Chef Manager
Location: Newbury
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: MondayFriday
Houston & Hawkes are seeking a talented and experienced Chef Manager to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations at our Newbury site. This is a key leadership role, ideal for a well-rounded hospitality professional who is equally confident in the kitchen and delivering a premium customer experience.
You will be responsible for driving standards across food, service and operations, ensuring a consistently high-quality offering within a professional and client-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and managing both kitchen and front-of-house operations
Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality food using seasonal ingredients
Overseeing service and ensuring a seamless customer experience
Managing stock, ordering and food cost control
Leading, developing and motivating your team
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
Building strong relationships with clients and customers
Driving consistency, standards and overall site performance
What Were Looking For:
Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar leadership role
Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, high-quality food
Experience managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
Confident leadership and excellent communication skills
Strong organisational and commercial awareness
A hands-on, proactive and professional approach
Additional Benefits:
Free meals at work
Contributory pension scheme
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance at two times salary
Annual company Christmas and summer parties
Uniform provided
23 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Recognition schemes and people awards
Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Day off on your birthday
Referral bonuses
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Who We Are:
Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, recognised as one of the best companies to work for in hospitality, and a certified B Corp company. We create memorable experiences through vibrant, creative and sustainable food, while investing in and supporting our talented teams.
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