Chef - Morley

TGI Fridays; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Leeds is seeking individuals to prepare and serve food to high standards. No prior experience is required, as training is provided. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, handling deliveries, and keeping the kitchen safe and clean. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and numerous benefits for employees, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about guest service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited TRONC

Pay time and a half over 48 hours

Skill development programmes

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

50% off in restaurants

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Discounted gym membership

Access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Passion, pride, and personality are essential for a great guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items to high standards.
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Handle deliveries and store food correctly.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard as per company specification to ensure our guests return again and again.
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards within the business and completion of company paperwork with regards to such standards.
• Receiving deliveries and maintaining the correct storage of food.
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

About TGI Fridays

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our "Pridays" forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true self to every shift. We all belong in the Fridays Family.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and unlimited TRONC.
• Pay time and a half when you work more than 48 hours in a week.
• Flexible working patterns to support your work‑life balance.
• Skill development programmes that support a fast‑track career progression.
• Apprenticeships at progressive skill levels available for all.
• 28 days paid holiday (pro‑rata).
• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Pension scheme.
• 50% off in all our restaurants for you and up to 5 friends.
• Refer a friend scheme with great bonuses for each successful referral.
• Reward programmes, long‑service awards and staff recognition and incentives.
• Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally.
• Wellbeing and support services designed for everyday life and/or significant moments.
• Access to a 24/7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives and pharmacists.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes.
• Flexible pay – early access to your pay; savings accounts; discounts; cashback; access to personal financial coaches and learning resources.
• The opportunity to make new friends along the way.

Careers at TGI Fridays

We’re a home of the feel‑good American grill and we’re famous for bringing our guests back. You don’t need any previous experience as we will take you through a full programme of onboarding and training to develop your skills. Being a chef at TGI Fridays is perfectly suited to anybody with passion, pride and personality that wants to make a difference. We want you to love our guests as much as we do, so we want you to bring your personality to work to ensure the best guest experience and make every day feel like it’s a Friday. Our "Showtime" guest journey brings an American style service to every shift, every plate and every table. Join our team today and experience the opportunity to be bold, be brilliant and be real! Anything is possible at Fridays and there is genuinely no better time to join our family. Start your journey with Fridays today! We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and develop your skills by providing a full programme of training, support in obtaining nationally recognised qualifications and exciting workshops with our talented team. You can grow within the business and get not only a job, but a career.