Houston & Hawkes
Sous Chef | Houston & Hawkes | Canary Wharf, London | £38,000 – £40,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
A fantastic opportunity for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a premium café operation in the heart of Canary Wharf.
Houston & Hawkes are looking for a skilled chef to become the culinary lead within a vibrant, customer-focused environment, delivering fresh, seasonal food within a prestigious corporate setting.
This is a standalone chef role, working alongside an on-site manager, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of the food offer while focusing on what you do best -creating exceptional fresh food and delivering a fantastic customer experience.
Serving freshly prepared salads, sandwiches, soups and daily specials, this is an ideal opportunity for a chef who enjoys autonomy, creativity and building a food offer that customers genuinely look forward to each day.
THE ROLE
• Leading the day-to-day food operation within a busy café environment
• Preparing fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and daily specials
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation
• Managing stock control, ordering and food production
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen and hygiene regulations
• Monitoring waste control and kitchen efficiency
• Building strong relationships with customers and colleagues
• Maintaining a clean, organised and professional kitchen
ABOUT YOU
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or similar
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and compliance
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a kitchen
• Passionate about fresh food, presentation and customer service
• Organised, reliable and self-motivated
• Positive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
WHAT WE OFFER
• £38,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Excellent work-life balance
• Free meals at work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Day off on your birthday
• Membership of CODE Hospitality
• Summer & Christmas parties
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer, proudly ranked among the Top 14 Best Companies to Work For in Hospitality and a certified B Corp.
We are passionate about creating vibrant, creative and sustainable hospitality experiences while investing in the talented people who make them possible.
Ready to take ownership of your own kitchen? Apply now.
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