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Chef Manager

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Houston & Hawkes logoHouston & Hawkes · Camden Town
£46K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities

  • Managing the day-to-day operation of a busy corporate café and hospitality service
  • Leading, training and motivating the onsite catering team
  • Preparing fresh, high-quality food and bakery items
  • Creating seasonal menus and engaging food concepts
  • Building strong relationships with clients and customers
  • Managing stock control, ordering and food waste
  • Completing weekly reports and operational administration
  • Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standards
  • Ensuring consistently high presentation and service standards
  • Representing the Houston & Hawkes brand with professionalism and energy

Requirements

  • Previous Chef Manager experience within hospitality or corporate catering
  • Strong fresh food background and genuine passion for food
  • Experience managing teams within a busy catering environment
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Confident managing client relationships
  • Strong organisational and planning abilities
  • Knowledge of Food Safety and Allergen regulations
  • A proactive and professional approach
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service

Benefits

£46,000 per annumMonday to Friday working pattern40 hours per week, 7:00am-3:30pmNo weekendsFree meals on dutyContributory pension schemeLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced family-friendly benefitsBirthday day offMembership to CODE HospitalityCompany events, recognition schemes and people awardsOngoing training, development and genuine career progressionAbout Houston & HawkesHouston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer and certified B Corp, recognised as one of the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality.We are known for creating vibrant, creative and sustainable food experiences across London and the South East, with a strong focus on people, culture and quality.Our teams are passionate, ambitious and proud of what they do - and we invest heavily in the people who make our business exceptional.Apply now to join a company where great food, people and culture come first.

Additional Information

Chef Manager Camden Town, London | £46,000 per annum | Monday-Friday Houston & Hawkes are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead one of our prestigious corporate catering contracts in Camden Town. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and people-focused Chef Manager who thrives within a professional corporate environment and is confident delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire onsite catering operation, leading a talented team, maintaining high standards and creating a welcoming food experience for clients and guests every day. If you are looking for a role with genuine work-life balance, creativity, autonomy and progression within an award-winning independent caterer, we would love to hear from you.

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