Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Houston & Hawkes Stevenage (SG1) £41,000 per annum Monday to Friday

A fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a small, high-quality café operation in Stevenage.

Based within a professional client environment, this is a beautifully run site offering freshly made sandwiches, daily bistro-style dishes, hospitality catering, baking and barista coffee. It's a role where quality, consistency and a personal touch make all the difference.

Houston & Hawkes are looking for someone who enjoys being fully involved - from preparing food and supporting service to leading a small team and ensuring the site runs smoothly day to day.

This is an ideal opportunity for a chef who values autonomy, creativity and a strong work-life balance within a Monday to Friday structure.

THE ROLE

- Leading a small café and hospitality operation with full ownership of standards

- Preparing fresh, high-quality food including sandwiches, daily bistro dishes and baking

- Supporting hospitality requests and client catering needs

- Overseeing barista service and supporting the coffee bar when required

- Managing stock, ordering and day-to-day kitchen operations

- Monitoring food quality, consistency and presentation

- Maintaining excellent hygiene, food safety and compliance standards

- Supporting and developing a small, close-knit team

ABOUT YOU

- Experience managing a café, kitchen or small food operation

- Confident leading a small team in a hands-on environment

- Passion for fresh food, coffee and customer experience

- Flexible and willing to support all areas of the operation, including barista service

- Organised, reliable and proactive in approach

- Experience with stock control, purchasing and budgeting preferred

- Level 3 Food Safety desirable (training can be provided)

WHAT WE OFFER

- £41,000 per annum

- Monday to Friday - excellent work-life balance

- 40 hours per week

- Free meals at work

- Contributory pension and life assurance (2 salary)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Day off on your birthday

- Recognition schemes and people awards

- Training, development and progression opportunities

- Membership of CODE Hospitality

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer, ranked among the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality and a certified B Corp. We are passionate about delivering vibrant, creative and sustainable food - and we invest in the talented people who make it happen.

A perfect role for a Chef Manager who enjoys quality food, a close-knit team and a well-balanced working week.