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The Peninsula London
Chef
Job summary
A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Chef for a temporary role in Abergele. This position requires strong leadership and culinary skills to manage kitchen operations, lead the team, and maintain high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven background as a Sous Chef or Assistant Head Chef, with excellent communication and organisational abilities. This is a full-time role offering £14.50 per hour.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience as Sous Chef or Assistant Head Chef, preferably in a high volume or premium setting.
- Strong technical skills and creativity.
- Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
Responsibilities
- Managing all kitchen operations in absence of the Head Chef.
- Leading and motivating kitchen staff.
- Planning and executing menus to high culinary standards.
Skills
We’re looking for an experienced Chef to provide 8 weeks of temporary cover starting in November 2025. Ideal for someone with Sous Chef or Assistant Head Chef experience, this role involves leading kitchen operations, supporting the team, and maintaining high culinary standards throughout the contract.
- Managing all kitchen operations in absence of the Head Chef
- Leading and motivating kitchen staff, ensuring smooth service delivery
- Planning, prepping and executing menus to high culinary standards
- Maintaining quality, portion control, consistency
- Overseeing food safety, hygiene compliance (HACCP, COSHH, etc.)
- Monitoring stock levels, ordering and cost control
- Supporting training, supervision, and development of junior staff
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Proven experience as Sous Chef or Assistant Head Chef, preferably in a high volume or premium setting
- Strong technical skills, creativity, attention to detail
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational abilities
- Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and kitchen best practice
- Ability to hit the ground running, adapt quickly and maintain standards under pressure
- Flexibility (hours will include early starts, late shifts, weekend work)
- Passionate, hands-on, reliable and enthusiastic
This is a temporary, full-time role working 5/7 days per week totaling 37- 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The hourly pay rate for the role is £14.50 per hour plus holiday pay. The role is located near Abergele, Conwy.
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