Senior Sous ChefRate of Pay: £35000 - £370000 per annumWorking Hours: 40 hours per weekShift Pattern: 5 days out of 7Location: Shrewsbury School, Kingsland House, The Schools, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7AAFounded in 1552, Shrewsbury School is one of the UKs leading independent schools, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and overall student development.Situated on the banks of the River Severn in the delightful town of Shrewsbury, the historic campus embodies a rich tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence and extracurricular activity.The Role:As a Senior Sous Chef, you will Lead kitchen operations, deputising for the Executive Chef & Head Chef when needed while Inspiring and mentoring the kitchen brigade, ensuring excellence in food preparation and service. You will engage with students, parents, and staff to create an outstanding dining experienceKey Responsibilities:Oversee food production during and after service, ensuring all dishes meet company standards.Manage kitchen operations, maintaining quality, financial targets, and service excellence.Handle supply chain management, including efficient food ordering with the store’s supervisor.Support menu development, working with the Executive Chef and Head Chef.Monitor and reduce food waste, ensuring accurate daily data recording.Recruit, induct, and develop talented kitchen staff to maintain a strong and motivated team.Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and environmental legislation.Build strong relationships with school staff, students, parents, and Sodexo colleagues.Lead team briefings and huddles to ensure communication and staff engagement.Engage with clients and visitors, "walking the floor" during service times.Contribute to the Chef Development Team, assisting with projects, recipes, and training.Undertake any reasonable request from management to support the smooth running of the kitchen.What We’re Looking For:Essential:NVQ Level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent.Food Safety Level 2 certification or equivalent.Proven Experienced Chef in a busy kitchen with strong knowledge of cooking processes, food prep, and finished dishes.Strong leadership & team motivation skills.Some knowledge of numeracy to support with recipe buildingExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure, across various shifts and service times.Effective time management and organisational skills.Desirable:Advanced Food Safety or Health & Safety qualification.Analytical problem-solving skills to improve efficiency and innovation.Proficiency in PC software for menu planning and reporting.Ability to implement change and continuously improve kitchen operations.A passion for continuous learning and development.What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Join us and help nourish the future at Shrewsbury School!**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
