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Assisting both the Head Chef with managerial duties and being a mentor to our wok chefs, lines chefs and salad chefs. Second Chef or Sous Chef with minimum x1 years' in role. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the rig

Previous experience of working as a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager within a busy kitchen is essential. 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 ne

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 Chef. So, if you're as passionate as we are about delivering delicious fresh rotisserie chicken, along with chargrilled meats and pub c

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef. Chef de Partie - St Albans, Hertfordshire. As Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for running your own section, preparing high-quality dishes and supporting the wider kitchen team in delivering exceptional food every service

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 Chef.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 fa

Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards within the business and completion of company paperwork with regards to such standards. Receiving deliveries and maintaining the correct storage of food.

Wok Chef - Unit 18, St Christopher Place.

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, or kitchen manager in a busy, premium fresh food environment. Head Chef to join our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen managem

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team, ensuring consistently high-quality food is delivered while maintaining excellent standards, organisation and efficiency. Support the Head Chef

We'd love you to have previous experience of working as a kitchen assistant or catering assistant, a line cook, trainee chef or commis chef and have the drive and ambition to further develop your skills working with fresh food. Hands on learning - we partner with national training provider HIT to su

Previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step. Head Chef - St Albans, Hertfordshire. Are you a passionate Head Chef looking to lead a busy, fresh food kitchen where quality, creativity and people come first?.

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 Chef.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 fa

Deputy Group Chef \n Location: Field-based across St Albans, Potters Bar & Borehamwood with Head Office based at Mundells, Welwyn Garden City \n Salary: £33,853 - £35,285 pro rata \n Hours: 35 hours per week \n Schedule: Term Time (inc. inset days), 39 working weeks per year \n Reports to: Group Chef \n HCL are leading contract caterers with a focus on school feeding. We have a commitment to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for children and staff across our primary schools, secondary schools, and commercial sites. We pride ourselves on our dynamic culture and our commitment to excellence. \n The Deputy Group Chef plays a critical role in ensuring kitchens remain fully staffed, operational, and deliver high-quality food and service safely across multiple education sites. This position supports the Group Chef by managing the mobile workforce, supporting compliance with food safety and operational standards, and assisting with kitchen mobilisations and community engagement activities. \n Key Responsibilities for Deputy Group Chef \n Workforce Planning & Deployment \n Assist with the deployment of a mobile catering team, to ensure kitchens remain fully staffed. Help plan rotas, coordinate cover, and work alongside with Group Chef to anticipate staffing needs. \n People Management \n Work in partnership with the Group Chef to support and develop a mobile workforce, including line management responsibilities. Assist with training, performance, and absence management, ensuring HR compliance. \n Operational Support \n Provide hands-on kitchen support when needed, maintain food quality standards, and monitor performance (food cost, labour, waste). Support site engagement activities and digital systems. \n Compliance & Safety \n Ensure high standards in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and allergen management across all sites. \n Recruitment & Retention \n Assist with the recruitment and retention of mobile team members, contributing to wider site recruitment and engagement initiatives. \n Mobilisation Support \n Assist with new site set-ups and transitions, including equipment, onboarding, and systems implementation. \n About You as a Deputy Group Chef \n\n • Experienced Chef or Kitchen Manager (multi-site/mobile preferred)\n, • Strong leadership and team management skills\n, • Solid knowledge of food safety, H&S, and allergens\n, • Organised, adaptable, and able to work across multiple locations\n, • Passionate about food quality and customer service\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel\n\n Apply Now \n If you’re a proactive Deputy Group Chef who enjoys working alongside senior leadership, supporting teams, and upholding high standards while delivering great food and customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Cook Manager based at Markyate Village School and Nursery 27.5 Hours per week \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Cook Manager, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. \n Let’s talk about the role of a Cook Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Cook Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary: £13.76 per hour (£16,654 per annum) \n Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only – Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Skills and Mobilisation Chef \n Location: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City) \n Salary Range: £32,312 - £34,092 per Annum (DOE) \n Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week \n Contract: Permanent \n Reports to: Executive Chef \n PURPOSE OF THE JOB \n HCL are leading contract caterers with a focus on school feeding. We have a commitment to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for children and staff across our primary schools, secondary schools, and commercial sites. As a Skills and Mobilisation Chef at HCL, you will play a vital role in our training and mobilisation programme, as we delight our customers in Hertfordshire and expand our portfolio across London and the South of England. Your role will be central in promoting HCL with a focus on public sector procurement of school feeding services. \n You will support across all sectors in maintaining HCL high expectation of standards, and support with menu development and practical hands-on training in all sectors, including new business ventures. \n MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY \n Mobilisation Support: Train menu compliance, cooking process and counter set ups within new business to ensure food production methods are adhered and purchasing compliance to ensure success of the HCL food values \n Quality Testing; Work with Food development team to product test in schools , train the culinary teams where we need remedial food training, service flow challenges and feedback recipe corrections or improvements required \n Identify and Address Gaps: Identify skill and knowledge gaps within the business. Create and deliver training courses and resources to embed knowledge and skills gaps across all sectors in existing and new contracts. \n Follow Quality Processes: Adhere and train standards inline with HCL Quality Audit (QA) processes and audit checklists. Monitor and review standards across the business, ensuring compliance with statutory food, allergen, What Good Looks Like (WGLL) food/nutrient standards, budgets, menu specifications, budget and quality control. \n Ensure Standards Compliance: Train, refresh, audit, and monitor all HCL food standards, policies, and procedures to ensure excellent service provision and continuous improvement in HCL facilities. Deliver comprehensive reports and data to support HR and operational training demands, identifying skills gaps and implementing training plans to support. \n This list should not be regarded as exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this role and department. \n PERSON SPECIFICATION \n Experience: \n\n • Working flexibly within a team, supporting the wider team, and promoting a positive development culture in new contracts and existing business.\n, • Successfully mobilising, training and managing a new contract, building client relationships and adhering to HCL exemplary standards and best practice.\n, • Writing detailed and comprehensive reports documenting observations, training delivered, and recommendations to ensure a full circle of compliance.\n, • Experience and knowledge of delivering accredited food hygiene and allergy qualifications (Highfield accredited Trainer and Member).\n, • Experience of effective on the job training/coaching style that drives performance and encourages development.\n, • Confident and competent in training standards and compliance cross sector and multi-site settings (new business) or existing.\n\n Qualifications \n\n • Level 3 Food safety.\n, • Level 4 Advanced Food Safety.\n, • Level 3 Health and Safety.\n, • Level 3 MHFA (preferable).\n, • Level 3 Allergy Management.\n, • Level 3 Delivering Training Award.\n, • Level 3 Project Management.\n, • Level 3 Effective Auditing & Inspection.\n, • Highfield accredited trainer and member.\n\n EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES \n HCL is committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we employ staff to the way we deliver services. It is a central responsibility of managers and employees of the company to ensure that every individual that we encounter is treated with dignity and respect. \n HEALTH AND SAFETY \n It will be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

Breakfast Chef \n £17.50 per hour \n Brookmans Park area \n Start immediately \n We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking work-life balance with daytime hours (no nights!) \n \n Breakfast Chef Summary : \n \n\n • Work closely with the owners in a supportive kitchen team, helping to maintain high cleanliness standards.\n, • The kitchen focuses on fresh food prepared in-house, including classic breakfast and brunch dishes cooked to a high standard, alongside new and evolving brunch and lunch menu items inspired by current food trends.\n, • Presentation is important, so we are looking for a chef who enjoys creative plating and producing visually appealing dishes.\n, • As an independent venue, you will have direct access to the owners, quick decision-making, and the opportunity to suggest improvements to the menu, kitchen equipment, and operations.\n, • Working with high-quality fresh ingredients and contributing to a growing food concept.\n\n \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Prepare and cook fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes\n, • Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation\n, • Contribute ideas for new menu items and daily specials\n, • Ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and HACCP standards\n, • Work efficiently within a small kitchen team\n, • Help deliver a consistently excellent guest experience\n\n \n What We’re Looking For \n \n\n • Ideally + 4 years’ experience as a Chef in fresh food kitchens\n, • Experience working with breakfast, brunch or café-style menus is beneficial\n, • A friendly and positive team player with a no-ego attitude\n, • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality cooking\n, • Strong attention to presentation and plating\n\n \n Ideal For : a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie, or experienced Breakfast/Brunch Chef looking for a stable daytime position with creative input and a strong work-life balance. \n \n Benefits \n Free meals on duty \n Free nearby car parking \n Work directly with the owners in an independent business \n \n Cover the above, then apply now! Please note, that due to the number of applications we receive, we can only reply to shortlisted applicant. We are no accepting telephone enquiries on this job, apply with an up to date cv only please.

Chef - Welwyn Garden City.

Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or a talented Chef de Partie ready to take their next step. With competitive salary, plus bonus, paid overtime and real progression opportunities, this is a great next step for an experienced hospitality sous chef, second chef or junior sous chef. As Sous

As one of our Junior Sous Chefs, you could earn in the region of circa 43,000 per year:. You must be able to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chefs absence.

chef de partie required in the st Albans area, this is a fresh food pub, you do need to drive for this location. chef de partie, fresh food, 29-33k. THE ROLE we are looking for a chef de partie you will set you a section, prep the food for the section, cook in service and ensure everything runs smoothly. this role includes all the standard chef de partie duties. EXPERIENCE we are looking for a chef de partie from a fresh food background and able to cook gastro pub style food. it is easy food to cook but it is fresh food. you will have good knife skills and able to drive chef de partie fresh food pub must drive 29-33k st Albans

You'll know us for our bubbly pizzas, fresh pasta, and good times.

Our guests can also enjoy great-tasting pub food, including a range of pub classics and delicious burgers. The Two Willows is a lovely pub located in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At

As a Chef , we are looking for someone who:. W e are on the look out for a passionate Chef to join our team!. We'll also listen to you and let you share ideas for menu additions which you feel would work in our clubs through our Chef Forums.

Sushi Chef Omboo Restaurant at Sopwell HouseFull-Time Role, Competitive Salary. Were currently looking for a passionate Sushi Chef to join our team in Omboo Restaurant. We are passionate about delivering exceptional food and service and are looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to join our growing

Traditional Pizza Chef Hertfordshire Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Live-in Accommodation Available (£125 per week) Overview An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Traditional Pizza Chef to join a well-established countryside hospitality venue in Hertfordshire. This role centres around delivering exceptional artisan pizzas from a dedicated pizza van, catering predominantly for weddings, private events, and functions. We are looking for someone with genuine traditional pizza experience who understands the craft from dough preparation through to service and has proven experience working with and maintaining a wood-fired oven. The Role You will take ownership of the pizza operation and play a key part in creating memorable guest experiences at weddings and events. This is a hands-on position requiring strong preparation skills, organisation, and the ability to maintain quality during busy service periods. You will be responsible for producing fresh dough, preparing ingredients, operating the wood-fired oven efficiently, and delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation. Key Responsibilities

Estate Head Chef Needed For Historic Venue based in the rolling Hertfordshire Countryside!. UPTO £55,000 ESTATE HEAD CHEF BASIC SALARY!.

Head Chef Opportunity Fresh Food Gastro Pub. What's on Offer for the Head Chef:.

This position would suit an adaptable and ambitious Chef de Partie who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to further develop their skills within a progressive culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to work across both a busy seasonal restaurant and a diverse events op

Quest Employment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Chef to join a welcoming and professional care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about cooking high-quality, nutritious meals and wants to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives. You'll play an important role in creating an enjoyable dining experience while supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen. Key Responsibilities As Chef, your duties will include: • Preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for residents., • Supporting the Chef Manager in the day-to-day management of the catering team., • Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety are maintained at all times., • Carrying out risk assessments and following food safety procedures., • Taking responsibility for the kitchen and catering team in the Chef Manager's absence., • Assisting with menu planning to provide varied, balanced meals that meet residents' dietary needs., • Working collaboratively with the wider care home team to deliver an exceptional service.About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Chef with a passion for quality food and excellent customer service. You will have: • Previous experience working as a Chef within hospitality, catering or a c...

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all withi

To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the Head Chef apply and send your Daniel Boyle CV now. As part of a hard working brigade you will be assist the Head Chef in serving food of a AA rosette standard for lunch and dinner service. Working in the AA Rosette standard

Relief Chef Manager – Contract Catering – South-East & London – £40,000 + Mileage.

Taking responsibility for the kitchen and catering team in the Chef Manager's absence. The successful candidate will be an experienced Chef with a passion for quality food and excellent customer service. Previous experience working as a Chef within hospitality, catering or.

Welwyn area, this gastro pub serves a fantastic range of local and seasonal produce, fresh food, Sous chef £36-39k. You will ensure everything runs smoothly, help train the chefs and step into sections that need support. We are ideally looking for a Sous Chef from a fresh food background and able t

Caterplus - More Than a Meal, It's a Community.We will give you responsibility for ensuring the food is to the highest standard, the kitchen area is always clean and well presented, and well-stocked.Ensure the food is to the highest standard.Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well

A high-profile granary-style restaurant set within a much-loved farm and leisure resort is looking for a talented Sous Chef to step into a senior position in the kitchen. This is a rare opportunity for a chef who values quality of life as much as quality of food.

As Sous Chef, youll support the Head Chef in running the kitchen, maintaining excellent standards and helping to develop a talented team. Were looking for a passionate chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and takes pride in delivering high-quality dishes in a professional kitchen

Head Chef High-End Bistro - Potters Bar - £45,000 + Profit Bonus + Tronc. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a highly regarded bistro in Potters Bar. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys creating outstanding food and leadi

Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so its important we find the right Second Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Were currently looking for a passionateBanqueting Sous Chef to join our dedicated team. Support the Executive Head Chef in delivering exceptional banqueting experiences for weddings, conferences, gala dinners and special events. Lead and inspire the kitchen team, deputising for senior chefs in their

Albans area, this is a fresh food pub, you do need to drive for this location.

You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development.We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group.Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day.If you want to wo

Head Chef at VESPER & The Hub on Verulam. The right candidate will have experience working in kitchens, in a head chef position or similar.

Benefits include car allowance and mileage. Caterplus, you'll become our trusted regional expert - stepping into different sites across the region to support, steady the ship and keep our communities well-fed and cared for.

We are looking for Wok Chefs to join our busy Pho restaurant. Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PH?. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade Spring & Summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Lotus stems, stir fried greens & many different traditional fresh salads, • Delicious currys, • Wok-fried noodles topped with me...

Welwyn Garden City invites a Chef to join our long-established, family-run pubs. You will work across busy kitchens in our Classic Pubs concept, with a competitive pay, shift flexibility, weekly pay, live-in options, and generous staff discounts.

So, if you're as passionate as we are about delivering delicious fresh rotisserie chicken, along with chargrilled meats and pub classics then you could be our next Chef at Chicken & Grill pubs, an important part of the McMullen's family. Key Responsibilities of a Chef. Chef (Weekly Pay) - Potters Ba

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in Hatfield.