Chef Manager

Chef Manager

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Houston & Hawkes | Bristol, BS32 4RZ | £46,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to lead one of Houston & Hawkes most established site in Bristol.
Some sites are about food. Some are about the people. This one offer both.
Set within a stunning modern corporate environment, this is a site with an excellent client relationship, a passionate team and a fresh food culture at its heart. It's the kind of operation where quality is genuinely valued, people are supported to succeed and hospitality professionals can take real pride in what they deliver every day.
Houston & Hawkes are seeking a passionate and commercially minded Chef Manager to take ownership of both the kitchen and front of house operation. Leading a dedicated team, you will be responsible for maintaining outstanding standards, developing your people and ensuring every guest experience reflects the quality and professionalism that Houston & Hawkes is known for.
With fresh food prepared daily, hospitality and events, and a client that genuinely values quality catering, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership, creativity and work-life balance.
THE ROLE
Leading and inspiring both the kitchen and front of house teams
Managing the day-to-day operation of a successful workplace restaurant and hospitality service
Delivering fresh, seasonal food to the highest standards
Overseeing hospitality and event catering requirements
Driving food quality, presentation and customer experience across all services
Building and maintaining excellent client relationships
Managing budgets, stock control, purchasing and financial performance
Completing bookwork, reporting and administrative responsibilities
Ensuring exceptional food safety, allergen management and compliance standards
Creating a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture
ABOUT YOU
Previous Chef Manager experience within contract catering, hospitality or workplace dining
Experience managing both kitchen and front of house teams
A genuine passion for fresh food and exceptional customer service
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Confident managing budgets, purchasing and stock control
Strong allergen management and food safety knowledge
Computer literate and comfortable with reporting, ordering and administration systems
Organised, professional and able to lead by example
A proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to continuously improve standards
WHAT WE OFFER
£46,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern
Excellent work-life balance
Free meals at work
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance at two times salary
Employee Assistance Programme
Day off on your birthday
Membership of CODE Hospitality
Summer & Christmas parties
Recognition schemes and people awards
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Training, development and genuine career progression opportunities
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer and certified B Corp, recently ranked No. 14 in the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality.
We are passionate about exceptional food, outstanding service and creating workplaces where talented people can build rewarding careers. xwzovoh Our teams operate within some of the UK's most prestigious corporate environments, delivering vibrant, creative and sustainable hospitality experiences every day.
If you're looking for a Chef Manager role that combines a fantastic client, a great team, fresh food and genuine work-life balance, this could be the perfect next step in your career.