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Chef Manager Houston & Hawkes Monday to Friday £40K+ per annum A fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a beautifully run workplace hospitality operation within a professional corporate environment. Houston & Hawkes are looking for a confident and organised Chef Manager to oversee a high-quality staff dining and hospitality service, delivering fresh, seasonal food alongside exceptional day-to-day client experience. This is a well-structured site serving lunch three days per week for around 100 employees, offering hot mains, vibrant salad bars with proteins, alongside ad hoc hospitality and events. It's the perfect role for a chef who enjoys autonomy, leadership and creating consistently high standards within a calm, professional environment. Working Monday to Friday, this position offers the rare combination of strong work-life balance and a rewarding leadership role within an award-winning hospitality business. THE ROLE • Leading and developing a small kitchen team of three • Delivering fresh, high-quality lunches including hot mains and salad bar offerings • Supporting hospitality requests and occasional events • Managing kitchen organisation, standards and day-to-day operations • Maintaining excellent allergen management and food safety compliance • Completing weekly bookwork, reporting and administrative duties • Managing stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships • Using computer systems confidently for reporting, ordering and administration • Building strong client relationships and maintaining exceptional service standards ABOUT YOU • Previous Chef Manager experience essential • Experience leading and motivating small teams • Strong organisational and communication skills • Excellent allergen management and food safety knowledge • Confident completing bookwork and administrative responsibilities • Computer literate and comfortable using reporting and ordering systems • Professional, reliable and calm under pressure • Passion for fresh food, hospitality and customer experience • Flexible, hands-on and proactive approach WHAT WE OFFER • £40K+ per annum • Monday to Friday working pattern • Excellent work-life balance • Free meals at work • Contributory pension and life assurance (2 salary) • Employee Assistance Programme • Day off on your birthday • Membership of CODE Hospitality • Summer & Christmas parties, recognition schemes and people awards • Training, development and progression opportunities ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer, recently ranked No.14 in the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality and a certified B Corp. We create vibrant, creative and sustainable hospitality experiences within some of the UK's most prestigious corporate environments - and we invest in the talented people who bring them to life. For Chef Managers who value quality food, professional environments and genuine work-life balance - this is a role worth considering.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to join a premium corporate dining team based in Canary Wharf and Victoria Embankment. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef with a strong fine dining background who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining exceptional standards. About the Role: Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients Work within a professional kitchen serving VIP clients from a prestigious financial company Maintain fine dining standards in both presentation and taste Operate efficiently in a high-volume environment while staying calm under pressure Collaborate with a skilled kitchen team to ensure smooth daily service What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up. Background in fine dining or 5-star hotels is essential. Strong technical skills and a passion for cooking from scratch. Ability to manage pressure in a busy kitchen environment. Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented approach. Experience catering for VIP or corporate clients is highly desirable. What We Offer: Monday to Friday role - no weekends! Enjoy a great work-life balance. Competitive pay: 18.50 per hour + holiday pay on top. Opportunity to work in a prestigious corporate environment. If you're a dedicated chef looking for a stable weekday role without sacrificing quality or creativity, we'd love to hear from you. INDLC

Heaton House Farm is an award-winning venue on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Banqueting Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at Stableyard Catering, the North West's caterer of the year at The Wedding Industry Awards. The role is ideally full time and permanent working 4 days per week, with hours usually 8am - 6:30pm. About the Role: As Banqueting Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous and Head Chef in overseeing all aspects of the banqueting kitchen. You will help lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding food for weddings, corporate events, private dining and large-scale functions - ensuring consistency, creativity and excellence at every stage. Key Responsibilities: Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen Lead by example in delivering exceptional food quality and presentation Ensure all dishes are prepared and served to the highest standards and within time constraints Support with menu development, food tastings and bespoke client requests Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff Oversee food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards in line with regulations Help with stock control, ordering and minimising waste What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a banqueting, hotel or events environment A strong background in high-volume, quality food production A natural leader with excellent organisational and time management skills A passion for food and attention to detail Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (or willing to obtain) Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines We operate a TOIL system to ensure good work-life balance. What we offer in return A rewarding experience - working as part of a friendly, award-winning team Variety - no two days are ever the same! Support - we are a friendly family run company and care about our team like they are part of the family Progression - as our company grows, so can you! Flexibility - this includes flexibility in working days (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) and working hours (we don't work Christmas Day or Boxing Day!) Staff events - we work hard but enjoy spending time celebrating our success Guest experience - you get to stay overnight at the farm to experience our rooms! Discounts - we believe in giving back, so you get discounts on tickets and products! Staff Referral scheme - Rewards for bringing more team players to our family TOIL system - time off in lieu offered for extra hours worked Insurance - life & permanent health insurance (after qualifying period) Pension Scheme 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, prorate for part-time) - increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days Reward programmes - we recognise and reward those who have worked for us for a long time Free car parking! REF-