Sous Chef - London

Holroyd Howe; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie to join their team in London. You will support daily kitchen operations, ensure high food safety standards, and contribute to innovative menu planning. The ideal candidate has experience in contract catering and a passion for seasonal food. This role offers various benefits including training opportunities and discounts on high street brands.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox App

Access to employee assistance programme

Free meals while at work

Career development & HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering, preferably in independent education or high-profile settings.
• Ability to maintain high food safety standards.
• Demonstrated right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and motivate the team.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are met.
• Contribute to menu planning and manage mise en place.

Skills

Experience as Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie

Passion for fresh, seasonal food

Strong attention to detail

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Streatham and Clapham High School, London. You'll 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; our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking. New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Desired Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Senior 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

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.

Our mission is simple: 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.

Benefits

• 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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels