Company Description Title: Sous Chef Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £38-40,000 per annum benefits Benefits: 28 days holiday, including bank holidays 3 volunteering days and 3 grandparent leave days Enhanced maternity leave up to 24 weeks Bespoke training and professional development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts on retail, holidays, and cinema through the HAPI app Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance program Free meals while on duty Career growth and apprenticeship opportunities Are you a talented and passionate Sous Chef looking for an exciting opportunity in Oxford? This role is ideal for a skilled professional dedicated to delivering high-quality food in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You'll be part of an experienced culinary team, creating a diverse range of dishes for daily service and special events. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your creativity, contribute to an evolving food culture, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive setting. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a rewarding role, apply today Job Description 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: Key Responsibilities: Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of diverse and nutritious menus. Maintain high standards of food presentation, quality, and consistency. Support the management of kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, and compliance with food safety regulations. Lead and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring a positive and collaborative working environment. Contribute to special events and seasonal menu planning. Ensure adherence to hygiene, allergen, and health & safety guidelines. Qualifications Ideally have experience working within Education catering Have a progressive career to date Be up to date with current food trends Have a real passion for food and customer service Have good Health & Safety knowledge Be able to work within set budgets Know how to cost and plan menus accurately Be familiar with training and coaching a team Additional Information 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 Pension scheme Competitive salary 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. “Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.” This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references. IND1