Second Chef

Marston’s; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-oriented team as a Second Chef at Marston’s in Weymouth. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your culinary skills in a busy kitchen environment, support your career growth through training, and enjoy employee benefits including discounts and flexible hours.

Benefits

20% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option during shifts

Flexible and part-time hours available

Online discounts and cashback opportunities

Training and Apprenticeship programme access

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about culinary arts.
• Ability to oversee and encourage kitchen team.
• Familiarity with pub classics and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high food quality.
• Cover responsibilities of the Head Chef when needed.
• Maintain standards of food and service.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Culinary Skills

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Second Chef to join our team!

It’s time to turn up the heat! Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing ones. In our kitchens, you’ll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it’s at: Proactive and passionate, you’ll be comfortable leading by example. You’ll master pub classics that are produced quickly, efficiently, and presented perfectly, ensuring our guests keep coming back for more.

As a Second Chef you’ll: Be right in on the action in our buzzing kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef – covering their responsibilities when they are off.

You’ll also:

• Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills
• Be accountable for running the line during service
• Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you: Perhaps you want to climb the culinary ladder? We’ll support you to complete your Chef development programme with the end goal of becoming a Head Chef and having your very own kitchen and team.

What you get from us: At Marston’s, we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part-time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston’s Rewards platform
• Scope to build your career and progress through our training and Apprenticeship programmes (including access to our innovative app)
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support