tailor our catering service provision to suit children of all ages to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Benefits

• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for 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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels