Chef Manager

Job role: Chef Manager

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £37,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours, 7am-3:30pm.

Houston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager to work in our contract catering site.

If youre looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! Well give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.

What You Really Want To Know:

• The salary for this role is £37,000 per annum
• The basic hours for this role are 40 hours per week
• The working week is Monday to Friday
• Monthly wages
• Free meals at work
• Parking onsite

Chef Manager Duties:

• Operating a café/restaurant located centrally within the business park
• Leading the onsite catering team
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food, including baking that delights our clients and customers
• Contributing to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Representing Houston &Hawkes and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
• Completing weekly bookwork and reports
• Stocktaking and ordering supplies
• Promote Houston & Hawkes marketing

Chef Manager Requirements:

• A genuine passion for food and cofee
• Previous management experience
• Previous chef experience required
• Knowledge and ability to run a café/restaurant
• 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

Chef Manager Additional Benefits:

• Contributary pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Company events including all company 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

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 the first certified B Corp catering 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!