Chef

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multi-channel eCommerce powerhouse as a Chef in Manchester. You will assist in menu planning and food preparation for multiple sites while enjoying desirable hours, no evenings or weekends. Experience in a fast-paced kitchen, along with a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, is essential. Discover a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Benefits

Highly competitive bonus scheme

Access to an on-site gym

40% discount across brands

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

On-site canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu planning and preparing meals.
• Monitor food quality and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Engage with customers to improve service.

Skills

Communication

Travail en équipe

Gestion du stress

Initiative

Passion pour la nourriture

Education

Certificate of Level 3 Food Hygiene

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Description

About us

From our humble beginnings in 2006 with just three team members, we've grown into a global multi-channel eCommerce powerhouse; home to multiple brands, a worldwide presence, and a passionate team of over 3,500.

Recently, we welcomed a new Group CEO who is a bold, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and innovation. With a customer-first mindset, we’re making significant investments to fuel exponential growth across all brands.

Are you ready to be part of our extraordinary evolution?

The role

As Chef at Debenhams Group, you'll assist the Head Chef in menu planning, including but not exclusive to a full breakfast and lunch service, daily hot specials, buffets and ‘grab & go’ fresh food products. We're looking for someone who is happy to support across all of our Manchester sites as and when needed.

This is an initial 3 month contract with the potential to extend or go permanent.

Desirable hospitality hours, working no evenings or weekends!

Mon - Fri, 07:00-15:00

All locations are accessible by public transport and a driving license is not essential for this role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Menu Planning: Assist the Head Chef in menu planning, including but not exclusive to a full breakfast and lunch service, daily hot specials, buffets and ‘grab & go’ fresh food products.
• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook meals to the highest standards, ensuring proper portion sizes and presentation. You are directly accountable for all food production and catering at the scheduled office.
• Quality Control: Monitor food quality, adhere to health and safety regulations, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Co-manage food specifications, recipe templates and ingredient costings alongside senior F&B team.
• Maintaining Consistency: Ensure dishes are consistent, production is efficient, and management of the process is carried out at every stage right through from ordering produce, managing deliveries, storing foods, prepping, cooking, auditing and presenting to service
• Staff Management: Supervise kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and minimize waste.
• Statutory Duties: Ensure that all administration of food safety and due diligence; in respect of statutory and legal requirements is met by the business to obtain and maintain 5-star food hygiene records. Ensuring temperature records, SFBB and food labelling are maintained and up to date and comply with Natasha’s law October 2021 for all PPDS, Calorie labelling in the out of home sector April 2022 and FSA allergen regulations ‘FIR 2013’
• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers, handle special requests, and take feedback to improve service.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work on your own and use your initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and dietary restrictions
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude in a busy kitchen
• Passion for food and a commitment to know your customer
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
  
  

Why join us

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group. Let’s lead the change together.

Benefits Include: (subject to level and eligibility)

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes
• 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams
• A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle
• Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Technology, Information and Internet

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