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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bespoke and leading organisation within the tourism, business and leisure industry, for a Chef De Partie to join their team based in Belfast. This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week over 7 days (with working across multiple venues). With a salary of £31,953 per annum. Job Purpose: You will be responsible for the smooth running of your designated section within the kitchen team, across both level 5 events kitchen and pantry kitchen. Maintaining company standards, HACCP and food safety policies as set out and required by the executive Head Chef and Head Chef. Essential Criteria: 1-2 years' experience in a Chef de Partie role within a hotel, restaurant or venue catering setting Basic HACCP Qualified High standard of cooking skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work in a busy environment and under time pressures Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team Main Duties and Responsibilities: Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to an exceptional standard Deliver exceptional, quick, and professional service in an attentive and polite manner Ensure attention to detail when presenting and serving products to all guests Monitoring portion and waste control Good organisational skills and excellent time management Take personal responsibility for maintaining excellent working practices to ensure a clean and safe work environment Work as part of a busy team during a frenetic service, providing clear instruction to kitchen assistance when under your control in a polite manner Ensuring company standard operating procedures are always adhered to Maintain a full working knowledge of all food allergy practices and procedures Follow all HACCP procedures and completion of daily check lists as required Always comply with Company H&S policies in relation to personal and guest safety, including fire prevention and evacuation procedures, accident prevention and reporting, manual handling, trips, slips and falls Proactive and positive approach to embracing and being compliant to organisational Health and Safety Culture To undertake your duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the business Ensure adherence to and compliance with all GDPR/Data Protection related policies and procedures To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required Please send your CV to Donna Kelso -

A Sous Chef, required to join a hotel in the Bromley area. This role may suit an experienced Chef de Partie, ready for progression to the role of Sous Chef. As Sous Chef you will support the Executive Head Chef in the daily management of the kitchen. This role is ideal for a strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent kitchen management practices, and is confident using computer-based system The Sous Chef will play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards, ensuring efficient kitchen operations, and supporting the development of the brigade. Exposure to a varied operation including restaurant, events, and banqueting. The ideal candidate for the role of Sous Chef, will have: Level 3 Food Safety Level 3 Allergen Management Food Production qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Proven experience in a supervisory kitchen role (Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie). Demonstrable experience leading teams and managing service effectively. Personal Attributes for the role of Sous Chef: Positive, team-oriented approach with strong leadership qualities. High level of professionalism and reliability. Passion for food quality and continuous improvement. Committed to training, mentoring, and developing others. Sous Chef responsibilities: Operational & Kitchen Management Support the Executive Head Chef in the day-to-day running of all kitchen operations. Ensure full compliance with kitchen procedures, including HACCP, Food Safety, allergen management, and cleaning schedules. Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all services. Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef. Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed consistently. Teamwork & Leadership Foster a strong team culture through collaboration, clear communication, and leading by example. Supervise and support the kitchen brigade during service. Assist in training, mentoring, and developing team members. Contribute to performance management and team development initiatives. Stock Control, Purchasing & Systems Manage stock levels, ordering, and deliveries in line with business needs. Utilise purchasing and rota systems effectively, including: Procure Wizard (purchasing and stock control), Rota Ready (labour scheduling), Food Alert (compliance and due diligence) Ensure accurate record-keeping for stock, invoices, and compliance documentation. Support cost control through effective stock rotation and waste reduction. Food Production & Standards Oversee food production including batch preparation, portion control, and service execution. Ensure all dishes meet required specifications and quality standards. Assist with menu planning and development in line with seasonal and business requirements. KPIs & Accountability Support delivery of key financial and operational targets, including: Food cost and gross profit margins, Waste reduction targets, Labour cost control (in collaboration with senior chefs), Food safety and compliance audit results Take accountability for maintaining high standards and contributing to continuous improvement. Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of kitchen management procedures and compliance standards. Confident computer user with experience in digital kitchen systems. Experience with Procure Wizard, RotaReady, and Food Alert highly desirable. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to standards. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The salary for the role of Sous Chef, is given as up to £43,000 / per annum, 45 hour / plus an incentive bonus scheme. Plus a selection of other company benefits are available and free car parking. N.E. Recruitment i s acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae. We look forward to receiving all applications however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Head Chef Hotel, Hertford Up to £45k + bonus Live-in available An established 35-bedroom hotel in the heart of Hertford is looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen team of 15. The kitchen delivers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, functions and events, with a strong focus on freshly prepared, seasonal food. The Role: Lead and develop a team of 15 Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety Work closely with the Head of Food on seasonal menus Manage GP, budgets, HACCP, H&S and allergens Hours: 5/7 including weekends, 45 hours per week. Benefits: Up to £45k + achievable bonus, live-in accommodation, share of gratuities, staff discounts, and training/career development. You: We're looking for an experienced Head Chef from a busy hotel, restaurant or gastro pub environment, with a passion for fresh food, strong leadership skills and good commercial awareness. Interested? Apply now! Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy IND7

Senior Chef required for a operation which is mainly daytime focused, this Chef role will be overseeing a team of 3 in the kitchen and two kitchen porters. This kitchen serves a range of breakfast items, healthy grab and go items and sit down meals. The focus is on using good produce, being creative and also around themed events happening, creating a dish to go with the theme. This role is very hands on , you will offer creative dishes, manage the small team. The role As the senior chef you will run the kitchen, you will ensure everything runs smoothly on a day to day basis, you will manage the team, meet suppliers, come up with specials and themed items. This is a very hands on role and you will ensure everything is cooked on time and ready for the meal times. This role includes all the standard duties of the Senior Chef. Experience As a Senior chef you will either be a senior sous chef or a head chef, due to the healthy food side - they will also consider a sport nutrition chef looking to run a small kitchen operation. You will have a level 3 food safety hygiene , allergen awareness and knowledge of nutrition . They are big with healthy dishes, so understanding nutrition and what foods are suitable for a wellbeing diet is really important. They are looking for a candidate from a fresh food restaurant or trendy cafe background. Senior chef HEAD CHEF OR SENIOR SOUS CHEF LEVEL Manchester Mainly daytime hours and standard week is normally mon-fri (very occasionally there is a early evening event, it is mainly daytime) breakfast, lunches and grab & go. Next Step: HtE Recruitment is here to help you secure your next permanent chef role. Since 2007, we ve placed hundreds of chefs into positions like Chef de Partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, and Head Chef across the UK. By applying, we ll save your contact details to discuss this role. See our website or email for our GDPR privacy policy. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, We can not help with sponsorship. HtE Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency & only handles permanent chef roles and does not offer temporary or agency work.

Role: Sous Chef Banqueting Location: Warwickshire Salary / Rate of pay: 40,000 per annum + benefits Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England's & Europe's premier hotel golf resorts in Warwickshire which is home to a legendary Ryder Cup coarse, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join their team in their new state of the art banqueting suite. The Resort were named in the 2024 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2024 Best Employer. What's in it for you? If you're looking for a quality employer, jobs like this do not happen very often and we have the chance to join this world class golf resort, which has just undergone a massive investment programme adding an additional 150 bedrooms and new event space. The role is Sous Chef position and is to help deliver an exceptional dining experience and most importantly be a role model and have a fantastic attitude working with in a brigade of over 50 chefs. You will be responsible along with the Head Banqueting chef for the day-to-day running of your department. Working with the Executive Head Chef and Senior Head Chef you will help run the very busy new banqueting suite which has a combined capacity of nearly 1500 guests. Needless to say, you will need to have worked at a large banqueting experience in your background. Employee of the month Pension Development Programs Friends and Family rates Use of the Golf Courses Package Up to 37,829.16 + 2,296.32 service charge Fantastic Benefits Package Why choose our Client? This stunning resort offers multiple dining experiences including a 2 rosette fine dining restaurant. It is also one of the top 30 places to work and is just completing a new 80 million expansion project. What's involved? You will require experience in similar 4 or 5 star establishments and fast paced busy environment and as well as amazing culinary background you will need a fanatic people skills and the ability to communicate with the rest of the team to hit the high attention to detail. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Sous Chef position in Warwickshire. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Richard Deeley Job Number: RD1010 / INDCHEFS Job Role: Sous Chef Banqueting Location: Warwickshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a prestigious hotel. This is a fantastic chance to work across a variety of dining experiences and high profile events, helping to deliver exceptional food and service. The Role Working as part of a talented kitchen brigade, The Chef de Partie be responsible for running your section, maintaining exceptional standards and contributing to an innovative and exciting food offering. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and delivering high quality dishes within your designated section. Supporting the Head and Sous Chef in the smooth day to day running of the kitchen. Maintaining food safety standards and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. Following allergen procedures and food safety policies at all times. Assisting with stock control, waste management and maintaining cost-effective kitchen operations. Working efficiently in a fast paced, professional kitchen environment. About You You'll be a passionate and motivated chef with: NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation (or equivalent) preferred. Food Safety qualification (or equivalent). Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up. The ability to thrive under pressure in a busy kitchen. Strong knowledge of food preparation, ingredients and kitchen operations. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A proactive attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative. What's on Offer? Annual passes to a portfolio of leisure and sporting venues. Discounted food, days out and hotel stays. Cycle to Work scheme. Study assistance and career development programmes. Increasing annual leave with length of service (up to 28 days). Life assurance. Annual discretionary bonus scheme. Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing hospitality business. Due to location it would be beneficial if you have your own passport but not essential Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

New Care Home Opening September 2026 2nd Chef £15.81 per hour plus company benefits Full Time and sociable hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded One Of The UK s Best Companies To Work For Please note - We cannot offer sponsorship for this position Thurnby Fields is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Leicester, offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 73 large en-suite bedrooms and 10 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon. We are looking for someone who is both energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food. Working from a variety of menus created by the Head Chef, you will ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of our residents days by ordering, preparing and serving appetizing freshly produced food, from local suppliers where possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety. We aim to provide a fine dining experience with varied choices for every mealtime but also providing all catering for private events for our residents. Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards Working in a spacious, exceptionally well equipped kitchen, you will need to be hard working, professional and reliable. Our Chef is looking for someone who has at least 2 year's catering experience, ideally Chef de Partie level with NVQ 2/3. You will need to have the passion to work with the catering team showcasing innovative and fine dining standard of food. You will be mentored and trained further by the Head Chef and encouraged to contribute to the kitchen's ideas and menus

TRS Personnel are recruiting for a well established Shrewsbury venue who are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join their kitchen leadership team. This is a great fit for a chef who s committed, motivated and ready to take the next step in their career. The Role As Sous Chef, you ll work closely with the Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly day to day. The venue hosts a wide range of events, from weddings and celebrations to private dining and large banqueting functions, so you ll need to be confident working at pace while maintaining excellent standards. You ll take a hands on role in service, support the team during major events, and step up to lead the kitchen when required. Creativity, organisation and a calm approach will be key to your success. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen and daily service • Leading the team during weddings, banqueting events and large scale functions • Ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and hygiene • Overseeing stock management, deliveries and waste reduction • Working closely with the front of house team to deliver seamless guest experiences • Upholding all food safety, allergen and company procedures What We re Looking For • Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie within hotels, events or high volume catering • Confident delivering weddings, banqueting and large functions • A natural leader who enjoys motivating and supporting a team • Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay composed during busy services • A chef who s passionate and motivated about their work • Good understanding of food safety, stock control and kitchen profitability • Due to the company s location, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred. Benefits • Company pension • Free or discounted meals • Employee discounts • Free parking • Gym membership • On site parking £38,000 to £40,000 per year Full time, permanent (45hrs per week) Send CV to (email address removed) to apply

Search Hospitality & Catering are currently recruiting Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Head Chefs to work across a variety of highly regarded care homes, schools, restaurants, and events in Crawley and the surrounding areas. This is temporary work offering complete flexibility around your availability. Shifts are available across weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Benefits include: Competitive weekly pay - 16.00 to 21 per hour, depending on experience Flexible working hours Holiday pay Free training and development opportunities Temp-to-perm opportunities Previous experience working in a similar environment is essential, along with a strong understanding of nutritional requirements and Health & Safety regulations. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now or send your CV to (url removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

School Chef - Ongoing Supply Role Location: Islington Start: September 2026 Remedy Education are currently seeking an experienced and reliable School Cook to support a prestigious Academy in Islington on an ongoing basis while their Head Chef is away. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-run school kitchen, maintain high standards, and play a key role in the day-to-day catering operation. Alongside leading the kitchen team, you'll also oversee catering for a variety of school events and take responsibility for managing the service in the absence of the Catering Manager. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard catering within a school environment Prepare, cook and serve meals to agreed standards and specifications Maintain full compliance with purchasing procedures and HACCP requirements Act as the first point of contact for any food quality concerns Support and guide the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations What We're Looking For: Previous experience leading or managing a kitchen team Creativity, flair and a genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food A proactive approach with a drive to continuously develop the food offering Experience managing food costs and working within budgets Strong communication and people skills If you'd like to find out more or are interested in being considered, please contact Zeki Mehmet at Remedy Education .

Job: Product Developer Location: Selby Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our innovation team in Selby where you will support the development of our Grocery portfolio from concept to launch! What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.

I'm currently supporting a family-owned care home, seeking a new experienced Chef reporting to their Head Chef This is a full time role, working 4 days one week, 3 the next Hours - 7am-5pm 37.5 hours per week 16.25 per hour - 31,687 per annum Location - Hythe, Kent You'll help lead and guide the Catering Assistants while assisting in the preparation and service of nutritious, well-balanced meals that contribute to the health and happiness of our residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals, while ensuring the kitchen is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations. The role: Supervise and support members of the catering team, offering guidance and practical instruction in basic food preparation tasks. Ensure all food is handled, prepared and stored in line with food hygiene legislation and best practice. Check and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain safe food storage conditions. Oversee kitchen cleaning schedules and ensure all food preparation and storage areas, equipment and appliances are cleaned to a high standard. Prepare and cook daily meals for residents and staff, and provide catering for special events, celebrations and private dining occasions. Follow Health and Safety legislation, fire safety procedures, COSHH requirements and HACCP guidelines relevant to the role. Build positive working relationships with residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues. Prepare meals, snacks and beverages that meet residents' dietary requirements, preferences and cultural needs. Deliver meals to dining areas or residents' rooms in a friendly and courteous manner and assist with meal service when needed. Communicate with the care team regarding any changes in residents' eating habits, particularly where food is refused. Complete all mandatory training during induction and maintain ongoing competence in the role. About you: Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively Capable of working independently and using initiative Sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements Good knowledge of Safer Food, Better Business guidelines Excellent attention to detail Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or higher

Chef de Partie / Hospital Chef Elland Full Time Permanent 37.5 hours per week Spire Elland has a great opportunity for a Chef to come and join there busy catering department As Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering a first-class dining experience for our patients, staff and visitors. You'll prepare and present nutritious, high-quality meals whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider hospitality team, you'll help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen and deputise when required. Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to): - Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors - Supporting the delivery of specialist dietary requirements and nutritional needs - Maintaining excellent standards of food presentation and service - Ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety procedures - Assisting with stock control, deliveries and kitchen administration - Supporting catering for meetings and special events - Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment - Working collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital Who are we looking for? We're keen to hear from chefs who are passionate about producing high-quality food and delivering excellent customer service. You will ideally have: - Previous experience in a busy catering, hospitality or healthcare environment - Experience preparing meals for large numbers of people - A Level 3 Food Safety qualification - Strong communication and teamwork skills - A positive and flexible approach - The ability to work effectively under pressure - A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and hygiene Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Save an average of 50 per month with our free onsite car park Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Head Chef £43,000 Pro Rata, 3 month Contract Full Time Hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded One Of The UK s Best Companies To Work For Earlsfield Court is a stunning 72 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home providing the very best in care and support. We have an opportunity for a 3month full time hour contract for a Head Chef. At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That s why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new home. Our chefs will establish likes and dislikes and ensure that the home s menu cycle works for them. On occasions when this doesn t work they are happy to cook something different. Our chefs cater for modified and individual diets and have support at hand to seek advice and guidance if needed. The standard of food that we require will be high-end, beautifully presented, using fresh ingredients and locally sourced where available. We insist that every meal time is a truly enjoyable experience for our residents. Overseeing and managing a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, you will ensure that all kitchen services are efficient, and that the required Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to within the department. Additional requirements of this role include: Monitoring the performance of suppliers and regularly check that their prices remain competitive, ensuring that the General Manager is kept informed accordingly. Support cost-effective stock control systems and ensure these are in place to minimise waste. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations. Ensure the management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. Assist the General Manager in the resolution of any complaints concerning the catering service. Actively participate in events held in home, liaising with the General Manager and Activities Coordinator to ensure nutrition and hydration needs are met, as well as social aspects of such events. Person Specification: This role involves working within a team which is committed to providing an excellent food service to the residents, having appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food and Hygiene or Catering Services. Key Attributes: Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Team player, self -motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable Ability to organize and prioritise workload, and work under pressure Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills Reasonable access outside working hours in emergency situations

Restaurant Manager Luxury Hotel Hampshire Countryside Live-In Accommodation Available Full-Time Permanent We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team within an exceptional luxury countryside destination renowned for outstanding food, service and guest experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident hospitality leader who thrives in a quality-driven environment and genuinely enjoys creating memorable experiences for guests whilst developing and inspiring a talented team. The operation has a strong focus on seasonality, sustainability, provenance and exceptional hospitality, making this an ideal role for someone who shares those values and wants to work within a business where quality is at the heart of everything they do. The Role As Restaurant Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring a smooth, efficient and highly guest-focused service. You will lead from the front, maintaining a visible presence throughout service whilst building strong relationships with both guests and colleagues. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the restaurant team to deliver exceptional guest experiences Creating a smooth, efficient and consistently high-quality service Inspiring, motivating and developing team members to achieve the highest standards Building strong relationships with guests and ensuring a genuinely personalised experience Working closely with the Head Chef to maximise the overall food and dining experience Ensuring menus, service standards and operational procedures are delivered consistently Working closely with the wider Food & Beverage team to ensure seamless communication and collaboration Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation, Health & Safety and compliance Supporting team performance through coaching, feedback and ongoing development Communicating operational performance, successes and areas of focus with the wider management team What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Restaurant Manager within a quality-led restaurant, luxury hotel or premium hospitality environment A genuine passion for food, hospitality and exceptional guest service A natural leader who leads by example and enjoys developing people Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Confident managing busy services whilst remaining calm and professional Strong communication and interpersonal skills Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships with guests and colleagues A good understanding and appreciation of sustainability, provenance and seasonal produce A polished, engaging and professional approach What's On Offer Live-in accommodation available Generous tronc package Enhanced holiday allowance Private healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance from day one Company sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Free meals on duty 50% discount on food and beverage 1,000 employee referral bonus Monthly employee recognition awards Annual staff events and celebrations Ongoing training and development Genuine career progression opportunities Additional employee discounts and wellbeing benefits Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a truly quality-driven hospitality operation where food, sustainability, provenance and exceptional guest experiences are genuinely at the heart of the business. You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented front-of-house team, work closely with an exceptional kitchen brigade and play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences within a beautiful countryside setting. If you're an ambitious hospitality leader looking for an environment where you can make a real impact and continue to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Hospitality Supervisor to join a high-quality residential and dementia care home in the Waterlooville and Denmead area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in hospitality, hotel management, catering management or a similar customer-focused environment who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards of service. Reporting to the General Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day hospitality operations within the home, ensuring residents, families and visitors receive a consistently welcoming, professional and enjoyable experience. The Role As Hospitality Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring all hospitality services operate smoothly and to a high standard. You will oversee areas including dining service, catering standards, housekeeping, customer service and hospitality support for events and functions. You will work closely with the General Manager, Head Chef and wider care home team to ensure residents are comfortable, their individual needs and preferences are respected, and the environment remains clean, welcoming and well maintained. You will also be responsible for supporting and developing team members, monitoring service standards and helping to maintain effective budgetary control. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day hospitality operations throughout the care home. Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, presentation and customer service. Monitor and manage departmental budgets, ensuring expenditure remains controlled and approved suppliers are used. Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing management of hospitality team members. Ensure employees understand the standards expected of them and that these standards are maintained. Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure residents receive high-quality, enjoyable and well-presented meals. Monitor food presentation, menu standards and overall dining experience. Ensure catering services provide excellent quality while remaining commercially responsible and value for money. Regularly monitor dining areas during mealtimes to ensure service standards are maintained. Engage with residents to understand their preferences and ensure hospitality services meet their individual needs. Ensure residents, relatives and visitors receive a warm, professional and helpful service at all times. Support events, celebrations and functions within the home, ensuring hospitality arrangements are organised to a high standard. Attend evening and weekend events where required. Carry out regular audits of hospitality areas, cleanliness, presentation and service standards. Support purchasing and stock control processes. Ensure appropriate procedures relating to food preparation, presentation, hygiene and service are followed. Work collaboratively with the wider care home team to maintain excellent customer service standards. Identify training or development requirements and support team members in improving their performance. Help create a positive, welcoming and professional environment for residents, visitors and colleagues. About You We are looking for someone who is confident leading a hospitality operation and understands the importance of creating an excellent experience for residents and their families. You should have: Previous experience within hospitality, hotel management, catering management or a similar supervisory position Strong customer service skills communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of budget control and purchasing Experience monitoring service and environmental standards Good knowledge of food preparation, presentation and dining service Strong organisational and time-management skills The ability to lead, motivate and develop team members High attention to detail A professional, approachable and positive attitude The flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when functions or events take place Experience within a care home, healthcare or residential environment would be advantageous, although candidates with strong hospitality management experience from hotels, restaurants or catering environments are also encouraged to apply. Benefits The successful Hospitality Supervisor will receive a range of company benefits, which may include: Paid breaks Uniform provided Staff meals Workplace pension Employee Assistance Programme Employee discount scheme Cycle scheme Eye care support Refer-a-Friend scheme Reward vouchers Company recognition and award schemes If you are an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high standards and delivering an excellent service, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Role: Senior Sous Chef Location: Aberdeen Salary / Rate of pay: 40,000 Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an ambitious deluxe boutique hotel in Inverurie and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous chef to join their team. What's in it for you? Meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: 29 days holidays Training and development from day one Employee events and celebrations In-house company interactive employee communication APP Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working. Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date. Employee referral bonus when your friends or family join the team Contributions to a pension plan Package 40.000 Why choose our Client? Newly appointed Exec Head chef with a proven Michelin Starred track record, alongside a significant relaunch of the food offering, including the launch of our new restaurant, they're looking to build a brigade capable of delivering something truly special. Our client is looking for people who want to be part of a genuine journey and who share their ambition to be one of Aberdeen's leading hotel dining destinations. What's involved? Being a Senior Sous chef that is integral to the running of the kitchen on a daily basis, sharing the role with another Senior Sous which allows you to be focused on helping the team in all aspects of the food delivery & menu creation without being overworked. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Senior Sous Chef role in Aberdeen. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant : Jo Beck Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Role: Senior Sous Chef Location: Aberdeen Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Events and Catering Co-ordinator will facilitate the coordination of the company's calendar of events and will assist with delivery and record keeping of catering and event services (external and internal) alongside the Events and Catering Teams. This role will also involve providing administrative support to internal and external dinners, working closely within the catering and events team. Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Catering, youwill ensure the timely and effective processing of information relating to event and catering operations, from initial point of enquiry to final invoicing. They will work as part of a team to ensure that the College provides a consistently excellent standard of catering and hospitality service. Working hours are 20 hours per week, ideally worked over 5 days, Monday - Friday, including very occasional evening and weekend work, for which time overtime is paid. Flexibility towards the desired hours can be discussed at interview. Holiday - Pro-rata of 38 days per annum (including Bank Holidays and closure days). Some holiday must be taken during closure periods in August-September and December. Key responsibilities may include: Provide administrative support for the Kitchen and Front of House and Events teams; producing and printing menus, signage, responding to emails and carrying out administrative projects and arrangements as required Assist in administration required for internal and external events Carry out show rounds of the facilities and have detailed information to hand to answer questions Handle enquiries and room bookings Work collaboratively with the Catering team, ensuring the effective communication of all details relating to events involving hospitality Liaise with relevant departments over bookings, timings, diet plans, IT, AV and all other details of events Process enquiries (external and Internal). To prepare quotations for events, follow up to the point of confirmation, billing and feedback Assist in producing and maintaining of sources of information on the website/intranet and in publications Supporting the Head Chef and Food and Beverage Manager with the admin associated with stock taking of the college kitchen, pantry, wine cellar and bar. This will consist of inputting data and ensuring it is all up to date Customer focused approach to all events and conferences, including initial response to any queries Other Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across catering systems and databases, including maintaining records, processing updates, producing reports, supporting till and booking system operations, and assisting with general system coordination and issue resolution. Comply with the college's policies and procedures including Health and Safety policies. The position may require the post holder to work outside normal office hours from time to time. Assisting the Food and Beverage Manager and Head Chef with coordinating payroll documentation for all catering departments, including casual and agency workers into HR system and other admin tasks Occasionally working across departments for supporting other teams within reason Carry out other tasks as reasonably requested by the Head of Catering and Events Manager, which could include projects and event planning for other departments. Person Specification Essential Sound administrative and organisational experience, particularly within conferences and events is preferable Proven ability to accept responsibility and the self-motivation to see a project through to completion Excellent written and interpersonal skills Meticulously accurate worker with good attention to detail Understanding and experience of catering Ability to work independently and flexibly as a member of a small team Ability to work under pressure Effective communicator and problem solver Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends IT literacy including Microsoft Office Good experience with Excel and spreadsheets Desirable Experience of Perfect Table Plan, Mercury, Zoom, and other event platforms A background in hospitality or the events industry Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends Knowledge of Social Media Experience using AI platforms Experience with minute taking INDL

Events Head Chef Luxury 2 AA Rosette Country Hotel Near Ipswich, Suffolk £40,000 per annum + Live-In Accommodation Available An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Events Head Chef to lead the banqueting kitchen at a prestigious 2 AA Rosette country hotel on the outskirts of Ipswich click apply for full job details