Sous Chef

About 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

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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.

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