Senior Sous Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled Weekend Senior Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will be capable of running and controlling the kitchen over the weekend, with all necessary tools provided. The role involves 8-hour shifts, either early or late, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. A lunch break and lunch are provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef who is eager to advance their career and take the next step. If you are enthusiastic about working in a prestigious setting and ready to take your career to the next level, this role provides a solid foundation for growth within our leading contract-catering company.,

• Bring delicious menu options to our students by overseeing the running of the different sections where necessary.
• Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves.
• Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high.
• Work with our Executive Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we're always looking to make the best food out there.
• In the absence of the Executive Head Chef, you will act in their place to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Pay attention to the details to ensure every meal served is as delicious as the one before!, We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients., As a responsible caterer for the next generation, we ensure all our teams have the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver an exceptional food service safely, every single day.
We have an extensive suite of training programmes and leadership courses to provide you with the skills you need in your role. And you will be given the opportunity to progress your career with us, via a personal development plan designed to nurture your talents and provide a fantastic learning experience. We also offer the opportunity to gain professional qualifications at work, via a wide range of apprenticeships for progression in both front of house and kitchen-based roles. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? MORE THAN A MEAL When you join Holroyd Howe, you're not joining just any school caterer. We're specialists. All meals are made from scratch and our chefs nurture direct relationships with suppliers local to their schools to ensure they have access to the best seasonal produce. And to offer a truly bespoke service, our chefs have the freedom to create their own vibrant menus made up of classic and innovative dishes as well as authentic international cuisines. Our marketing campaigns and food innovation concepts help communicate the key messages from our Food, Nutrition and Sustainability teams to all we serve, in a delicious, relevant and engaging way. Through education and innovation, we are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future. But above all, we understand what mealtimes mean to pupils. We want them to feel at home when they eat with us.


• You're all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• Previous experience as a Senior Sous or Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority. Ideally Education or contract-catering environments, however this is preferred not essential.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams.
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.
  
  DO YOU HAVE HOLROYD HOWE DNA?
Our catering teams, operators and central support teams are passionate about serving more than a meal and are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future. If you can commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds and are looking for an employer that will invest in you and your career development, then we might just be a match!, One of the UK's leading school caterers, working exclusively within independent schools and colleges. We're an award-winning team of over 3,000 experienced professionals who tailor our catering provision to meet the bespoke requirements of each educational facility: be it prep or senior, day or boarding, day-to-day menus or hospitality and events. We're also part of the WSH Group, a leading British contract catering company.


• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Are you an experienced and creative Sous Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and ready to take the next step in their career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to play a key role in the culinary team at Wycombe Abbey one of our key-contracts and a prestigious independent school in High Wycombe. The school operates year-round, hosting several hospitality and events across evenings and weekends. However, we ensure a well-organized schedule within our growing team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to work overtime during these events to boost your earning potential., There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 20 Holiday days + bank holidays
• Pension scheme, There are so many reasons why people choose to work within the education sector.
Some enjoy the great work/life balance provided by term time holidays, favourable working hours, part-time or full-time flexibility. Others are attracted to helping make meal-times special for a future generation. But when you choose to become part of the Holroyd Howe family, you also benefit from: Working within stunning venues in beautiful surroundings Everyday discounts at supermarkets, pubs & restaurants, gyms, entertainment and popular High Street fashion and technology stores. Wellbeing support in the form of a platform packed full of training and resources to support healthy minds, bodies and finances. The opportunity for recognition in our Holroyd Howe People Awards - an annual event that recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution of individuals or teams within our business. An Employee Assistance programme, Cycle to work scheme, and more! An employer fully invested in diversity and inclusion within our workforce and with a commitment to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Creative, supportive and inclusive working environments, and opportunities to network with peers from other school catering teams