Senior Sous Chef

• Support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for students aged 3–18 years, as well as staff and guests
• Play a key role in menu planning, food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation
• Ensure food production, standards, costs & menu planning are carried out in a timely fashion, as agreed with the Head Chef
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of the section as appropriate
• Assist the Head Chef with compiling food orders and developing new food concepts
• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• Ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded
• Be customer focused at all times
• approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
• Ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards, using innovation in the method and style of presentation and food service
• Assess kitchen team performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
• Assist in the development of the kitchen team by empowering it, supporting it, encouraging it and maintaining an ‘open door’ policy
• Motivate and lead by example, ensuring you and your team have fun at work and are proud of your efforts
• Treat your team at location as you would expect to be treated
• Ensure all financial controls, costings, wastage and orders are met within the client budget
• Ensure purchasing is made using nominated suppliers and a system for quality and credit controls is maintained
• Ensure that the kitchen meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures
• Ensure all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order
• Ensure safe working practices are followed and equipment faults are reported to the Head Chef
• Ensure that all company procedures and work instructions are fully understood and practised by all employees
• Promote and encourage environmental improvement initiatives as appropriate within the business
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work
• Take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Head Chef and attending training courses as identified
• Show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business
• Attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management
• Assist / deputise for the Head Chef

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and teamworking skills
• Passion for fresh, well-presented food
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hygiene standards
• Ability to work in a busy catering environment
• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check

Great work–life balance