Sous Chef – Boarding School - Buckinghamshire - £38,000

We're recruiting a Sous Chef for a prestigious independent boarding school in Buckinghamshire, supporting a large and varied catering operation delivering fresh food across student dining, hospitality, conferences and major events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to join a well-resourced kitchen with genuine progression opportunities, creative input and a strong work-life balance compared to many hospitality environments.

The Offer

• Up to £38,000 salary
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Typical early shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm
• Latest finish approximately 9:30pm
• Around 15 weekends worked per year
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Uniform provided

The Operation

• Prestigious independent boarding and day school.
• Catering for students, staff and visitors daily.
• Large-scale fresh food operation.
• Hospitality, conferences and banqueting on site.
• Gala dinners and special events for up to 3,000 guests.
• Modern, well-equipped kitchens.
• Brigade of around 14 chefs.
• Strong investment in food quality.

The Food

• Fresh food prepared from scratch.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Hospitality and VIP dining.
• Conference and event catering.
• Large-scale banqueting functions.
• Opportunity to contribute menu ideas and new dishes.
• High-volume service with quality ingredients .

The Role

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop junior chefs within the brigade.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Support hospitality, conference and event catering.
• Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Help drive a positive and professional kitchen culture.

About You

• Previous Sous Chef experience within education or contract catering.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills,
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com