Second Chef

Alfa Travel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK holiday company is seeking a Second Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Working 40 hours weekly, including split shifts, the role offers an hourly rate of £14.91, employee benefits including training funding, job security from employee ownership, and discounts on holidays. Relevant kitchen experience and a passion for food are essential. Apply now to join an exciting growth period.

Benefits

Bi-annual tax-free dividend (approx. £1,500 in 2024)

Funding for relevant training courses

Job security due to employee ownership

Support and development opportunities

Occupational sick pay scheme

Discounts on holidays and hotel stays

Employee assistance programme - Health Assured

Length of service rewards

Free employee meals on duty

Pension scheme with company contributions

Reward and engagement programs

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the hotel kitchen.
• Deliver high standards of food quality and safety regulations.
• Deputise for the Head Chef on off days.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of food safety regulations

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for high-quality food

Teamwork skills

Job description

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Second Chef to join the team at *Location*.

Second Chef working hours:

As a Second Chef, you will work 40 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts, with an hourly rate of £14.91 – regardless of age!

Being a Second Chef:

You will work closely with the Head Chef, managing all aspects of the hotel kitchen and deputising on the Head Chef's days off and annual leave. The menu operates on a 7-day cycle, primarily for coach guests, with most dishes prepared in-house using fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities include delivering high standards of food quality, safety, and health regulations within the kitchen environment.

Benefits of being an employee owner:

• Bi-annual tax-free dividend (approx. £1,500 in 2024)
• Funding for relevant training courses
• Job security due to employee ownership
• Support and development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Discounts on holidays and hotel stays
• Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
• Length of service rewards
• Free employee meals on duty
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Reward and engagement programs

Candidate requirements include strong communication skills, understanding of food safety regulations, ability to work under pressure, passion for high-quality food, teamwork skills, and relevant experience. Knowledge of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry is advantageous.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is a leading UK coach holiday and hotel company, known for high-quality holidays and being the only employee-owned Travel Group in the UK, with brands including Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. We operate 24 hotels across popular seaside locations, with over 2,000 rooms, maintaining high occupancy rates year-round.

Join us during an exciting growth period. As an employee-owned business with nearly 1,000 employee owners, we value our staff as our greatest asset and aim to provide excellent service and memorable holidays for our guests.

If you are friendly, positive, passionate, and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for the Second Chef position.