Houston & Hawkes
Chef Manager
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Location: Newbury
Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday
About the Role
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
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What We’re 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
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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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