SOUS CHEF
Stoke-on-Trent | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
Fresh food. Brilliant people. Exceptional standards.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a leading corporate workplace in Stoke-on-Trent.
We’re looking for a hands-on chef with a genuine passion for fresh food, strong kitchen skills and a real eye for detail. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help deliver delicious, beautifully presented food and a consistently excellent experience for our customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring creativity, organisation and positive leadership to a professional workplace kitchen while enjoying a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
THE ROLE
- Support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes to consistently high standards
- Bring creativity and flair to menus, food presentation and daily specials
- Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
- Maintain excellent standards of food quality, consistency and service
- Support stock control, ordering, portion management and food waste reduction
- Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver a seamless customer experience
- Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step
- Confident cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, quality ingredients
- A positive, supportive approach to leading and developing others
- Excellent organisation and the ability to remain calm during busy service
- Good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance
- Commercial awareness and pride in producing food that looks as good as it tastes
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Your birthday off every year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Free meals on duty
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CODE Hospitality membership
- Foodie Socials and company celebrations, including our Summer Awards and Christmas Party
- Learning, development and opportunities for career progression
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent contract caterer, creating fresh, creative food and exceptional hospitality experiences in some of the UK’s most prestigious workplaces. We are a Certified B Corp and a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise, with a people-first culture built around quality, care and ambition.
If you’re a passionate Sous Chef who loves great food and takes pride in leading by example, we’d love to hear from you.
Sous Chef in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Houston and Hawkes
At Houston & Hawkes, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Central London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored training programmes and opportunities to advance within the prestigious law firm environment, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality experiences in a high-profile setting.
