Sous Chef - England

Holroyd Howe

Sous Chef - England

Salary Not Specified

Holroyd Howe, Cheltenham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 67008d0ce380471c926dff3224081e79

Full Job Description

As a Sous Chef you will Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind,

  • Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.

  • Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.

  • Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.

  • Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.

  • Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.

  • Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.

  • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.

  • Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.

  • Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.

  • Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork., To prepare and cook meals, salad bar, and snacks to the standards required by the management


  • To ensure that company and statutory regulations pertaining to Health, Safety & Hygiene are adhered to

    To complete necessary documents for accurate record keeping;

    To help with ordering, stock rotation, putting delivery's away and stock taking;

    To deal with customers at all times in a friendly and helpful manner

    To attend staff meetings as necessary

    To report to management immediately any accidents, fires, thefts, losses, damages or other irregularities

    To report to management any customer complaints or compliments

    To receive any training that may be necessary

    To undertake any kitchen cleaning duties

    To undertake any other reasonable duty as requested by management

    To keep up with current food trends

    In return we offer:

    Various benefit packages

    As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm., As well as having excellent presentation, communication and people management skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food and service and possess bags of enthusiasm.,
  • Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.

  • Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.

  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.

  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

  • Fun and enthusiastic

  • Have excellent organisation skills.

  • Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.

  • Have a flexible approach to work.

    Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh 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, meeting the bespoke requirements of each school. We are currently looking for talented and proven Chef in one of our client's prestigious sites in Cheltenham.


  • You will be working in a great kitchen environment using and serving fresh, seasonal produce using modern techniques and always looking at developing the food offer., Holroyd Howe is 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.

    We invest in 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. Find out more about us at - https://www.holroydhowe.com, Holroyd Howe is 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.

    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.

    We pride ourselves on:

    Sustainability

    Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

    Nutrition

    We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

    Food Innovation

    We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

    From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

    Monday - Friday, term time plus additional hours to cover holiday period and 3 working Saturdays per year