Chef Manager - #2084829

Chef Manager

Houston & Hawkes | Bristol, BS32 4RZ | £46,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to lead one of Houston & Hawkes most established site in Bristol.

Some sites are about food. Some are about the people. This one offer both.

Set within a stunning modern corporate environment, this is a site with an excellent client relationship, a passionate team and a fresh food culture at its heart. It's the kind of operation where quality is genuinely valued, people are supported to succeed and hospitality professionals can take real pride in what they deliver every day.

Houston & Hawkes are seeking a passionate and commercially minded Chef Manager to take ownership of both the kitchen and front of house operation. Leading a dedicated team, you will be responsible for maintaining outstanding standards, developing your people and ensuring every guest experience reflects the quality and professionalism that Houston & Hawkes is known for.

With fresh food prepared daily, hospitality and events, and a client that genuinely values quality catering, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership, creativity and work-life balance.

THE ROLE

• Leading and inspiring both the kitchen and front of house teams

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a successful workplace restaurant and hospitality service

• Delivering fresh, seasonal food to the highest standards

• Overseeing hospitality and event catering requirements

• Driving food quality, presentation and customer experience across all services

• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships

• Managing budgets, stock control, purchasing and financial performance

• Completing bookwork, reporting and administrative responsibilities

• Ensuring exceptional food safety, allergen management and compliance standards

• Creating a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture

ABOUT YOU

• Previous Chef Manager experience within contract catering, hospitality or workplace dining

• Experience managing both kitchen and front of house teams

• A genuine passion for fresh food and exceptional customer service

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Confident managing budgets, purchasing and stock control

• Strong allergen management and food safety knowledge

• Computer literate and comfortable with reporting, ordering and administration systems

• Organised, professional and able to lead by example

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to continuously improve standards

WHAT WE OFFER

• £46,000 per annum

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Excellent work-life balance

• Free meals at work

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance at two times salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Day off on your birthday

• Membership of CODE Hospitality

• Summer & Christmas parties

• Recognition schemes and people awards

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

• Training, development and genuine career progression opportunities

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer and certified B Corp, recently ranked No. 14 in the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality.

We are passionate about exceptional food, outstanding service and creating workplaces where talented people can build rewarding careers. Our teams operate within some of the UK's most prestigious corporate environments, delivering vibrant, creative and sustainable hospitality experiences every day.

If you're looking for a Chef Manager role that combines a fantastic client, a great team, fresh food and genuine work-life balance, this could be the perfect next step in your career.