Second Chef

The Restaurant Group; Limefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK restaurant group is looking for a passionate Second Chef to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will be responsible for maintaining food quality and collaborating with the team to ensure exceptional dining experiences. The role requires early starts around 3 am and offers great opportunities for career development, including training and apprenticeships.

Benefits

Tronc

Career development with training opportunities

Free meals on work days

Discounts at all brands, including wagamama

Access to a discount platform

Qualifications

• Commitment to early starts around 3 am and flexibility in shifts.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, processes, and culinary techniques.
• Proficient with kitchen equipment and safety standards.
• Good communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Maintain brand standards and food quality.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure excellent dining experiences.
• Understand health, safety, licensing laws, and regulations.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Understanding health, safety, licensing laws and regulations.
• Excel in communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to early starts around 3 am and flexibility in shifts.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, processes, and culinary techniques.
• Proficient with kitchen equipment and safety standards.
• Good communication and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Tronc
• Excellent career development with training and apprenticeships open to all.
• Free meals on work days.
• Up to 30% discount at all brands, including wagamama, with no limit on number of guests.
• Duty-free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a discount platform with savings on everyday purchases.
• Wagestream platform to access wages as earned.