Head Chef

Whitbread; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Head Chef at a leading hospitality establishment in Basildon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while leading a passionate kitchen team. With guaranteed hours and a supportive environment, you can advance your career in the vibrant world of hospitality. Enjoy fantastic benefits, including discounts and a generous meal voucher upon joining. If you have a passion for food and a drive to create memorable dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension

Save As You Earn scheme

Discounts on shops and utilities

£40 meal voucher upon joining

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on food preparation.
• Ability to lead and manage a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Catering Experience

Team Leadership

Cooking Skills

Education

Culinary Certification

Job description

Head Chef – Watermill Basildon Beefeater

Come and be a Head Chef at Watermill Basildon Beefeater in Basildon. Take the next step in your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team in preparing, cooking, and serving our mouth-watering meals. Immediate start, catering experience needed.

PAY RATE: Up to £14.41 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term (Until 01/07/2025) – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS: 40 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week around

LOCATION: Felmores East Mayne Basildon SS13 1BW

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: We’ve got user-friendly equipment and training that’ll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!

• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and Save As You Earn scheme

• Discounts: Get money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets, and more

• Have a meal on us: Receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Watermill Basildon Beefeater as a Head Chef, cooking dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to advance your career and be part of Whitbread, the UK’s leading hospitality business.