Second Chef

The Restaurant Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Second Chef, where your passion for crafting delightful dishes will shine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced environment, ensuring every guest enjoys exceptional dining experiences. With early morning shifts and a dynamic work landscape, you'll thrive alongside an award-winning food team dedicated to excellence. Enjoy superb career development, free meals, and generous discounts at a variety of brands. If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Tronc

Bonus paid twice a year

Superb career development

Free meal whenever you work

Up to 30% discount at all brands

Duty free discounts

Access to discount platform

Wagestream platform for wages

Qualifications

• Experienced in high-volume restaurant environments with culinary expertise.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Maintain brand standards and food quality in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of Ingredients

Understanding of Hospitality Management

Health and Safety Regulations

Profit & Loss Awareness

Education

Experience in High-Volume Restaurants

Culinary Education (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen Appliances

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.

At TRG, our team is our heartbeat, and we're dedicated to crafting awesome workplaces that help you shine and grow. Ready to dive into a career that's as rewarding as it is fun?

Join us at The Restaurant Group (TRG) - home to around 300 fabulous restaurants and pubs across the UK, including faves like wagamama's and Barburrito. With over 40 years in the hospitality game, we're all about creating experiences that wow.

What's in it for you...

• Tronc
• Bonus paid twice a year.
• 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!