Hospitality Chef - Monday to Friday

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Hospitality Chef for a Monday to Friday role in Bournemouth. This position offers a great work/life balance with no evening shifts, a competitive salary of £31,000 per annum, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. You'll manage catering services within a large office, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure high standards while working a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• A chef with experience in functions, hospitality, or banqueting.
• Previous Sous Chef-level experience (or higher).
• Someone confident leading a kitchen independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce fresh daily hospitality including hot buffets and sandwich selections.
• Deliver catering for up to 100 guests at office functions and events.
• Provide high-end plated dishes for VIPs and senior clients.
• Oversee kitchen operations and lead a small team.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Experience in functions, hospitality, or banqueting

Previous Sous Chef-level experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Hospitality Chef - Monday to Friday Bournemouth Great Work/Life Balance with Evenings Off

Looking for a Hospitality Chef job in Bournemouth with no evening shifts and a genuine work/life balance? This Monday to Friday role offers just that - alongside career development and the opportunity to run your own kitchen.

Why apply for this Hospitality Chef job in Bournemouth?

• 31,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday - no evenings or weekends
• 40 hours per week
• Ongoing training & development
• Career progression opportunities

The Role
As the Hospitality Chef (Sous Chef level), you'll manage catering services within a large office building. From preparing fresh sandwiches and hot buffets to delivering high-end VIP functions, your work will shape the quality of food service throughout the site. You'll have one CDP reporting to you, and you'll be responsible for leading the kitchen and ensuring consistently high standards at this Bournemouth-based site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce fresh daily hospitality including hot buffets and sandwich selections
• Deliver catering for up to 100 guests at office functions and events
• Provide high-end plated dishes for VIPs and senior clients
• Oversee kitchen operations and lead a small team
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times

What we're looking for:

• A chef with experience in functions, hospitality, or banqueting
• Previous Sous Chef-level experience (or higher)
• Someone confident leading a kitchen independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills

If you're a Bournemouth-based chef ready for your next step with work/life balance built in, this Hospitality Chef role is your chance.

Apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.