Sous Chef - No Evenings at Prestigious School Kitchen

Holroyd Howe; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Training and development

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance program

Free meals at work

HIT Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Sous Chef for a prestigious independent school in Buckinghamshire. Based at Stowe School, you will lead a culinary team in a VIP setting, creating fresh, modern cuisine with no evenings.

The role offers a clear path for development and training within a renowned contract caterer serving pupils and staff. Join a team that values people, great food, and education, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and service.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as a Sous Chef, or Junior Sous Chef 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

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

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Allergen controls

Communication skills

Job description

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Sous Chef for a prestigious independent school in Buckinghamshire. Based at Stowe School, you will lead a culinary team in a VIP setting, creating fresh, modern cuisine with no evenings.

The role offers a clear path for development and training within a renowned contract caterer serving pupils and staff. Join a team that values people, great food, and education, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and service.