Sous Chef

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £42,000 – £45,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

An wonderful opportunity for an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join a high-performing kitchen delivering exceptional food.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join one of our Central London operations.

We're looking for a chef with strong technical ability, creativity and an exceptional eye for detail.

• Support the Head Chef in leading the day-to-day kitchen operation
• Deliver premium hospitality
• Create beautifully presented, seasonal dishes using high-quality ingredients
• Lead the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef's absence
• Inspire, coach and develop the team around you
• Maintain exceptional consistency, precision and presentation across every service
• Support menu development and bring creativity and fresh ideas to the food offer
• Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen administration
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver seamless events and dining experiences
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and compliance

• Strong Senior Sous Chef experience within a similar culinary environment
• Excellent knowledge premium hospitality, canapes and fine dining
• Strong classical and modern cooking techniques
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for presentation
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting food cost and stock management
• A calm, organised and professional approach in a demanding kitchen