Chef Manager

About the role

- Leading a small café and hospitality operation with full ownership of standards - Preparing fresh, high-quality food including sandwiches, daily bistro dishes and baking - Supporting hospitality requests and client catering needs - Overseeing barista service and supporting the coffee bar when required - Managing stock, ordering and day-to-day kitchen operations - Monitoring food quality, consistency and presentation - Maintaining excellent hygiene, food safety and compliance standards - Supporting and developing a small, close-knit team ABOUT YOU - Experience managing a café, kitchen or small food operation - Confident leading a small team in a hands-on environment - Passion for fresh food, coffee and customer experience - Flexible and willing to support all areas of the operation, including barista service - Organised, reliable and proactive in approach - Experience with stock control, purchasing and budgeting preferred - Level 3 Food Safety desirable (training can be provided)

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Chef Manager Houston & Hawkes | Stevenage (SG1) | £41,000 per annum | Monday to Friday A fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a small, high-quality café operation in Stevenage. Based within a professional client environment, this is a beautifully run site offering freshly made sandwiches, daily bistro-style dishes, hospitality catering, baking and barista coffee. It's a role where quality, consistency and a personal touch make all the difference. Houston & Hawkes are looking for someone who enjoys being fully involved - from preparing food and supporting service to leading a small team and ensuring the site runs smoothly day to day. This is an ideal opportunity for a chef who values autonomy, creativity and a strong work-life balance within a Monday to Friday structure.

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