Chef Manager

Chef Manager

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Camden Town, London | £46,000 per annum | MondayFriday
Houston & Hawkes are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead one of our prestigious corporate catering contracts in Camden Town.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and people-focused Chef Manager who thrives within a professional corporate environment and is confident delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences.
You will be responsible for overseeing the entire onsite catering operation, leading a talented team, maintaining high standards and creating a welcoming food experience for clients and guests every day.
If you are looking for a role with genuine work-life balance, creativity, autonomy and progression within an award-winning independent caterer, we would love to hear from you.
What Youll Be Doing
Managing the day-to-day operation of a busy corporate café and hospitality service
Leading, training and motivating the onsite catering team
Preparing fresh, high-quality food and bakery items
Creating seasonal menus and engaging food concepts
Building strong relationships with clients and customers
Managing stock control, ordering and food waste
Completing weekly reports and operational administration
Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standards
Ensuring consistently high presentation and service standards
Representing the Houston & Hawkes brand with professionalism and energy
What Were Looking For
Previous Chef Manager experience within hospitality or corporate catering
Strong fresh food background and genuine passion for food
Experience managing teams within a busy catering environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Confident managing client relationships
Strong organisational and planning abilities
Knowledge of Food Safety and Allergen regulations
A proactive and professional approach
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
What We Offer
£46,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern
40 hours per week, 7:00am3:30pm
No weekends
Free meals on duty
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Birthday day off
Membership to CODE Hospitality
Company events, recognition schemes and people awards
Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression
About Houston & Hawkes
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer and certified B Corp, recognised as one of the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality.
We are known for creating vibrant, creative and sustainable food experiences across London and the South East, with a strong focus on people, culture and quality.
Our teams are passionate, ambitious and proud of what they do and we invest heavily in the people who make our business exceptional. xwzovoh
Apply now to join a company where great food, people and culture come first.