Sous Chef

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

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Support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen

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Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes to consistently high standards

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Bring creativity and flair to menus, food presentation and daily specials

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Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team

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Maintain excellent standards of food quality, consistency and service

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Support stock control, ordering, portion management and food waste reduction

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Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver a seamless customer experience

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Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

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Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step

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Confident cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, quality ingredients

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A positive, supportive approach to leading and developing others

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Excellent organisation and the ability to remain calm during busy service

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Good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance

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Commercial awareness and pride in producing food that looks as good as it tastes

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

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Monday to Friday working pattern

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Your birthday off every year

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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

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Free meals on duty

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Pension scheme and life assurance

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Employee Assistance Programme

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CODE Hospitality membership

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Foodie Socials and company celebrations, including our Summer Awards and Christmas Party

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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.