Sous Chef

Houston & Hawkes Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes Ltd is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their team in Slough. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage kitchen operations, create delicious food items, and grow professionally within a supportive catering environment. With a focus on quality and creativity, you will be responsible for menu design and ensuring high standards in food preparation and customer service.

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance at two times salary

20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Education

706/2 or NVQ chef qualifications

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Job role: Sous Chef

Location: Slough

Salary: £35,000-£36,000 per year plus overtime

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7am-15:30

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 Slough.

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
• 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

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Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services and Hospitality

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