Second Chef

The Restaurant Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Restaurant Group as a Second Chef in Manchester, where you'll support our Head Chef in delivering delightful dishes. With early morning shifts and a vibrant kitchen environment, you'll help craft unforgettable dining experiences while enjoying great perks like free meals and a 30% discount at our brands.

Benefits

Tronc

Career development with training opportunities

Free meal on every shift

Up to 30% discount across brands

Duty free discounts

Wagestream access to wages

Qualifications

• Experienced in high-volume restaurants.
• Knowledge of food processes and ingredients.
• Ability to understand Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain brand standards and food quality.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Organize kitchen tasks and ensure optimal efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques

Tools

Hospitality management software

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
• 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!