Total 120 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Hertfordshire, WD6 3LS

Company Description

Role: Jnr Sous Chef (term-time only)

Rate of pay: £26 - £28,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday - Friday (8am-4:30pm with occasional opportunity for paid overtime)

Exciting Opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to Hone Their Craft!

Join a team where your passion for food and skill in the kitchen can truly shine. We offer free onsite parking, complimentary meals during shifts, and exclusive access to Holroyd Howe's Hapi App benefits. Enjoy a rewarding role with an excellent work-life balance in a warm, vibrant, and supportive environment.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, delivering fresh, innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing tailored catering solutions that meet the unique needs of children of all ages, fostering both healthy appetites and minds.

Are you ready to feed more than just hungry stomachs? We believe our kitchens serve more than just meals—we serve experiences. If you’re a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to make an impact, we’d love to meet you!

Looking for an employer who invests in your growth and offers real career development? Look no further—apply today and take the next step in your culinary journey!

Job Description

At the heart of our business are our people, and we are searching for an experienced Junior Sous Chef with a background in delivering exceptional food catering services. You’ll be working in one of our prestigious education settings, where your expertise will be valued and celebrated.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills
• A real passion for food and service
• Bags of enthusiasm and creativity

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Have a progressive career to date
• Be up to date with current food trends
• Have a real passion for food and customer service
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Be able to work within set budgets
• Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
• Be familiar with training and coaching a team

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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About the role

Our Food Buying team sources great quality products to give our customers the best range, at the best prices. So on this programme, you’ll help manage relationships with suppliers and set up exciting new product ranges.

You will be responsible for

During your 10-week paid programme we’ll give you real-life experience in Food Buying. You’ll also develop new skills, from how you build relationships with colleagues and suppliers to building your commercial awareness. Plus, you’ll have a buddy on hand to support you all the way.

You’ll be supported through your programme with a variety of learning that will build your skills and develop your knowledge. It will be a mix of leadership training, networking and time with our Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) networks and leadership team​.

A successful internship with us can guarantee your place on our Food Graduate Programme when you graduate - before you’ve even started your final year of study.

You will need

On track for a 2:2

We’re looking for grads with a passion for products and a love for food. It’s not essential that you have any previous experience but it definitely helps if you have a commercial mind, are comfortable with data and curious of market trends and changes.

Sounds like the programme for you? Click here to read about our Application Process and let us know if you need support.

What’s in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to:

• Colleague bonus scheme
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles)
• Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
• Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
• A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online
• Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want

Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues

About us

Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.

It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.

We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.

But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.

We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers

Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Sous Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Company Description

Fixed Term Sous Chef Position - £30,000

A fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to retain their craft skill. Free onsite parking, meal whilst on shift and Holroyd Howe Hapi App benefits. A job that offers great work life balance and a friendly, passionate environment to be in.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Sous Chef we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Qualifications

• Have a progressive career to date
• Be up to date with current food trends
• Have a real passion for food and customer service
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Be able to work within set budgets
• Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
• Be familiar with training and coaching a team

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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This award winning Stunning Hotel is looking for an exceptional and accomplished Sous Chef to join and help lead the kitchen team.

As Sous Chef you will assist the Head Chef run the kitchen enabling the team to achieve the highest levels of food quality, standards and service at all times - and a 4 Day Week !!!

Main Duties of this Sous Chef opportunity inc:

Act as a deputy with all responsibilities as required
Run an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all times
Plan the day to day running of all sections of the kitchen effectively to meet the service standards
Control, with the aid of the Head Chef, all the operating costs within agreed budgets set and order appropriate levels of food
Assist and produce accurate stock takes
Carry out quality checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing them to evolve as chefs
Have a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs. Give full understanding and guidance to a colleague requiring assistance in a difficult situation, using a caring and supporting manner
Manage rotas in accordance to business levels
Ensure daily food preparation meets recipe and specification index i.e. size, quantity and quality
Attend all relevant meetings and ensure understanding of business throughout the hotel

Requirements for this Sous Chef position are:

Previous experience within a similar role and environment
Relevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
Experience in ordering systems and cost processes
Hands on team player
Experience of training and coaching a team

Benefits of this Sous Chef role inc:

Complimentary nights with breakfast
50% F&B discount at selected restaurants in the high profie Group - worldwide
Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Uniform laundered complimentary
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

All Applicants must ................

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

This award winning Stunning Hotel is looking for an exceptional and accomplished Sous Chef to join and help lead the kitchen team.

As Sous Chef you will assist the Head Chef run the kitchen enabling the team to achieve the highest levels of food quality, standards and service at all times - and a 4 Day Week !!!

Main Duties of this Sous Chef opportunity inc:

Act as a deputy with all responsibilities as required
Run an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all times
Plan the day to day running of all sections of the kitchen effectively to meet the service standards
Control, with the aid of the Head Chef, all the operating costs within agreed budgets set and order appropriate levels of food
Assist and produce accurate stock takes
Carry out quality checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing them to evolve as chefs
Have a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs. Give full understanding and guidance to a colleague requiring assistance in a difficult situation, using a caring and supporting manner
Manage rotas in accordance to business levels
Ensure daily food preparation meets recipe and specification index i.e. size, quantity and quality
Attend all relevant meetings and ensure understanding of business throughout the hotel

Requirements for this Sous Chef position are:

Previous experience within a similar role and environment
Relevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
Experience in ordering systems and cost processes
Hands on team player
Experience of training and coaching a team

Benefits of this Sous Chef role inc:

Complimentary nights with breakfast
50% F&B discount at selected restaurants in the high profie Group - worldwide
Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Uniform laundered complimentary
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

All Applicants must ................

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Kitchen Manager. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Kitchen Manager

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about great pubs and would enjoy helping to create a warm welcoming atmosphere in a busy pub offering classic pub dishes and local events then you could be our next Kitchen Manager at our Classic Pubs concept, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

The ideal Kitchen Manager will have the following

• The ability to cook and present dishes, in line with specification, in a busy environment.
• The capability to deliver food GP% to budget.
• Experience in stocktaking and management of stock control.
• Excellent communication skills
• Exemplary standards of personal hygiene and presentation.
• The ability to recruit, train and coach junior team members.
• A strong understanding of food health and safety.

Previous experience of working as a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Salary: £33,421 live out/£29,428 live in

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join the North Region as a Regional Chef working alongside our dedicated teams.

Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.

Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Regional Chef your role will vary depending on who you are covering, but the role will include:

• Covering, in the absence of the Head Chefs or Chefs at sites ensuring the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation
• Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules
• Carry out internal and external audits of the catering department.
• Assist in prepare, produce and present catering department reports.
• In absence of the Head Chef, provide Head Chef cover at site, including recruiting and training of new team members.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• To be 18 years or older
• A full clean driving licence and own transport
• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Level 3 Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Where you will be working:

Location: You will work across the Northern Region, providing relief chef cover. This may involve visiting sites at short notice.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £29,739
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

An exciting new opportunity has come up at a well established Artisan Bakery near Watford.

You will be working alongside an experienced team of chefs and your primary role will be in the preparation of the cakes, pastries, viennoiserie and patisserie.

The right candidate will not only need to have the experience but the passion and creativity required to progress the business.

We’re looking for someone who has:

The ability to work well with others in a team environment
A confident and creative cooking style
A passion for the industry and committed to succession planning within the company
A friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude at all times
Thrives and excels under pressure

Requirements:

Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment
Experience with laminating pastries and sourdough breads would be beneficial but not essential
Good time management
Ability to work flexible hours
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, delegate tasks and lead junior staff

If you feel you have the right skills for the job, please forward your current CV at your earliest convenience.

Due to the high levels of interest we receive for our roles, we cannot always respond to each application. Therefore if you do not hear back from us within 7 days, you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Search International Ltd are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector.

We specialise in Permanent and Interim Recruitment for the following core disciplines - Technical & Quality- Research & Development - Production & Operations - Engineering- Supply Chain- Sales & Marketing – Human Resources – Finance – Graduates – Transport & Logistics

View latest vacancies at www.searchinternational.co.uk

This award winning well respected hotel are currently seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join their team of chefs.

As a Demi Chef de Partie you will be an integral part of the team to lead and learn on a section in the kitchen creating the finest dishes and working to the highest of standards. You will be working in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, however, you will still be required to produce dishes to a high standard.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career and gain exposure to a range of cuisines and styles amongst a busy but experienced team.

Requirements for this Demi Chef de Partie role are:

Passionate about food
NVQ Level 2&3
Previous experience in a similar establishment
Food, hygiene and safety
Good organisational skills

Benefits of this Demi Chef de Partie position include:

Live-In Accommodation
Use of leisure facilities
One free meal whilst on duty in the staff canteen
Uniform provided
Staff shuttle bus
Generous discount for you and your family/friends
Annual overnight loyalty stays
Holiday entitlement which increases after 2 years’ service.
Excellent training and development opportunities

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, and Junior Sous Chef positions available at a 4 star Hotel near Cockfosters with accommodation.

We are seeking talented and passionate Chefs to join our team at a 4 star Hotel near Barnet. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with live-in accommodation available.

Responsibilities:
-Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to menu specifications
-Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
-Adhere to all health and safety standards and food hygiene regulations
-Contribute to menu planning and development
-Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Qualifications:

-Proven experience working in a professional kitchen environment
-Culinary qualifications or relevant certifications preferred
-Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
-Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment
-Excellent communication and organizational skills

Day-to-day:
-Collaborate with the kitchen team to prepare and execute menu items
-Ensure consistent food quality and presentation
-Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed
-Contribute creative ideas to menu development and special events
-Uphold high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen

These are fabulous roles in a large hotel offering accommodation on the fringes of London in the Barnet area. Working hours are 45 per week (47.5 including a half an hour break each day). Live in accommodation is available circa £3,636.36, which includes meals and utility bills. To apply for this role simply email your CV to us quoting 33632

Your new role as a Kitchen Assistant in our happy kitchen could be right around the corner at Elstree View Care Home in Elstree. The home is looking for a culinary team member like you to support the Head Chef in daily tasks such as preparing vegetables and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

You will love seeing the smile on the faces of our residents as they receive the nutritionally balanced and delicious food that is such an important part of their day. Demonstrating our values of being Proud, Supportive and Caring can really shine through in your work.

Your Money - Great Team Players Need Great Rewards

• Up to £11.45 per hour
• Enhanced pay options
• Holiday pay and holiday-type benefits through employee discount scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Refer a Friend payments
• Free DBS, free uniform
• Paid e-learning and training
• Long service awards and recognition
• Career development with salary increases
• Staff wellbeing strategy

Your Working Life

• Flexibility - We can offer a range of shift patterns that best fit around your family. Let us know what hours you are looking for and we will do our best to accommodate you
• A career development pathway and support with qualifications – linked with increases in salary
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme to ensure confidence and competence

Avery #OneFamily Well-being Programme

• Exclusive employee discounts incl. retail and leisure savings
• Daily staff celebrations
• Staff well-being committees
• Mental health first aiders for staff
• Apprenticeship programme
• Managing Director award and Avery Awards

To join us as a Kitchen Assistant, it is essential that you know your way around a kitchen and enjoy taking on a multitude of tasks from food preparation to cleaning dishes.

You love working as part of a team and being supportive to your colleagues as well as your residents. Most importantly, you’ll feel proud to be an Avery Kitchen Assistant. We are so proud of our teams, and we will help you feel proud of the work you do too by sharing successes and welcoming you into our #OneFamily.

Avery Chef Academy – build your career

We have partnered with leading training and apprenticeship provider, Hospitality Industry Training (HIT), offering our new recruits the opportunity to join our Chef Academy and enrol via an apprenticeship route to our culinary teams.

To carve out a successful career as a Sous chef at Avery, you will benefit from having both experience in the culinary sector and industry-recognised qualifications. An apprenticeship provides invaluable real-world experience, and the skills and knowledge you need to climb the career ladder, opening a wealth of career opportunities and pathways.

Join the Avery chef teams and the Avery Chef Academy at the same time.

• Chef de Partie Level 3 Apprenticeship

  As an Avery Chef de Partie Apprentice, you will run a section of your care home kitchen, for example, sauces, pastries, or fish. Typically, you will manage a small team of workers, ensuring dishes go out on time and the work area remains clean.

• Senior Chef Apprenticeship in Production Cooking

As a Senior Chef Apprentice in Production Cooking, you will manage a team to produce standardised dishes and menus within your care home kitchen. You will be accountable for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including producing, monitoring, and maintaining consistent food standards.

These apprenticeships will allow you to hone your skills, increase your knowledge and take on additional responsibilities; all whilst working in your Avery care home. Enrolling with our Chef Academy will give you real-world experience, as you learn from experts first-hand in a working kitchen environment.

Our Sous Chefs are the Head Chefs of tomorrow, and these advanced learning courses offer everything our chefs require to gain skills, confidence, and growth. We encourage you to take up this great opportunity. Apply for our role today and ask for more information about the Avery Chef Academy.

Our ambition is simple. Together, by demonstrating our caring natures, supporting each other and being proud of what we do, we aim to create smiles every day.

Our structure at Avery Healthcare is unique to other care settings. There is no big hierarchy or difficulties in speaking to management. You will find the Avery business leaders in the homes at the forefront of care, and fully accessible at all times, including the Culinary and Hospitality regional teams who are often in the kitchens working with you to try out new ideas and support where they are needed. We truly are proud of who we are, and we act as #OneFamily. If you’d like a career in care and would like to be an important part of our #OneFamily, apply today.

This Post will Require

Enhanced DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
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This prestigious Hotel set within acres of stunning countryside is looking for an experienced and reliable Breakfast Chef to join their award winning team.

Being Breakfast Chef means having responsibility for delivering high end food which sets guests up for the day. It’s quite a challenge, especially in a kitchen that offers a wide range of options - from a full english to continental styles, healthy pancakes, omlettes, and juices.

For an ambitious Breakfast chef, who’s keen to develop and grow, it’s an amazing opportunity.

As Breakfast Chef you will need to come with plenty of experience, an eye for detail and great knowledge of classic culinary techniques. As Breakfast Chef will work clean and fast, preparing dishes from scratch and providing diners with dishes and cuisine using fresh seasonal produce and ingredients.

This role is a breakfast position so shifts will be early and you will be required to work most weekends.

Benefits of this Breakfast Chef position inc:

- Use of the on-site facilities
- Free meal during your shift
- Generous discounts for you and your family/friends
- Staff accommodation (if required)

All Applicants must ................

To apply for this Breakfast Chef opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV tomurray@firstcontactuk.com

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This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1&2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your “ Right to Work “ in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we haven’t contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industry’s reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Deputy Hotel Manager (48 hours) - Hemel Hempstead West - Premier Inn
Salary:£32,250 - £36,000
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity, as a market leading company there's a salary up to £36K, Competitive benefits, great perks and discounts as well as stand out bonus potential of up to 50% of annual salary.
As Deputy Hotel Manager you'll play a pivotal part of the management team, taking the business to the next level. Reporting directly to the Hotel Manager you'll lead from the front ensuring the successful daily running of the site. You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing High performing, competent and motivated teams ensuring exceptional guest experiences making us the most loved hotel brand.As Deputy Hotel Manager we're looking to develop your skills to be the next generation Hotel Managers in Premier Inn.
Ideally, demonstrating management experience from Hospitality, Leisure, Retail or similar background driven by guest service and business results. Experience within F&B or food services is desirable. With a ­­­visible passion to set a high standard and drive results you'll:

Manage the day to day running of the site, empowering and developing our people to be the best and deliver the best, making the most of your resources and growing talent.
Drive commercial best practice, maximise on revenue opportunities, work with the Hotel Manager to manage controllable costs and labour control.
Oversee all business areas with an eye for detail. Ensure brand standards are consistently delivered while utilising guest feedback to increase performance against KPI's.
Support the Hotel Manager in delivering the site business plan, supporting and enabling the bigger picture.
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety compliance and manage all audit processes to a high standard.
Be agile in your thinking and effectively manage your time to meet business needs.

We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and implement this with the team.
If you want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, make a name for yourself with an established and growing brand leader and have the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!
What you'll get
In addition to a competitive salary, you'll also benefit from:

Full induction and training.
Excellent access to training and development programmes.
Autonomy over the running of the hotel
The top tools and systems to achieve your KPI's
25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
33 days annual leave
High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

Chefs

We’re looking for Chefs to come and join us at Côte. Come and work in a kitchen where you’ll enjoy flexible working hours and find great banter and serious Chef skill in equal portions—it all goes into making great food you’ll be proud to put your name to.

The good stuff.


Awesome pay rates including service charge with part time and full time hours available
We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?
Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu (thanks Chef)!
Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount off our food at any Côte
We love meeting new people who share our passion of making it special, which means you can earn a bonus for every time you successfully refer people to join Côte (T&C apply)
We’re here for the curious, so it’s no surprise there are loads of opportunities when it comes to internal development programmes, we have some big plans coming this year!
Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme
Employee assistance program – 24/7 support and advice for health, wellbeing, and financial issues
Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership


Bonjour, we’re Côte.

We believe life should be full of flavour. Yes, we’re foodies – but we’re actually in the business of making memories. Founded in Wimbledon in 2007 with a mission to deliver quality, French-inspired food, extraordinary service, and a whole-hearted enjoyment of life, we now have a 3,000-strong team and 85 restaurants (and counting) across the UK.

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

We’re on an exciting new journey – and our team will play a huge part in making it happen. That means when you’re with us, every day is an opportunity to aim higher. Because we’re invested in your development, so you’ll get out as much as you put in. And we encourage you to bring your unique flavour to work, because we value the diversity of our teams. Best of all, the work you do brings joy to others. Sound good? Maybe you belong with us.

Chef De Partie Position

This picturesque and beautiful village gastro Pub is looking for a creative and talented Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen brigade. Wherever possible the produce used in the kitchens is locally sourced often from their own land.

The property prides itself on serving only the best locally sourced produce, and wherever possible the produce used in the kitchen is locally sourced from their own land. Our Client is also proud of its many seasonal game dishes, which are all locally sourced and are all prepared on site by the team of professional chefs.

The successful Chef de Partie must be creative and have flair, which is also flexible and Love Cooking. All applicants should be dedicated to maintaining the high standards already established at this busy and popular Gastro property.

As Chef de Partie you will be reporting directly to the Head Chef in a great working and Inspirational Kitchen

Qualifications/Experience required for this Chef de Partie opportunity:

You must have NVQ 1&2 or equivalent and experience as a Chef de Partie.
It is also necessary that applicants are passionate about food and presentation.

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role:

28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Supplied and laundered chef whites
A share of restaurant tips
Contributory pension scheme
Employee awards

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.