Sous Chef

Title:  Sous Chef

Location:  Stowe School, Stowe, Buckingham, MK18

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum + amazing benefits!

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday

• 3 volunteering days

• 3 days grandparent leave

• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

• Bespoke training and development opportunities

• Pension and life insurance

• Discounts available on our Perkbox 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 a Sous Chef ready for a bigger, better, and bolder role? Join the prestigious Stowe School and help lead our culinary team in one of the UK’s most stunning locations. Work in iconic grounds, create food that wows, and be part of a VIP team serving up modern, fresh cuisine. Oh, and did we mention - no evenings!

Join us at the iconic  Stowe School , a prestigious independent institution set in the breath taking grounds of Buckinghamshire. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a  VIP client setting , working with a supportive and dynamic team in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK.

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.

Key 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

Candidate Profile

• 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