Relief Chef

Audley Villages; Egham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality company in Egham is seeking a passionate chef to join their team on a fixed term contract with possibilities for permanence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong culinary background and the ability to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, assisting in menu development, and ensuring adherence to cleanliness and safety protocols. The role offers competitive pay, 28 days of holiday, a company pension scheme, and many additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a hotel or restaurant is essential.
• Proven history of running a kitchen and managing stock control is required.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards and quality in the kitchen.
• Work as part of a strong kitchen team and assist the head chef.
• Ensure cleanliness according to HACCP rules.
• Help develop new dishes and menus.

Skills

Experience of working in Hotel / Restaurant

Ability to work under pressure

Good level of culinary knowledge

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Positive attitude

Tolerant nature

Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns

Warm, professional and empathetic

Proven history of running a kitchen

Job description

The Role

We are looking to recruit a chef on a fixed term contract with the option to become permanent. We are looking for a candidate who can start immediately, who will be flexible and available to commit to a 40 hour week, working on a rota basis. Our restaurant is open 7 days a week with last service at 20 : 30 every day and 16 : 00 on Sunday's.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The ideal applicant will possess a genuine passion for food, cooking with fresh produce and will confidently be able to run the kitchen. You’ll also assist with everything from stock ordering, stock rotation, ensuring absolute cleanliness and order is in accordance with HACCP rules and Audley Company Procedures. Finally helping the management team to develop new dishes and menus you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards and quality
• To work as part of the strong kitchen team
• Ensuring absolute cleanliness and order in accordance with HACCP rules
• Helping the head chef to develop new dishes and menus

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in Hotel / Restaurant - Essential
• A proven history of running a kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Good level of culinary knowledge
• Positive attitude
• Tolerant nature
• Warm, professional and empathetic
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure

In Return You Will Receive

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…