Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF – MATERNITY COVER 5 out of 7 | £40000-£450000 | Regents University London Bring your passion for fresh food to a vibrant campus environment where no two days are the same. At Houston & Hawkes, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join one of our busiest and most exciting locations. Based within a lively student campus, you'll work alongside a passionate kitchen team delivering fresh, seasonal food with a strong retail offer, while also supporting hospitality and special events throughout the year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is looking to develop their career with an award-winning independent caterer. THE ROLE Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food for a busy retail operation Support hospitality and event catering when required Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Coach and develop junior chefs Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene Assist with ordering, stock control and food cost management Work closely with the wider team to deliver an exceptional customer experience WHAT YOU'LL BRING Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef A passion for fresh food and modern hospitality Experience within high-volume retail catering Hospitality or fine dining experience is advantageous A positive attitude and strong leadership skills Pride in delivering consistently high standards WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

5 out of 7 working pattern Birthday off every year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Free meals on duty Pension scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme CODE Hospitality membership Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé Foodie Socials Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer delivering exceptional workplace hospitality.

As a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise and one of The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality, we're passionate about developing talented people, creating memorable food experiences and building careers that last.