Sous Chef

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SOUS CHEF

Stoke-on-Trent | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

Fresh food. Brilliant people. Exceptional standards.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a leading corporate workplace in Stoke-on-Trent.

We’re looking for a hands-on chef with a genuine passion for fresh food, strong kitchen skills and a real eye for detail. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help deliver delicious, beautifully presented food and a consistently excellent experience for our customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring creativity, organisation and positive leadership to a professional workplace kitchen while enjoying a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

THE ROLE

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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step

Confident cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, quality ingredients

A positive, supportive approach to leading and developing others

Excellent organisation and the ability to remain calm during busy service

Good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance

Commercial awareness and pride in producing food that looks as good as it tastes

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

Monday to Friday working pattern

Your birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Foodie Socials and company celebrations, including our Summer Awards and Christmas Party

Learning, development and opportunities for career progression

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent contract caterer, creating fresh, creative food and exceptional hospitality experiences in some of the UK’s most prestigious workplaces. We are a Certified B Corp and a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise, with a people-first culture built around quality, care and ambition.

If you’re a passionate Sous Chef who loves great food and takes pride in leading by example, we’d love to hear from you.