Chef

Smith & Western; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualifications

Discounts

Meals on shift

Tips

Progression

Laundered whites

Closed Christmas & Boxing Day

Team bonuses

Supportive team

Job summary

Smith & Western is seeking an experienced Chef/Grill Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen in the South of England. You will cook with fresh ingredients, contribute to menu ideas, and work with a supportive, energetic team to deliver high-quality dishes.

We value passion for food, strong hygiene standards, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. The role offers opportunities for progression and staff benefits as part of our family-run restaurant.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced chef with passion for fresh ingredients.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Team player with a focus on high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and support the team.
• Assist in kitchen duties and contribute to the kitchen's smooth operation.

Skills

Experience as chef

Passion for food

Energetic

Team player

Hygiene standards

Job description

Chef/Grill Chef

Since 1995 Smith & Western have been serving great
tasting fresh food, mouth-watering cocktails and belly busting deserts in our authentically
themed restaurants across the South. We are a family-run restaurant with over
25 years of experience. Since the day we opened our first restaurant, our
passion and energy has surged and business has boomed!

Are you an experienced chef who thrives off a fast paced,
energetic atmosphere? Do you love cooking with fresh ingredients to make
delicious feasts? If so, then we would love for you to join our wild Western
family. You’ll be working with a hardworking team who will support and
encourage you to create the tastiest dishes in the West!

You’ll need to be:

• An experienced chef who is looking to progress in their cheffing career
• Passionate about food with a real love for cooking with fresh food
• Enthusiastic, energetic and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump straight in
• A team player with a kind and helpful nature
• A chef that strives to maintain high hygiene standards

Benefits

• The chance to earn industry recognised
  qualifications
• Discounts on S+W food and hotel rooms
• Meals on shift
• Great tips
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Laundered chef whites
• Christmas day and Boxing day closed
• Team incentives and Bonuses
• You’ll be part of a caring and loyal work family

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience