Relief Chef

Audley Group; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Gerrards Cross is seeking a skilled chef for a fixed term contract, with potential for permanence. The role involves maintaining high standards in the kitchen, managing food delivery, and assisting in menu development. Candidates should have experience in a hotel/restaurant environment and hold a Food Hygiene Certificate. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including a company pension and discounts at dining establishments.

Benefits

Work life balance – no split shifts

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with a 5% contribution

28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)

50% discount on food and drinks

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Excellent learning opportunities

Free membership to employee discount portal

Free membership to Healthcare Cash Plan

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience of running a kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control.
• Ability to assist with stock ordering and rotation.
• Ensuring cleanliness according to HACCP rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards and quality in the kitchen.
• Work as part of the strong kitchen team.
• Help the head chef develop new dishes and menus.
• Ensure cleanliness and order in accordance with HACCP rules.

Skills

Experience of working in Hotel/Restaurant

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Good level of culinary knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Tolerant nature

Warm, professional and empathetic

Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns

Enthusiastic

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…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&Ipolicy/statement’