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. Its 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.

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