Chef Manager

Company: Houston and Hawkes
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Location: Somers Town
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Chef Manager

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Camden Town, London | £46,000 per annum | MondayFridayHouston & 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 DoingManaging the day-to-day operation of a busy corporate café and hospitality serviceLeading, training and motivating the onsite catering teamPreparing fresh, high-quality food and bakery itemsCreating seasonal menus and engaging food conceptsBuilding strong relationships with clients and customersManaging stock control, ordering and food wasteCompleting weekly reports and operational administrationMaintaining exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standardsEnsuring consistently high presentation and service standardsRepresenting the Houston & Hawkes brand with professionalism and energyWhat Were Looking ForPrevious Chef Manager experience within hospitality or corporate cateringStrong fresh food background and genuine passion for foodExperience managing teams within a busy catering environmentExcellent communication and leadership skillsConfident managing client relationshipsStrong organisational and planning abilitiesKnowledge of Food Safety and Allergen regulationsA proactive and professional approachPassion for delivering exceptional customer serviceWhat We Offer£46,000 per annumMonday to Friday working pattern40 hours per week, 7:00am3:30pmNo weekendsFree meals on dutyContributory pension schemeLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced family-friendly benefitsBirthday day offMembership to CODE HospitalityCompany events, recognition schemes and people awardsOngoing training, development and genuine career progressionAbout Houston & HawkesHouston & 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….

Posted: May 13th, 2026