Front Office - Team Member

Derby Mickleover Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our hotel as a Front Office Team Member. As the first point of contact for our guests, you will play a crucial role in creating a memorable and seamless guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to all guests, including check-in, check-out, and responding to inquiries
• Handle guest requests and concerns promptly and efficiently, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Answer phone calls and emails, take reservations, and manage guest information
• Assist with administrative tasks such as billing, record-keeping, and report generation
• Work closely with other hotel departments to ensure a smooth operation and guest experience

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our best western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in a hotel or hospitality environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and welcoming personality
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with computer systems and software, including reservation and property management systems
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

If you are a team player with a passion for hospitality and excellent customer service skills, we would love to hear from you.

Hotel

Located to the west of Derby off the main ring road three miles from Derby city centre and just a 10-15-minute taxi journey from the main Derby train station. The Derby Mickleover Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western is in a real peach of a location with super transport links.

The stunning Peak District National Park on your doorstep for romantic strolls or the seasoned walker.

And you can relive the drama of Pride and Prejudice by visiting the amazing Chatsworth House or simply seek thrills with the family at nearby Alton Towers.

The property has 99 light, contemporary rooms, mixing neutral tones with warm splashes of colour and superb bathrooms, includes nine luxury suites and 15 good value family rooms.

Stylish wedding venue for up to 200 guests, 11 meeting rooms for up to 200 delegates plus Swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, whirlpool, steam-room and a Health and leisure club.

We also have the Grill, lounge and bar serving a menu that is bursting full of feel-good comfort foods.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Kitchen Team

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

Benefits:

• Free Food on shift

• 50% off food and drink when you’re not working

• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday

• Wellbeing Support for you and your family

• Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers

• Holiday Pay

• Pension & Life Assurance

• Pay Rates: during your training, you’ll earn £11.44 per hour. £11.75 - £12.13 (dependent on location) when you've finished your training

• Plus Tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc*, with a 70:30 split between waiting and non-waiting teams, on top of your wages

• Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you

*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams.  All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and back of house teams.  You’ll get this at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay and it’s one of the best perks about working in hospitality. 

You will be creating the star of the show, our pizza. You’ll prep ingredients and keep our food quality high. Your role will go beyond the kitchen – it’s all about creating an enlivening experience for our customers and making every bite memorable. Just be yourself, and we'll bring out the best in you.

What you’ll do:

• Food prep and dough management

• Cook our iconic pizza and pasta

• Work in a dynamic and energetic environment

Who we are:

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.  We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand.  Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do; we believe you should always be able to express yourself.  

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs.  That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

Are you an experienced FLT driver looking for a new job? If yes, then we have some exciting news for you!

We are seeking FLT drivers for an immediate start at their site in Foston, Derbyshire.

Your primary responsibility as an FLT driver will be to move and load large tyres and other palletised goods onto lorries and trailers, playing a crucial role in daily operations.

To be considered for this opportunity, you are required to have the following:

• An in date & accredited FLT licence.
• You must have previous experience using FLT.
• You require your own transport due to the client’s location.

Apply today and potentially start ongoing work this week.

This is a Sunday to Thursday night shift. Hours are 23:00 to 07:00.

In return for your hard work, this role pays an hourly rate of £13.20. You will also be paid a hourly rate of £18.00 for weekend overtime.

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a senior sous chef at wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

• pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 5/6/23 + 2/7/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Job Title: Chef De Partie - Bank

Location: Aston-on-Trent, Richmond Drive, Aston on Trent, Derbyshire, DE72 2EA

Salary range: £12.65ph

Contract: Bank

Shift Pattern: Bank Shifts available - No Split Shifts

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships.

This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.



You'll help us make health happen by:

• Catering to residents across the Village which comprises of the care home, catering for serviced suites, villagers who have booked a meal in the Restaurant/Spa or for meals to be taken across to their apartments or for other specific events
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations
• Be aware of residents, villagers and Wellness Spa clients' dietary needs - responding to their comments and requests in respect of the menu
• Be involved in the preparation and serving of the meals on the hotplate, as required
• Ensuring that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable (high risk) goods
• Ensuring a welcoming, safe and compliant environment for our residents to dine in
• Helping to maintain a clean and hygienic working area.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Passionate about food, you'll have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements. An understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally with an NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or Equivalent. Open to new ideas, you'll have an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service. You'll enjoy working with others, working together to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

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:

· Free meal on every shift

· Paid breaks

· Personal Energy is Bupa's own resilience and wellbeing programme focused on helping you take good care of the important things in your life to maintain your own personal wellbeing.

· Be Well health assessments. You and your family have access to a preferential rate on health assessments

· Discount at selected Bupa Dental practices

· RAC breakdown discount.

· Be You Network. At Bupa we celebrate diversity, welcoming everyone from all backgrounds.

· Flu vaccinations and eye test contributions

· Menopause Plan: 10% discount on the Bupa Menopause Plan

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.

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Good communication skills and a team player.
Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chefs' go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week out.
You'll be leading shifts, making sure the kitchen runs effectively and safely. You're as relentless as us about the detail, so you'll be all over things like stocks, Health & Safety and Hygiene, manning the pass to ensure our food goes out on-spec and on-time, and always upholding 5* kitchen standards. You'll be on it. Like a chef's bonnet

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Sous Chef, or perhaps a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Extremely driven and relentless at deconstructing the can't mentality.
Familiar with KPIs and making decisions in the absence of the Head Chef considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
Epic communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust (that would be with our Ops Chefs and Ops Managers).
Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR etc.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

A Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to devleop their career with one of the most talented and respected Chefs in the United Kingdon - with Live -in and a Great Opportunity to be Inspired and develop your Skills and confidence in the beautiful English countryside to work in their high quality Hotel

This Stunning Hotel 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.

As a Commis Chef you will be preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce, you will work directly under the Demi 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

Benefits of this Commis Chef position:-

Great training and development
Hotel staff Benefits and Discounts
Competitive Salary
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.

A Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to devleop their career with one of the most talented and respected Chefs in the United Kingdon - with Live -in and a Great Opportunity to be Inspired and develop your Skills and confidence in the beautiful English countryside to work in their high quality Hotel

This Stunning Hotel 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.

As a Commis Chef you will be preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce, you will work directly under the Demi 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

Benefits of this Commis Chef position:-

Great training and development
Hotel staff Benefits and Discounts
Competitive Salary
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.

This magnificent HOTEL is looking for an enthuiastic COMMIS PASTRY CHEF to join the high end kitchen team - a fantastic oppourtunity to learn and be Inspired and start your career in Pastry and learn eveything - from bakery - afternoon tea , chocolate work, sugar work and great desserts.

The Hotels Bar & Lounge dining area is relaxed, busy and fun, and over looks beautiful scenery, and is a good place for guests to enjoy drinks, coffee and afternoon Tea . They serve luxury buffets that have delectable British, Mediterranean and Asian dishes. They also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and they give guests a chance to see their chefs preparing the food with an open kitchen using rotisseries, woks and wood-fired ovens.

As a Commis Pastry Chef you will be helping to prepare and present this diverse cuisine, it is desirable that you will have the relevant qualifications like NVQ, or the willingness to study for them. Previous experience would be ideal with an obvious enthusiasm for the industry is essential.Our Client is looking for a positive, flexible, focused attitude.

Requirements for this Commis Pastry Chef position are:

Good grasp of the English language
A flexible attitude
Enthusiastic about Food and the Industry
Good communication skills (desireable)
Good Team Player (desirable)

Benefits for this Commis Pastry Chef role include:

Use of leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
One free meal whilst on duty in the staff canteen
Uniform provided
Staff transport
Generous discount for you and your family/friends
Annual overnight loyalty stays
Dental care
Holiday entitlement which increases after 2 years’ service
Subsidised staff accommodation if required

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.

kitchen team member | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a kitchen team member to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a kitchen team member at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving our fresh food to standard with care. working alongside a talented and diverse team not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way. so whether you’re looking to start a career as a chef or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you

perks + quirks |

• £12.00 per hour + £27.30 average tips per week*

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• pension scheme + 28 days holiday

• dedicated training programme

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

we're looking for someone who shares our values and can embody the wagamama way through how you show up at work. you'll have an interest in food or cooking, and be a great team player who can work well in a fast-paced environment. you'll have good interpersonal skills and be able to multitask in a kitchen with no microwaves or heat lamps, everything we cook is fresh. you don’t need experience to join us as a chef, we'll provide all the training you need

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on our back of house team level positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a senior sous chef at wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

• pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 5/6/23 + 2/7/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Company Description

Title: Sous Chef

Location: Derby

Salary: Up to £26,000

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary career leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take a next step in their culinary career and to be a part of a business where who are OBSESSED about food and developing talent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Kitchen Team Member - Derby East Premier Inn - Hotel


Come and be a Kitchen Team Member at Premier Innin Derby East Premier Inn. Help us prepare, cook and serve our mouth-watering meals to Premier Inn guests. Immediate start, no chef experience needed.


PAY RATE: Up to £11.79per hour


CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts!



HOURS: 30 over 5 days a week,Will involve some breakfasts shifts, but mostly evening shifts - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: Derby East Premier Inn,Wyvern Business Park, Wyvern Way, Derby DE21 6BF


Why you'll love it here: 




Training and support: We've got the user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens and beyond.


Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants







Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme


Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more


Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us




What you'll do: Join our team at Derby East Premier Innas a Kitchen Team Member, cooking up tasty meals for our well rested Premier Inn guests. Be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

This Beautiful Award winning Hotel, is looking for an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

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

The busy kitchen team are seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead the team in producing indulgent ranges of delicate desserts, proper puds and other sweet creations for the whole hotel. From large-scale conferences and events to inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries both classic and contemporary, this vacancy represents a great opportunity to develop your career in the specialisation of pastry.

A fantasic opportunity to develop and suceed in your Career as a Pastry Chef de Partie

Requirements for this Pastry Chef de Partie opportunity are:

NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent
Strong leadership, motivational and teamwork skills
Planning and Time Management
A flexible attitude
Experience in all relative disciplines
NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits of this Pastry Chef de Partie role inc:

Live-In Accommodation
Use of leisure facilities
One free meal whilst on duty
Uniform provided
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.

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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.

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