Sous Chef

Job role: Sous Chef

Location: Bristol, Aztec West, BS32 4RZ

Salary: £30k

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at this prestigious contract in Bristol.

This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry. 

We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.

What You Really Want To Know:

• The basic hours for this role are 40 hours per week
• The working week is Monday to Friday
• Monthly wages
• Great travel links

Sous Chef Duties:

• To manage the kitchen in the absence of the head chef
• Setting up the kitchen and ensuring all ingredients are fresh and in date
• Preparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation process
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by head chef
• Focusing on all customers including guests, staff and visitors & meeting dietary and allergen requirements whilst ensuring quality of food and service
• Demonstrate Personal Development.

Sous Chef Requirements:

• Proven experience in contract catering, 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant
• A genuine passion for food
• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• Ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High level of self-motivation and not constrained by conventional time keeping
• 706/2 or NVQ chef qualifications, or equivalent
• Honesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of other
• Personal innovation and passion
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• Computer literate

Sous Chef Additional Benefits:

• Free meals at work
• Contributary pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
• Company events including all company Christmas party
• Uniform provided
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family friendly support

Who we are:

Houston & Hawkes - a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our upbeat, creative and sustainable food offer. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants and delis in conjunction with client’s hospitality and events requirements. We are socially responsible, mad about Great British produce, and dedicated to our talented teams. We offer dedicated training for all our team members with clear career plans to assist in your future development.