Total 87 Others level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RZ

We are a caring and compassionate, family-owned care home company. At Kingsley, family matters, and we’re always going the extra mile in caring for every one of our residents and staff.

We’re a family-owned national care home operator, rated as one of the UK’s top 20 large care home groups by carehome.co.uk. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we not only offer competitive rates of pay, but we’ll also pay for your full DBS disclosure and offer you a welcome bonus. So, as well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, you’ll also receive a pay rise in line with inflation.

We’re more than just a group of colleagues; we’re a family passionate about people, from those we work with to those we care for. We’d love to welcome like-minded professionals to join the friendly faces that make up the Kingsley family.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will ensure that all food preparation and catering is in accordance with Health and Safety, and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef



This role could be for you if you have;

- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
- A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
- A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Reservations Agent (Maternity cover FTC 12months) at the Courtyard by Marriott - Luton Airport

Job Description:

What will I be doing?


As a Reservation Agent, you will serve as the first line of inquiry for room reservations within the hotel. A Reservation Agent is responsible for offering excellent customer service, options, and other solutions to meet Guest and customer needs. Specifically, a Reservations Agent will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Convert, quickly, inquiries into contracted business
Respond, positively, to sales inquiries to develop future sales leads
Identify sales leads, as appropriate
Respond to all customers in a highly professional manner, including ensuring all reservations are completed accurately and to the Guest's expectation
Provide prompt and efficient service while maintaining the hotels brand standards and developing of the Reservation team


What are we looking for?

A Reservations Agent serving our brand is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:


A passion for delivering great customer service
A highly professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills
Outstanding administration and organizational skills
Intermediate computer proficiency


It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:


Previous experience in a Reservations environment
Tertiary qualifications, or other collegiate-level degreequalification in a business discipline


Perks and Benefits:


Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel management family.
Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
Uniform and Meals provided on duty
Death in Service benefit for contracted employees
And many more great benefits!


Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Food & Beverage Assistant - Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0730-1800 working over 4 days)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE FRONT OF HOUSE HOST ROLE:Within your role as Front of House Host, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Serving residents their meals, snacks & beverages
Replenish all snack stations
Clean up after all meals
Re-lay tables & cloths
Cleaning the dining/kitchen areas

ABOUT YOU:We want someone proactive, passionate and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and to connect us to our local community. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team. You will have the following experience:

Excellent Customer service skills
Good knowledge & experience in the food/restaurant Industry
Knowledge of COSHH & health & safety standards
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Understanding of people with Dementia
Able to work independently & as a team

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Front of House Host role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Waiter, Waitress, catering assistant, maître d’, server, Food runner, bartender, sommelier, host stand, dining assistant, Food & Beverage Assistant

Regional Gaming Manager
North or South
£40,000 + Bonus and car/allowance37.5 hours
Field based
An exciting opportunity has emerged to join Moto, in the Operations Team. We are looking for a Regional Gaming Manager to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and performance of gaming machines within the assigned region. This includes ensuring optimal financial performance, compliance with regulations, maintaining strong relationships with site teams and external partners, and delivering on key business objectives.
What can I expect in return
Up to 15% annual bonus
Car Allowance or Company Car
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health insurance, Life Assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Up to 60% discount for you, your partner as well as your family and friends
Fabulous training and development opportunities including funding qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Manage the performance of gaming machines across multiple sites, ensuring all machines are fully operational and meet revenue targets.
Oversee installations, maintenance, and repairs of gaming machines in the region.
Conduct regular site visits to ensure that machines are well-maintained and in compliance with industry regulations.
Monitor revenue and profitability of gaming machines, ensuring the region meets or exceeds budgetary targets.
Analyse performance metrics (such as VTP, income, and machine usage) and identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for wider business
Ensure full compliance with Moto Gaming policy
Manage investigations into compliance issues, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve them efficiently.
Ensure compliance with AML laws and machine security measures are constantly reappraised by liaising with the various machine suppliers and manufacturers, making recommendations for actions.
Ensure all licenses are up-to-date and maintained, coordinating renewals as required.
Contribute to the development and execution of regional strategies to enhance gaming machine performance and customer satisfaction.

What we are looking for
Proven experience in a gaming or machines management role, preferably at a regional or multi-site level.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L statements.
Knowledge of gaming regulations and compliance.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret performance data.
Strong communication and relationship management skills.
Flexibility to travel regularly within the region.

Ready to start your journey with us? APPLY NOW!INDLP

Assistant Manager - up to £30000pa
40 hours per week
Address: Toddington Services, M1 between Junction 11 and 12, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR
As an Assistant Manager, you won’t just Assist, you’ll be a key part of our leadership team in store. You will be able to lead, inspire and develop your team to deliver KFC’s world-famous fried chicken and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.
What you will get in return as an Assistant Manager

Annual bonus up to £3,640pa*

Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa, M&S, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more

Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance

Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Restaurant Manager
What you will be doing as an Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager your responsibilities will involve supporting the day to day management and operation of your unit and colleagues: Including driving sales, unit budget and P&L, delivering brand standards, Health & Safety and recruitment.

Responsible for driving consistent high quality customer service

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, feeding back on potential issues, progress and overall performance.
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need

An understanding of maximising profit by driving sales and controlling costs

An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders

Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards

An emerging track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail or catering brand environment

An efficient and productive manager, ensuring delivery of task’s in an effective and timely manner.
You may be a shift manager, team leader or duty manager who is aspiring to grow their career into management, or you may be an assistant manager or deputy manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Assistant Department Manager *Annual bonus of up to 13%, final value subject to location and performance INDDM

Store Manager - £29,000pa
40 hours per week
Address: Toddington Services, M1 between Junction 11 and 12, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR
As a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it’s where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We’ll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve.
As a Store Manager, you’ll lead your team to work within the nation’s favourite coffee shop, serving coffee, tea and specialty beverages whilst delivering exceptional service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.
What you will get in return as a Store Manager
Annual bonus up to *£7,800pa*
Up to £400 reward for every successful refer a friend recruited
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager
What you will be doing as a Store Manager
Ensure that the Costa unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L
As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally
Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards
Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales
Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need
A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment
You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives
An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning.
An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment
You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Department Manager*Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performanceINDDMWant to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Fabiana

Supervisor
£26,500
40 hours per week

Address: Toddington Services, M1 between Junction 11 and 12, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR
As a supervisor you will be the strong right arm to your store manager and empowered to run the unit like it’s yours. The role is simple, to be an enthusiastic leader and brand ambassador delivering BP’s handy range travel essentials as well as Greggs baked goods in one place and exceptional service, as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.
What we offer our supervisors:
Annual bonus up to £3,455pa*
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in the management team
What you will be doing as a supervisor:
Leading your teams to achieve and deliver excellent brand standards and customer service
Maximising profit by driving sales and controlling costs
Processing stock counts and orders
Partnering with the Store Manager in setting targets for the team to achieve
Spending time with Team Members to provide coaching and feedback, identifying training needs where needed
Taking ownership of customer feedback, responding appropriately in a timely manner
Supporting the team with preparing food and refreshments
What you’ll bring to us:
Previous experience of leading or supervising a team highly desirable
Passion for delivering a memorable customer experience
Great communication skills and be comfortable making decisions
Ability to work on own initiative ad make reasoned decisions under pressure
Being a motorway services area means some of our sites will have either limited or no access through public transport, so please ensure to check that you are able to access the site before applying.You may be a shift manager, team leader or duty manager who is aspiring to grow their career into management, or you may be a team member, customer service assistant or crew member looking for that next step. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Team LeaderWant to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Sally

Supervisor - £26,500pa
40 hours per week
Address: Toddington Services, M1 between Junction 11 and 12, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR
As a supervisor you will be the strong right arm to your store manager and empowered to run the unit like it’s yours. The role is simple, to be an enthusiastic leader and brand ambassador delivering Pret A Mangers freshly made food, organic coffee and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.
What we offer our supervisors:
Annual bonus up to £3,455pa*
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in the management team
What you will be doing as a supervisor:
Leading your teams to achieve and deliver excellent brand standards and customer service
Maximising profit by driving sales and controlling costs
Processing stock counts and orders
Partnering with the Store Manager in setting targets for the team to achieve
Spending time with Team Members to provide coaching and feedback, identifying training needs where needed
Taking ownership of customer feedback, responding appropriately in a timely manner
Supporting the team with preparing food and refreshments
What you’ll bring to us:
Previous experience of leading or supervising a team highly desirable
Passion for delivering a memorable customer experience
Great communication skills and be comfortable making decisions
Ability to work on own initiative ad make reasoned decisions under pressure
You may be a shift manager, team leader or duty manager who is aspiring to grow their career into management, or you may be a team member, customer service assistant or crew member looking for that next step. We want to hear from you!Being a motorway services area means some of our sites will have either limited or no access through public transport, so please ensure to check that you are able to access the site before applying.Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Apply today*Please note internally this role is called Team LeaderINDTLWant to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Scarlett

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Chef at the Travellers Rest, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Kitchen Team Leader at the Travellers Rest, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef at the Travellers Rest , you will have a passion for serving great food, training great people and leaving a smile on our guests faces. You’ll run a section, ensuring your team are working together as one and you will be the person to step up in leading the team in the absence of the Head Chef. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Have confidence in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Food & Beverage Assistant - Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0730-1800 working over 4 days)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE FRONT OF HOUSE HOST ROLE:Within your role as Front of House Host, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Serving residents their meals, snacks & beverages
Replenish all snack stations
Clean up after all meals
Re-lay tables & cloths
Cleaning the dining/kitchen areas

ABOUT YOU:We want someone proactive, passionate and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and to connect us to our local community. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team. You will have the following experience:

Excellent Customer service skills
Good knowledge & experience in the food/restaurant Industry
Knowledge of COSHH & health & safety standards
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Understanding of people with Dementia
Able to work independently & as a team

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Front of House Host role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Waiter, Waitress, catering assistant, maître d’, server, Food runner, bartender, sommelier, host stand, dining assistant, Food & Beverage Assistant

Chef Manager - Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours working weekends as per rota (Shift Times 07:30-18:00)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week.
Do you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to health and wellbeing? Then why not come and join us as a Chef Manager at xxxxxx to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
THE ROLE
Within your role as Chef Manager, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing your team to ensure delivery of innovative solutions and quality service in line with business objectives and company standards to achieve and maximise set targets.
Proactive management of catering team. Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to our residents
Accountable for ensuring ongoing team & resident communications
Responsible for maintaining, ordering, and controlling food stocks within budget.
Innovative menu planning, and design of food service within specified budgets ensuring high standard of food presentation and portion/quality control.
Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues.

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced proactive inspirational leader, who can create a motivational culture in a high-pressured environment and ensure our residents are always delivered a 5* food experience.
You will …

Be able to effectively listen, establishing trust and ensuring contractual compliance through exemplary leadership.


Be able to take initiative and responsibility, committing to achieving growth by creating a culture of flexibility, adaptability and challenging the norm.


Have proven leadership skills


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 4 years’ experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef Manager role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Chef Manager? or someone looking for their next oppourtunity to make a difference? If so, we'd love you to join our fantastic Catering team at Etonbury Academy!

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

As a Chef Manager you will be proactively managing and supporting our Catering team which is made up of 7 General Assistants. You will also be responsible for preparing and serving with the team up to 600 meals per day. The Head Chef will create a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, customer and client
• Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Catering experience essential with chef skills
• 2+ years experience as a Head Chef / Sous Chef ready for their next step / Chef Manager

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
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Chef - Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours working weekends as per rota (Shift Times 07:30-18:00)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week. Why not come and join us at Flitwick to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
THE CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5* food experience.
You will …

Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,
Experience as a chef and working within a catering environment
Valid food hygiene certificate.
A passion for producing high quality food.
Can do attitude!
Be able to take initiative and responsibility


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,