Second Chef

TRG Concessions; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal when you work

Up to 30% discount across brands

Wagestream wage access

Training and apprenticeship programs

Job summary

The Restaurant Group Ltd in Beaconsfield is seeking a Second Chef to assist the Head Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. Please note the early start times from 3 am and a dynamic shift pattern designed to keep menus fresh for guests.

You will help maintain brand standards, ensure top-quality food, and collaborate with our award-winning teams across the group. We value inclusivity and offer development opportunities and rewarding careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments.
• Ability to lead and supervise kitchen teams.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Aware of health and safety standards in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain brand standards and food quality.
• Contribute to a positive guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Embark on a new culinary journey as our Second Chef, supporting our Head Chef. If you're passionate about crafting delightful dishes and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we want you on our team. There is a unique twist - early morning starts from 3 am - but our variety of shifts promise a vibrant and ever-changing work landscape.

As a key member of our kitchen team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences, ensuring guests always leave happy. Your role includes maintaining brand standards and food quality, and collaborating with our award-winning food team, contributing to our collective success and maintaining the excellence that our brands are known for.

We’re TRGC, one of the UK’s biggest hospitality businesses, and for over 35 years we’ve been serving millions of guests across our restaurant group, Concessions. From high-street favourites to buzzing airports, our diverse portfolio including iconic brands like Giraffe and Jones The Grocer offers something for everyone. It’s all about great food, welcoming spaces, and experiences people come back for.

At TRGC, we believe that our people are our business, and we strive to create great places to work that support our team members to be the best they can be and provide rewarding careers.

What's in it for you...

• Tronc
• Superb career development with training and apprenticeships open to all.
• Free meal whenever you work.
• Up to 30% discount at all our brands and no limit on number of guests, incl. wagamama.
• Duty free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more.
• Wagestream platform to access your wages as they are earned.

What we're looking for in our Second Chef

• Experienced in the fast-paced world of high-volume restaurants.
• In-depth knowledge of ingredients, food processes, and culinary techniques.
• Familiarity with a variety of kitchen appliances, ensuring optimal utilisation and efficiency.
• Understanding of hospitality management.
• Awareness of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Understand the nitty-gritty of laws and regulations like Health and Safety and Licensing Laws.
• Excel in communication and leadership skills.
• Awesome at organising and multitasking.
• Plus, you're ready to share your last 5 years of life's journey, whether that's work, education, or personal experiences, and you're okay with a criminal record check.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices! And we are a disability confident employer.

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!