Chef

Harry Ramsden's Group Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Birthday day off

Free meal on shift

Nest Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver exceptional food quality, support menu development and create outstanding guest experiences. You will lead with strong cooking skills, manage busy services, uphold food safety standards and contribute to brand heritage that has served world famous fish and chips since 1928.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on food quality and presentation.
• Ability to stay composed during busy services and peak hours.
• Basic culinary qualifications or accredited training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to company standards using fresh ingredients.
• Support menu development in line with brand and guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Lead, support and motivate kitchen team members as required.
• Manage multiple sections to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Professional kitchen experience

Food quality

Pressure management

Culinary qualifications

Education

Culinary qualification(s)

Job description

Chef

Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited

At Harry Ramsden’s, we have been serving up World Famous Fish and Chips since 1928 — over 90 years of quality, heritage and passion. We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help take our site to the next level by delivering exceptional food quality, supporting menu development and creating outstanding guest experiences.

Join us and be part of our mission:
To be the world’s leading brand in traditional British fish and chips, loved globally for our quality, heritage and unforgettable experience.

If you are passionate about food, take pride in fresh ingredients and enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional kitchen, this could be the role for you. We provide ongoing training and career development to support your growth.

Our Values in Action

As a Chef at Harry Ramsden’s, you will bring our values to life through the food you create and the way you work:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Contributing ideas for menu development and improved kitchen processes
• Resilience – Remaining calm, focused and organised during busy services and peak trading periods
• Passion – Demonstrating pride in food quality, presentation and our brand heritage
• Customer Focus – Ensuring every dish meets our standards and delights our guests
• Accountability – Taking ownership of food quality, consistency and adherence to specs and standards
• Collaboration – Working closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service
• Sustainability – Supporting responsible sourcing, portion control and waste reduction

As part of our team, you will:

• Prepare, cook and present dishes using fresh ingredients to company standards
• Support menu development in line with brand and customer expectations
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety
• Lead, support and motivate kitchen team members as required
• Manage multiple sections effectively to ensure smooth service

About You

• Strong proficiency in a range of cooking techniques and methods
• Experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• Passionate about food quality, presentation and consistency
• Organised, adaptable and able to work under pressure
• Relevant culinary qualifications or accredited training preferred

Employee Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme & PC World / Curry’s Tech Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Retailer discounts & discounted days out
• Paid birthday day off
• Free meal when on shift & staff food discounts
• Stream
• NEST Pension Scheme
• WISDOM Employee Assistance Programme