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Group Chef Location: Field-based across South Stevenage Welwyn Hatfield (Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City) Salary Range: £30,490 - £31,537 per annum (DOE) Hours: 35 hours - Term Time, inc Inset days + 1 week, 40 working weeks per year Reports to: Senior Operations Manager HCL are leading contract caterers with a focus on school feeding. We have a commitment to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for children and staff across our primary schools, secondary schools, and commercial sites. We pride ourselves on our dynamic culture and our commitment to excellence. The Group Chef plays a critical role in ensuring kitchens remain fully staffed, operational, and deliver high-quality food and service safely across multiple education sites. This position supports the Senior Operations Manager by managing the mobile workforce, supporting compliance with food safety and operational standards, and assisting with kitchen mobilisations and community engagement activities. Key Responsibilities for Group Chef Workforce Planning & Deployment Manage and deploy a mobile catering team to ensure kitchens remain fully staffed. Plan rotas, coordinate cover, and work with senior managers to anticipate staffing needs. People Management Lead, support, and develop a mobile workforce, including line management responsibilities. Oversee training, performance, and absence management, ensuring HR compliance. Operational Support Provide hands-on kitchen support when needed, maintain food quality standards, and monitor performance (food cost, labour, waste). Support site engagement activities and digital systems. Compliance & Safety Ensure high standards in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and allergen management across all sites. Recruitment & Retention Recruit and retain mobile team members, supporting wider site recruitment and engagement initiatives. Mobilisation Support Assist with new site set-ups and transitions, including equipment, onboarding, and systems implementation. About You as a Group Chef Experienced Chef or Kitchen Manager (multi-site/mobile preferred) Strong leadership and team management skills Solid knowledge of food safety, H&S, and allergens Organised, adaptable, and able to work across multiple locations Passionate about food quality and customer service Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Apply Now If you're a forward-thinking Group Chef who thrives on leading teams, driving high standards, and delivering exceptional food and customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Kitchen Porter - Southampton Flexible Hours Weekly Pay A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role. Looking for your next Kitchen Porter role? Take the next step in your hospitality career with us. We're recruiting reliable Kitchen Porters to join our growing hospitality team in Southampton. Enjoy flexible shifts, weekly pay, and the opportunity to work across a wide variety of kitchens while building valuable experience with some of the region's leading hospitality employers. Why You'll Love Working With Us Flexible shifts to suit your availability and way of life Weekly pay every Friday Opportunities to work locally in Southampton or travel across the UK Gain experience across a diverse portfolio of hospitality clients, from hotels and restaurants to contract catering, events and premium venues Temp-to-perm opportunities with a variety of clients Referral scheme with rewards of up to 250 What You'll Be Doing As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play an essential role in keeping busy kitchens running smoothly by: Washing dishes, pots, pans and kitchen utensils Cleaning kitchen equipment, work surfaces and food preparation areas Sweeping and mopping floors while maintaining excellent hygiene standards Emptying bins and disposing of waste correctly Supporting chefs and kitchen teams during busy service periods Following all food safety, health and safety, and hygiene procedures What We're Looking For We're looking for people who are: A full UK driving licence holder with access to their own vehicle (essential) Reliable, hardworking and dependable Experienced as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar kitchen environment Knowledgeable about food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards Confident working efficiently in busy kitchens Able to build positive working relationships quickly Physically fit and happy working on your feet throughout your shift Whether you're looking for regular shifts, flexible work around your schedule, or the opportunity to secure a permanent kitchen role, this is a fantastic chance to develop your hospitality career while working with a wide range of excellent clients. Apply today and start your next Kitchen Porter role in Southampton! Job Number: SUKP / INDSOTONFOH Location: Southampton Role: Kitchen Porter Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

LOGICALPS are one of the UKs leading labour providers to the construction and nuclear sectors. Working on behalf our client, a world leader in facilities technical and FM services, we are currently looking to recruit Chefs for roles in the Ayrshire, on Hunterston B Power Station starting August 2026. Details: Working Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Paying £15.50/hour Monday to Friday Working 8 hour shifts Permanent vacancy opportunities Duties include: Mass catering Food prep (Breakfast and lunch) Stock take and deliveries Creating menus Assisting the kitchen manager and working within a busy kitchen environment This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get a foot into the nuclear sector at Hunterston. Successful applicants will be put through full nuclear clearance. Please send your cv to receive a call back.

LOGICALPS are one of the UKs leading labour providers to the construction and nuclear sectors. Working on behalf our client, a world leader in facilities technical and FM services, we are currently looking to recruit Chefs for roles in the North East, on Hartlepool Power Station starting August 2026. Details: Working Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Paying £15.50/hour Monday to Friday Working 8 hour shifts Permanent vacancy opportunities Duties include: Mass catering Food prep (Breakfast and lunch) Stock take and deliveries Creating menus Assisting the kitchen manager and working within a busy kitchen environment This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get a foot into the nuclear sector at Hartlepool. Successful applicants will be put through full nuclear clearance. Please send your cv to receive a call back.

Calling all CHEF DE PARTIE to work with our clients all over London: Private Members clubs. Conference centers. Hospitality Chefs. Schools (enhanced DBS) You ONLY NEED your own WHITES + KNIVES and DBS CHECKED (only application with DBS will be consider) We offer: Contract Catering. Full time or flexible hours (Available shifts generally Monday to Friday during the day with weekend shifts also available). Attractive Rates of Pay starting from 17 p/h upwards. If you are highly driven, hardworking and can keep up with a fast paced kitchen environment please send through your up to date CV today to apply or send your cv to: (url removed) INDLC

Cook The Bungalow Children's Home, Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BH Contract: Temporary (6 weeks initially with potential to extend) Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Every other Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Days off provided during the week when working a weekend About the Role We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team at The Bungalow Children's Home in Eastbourne. You will be responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for young people and staff, ensuring all dietary requirements are met while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing home-cooked meals, and understands the importance of creating a positive dining experience within a residential care environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals daily. Plan balanced menus, taking into account dietary requirements and preferences. Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen supplies. Check and receive deliveries. Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment. Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and food management procedures. Complete all required kitchen records and documentation. Support the smooth operation of the kitchen and meal service. Undertake kitchen cleaning duties and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements Experience preparing and cooking meals independently. Ability to produce good-quality, nutritious meals. Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices. Experience of stock control and ordering within a budget. Strong organisational and time management skills. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. Understanding of health and safety requirements within a catering environment. Empathy and understanding when working in a care setting. Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Desirable RQF Level 3 Cooking or Chef qualification. Food Hygiene Certificate. Experience catering for groups of up to 25 people. Knowledge of specialist dietary requirements. Creativity and passion for producing appealing meals. Why Apply? Competitive hourly rate of £13.05 per hour Opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives Supportive residential care environment Potential contract extension following the initial 6-week period If you are a dedicated Cook with a passion for preparing healthy, home-cooked meals and want to make a difference in a children's home setting, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Senior Business Development Manager - Foodservice (New Business) 50,000- 60,000 + 8,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission + Benefits National Field-Based Role Are you a successful Foodservice Sales professional with a passion for winning new business? We're recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to join one of the UK's leading fresh and chilled food suppliers. This is a genuine 100% new business role, giving you the freedom to build your own portfolio while being rewarded with an outstanding commission structure. What's on Offer? Salary up to 60,000 (more for exceptional candidates) 8,000 annual car allowance Uncapped commission - typical OTE 15K - 20K 500 annual Health & Wellbeing allowance Pension, private healthcare and additional benefits Flexible home-based location (regular travel to Bradford, Manchester and Slough) The Role Win new foodservice business across the UK. Develop relationships with hospitality, education, healthcare and contract catering customers. Work with chefs, buyers and decision-makers to deliver tailored fresh food solutions. Drive profitable sales growth and build long-term customer partnerships. What We're Looking For Proven success in foodservice sales and new business development . Experience selling fresh food (meat, fish, produce or chilled products). Strong commercial and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, ambitious and driven to exceed targets. If you're a high-performing foodservice sales professional looking for a role with genuine earning potential and the backing of a market-leading business, we'd love to hear from you. WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Chefs Wanted - Temporary, Permanent & Temp-to-Perm Roles - Borders and surrounding areas - Rates from 15.50 - 25 per hour (depending on role) Search Recruitment Group is actively looking for Chefs of all levels to fill temporary, permanent and temp-to-perm positions across a variety of sites throughout Scotland. Whether you're looking for flexible work to fit around other commitments or you're seeking a new long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! What We're Looking For: Experienced Chefs with a background in professional kitchens (contract catering, care homes, education, hotels, events, etc.) Reliable and flexible individuals comfortable working in fast-paced environments PVG preferred but not essential - we can assist with the application process if needed What's on Offer: Competitive pay rates from 15.50 to 25 per hour A wide variety of temporary roles with the option of temp-to-perm for some roles Work available across Scotland! Weekly pay and ongoing support from Search Recruitment Group Ready to get started? - Apply now or contact Search Recruitment Group to speak with our Hospitality & Catering team 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. 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.

Temporary Chef Opportunity- Search Consultancy We're looking for an experienced Temporary Chef to join our team and provide high quality support to a variety of our clients in the Sussex & Surrey area. This role is ideal for a flexible, skilled chef who enjoys working in different kitchen environments and delivering excellent food standard. Role: Temporary Chef Location: Various (dependent on client and needs) Hours: Flexible shifts available Pay: Competitive hourly rate 16- 21 (paid weekly) Why work with us? Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Weekly pay and holiday accrual. Variety of kitchen experiences. What you'll be doing: Preparing and cooking meals to a high standard Supporting kitchens across restaurants, hotels, events, care homes and contract catering sites. Maintaining food hygiene, health & safety and allergen standards. Working effectively as part of a kitchen team or independently when required. What we're looking for: Previous chef experience (CDP level and above). Food Hygiene Level 2 (minimum) Ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Reliability, professionalism and a passion for food. DBS (Desirable due to the nature of our clients). Driving license and own car (To be able to travel to our clients). Interested? Apply today and we will be in touch. 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.

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-volume contract catering environment? We're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Chef Manager to lead a successful catering operation in Gravesend. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious catering professional who combines strong culinary skills with proven leadership experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and service. Working within a prestigious contract catering environment, you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, team development, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and operational excellence. The Role As Chef Manager, you'll be responsible for: Leading and developing a team of chefs, cooks, and front of house colleagues Planning and delivering innovative, fresh, and engaging menus Managing food preparation and presentation to the highest standards Controlling food costs, stock levels, ordering, and kitchen budgets Monitoring wastage and implementing cost-saving initiatives Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders Ensuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards Driving customer satisfaction through excellent food and service delivery Maintaining accurate operational and compliance records Supporting continuous improvement and menu development initiatives About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Head Chef within contract catering Strong people management and leadership skills Demonstrable experience managing kitchen budgets, stock, and food costs Excellent culinary and menu development abilities A sound understanding of food safety and health & safety regulations Experience managing teams in a fast-paced catering environment Excellent communication and customer service skills A proactive and commercially focused approach What's in It for You? Salary of 40,000 per annum 28 days holiday including bank holidays Your birthday off every year Free meals whilst on shift Enhanced maternity and family leave benefits 3 paid volunteering days Apprenticeship and development opportunities Pension and life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing support hub Cycle to Work Scheme High street, travel and cinema discounts via Perkbox Working Pattern 40 hours per week Operational site runs 7 days per week Flexibility to support both day and night shift operations as required Apply Now If you're an experienced Chef Manager with a background in contract catering and are ready to take ownership of a thriving operation, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Applicants must have previous management experience within a catering environment and be able to commute to Gravesend (DA11) on a daily basis. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Up to £35,000 Full-Time 52 Weeks Per Year We're recruiting for a Head Chef to lead the catering operation at a prestigious independent school in Bristol. This Head Chef position offers daytime hours, 5 days per week, predominantly Monday to Friday, with only occasional weekend work for events. The role is contracted for 52 weeks per year and is not term-time only or pro rata . We are looking for an experienced Head Chef , but we would also love to hear from ambitious Sous Chefs or Senior Chefs who are ready to step into their first Head Chef role. The Role Lead and develop the kitchen team Deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff Create menus catering for a range of dietary requirements Manage kitchen operations, food standards, and compliance Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards About You Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Chef Strong leadership and organisational skills Excellent knowledge of food safety and nutrition Passion for delivering outstanding food and service This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef or an aspiring Head Chef to join a highly regarded school and enjoy a great work-life balance alongside a salary of up to £35,000. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to support a number of established, fresh food gastropubs across Oxfordshire . Whether you're a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Head Chef, we've got flexible temporary assignments running throughout the week - proper scratch cooking and seasonal menus, supporting established brigades during busy service rather than one-off event work. This role is only suitable for chefs with previous professional experience in commercial kitchens - restaurants, gastropubs, hotels, or contract catering. Applications from candidates without chef experience can't be considered. You'll need to be confident running a section without supervision and comfortable stepping into an established team's rhythm quickly. Own transport is a essential, given venues are spread across Oxford and the surrounding area, though not essential if you're able to reliably reach sites. What's on offer: £16.00-£21.00 per hour, depending on experience Weekly pay, holiday pay, and pension Flexible shifts that fit around your availability Ongoing work across a variety of respected fresh food venues in Oxford Apply now with your CV - please note we're unable to progress applications from candidates without previous professional chef experience, or those unable to commute to Oxford and the surrounding area. Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Hotel Sous Chef Location: Outskirts of East Grinstead Salary: Up to 40,000 depending on experience Contract: Permanent Live-in accommodation available Lloyd Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for an experienced Hotel Sous Chef to join a professional kitchen team based on the outskirts of East Grinstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Sous Chef with hotel, events, or large-scale catering experience to join a well-established hospitality environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food quality, hygiene standards, and guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and team supervision. Assist with menu preparation, food production, and maintaining high-quality standards. Manage stock control, food costs, portion control, and minimise waste. Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards. Support kitchen training and team development. Maintain excellent standards across all food service operations. About You: Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a hotel, events, or large-scale catering environment. Alternatively, strong Senior Chef de Partie experience looking for the next step. Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification preferred. Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills. Passionate about delivering high-quality food and service. Benefits: Salary up to 40,000 depending on experience. Live-in accommodation available. 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service. Company pension and life assurance schemes. Free onsite parking. Cycle to work scheme. Employee Health Cash Plan. Discounts and employee benefits. Two annual membership badges following successful completion of probation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef to join a supportive team within a respected hospitality operation. Extra Information: Refer a friend and earn up to 500 (see website for details). Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful. By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website). Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are recruiting a small team of catering staff who can support us in local Schools in and around Liverpool. This role will start in SEPTEMBER ready for schools going back for term. You will be working school hours between 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday. The role covers Primary and secondary schools. Do you have 6 months catering experience? Hold a Childs DBS in past year? Can commit to minimum of 3 days a week and max 5 per week? Have a food Hygiene cert? This role will require you to work Monday to Friday inclusive between 01am - 2.30pm. We need a minimum of 3 days cover to 5 days As an experienced kitchen assistant, you will be familiar with a fast-paced catering environment, already be hands on, supporting the chef, food prepping, making sandwiches and salad preparation. You will also be efficient at the kitchen role and have a good understanding of how kitchens are managed, operated and cleaned down for each service. You will be working in a retirement village with mature clients. Is this you? Hold a level 2 food safety or willing to purchase and undergo training At least 6 months experience in a kitchen Understand how to support the chef on site and be quick at food prep and cleaning The role is based in and around Liverpool. The hours and days are fixed weekly. The role is ongoing. Pay 12.71 - 13.00 Days Monday - Friday Hours 10am - 2.30pm Contract - Ongoing Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Chef Manager Education Catering Are you an experienced Chef Manager , Cook Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager looking for a rewarding role within education catering? This is an excellent opportunity to lead the catering operation at a well-established education site in Minehead, Somerset, delivering fresh, nutritious meals to students in a supportive and professional environment. If you're passionate about quality food, team leadership, and achieving a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum / Up to 10% annual performance bonus Company pension Monday to Friday: 7:00am 4:30pm no regular evenings/weekends Term-time working (42 weeks per year, including INSET days and three additional working weeks) Ongoing training and supportive employer with genuine opportunities to grow Excellent work-life balance About the Role: As Chef Manager , you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy school catering operation, serving approximately 360 freshly prepared meals each day across the main school, sixth form, and specialist education unit. You'll lead and inspire a team of three General Assistants, ensuring every meal is prepared to the highest standards while maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment. Daily meal service includes: Approximately 150 freshly prepared meals Around 200 Grab & Go meals Approximately 10 specialist unit meals This is a hands-on management role where you'll have the autonomy to drive standards, develop your team, and create a positive dining experience for students and staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop the catering team Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious, and seasonal menus Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation Manage food purchasing, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships Monitor budgets and control food costs Ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen management, food hygiene, and Health & Safety legislation Maintain excellent customer service standards Drive continuous improvement across the catering operation About You: We're looking for an experienced catering professional who has previously worked as a: Chef Manager / Cook Manager / Head Chef / Catering Manager / Kitchen Manager You'll also have: Experience managing catering operations within schools, education, healthcare, contract catering, or high-volume food service Strong leadership and team management skills A passion for producing fresh, nutritious, high-quality food Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience managing budgets, food costs, stock control, and ordering A thorough understanding of HACCP, allergen management, and food safety legislation Why Join Us: This is more than just another Chef Manager position. You'll enjoy the opportunity to lead your own kitchen, make a genuine impact on students' wellbeing through quality food, and enjoy a role that offers the work-life balance many chefs are looking for. If you're an experienced Chef Manager , Cook Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager ready for your next challenge in education catering, we'd love to hear from you.

Retail Head Chef Premium Corporate Dining Brand-New Site Opening Central London 55,000 per annum Plus Bonus Monday to Friday 40 Hours Per Week Lead a Team of 20 Chefs Up to 1,300 Covers Daily Brand-New Building Opening 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to lead one of London's most exciting corporate dining operations. This is a rare chance to take ownership of a high-profile retail-led site that will relocate into a brand-new building this summer, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape the food offer, presentation standards, and customer experience from day one. Catering for up to 1,300 guests daily, the operation includes a large staff restaurant, rotating pop-up food concepts, and support for wider catering requirements across the site. The food offer is heavily focused on fresh, seasonal cooking, global flavours, street food concepts, and innovative retail dining experiences that rival the high street. The Role As Head Chef, you will lead and inspire a brigade of approximately 20, creating an engaging food offer that keeps customers excited and returning every day. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone equally comfortable developing people, managing large-scale operations, and delivering exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee all retail food production, support hospitality where required, manage staffing levels, labour planning, compliance, food safety, and financial performance, whilst driving creativity and innovation across the site. You'll also benefit from support from an on-site Nutritionist and Kitchen Administrator, allowing you to focus on leading the team and delivering an outstanding food operation. What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef within contract catering, B&I, hotels, restaurants, or high-volume hospitality environments Proven experience leading and developing large kitchen teams Strong understanding of high-volume retail catering and customer-focused food operations Passion for international cuisine, street food, food trends, and modern dining concepts Excellent knowledge of EHO requirements, HACCP, due diligence, allergens, and food safety compliance Strong commercial awareness with experience managing labour, food costs, and budgets A hands-on leader who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment Excellent organisational and communication skills What's On Offer Salary of 55,000 per annum Monday to Friday working pattern Excellent work-life balance Opportunity to lead a flagship operation within a brand-new building opening in 2026 Genuine autonomy to influence menus, concepts, and retail presentation Supportive senior leadership team Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business The chance to work with a demanding but highly engaged client who genuinely values food quality and innovation If you're a passionate Head Chef looking for a role that combines leadership, creativity, high volume, and the opportunity to build something special, 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.

Head Chef / Senior Sous Country Club Location: Bromley / Hayes South East London / Kent Salary: £50 60,000 As the Head Chef , you will be the driving force behind the kitchen, hands on leading a small brigade of fulltime team of three chefs delivering a daily food service to the membership plus conference and banqueting operation. You will run banqueting to a high level: dinners of 200+ and events of up to 500. We're looking for a quality Head Chef who is not only creative and passionate about delivering outstanding British cuisine but also a strong leader who thrives on change and improvement. You'll bring energy, vision, and the ability to elevate standards across all catering services. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily kitchen operations Lead, inspire and manage a team Maintain a strong cost control meeting KPIs in food and staff cost. Drive innovation, food trends and seasonal menu development good knowledge of innovations in British food market. Maintain strict compliance with food safety and health standards Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement Collaborate closely with client and contract management teams planning banqueting and conference menus Ideal Head Chef profile: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within conference and banqueting Hands-on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills Creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about food trends Confident managing budgets, stock, suppliers, and compliance This long-established Country Club style operation is currently going through a radical change programme and is looking to double their business over the next two years. They are currently looking for Head Chef to play a major part in planning and delivering to their vision. This role will suit a Senior Sous or established Head Chef that will bring innovation, attention to detail and the ability to run a small close-knit team. Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are deeply sorry, but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days, please assume that your application for this position has been unsuccessful. By submitting your CV to us and/or applying for any job vacancy advertised by us, you agree to your data being processed by us and to receive job alert emails / job related information or other career development related information.

Sous Chef Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham Salary : FTE: £27,694, Pro-rata £25,339 - £25,727 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term-time only Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023. The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading the day-to-day operations of the Catering Department, ensuring high standards, effective teamwork, and a positive, professional service across the site. All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including: Professional development Free refreshments Free on-site car parking A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform A Cycle to Work scheme 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you. Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service. The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

We are currently seeking a Chef locally based in Swindon on the following details: Location: Primarily based at Symmetry Park SN3 , With occasional cover required at Penzance Drive SW1 Role Overview We are seeking a reliable and motivated Chef de Partie to support food preparation and service within a busy operational environment. This role is ideal for someone with food hygiene qualifications who is comfortable working independently at times while maintaining high standards of food safety and service. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve food in line with food hygiene and safety standards Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen environment Ensure all food handling complies with relevant food safety regulations Support daily catering operations during weekend shifts Manage duties independently when required, particularly when the kitchen operates separately from the wider team Assist with stock handling and general kitchen upkeep Support with prepare breakfast and lunch meals. Operating a vending machine to refill items Working Hours Monday - Friday 30 hours per week. Additional hours may be available for holiday cover or business needs. Pay & Benefits 15 per hour (PAYE) Requirements Valid Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (essential) Previous experience in a catering, kitchen, or food service role preferred Ability to work independently and take initiative Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety Reliable, punctual, and flexible Working Environment While this is not strictly a lone-working role, there may be times when you are working independently in the kitchen while the warehouse remains operational. If you are interested please apply today Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Kitchen Porter Location: High Wycombe campus with travel to other sites as required. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part time Salary: Grade C, salary £25,957 full time equivalent (£17,538 pro rata) Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August 2026 at midnight. Interview date: throughout application period. Start date: September 2026. At Bucks Students' Union, the 4th best Students Union in the UK, we're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Porter to join the team behind one of the busiest and most vibrant services we offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role in delivering a great food and drink experience for our students, staff and visitors. Working alongside our talented chefs and catering team, you'll help keep our kitchens running smoothly by maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety, ensuring everything is ready to deliver high-quality service every day. If you're someone who takes pride in doing a job well, enjoys working as part of a team and thrives in a fast paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to outstanding customer service. About Us: Bucks Students Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life. Not only are we ranked in the top 5 students unions in the UK for the tenth consecutive year, we are a Mindful Employer and have achieved the highest standards in accreditation for Fairtrade, Green Impact, Best Bar None and Quality Students Unions. Our reward package provides over 40 days paid annual leave each year as well as a competitive pension, extensive development opportunities, wellbeing support and discount schemes, amongst other benefits. We are committed to tackling inequality and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants of colour and/or applicants with a disability. If you have a disability and/or are a person of colour and you meet the criteria of a role description and person specification of a role, please select the guaranteed interview scheme option on the application form. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No Agencies Please