Total 9 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Leatherhead, KT22 8SD

40 Hours per week, 50 weeks per year with shift, evening and weekend work
St John’s is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Head Chef with the flair to produce healthy nutritional meals. This is a challenging and varied position, providing core catering for the school community as well as fine dining for internal functions and external bookings.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate high standards of food safety, allergen management and hygiene controls, with a proven track record of cost and budgetary management. The postholder will be a confident communicator, with the ability to lead and maintain a committed and engaged team of chefs and porters. The postholder must be IT literate and possess strong organisational skills.
This position requires someone who is flexible and willing to work weekends and evenings where necessary.
Closing date: 9.00am, Thursday 31 October 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 4 November 2024
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will process applications in order they are received and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Job Description

• Lead, Inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards.
• Build positive, credible and collaborative relationships & communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders in the business.
• Continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence with your team, continually striving to push the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards and innovation.

Company Description

Title: Head Chef

Location: Leatherhead

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

This prestigious independent school - caters for day pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role
• Have an obsession for food and creating experiences
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective

Additional Information

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.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

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

IND1

Job Description

As a Chef Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.

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.

• Collaborate with the back of house team to help develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
• Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty.
• Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Company Description

Title: Chef Manager

Location: Leatherhead

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

This prestigious independent school - caters for day pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef Manager to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

Additional Information

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.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

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

IND2

An enthusiastic and passionate Commis Chef is needed for this Wonderful property in the beautiful English countryside to work in their high quality Restaurant and have a Great Career Path

This Beautiful property prides themselves on their excellent hospitality and service, they use only the finest locally sourced ingredients and are extremely proud of the reputation they uphold.

Magnificent location - with beautiful views - with Live in and a fantatsic culture and a Great belief in staff welfare and well being

As Commis Chef you will be preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce, you will work directly under the Chef de Partie, assist the team in your section ensuring the highest standards of product and work with the Senior team members to develop your products and your own knowledge

This is a great opportunity for any Commis Chef looking to progress and further their career in an award winning establishment with a fantastic team.

Requirements for this Commis Chef position:-

NVQ Level 1 and 2 or Equivalent
Food Hygiene Certifications
Good written and spoken English
A flexible attitude
Restaurant or Hotel Background
Good Communication skills
Good Team Player
A real passion for the Industry & and eye for detail
Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles

Benefits of this Commis Chef position:-

Great training and development
Hotel staff Benefits and Discounts
Competitive Salary
28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
A share of Restaurant tips Contributory
Pension scheme Employee awards
Live in Accommodation

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.

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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 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.

About The Role
To report into the Catering Manager Chef and the facilities Manager. To assist in delivering a high standard in the restaurant to help promote innovation and promote new ideas to assist in the delivery of a high standard of Hospitality working in a very friendly TFM site.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00, 40 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time basis. Uniform will be provided, free parking free lunch, free shuttle bus to and from Leatherhead train station to campus. Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role:

• Ensure that food is produced to specification and presented to company standard.
• Ensure due diligence records are completed and maintained.
• To always comply with client, company and legal requirements such as health and safety, ensuring the display of notices, first aid and accident reporting this is to be for the client.
• Adhere to company policy on dealing with customer comments.
• Ensure the customers always receive a prompt and courteous service.
• Ensure personal appearance, including uniform are always of the highest standards in line with company policy.
• Ensure food percentage targets are met and food costs correctly achieved.
• Possible that will be used for duty in other OCS site as and when needed.

Requirements:

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
• Basic food hygiene level 2.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene desirable.
• Experience in a similar role (Contract Catering).
• A good team player. Excellent personnel management skills.
• The ability to work using their own initiative.
• Computer literate (Desirable).
• Must be flexible & adaptable.
• Be pro active at all times.
• Customer focused is a must.
• Must have a full understanding of cost control
• Must be a qualified chef with flair and imagination.
• A can do attitude and willing to go the extra mile.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

* Sous Chef
* £36,000
* 44 weeks per year
* Prestigious school

We have an exciting opportunity at a prestigious school in the heart of Surrey for a Sous Chef. You will be working alongside a team of 5 Chefs catering for500 students so working well as part of a team is essential. The ideal candidate will have the ability to cater for high volumes whilst also having the ability to deliver more fine dining dishes for specific events for the Head and Parents. The Head Chef is always open to new ideas so you will be given the flexibility and freedom to add your own thoughts on menus/dishes etc. Experience is not essential for this role but the right attitude, work ethic and the ability to work well within a team.

* Fantastic opportunities for career progression
* Enhanced training and development programs

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Sous Chef

A Peachy Place to Work, Learn and Grow.

If you are looking to join one of The UK's Top 25 Best Companies to work for, then look no further.

We are on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade at The Duke of Wellington in Surrey.

You’ll have an awesome team to work with, and you’ll be cooking incredible food that you’ll be proud to serve to your guests with training to ensure you’re the best Sous Chef in your area.

“A fresh challenge every day, with the best of British produce and a real sense of family and belonging” – Rob, Sous Chef, The White Horse

What’s in it for You, your Team and The Planet:

• Career development
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme - Financially rewarded for the success of your pub.
• Talent Finder Reward - Be financially rewarded for introducing new team to join us.
• Work/Life Balance – make your rota and your business work. 80% of our Team work under 48 hours a week and we are striving to make this 100% under 45 a week.
• Autonomy over daily specials – your food, your creations
• Serving the Good Stuff – British Beef, 100% free-range meat and eggs, sustainable fish, veg responsibly produced and all top quality
• Well-equipped kitchens - the kit you need
• Access to the Cycle Scheme Save money cycling with cyclescheme.co.uk
• Peach Fest our annual team party when we close the pubs for the day and let our hair down
• Equal share of the tips
• Access to 50% of your salary at any time using our App, Wagestream
• Christmas day off – to spend with friends and family
• 40% off Food and Drink in any Peach Pub
• Pension - up to 5% matched contribution (higher than government standard)
• Access to Hospitality Action who ensure that our entire team always has the confidential mental health support they need
• Values – we’ve a set of 7 that we live and breathe every day
• The Bigger Peach - work with a company committed to creating a greener planet, giving back and raising money for the local community and charities, with opportunities for you to get involved. We are constantly working on reducing our carbon footprint and have 10 promises we live by every day. We aim to be the first Gastro Pub to go Net Zero - come and join the race.

More info on everything we do is available on request and on our website.

www.makinglifepeachy.com

If you’re a Sous Chef that wants to Make Life Peachy for your team, guests and suppliers, then we’d love to hear from you.

Chef Manager

Dene Place Care Home, Ripley Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 6JW

£12.99 - £15.00 plus quarterly bonus

Permanent contract

40 Hours Per Week

Shift times 8am - 6pm over 4 days

Welcome Bonus: £1000

Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £1000 as a thank you for deciding to join Bupa Care Services. The Starter Bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks' service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI. T&Cs Apply.



We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.



You'll help us make health happen by:

• Creating a varied and nutritional menu in line with dietary needs and preferences
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping cooking and serving of food
• Managing all mandatory paperwork including: adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries
• Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required)

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You're a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards. You'll enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.



Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support - all available via one phone number 24/7
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

You will also be eligible to receive a quarterly bonus based on your performance. Chef Managers need to achieve all 6 KPIs to receive a flat payout of £500 per quarter (subject to usual tax & NI deductions)

The KPIs are:

• Food NPS Score above 50.
• Training compliance score exceeds 95% on average in four catering modules (HACCP, lvl 3 food safety, food safety awareness & basic food hygiene).
• EHO score of 5
• Catering expenses within +/-7.5% of AOP
• No formal catering complaints (taken from Datix).
• Evidence that Mealtimes Matter has been embedded in the home (taken from MOAA).

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

About The Role
Introduction and overall purpose of the role

To report into the Catering Manager Chef and the facilities Manager. To assist in delivering a high standard in the restaurant to help promote innovation and promote new ideas to assist in the delivery of a high standard of Hospitality working in a very friendly TFM site

You will be working 07:00 to 15:00, 40 hours per week.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

• Ensure that food is produced to specification and presented to company standard
• Ensure due diligence records are completed and maintained
• To always comply with client, company and legal requirements such as health and safety, ensuring the display of notices, first aid and accident reporting this is to be for KBR Leatherhead
• Adhere to company policy on dealing with customer comments
• Ensure the customers always receive a prompt and courteous service.
• Ensure personal appearance, including uniform are always of the highest standards in line with company policy
• Ensure food percentage targets are met and food costs correctly achieved
• Possible that will be used for duty in other OCS site as and when needed
• Ensure Cleaning rotas are adhered to
• Maintain good staff morale and retention
• Positive client feedback
• Able to display a high degree of skill in food preparation and presentation in all areas.
• Ensure temperature records and due diligence are maintained daily and accurately
• Assist in accurately costing recipes and menu planning
• Control portion sizes and wastage
• Use good communication skills to maximise efficiently of team
• Display knowledge and ability to actively encourage and develop all team members including Front of House
• To perform any other duty which may be reasonably required by your line manager or the company
• To lead by example while setting high standards

Educational Level

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent
  
  Professional Qualifications required for the job-(particularly for compliance purposes or technical requirements of the role)
  
• Basic food hygiene level 2
• Intermediate Food Hygiene desirable

Experience -previous experience -desirable/essential for technical competence of the role

• 2/3 years experience in a similar role (Contract Catering) Personal Characteristics/Attributes
  
• A good team player. Excellent personnel management skills
• The ability to work using their own imitative.
• Computer literate (Desirable)
• Must be flexible & adaptable
• Be pro active at all times
• Customer focused is a must
• Must have a full understanding of cost control
• Must be a qualified chef with flair and imagination.
• A can do attitude and willing to go the extra mile

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.