Sous Chef
| Company: | Houston & Hawkes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £30,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5GP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SOUS CHEF
Stoke-on-Trent | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
Fresh food. Brilliant people. Exceptional standards.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a leading corporate workplace in Stoke-on-Trent.
We’re looking for a hands-on chef with a genuine passion for fresh food, strong kitchen skills and a real eye for detail. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help deliver delicious, beautifully presented food and a consistently excellent experience for our customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring creativity, organisation and positive leadership to a professional workplace kitchen while enjoying a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
THE ROLE
Support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes to consistently high standards
Bring creativity and flair to menus, food presentation and daily specials
Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
Maintain excellent standards of food quality, consistency and service
Support stock control, ordering, portion management and food waste reduction
Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver a seamless customer experience
Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step
Confident cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, quality ingredients
A positive, supportive approach to leading and developing others
Excellent organisation and the ability to remain calm during busy service
Good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance
Commercial awareness and pride in producing food that looks as good as it tastes
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?
Monday to Friday working pattern
Your birthday off every year
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Free meals on duty
Pension scheme and life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
CODE Hospitality membership
Foodie Socials and company celebrations, including our Summer Awards and Christmas Party
Learning, development and opportunities for career progression
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent contract caterer, creating fresh, creative food and exceptional hospitality experiences in some of the UK’s most prestigious workplaces. We are a Certified B Corp and a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise, with a people-first culture built around quality, care and ambition.
If you’re a passionate Sous Chef who loves great food and takes pride in leading by example, we’d love to hear from you.