Sous Chef

Houston & Hawkes; Epsom; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Day off on your birthday

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team in Epsom. You will manage kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, and ensure a consistent presentation of food that meets our high standards. This role offers a chance to grow within the contract catering industry at a prestigious location.

We believe in creating memorable experiences and offer a vibrant workplace with free meals, a contributory pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in the catering industry.
• Knowledge of dietary and allergen requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the head chef.
• Prepare ingredients and design seasonal menu items.
• Ensure food presentation matches quality standards.

Skills

Genuine passion for food

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Excellent time management

Customer focus and service skills

Job description

Job role: Sous Chef

Location: Epsom

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at this prestigious contract in Epsom.

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 in the absence of the head chef
• 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 head chef
• 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
• 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
• Company events including all company Christmas party & Summer Party
• Uniform provided
• 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.