Sous Chef

Job role : Sous Chef Location : Central London, St Pauls Salary : £37,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm plus overtime Houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at this highly prestigious contract in heart of London. 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. What You Really Want To Know: The basic hours for this role are 40 hours per week plus overtime The working week is Monday to Friday Monthly wages Great travel links 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: Proven experience in contract catering, 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant 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 Company events including all company Christmas party Uniform provided 28 days holiday including 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