Head Chef

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

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality business as a Head Chef at Watermill Basildon Beefeater. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your managerial career while working in a vibrant kitchen environment. You'll collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to lead a dedicated team, ensuring the preparation and cooking of mouth-watering dishes that delight our guests. With guaranteed hours and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for someone passionate about food and team leadership. Enjoy numerous benefits, including discounts and a meal voucher upon joining, making this a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

Training and Support

Whitbread Benefits Card

Company Pension

Discounts on Shops and Utilities

£40 Meal Voucher

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, especially in a leadership role.
• Passion for cooking and creating delicious meals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering Experience

Team Leadership

Food Preparation

Education

Culinary Degree

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 that makes your life easier from the start and training that provides a clear 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: You'll 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, part of the kitchen team cooking dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to advance your career and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.