Chef Manager

Location: Newbury

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday

Houston & Hawkes are seeking a talented and experienced Chef Manager to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations at our Newbury site. This is a key leadership role, ideal for a well-rounded hospitality professional who is equally confident in the kitchen and delivering a premium customer experience.

You will be responsible for driving standards across food, service and operations, ensuring a consistently high-quality offering within a professional and client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing both kitchen and front-of-house operations
• Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality food using seasonal ingredients
• Overseeing service and ensuring a seamless customer experience
• Managing stock, ordering and food cost control
• Leading, developing and motivating your team
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Building strong relationships with clients and customers
• Driving consistency, standards and overall site performance

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, high-quality food
• Experience managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
• Confident leadership and excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness
• A hands-on, proactive and professional approach

Additional Benefits:

• Free meals at work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Annual company Christmas and summer parties
• Uniform provided
• 23 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Who We Are:

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, recognised as one of the best companies to work for in hospitality, and a certified B Corp company. We create memorable experiences through vibrant, creative and sustainable food, while investing in and supporting our talented teams.