Chef

The Broughton; Wychwood Village; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

Development plan

Private Healthcare

Job summary

The Broughton, part of Parogon, is seeking a Chef of all levels to join our team near Crewe. You’ll work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to run great services, maintain high standards and begin building leadership skills to advance your career.

This part-time role offers 32 hours per week with regular hours and a structured development plan, while you cook to spec, train juniors, and help with ordering, stock and food safety.

Qualifications

• Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous experience.
• Calm, organised and great with people.
• Passion for food and high standards.
• Hungry to learn and progress to Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Running sections and supporting the pass during busy services.
• Cooking our menus to spec, every time.
• Helping to train and support chefs and KPs.
• Getting involved in ordering, stock and food safety.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Junior Sous experience

People skills

Leadership potential

Job description

Ready for your first step into kitchen management? We're looking for a Chef of all levels to join the team at The Broughton.

The Broughton in Balterley, near Crewe, is stylish, eclectic and full of personality – a place that never feels stuffy, serving breakfasts, long lunches, dinners and Sunday roasts, with a terrace for sunny days. Our chefs cook with fresh ingredients and plenty of flair – from breakfasts to Sunday lunches that take the classics to their best possible versions.

Here’s what we offer:

• Up to £14.00 per hour (Approx. £1,790 every 4-weeks or £23,300 pa)
• Shared Service charge (Avg. £5,820 pa)
• Total Potential Package = £29,120 per year
• Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
• Your first step into kitchen management, fully supported

The role

You’ll work alongside your Head Chef and Sous Chef to run great services, keep standards high and start building the leadership skills to take your career further.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running sections and supporting the pass during busy services
• Cooking our menus to spec, every time
• Helping to train and support chefs and KPs
• Getting involved in ordering, stock and food safety

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous experience
• Calm, organised and great with people
• Passion for food and high standards
• Hungry to learn and progress to Sous Chef

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We’re recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.

The Good Stuff:

• 50% discount off your food when dining at any of our restaurants
• A personalised development plan to support your aspirations
• Food on shift served exactly the same way we serve our guests
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!

Our mission is simple

to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.