Sous Chef

5 out of 7 | £44,000+ | London

At Houston & Hawkes, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join one of our busiest and most exciting locations. Based within a lively student campus, you'll work alongside a passionate kitchen team delivering fresh, seasonal food with a strong retail offer, while also supporting hospitality and special events throughout the year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is looking to develop their career with an award-winning independent caterer.

Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food for a busy retail operation

Support hospitality and event catering when required

Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

Coach and develop junior chefs

Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene

Assist with ordering, stock control and food cost management

Work closely with the wider team to deliver an exceptional customer experience

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef

A passion for fresh food and modern hospitality

Experience within high-volume retail catering

Hospitality or fine dining experience is advantageous

A positive attitude and strong leadership skills

Pride in delivering consistently high standards

£40,000+ salary

5 out of 7 working pattern

Birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé

Foodie Socials

Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression

Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements

Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer delivering exceptional workplace hospitality. As a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise and one of The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality, we're passionate about developing talented people, creating memorable food experiences and building careers that last.