Chef - Bank

Barchester; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company in Southampton seeks a qualified chef to manage kitchen operations, deliver high-quality dishes, and lead a team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in nutrition, experience with fresh seasonal food, and a warm approach to enhance resident well-being. This role offers a balanced schedule with alternate weekends and various rewards, including development opportunities.

Benefits

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Opportunity to showcase talent at annual awards

Unlimited access to Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with a focus on fresh seasonal food.
• Genuine interest in the well-being of residents.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Experience in leading a team

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience working with fresh seasonal food

Understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• To assist in leading and motivating a team

Qualifications

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• Hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent
• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Good understanding of HACCP

Rewards Package

• Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends
• Free learning and development
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be