Seasonal Chef for Christmas Kitchen

The Swan with Two Necks; Blackbrook; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on shift

30% discount at Parogon restaurants

Share of service charge

Seasonal contract until early January

EAP access

Job summary

The Swan with Two Necks is seeking Seasonal Chefs to support our kitchen teams through the festive period. Roles include both full-time and part-time shifts with hourly rates up to £13.50 for 21+, plus a share of the service charge.

Seasonal contract until early January 2027, with potential to stay on permanently. Responsibilities include prepping and cooking to spec during busy services, running a section, delivering Christmas menus and large party bookings, and maintaining a clean, food-safe

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 our Christmas menus and large party bookings.
• Keeping your section clean, organised and food safe.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Ability to work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Christmas shifts availability

Job description

The Swan with Two Necks is seeking Seasonal Chefs to support our kitchen teams through the festive period. Roles include both full-time and part-time shifts with hourly rates up to £13.50 for 21+, plus a share of the service charge.

Seasonal contract until early January 2027, with potential to stay on permanently. Responsibilities include prepping and cooking to spec during busy services, running a section, delivering Christmas menus and large party bookings, and maintaining a clean, food-safe