Chef

Bill's Restaurants; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Reigate is seeking an experienced Chef. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining high quality standards for food. The company offers numerous benefits, including discounts on menu items, extra holidays for long service, and access to staff training and mental health support. Opportunity for career growth is emphasized as many staff have advanced from within the ranks. This role is an excellent chance to join a supportive and dynamic team.

Benefits

Service charge distribution

Employee discounts on meals

Extra holidays based on tenure

Access to mental health support

Discounted wine

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Consistent maintenance of food quality throughout shifts.
• Prepared to meet the demands of peak service times.

Skills

Teamwork in the kitchen

Quality standards maintenance

Preparedness for service

Job description

At Bill’s we care, unconditionally, for both our guests and the food we create. Every person within our restaurants work together in the aim of ensuring that EVERYONE LEAVES HAPPY, guests and staff.

We are looking for a Chef who has what it take to fulfil this, so we are looking for an individual that can match the below requirements.

What we need from you

1. Timing and Teamwork – you can work with others within the kitchen to make sure dishes arrive at the same time, communication is key!
2. Quality – do you have a standard you work to, can you keep the food you cook consistent throughout your shift?
3. Ready, Set, Service – being on top of your tasks and set for service, we know our peaks when we are out our busiest, we need you to make sure you are ready and prepared for the day ahead.

Bill’s Benefits (the good stuff) :

• Service Charge – all service charge is distributed and paid out to our staff, even when you’re on holiday!

Never a hungry belly – Discounts on the whole menu, with 80% for on shift and 50% for off shift discounts for all employees.

Extra holiday – we will give you an extra day’s holiday for each year you work for us for the first 5 years, and your Birthday off, (don’t forget we’re closed on Christmas day).

Incentives whilst on shift – smashed your mystery guest report? There is a cash reward waiting – it’s all to play for!

Access your earnings early – the ability to access your earnings within 24 hours of working your shift if you ever need it.

Supermarket discounts – take a percentage off your weekly shop with access to discounts at most of the major supermarkets. Every little helps ;)

Discounted wine – working at Bill’s we will give you access to our wine cellar, enjoy wines from our menu at cost price. How can you recommend without trying yourself ey?

Career progression – Bill’s strongly believe in giving you the opportunities to succeed and progress. The proof is in the pudding, all of our Operations Chefs and Regional Chef Directors have grown into their roles through our restaurants – progressing up from Head Chef onwards (two of our Head Office team as well!). We don’t just talk about it, we can tell you our stories.

Monthly Training – we also offer monthly core training sessions to keep you at the top of your game, it’s easy to book on whenever you need.

Access to Mental Health counselling sessions, plus legal and financial advice via Hospitality Action, our employee assistance programme.

Insight discovery – across our whole business we have woven Insights Discovery into everything we do, this means learning about yourself and how to work best with all your colleagues.