Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Barbican,St Giles Terrace, Wood St, London EC2Y 8BB

Contract Type: 36 working weeks, term-time only (Permanent).

Salary: £36,000 per annum

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at The City of London School for Girls. You will be responsible for creating exceptional menus, managing kitchen operations, and delivering outstanding food experiences to our pupils, staff, and visitors.

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.

Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation; Create innovative and seasonal menus tailored to the school’s requirements; Manage kitchen staff recruitment, training, and development; Control budgets, stock, and supplier relationships efficiently; Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies; Collaborate with the wider catering and school teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences

Requirements

Strong leadership and team management skills; Passionate about fresh, quality ingredients and innovative menus; Excellent organisational, communication, and financial management skills; Knowledge of current food trends, sustainability, and allergen control

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