Chef

The Lounges; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant group in Chatham is looking for a dedicated kitchen team member to create high-quality dishes and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include preparing food as per specifications and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and good communication skills. Join us and enjoy great perks, including shared tips, staff meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Shared tips

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience as a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef preferred but not mandatory.
• Driven with a positive can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated to work independently.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to specifications in a clean kitchen.
• Follow Head Chef's guidance for prep and par completion.
• Ensure customers leave happy with great food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of Food Safety

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy.
Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

• You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
• Driven and relentless, with a positive can do attitude.
• Good communication ski lls and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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