HOUSTON & HAWKES

Responsibility

• this is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry
• we’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of
• job role : Sous Chef
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• location : Central London
• houston & Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at this highly prestigious contract in heart of London
• shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm plus overtime
• preparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation process
• ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by head chef

Requirements

• great communication skills
• A passion for local, seasonal, and sustainable food
• proven experience in contract catering, 5\* hotel or fine dining restaurant
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• proven experience in contract catering, 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant
• up to date knowledge of current food trends
• A genuine passion for food
• A happy, friendly and motivated personality
• industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• A good working knowledge of safety systems
• ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure
• eager to learn and develop your career
• excellent time management and organisational skills
• high level of self-motivation and not constrained by conventional time keeping
• 706/2 or NVQ chef qualifications, or equivalent
• honesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of other
• chef: 3 years
• personal innovation and passion
• demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• computer literate
• reading, RG2 6GF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Earnings for position sous chef

Responsibility

• overseeing the kitchen team, managing and working closely with other chefs of all levels to ensure all processes in the kitchen run smoothly
• preparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation process

Requirements

• great communication skills
• A passion for local, seasonal, and sustainable food
• experience in B&I catering or quality restaurant concepts
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• proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
• up to date knowledge of current food trends
• A genuine passion for food
• A happy, friendly and motivated personality
• industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• A good working knowledge of web based finance / ordering packages
• honesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of other
• exposure to corporate hospitality, working lunches & buffets
• exceptional attention to detail
• personal innovation and passion
• demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• exposure to pizza and pasta concepts preferable
• experience of managing an overall budget
• ownership and accountability of the role and that of their team
• head Chef: 3 years
• chef: 3 years
• computer literate
• ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure
• excellent time management and organisational skills
• high level of self-motivation and not constrained by conventional time keeping

Earnings for position head chef

Responsibility

• job role : Chef De Partie
• location : Reading, 450 Longwater Ave, Reading RG2 6GF
• houston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for a Chef De Partie to work in our prestigious contract catering site in Reading
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• shift Pattern : Monday-Friday, 40 hours, weekends off
• following directions provided by the Head Chef or Sous Chef
• assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required

Requirements

• great communication skills
• A passion for local, seasonal, and sustainable food
• A genuine passion for food
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• up to date knowledge of current food trends
• knowledge of the Hospitality industry
• A happy, friendly and motivated personality
• knowledge and ability to run a section
• A good working knowledge of safety systems
• ability to produce good-quality food
• eager to learn and develop your career
• A desire to want to learn
• be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• chef: 2 years
• possess the ability to work under pressure
• excellent organisational and planning skills
• food Safety awareness
• allergen Awareness

Earnings for position chef de partie

Responsibility

• complying with Health & Safety regulations
• liaise with coffee roasters and management to ensure the smooth running of operations and delivery of quality products
• handle customer complaints with professionalism and tact
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• check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• monitor and maintain hygiene and cleaning standards

Requirements

• you'll have a proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shops and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• you'll have a proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shops
• experience supervising a team with flexible approach to the role
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• able to guides team members with programming machines, coffee grinders and adjusting shots to ensure the perfect extraction time
• continues to learn and educate themselves on whole bean knowledge, coffee blends, teas, bakery items, coffee brewing and blended products
• reliable and trustworthy
• passionate, friendly, diligent and a great team player
• ability to display passion for everything about coffee
• excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude with the ambition to progress
• good organisational skills

Earnings for position barista

Responsibility

• complying with Health & Safety regulations
• completing weekly bookwork and reports

Requirements

• great communication skills
• A passion for local, seasonal, and sustainable food
• A genuine passion for food and cofee
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• up to date knowledge of current food trends
• previous management experience
• A happy, friendly and motivated personality
• previous chef experience required
• A good working knowledge of web based finance / ordering packages
• knowledge and ability to run a café/restaurant
• exceptional attention to detail
• ability to produce good quality food
• be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• chef: 2 years
• possess the ability to work under pressure
• excellent organisational and planning skills
• food Safety awareness
• allergen Awareness

Earnings for position chef manager