Relief Chef

Houston & Hawkes Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a talented Relief Chef to join a dynamic catering company known for its creativity and commitment to quality. This role offers the chance to work at various client sites in London, ensuring high standards of food delivery and customer satisfaction. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides a supportive environment where your culinary skills can shine. Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time role with weekends off, and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry. Join a company that is passionate about food and dedicated to creating memorable experiences.

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance at twice your salary

Company events

Recognition schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Day off on your birthday

Referral bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage high delivery standards across various client sites.
• Produce high-quality food and maintain excellent service.

Skills

Passion for food

Knowledge of the Hospitality industry

Previous chef experience

Ability to produce good-quality food

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Food Safety awareness

Allergen Awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Job description

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Base pay range

Job role: Relief Chef

Location: West London, Uxbridge, Slough

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours, weekends off!

Houston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Relief Chef to join our team working at our client sites across and around London. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid driving licence and access to a car.

If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you!

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Relief Chef to be responsible for all aspects of managing the high level of delivery and expectations across every site they work at. Ambitious and commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business. Leading by example and setting high standards.

Relief Chef Requirements

• A genuine passion for food
• Knowledge of the Hospitality industry
• Previous chef experience required
• Ability to produce good-quality food
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Food Safety awareness
• Allergen Awareness
• Required to travel as part of the role
• Self-motivated and ability to adapt to a changing environment

What We Offer

• Free meals at work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistance Program
• Life assurance at twice your salary
• Company events, including a grand Christmas party
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally Abe

Who We Are

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.

Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Hospitality