Weekday Sous Chef — Fresh, Creative Kitchen Leader

Houston and Hawkes - Vodafone Three Stoke; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a leading corporate workplace in Stoke-on-Trent. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fresh, beautifully presented food and a consistently excellent customer experience.

This role offers a Monday to Friday pattern, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to develop the kitchen team. You should have strong kitchen skills, a passion for fresh ingredients, and a careful eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with strong kitchen skills and a passion for fresh food.
• Strong food safety knowledge including allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Leadership and development skills to support and motivate the kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational ability and ability to stay calm during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes to consistently high standards
• Bring creativity and flair to menus, food presentation and daily specials
• Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, consistency and service
• Support stock control, ordering, portion management and food waste reduction
• Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Leadership

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Job description

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a leading corporate workplace in Stoke-on-Trent. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fresh, beautifully presented food and a consistently excellent customer experience.

This role offers a Monday to Friday pattern, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to develop the kitchen team. You should have strong kitchen skills, a passion for fresh ingredients, and a careful eye for detail.