Sous Chef

Houston & Hawkes; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes, an award-winning catering company, is seeking a talented Sous Chef in Camden Town. The role involves managing kitchen operations, designing seasonal menus, and ensuring food quality and presentation. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, relevant qualifications, and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance at two times salary

Uniform provided

20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Recognition schemes and people awards

Training and development opportunities

Day off on your birthday

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in management within a kitchen environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential.
• High level of self-motivation and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and ensure all ingredients are fresh.
• Prepare seasonal menu items and control food preparation processes.
• Ensure food presentation meets company standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service skills

Education

706/2 or NVQ chef qualifications

Job description

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Base pay range

Job role: Sous Chef

Location: Camden Town

Salary: £38,000-£39,500 per year plus overtime

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at our contract in London, Camden Town.

This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry. We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.

Sous Chef Duties

• To manage the kitchen
• Setting up the kitchen and ensuring all ingredients are fresh and in date
• Preparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation process
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by Houston & Hawkes
• Focusing on all customers including guests, staff and visitors & meeting dietary and allergen requirements whilst ensuring quality of food and service
• Demonstrate Personal Development.
  
  

Sous Chef Requirements

• A genuine passion for food
• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• Ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High level of self-motivation and not constrained by conventional time keeping
• 706/2 or NVQ chef qualifications, or equivalent
• Honesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of other
• Personal innovation and passion
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• Computer literate
  
  

Sous Chef Additional Benefits

• Free meals at work
• Contributary pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Company events including all company Christmas party
• Uniform provided
• 20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• 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

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality and Travel Arrangements

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