Senior Sous Chef


Company:	Houston & Hawkes
Salary:	£42,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC2V 7QN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £42,000 – £45,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

An exceptional opportunity for an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join a refined, high-performing kitchen delivering food at the very highest level.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join one of our most prestigious Central London operations. This is a premium culinary environment where fine dining, elegant canapés, private dining and exceptional hospitality are at the heart of the food offer.

We're looking for a chef with strong technical ability, creativity and an exceptional eye for detail. A Michelin-starred restaurant, five-star hotel, high-end restaurant or leading contract catering background would be highly regarded. You'll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to lead a talented brigade and ensuring every plate reflects the standards expected within a truly premium environment.

THE ROLE

Support the Head Chef in leading the day-to-day kitchen operation

Deliver exceptional fine dining, canapés, private dining and premium hospitality

Create beautifully presented, seasonal dishes using high-quality ingredients

Lead the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef's absence

Inspire, coach and develop chefs across the brigade

Maintain exceptional consistency, precision and presentation across every service

Support menu development and bring creativity and fresh ideas to the food offer

Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen administration

Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver seamless events and dining experiences

Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and compliance

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Strong Senior Sous Chef experience within a premium culinary environment

A Michelin-starred, fine dining, five-star hotel or high-end contract catering background would be highly desirable

Excellent knowledge of fine dining, canapés and premium hospitality

Strong classical and modern cooking techniques

Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for presentation

Confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a talented team

Commercial awareness and experience supporting food cost and stock management

A calm, organised and professional approach in a demanding kitchen

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

£42,000 – £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Monday to Friday working pattern

Birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé

Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas

Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression

Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements

An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of London's most prestigious workplaces.

As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. We invest in our teams, celebrate success and give talented chefs the opportunity to develop their craft and build careers they can be genuinely proud of.

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