Seasonal Chef – Christmas

The-Wayfarer; Stafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on shift

30% dining discount

Service charge share

Seasonal contract until January 2027

Job summary

Parogon is seeking Seasonal Chefs to join our kitchen teams over the Christmas period. You will prep and cook dishes to spec during busy services and support wherever needed. You may run a section and help deliver our Christmas menus and large party bookings.

We offer up to £13.50 per hour, plus a share of the service charge and a seasonal contract through early January 2027 with the possibility to stay on permanently. Food on shift and a 30% dining discount at Parogon restaurants are included.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience – Chef de Partie, Commis or similar.
• Able to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food safety.
• Available for shifts over Christmas, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cooking dishes to spec during busy services.
• Running a section or supporting wherever the kitchen needs you.
• Delivering Christmas menus and large party bookings.
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Pressure handling

Food safety

Team support

Job description

We’re looking for Seasonal Chefs to join our kitchen teams over the Christmas period. It’s our busiest time of year, and we need experienced, reliable chefs to help us deliver great food through a packed festive season.

What we offer:

• Up to £13.50 per hour – around £405 a week based on 30 hours
• A share of the service charge on top of your pay
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Food on shift
• 30% discount when you dine at any Parogon restaurant
• Seasonal contract until early January 2027, with the opportunity to stay on permanently
  Our hourly rates: up to £13.50 (21+), up to £12.50 (18–20), up to £11.50 (under 18).

The role:

• Prepping and cooking dishes to spec during busy services
• Running a section or supporting wherever the kitchen needs you
• Delivering our Christmas menus and large party bookings
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe

What we’re looking for:

• Previous kitchen experience – Chef de Partie, Commis or similar
• Able to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good knowledge of food safety
• Available for shifts over Christmas, including evenings and weekends

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends and now runs restaurants and pubs across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire and the West Midlands. We’re recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK, and we have a strong track record of developing our people.

Also included:

• 24-hour access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Team social events throughout the year, including our Annual Awards Night

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.