Total 146 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Essex, CM1

Join our team at the Orchards Holiday Village close to the maritime town of Brightlingsea on the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8LJ GBR

Job DetailsCome and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Assistant / Porter!

As part of our Food & Beverage Kitchen Team, you will… 

- Support with the cleanliness of the kitchen, ensuring we maintain high health and hygiene standards ensuring a clean and safe environment for all
- Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks in the kitchen which may include, cleaning crockery, utensils and cooking equipment, cleaning storage areas and sanitising food preparation areas
- Assist with basic food preparation when required

What’s In It For You? 
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool  
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops  
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena  
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers  
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels  
- Reward & Recognition Schemes  
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications  
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme  
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied) 

Pay Rates: 16 to 17 £7.50, 18 to 20 £9.97, 21+ £11.44 per hour

Experience and Qualifications 
You don’t need experience to join our Food & Beverage Team. You may already be a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant or Fast-Food Crew Member but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do.

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours. 

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Grill Chef - Harlow Cookhouse & Pub Potters Arms - Restaurant


Come and be a Chef atBrewers Fayre in Harlow. Help our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve up mouth watering meals in our fun, pub restaurant. Immediate start, catering experience needed.


PAY RATE: Up to £12.89per hourCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts!



HOURS: 25/30 hours over 5 days a week, includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekends shifts - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: Cookhouse & Pub Potters Arms,Church Langley Way, Harlow CM17 9TD


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 career path in our kitchens
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 a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you'll do: 


Join us at Harlow Cookhouse & Pub Potters Armsas a Grill Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher with the skills, confidence, creativity and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our students ?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lead Teacher of Food & Nutrition for January 2025. Teaching experience in other Technology subjects such as Graphics and Textiles is desirable, but not essential.

You will be able to assess students against learning outcomes and ensure all groups of students make progress. You will be able to ensure that all groups of students, at all key stages are appropriately challenged and supported to achieve their very best. You will be committed to maintaining and improving our high quality provision.

St Bernard's High School is a vibrant girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. We offer our students an environment where they can excel academically, personally and spiritually. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.



Application is via our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under About Us/Vacancies – please note we do not accept CV’s



Closing Date: 3 September 2024, 9.00am



Interviews: w/c 9 September 2024



We do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications



Please contact the HR department for further information on recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk



The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.



What the school offers its staff

St Bernard's High School is a vibrant girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. We offer our students an environment where they can excel academically, personally and spiritually. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from teachers of all faiths or none.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

This luxury, multi award winning property in the heart of the countryside is looking to recruit an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie for their Fine Dining Restaurant with a Great Career Path

This is a demanding role, but working as part of a large and highly skilled brigade you and the restaurant kitchen team will cater for the hotel’s multi award winning restaurant, constantly meeting and exceeding guest expectations. It is preferred that you too come from a minimum of a 2 AA Rosette background, but the position is also open to those who can display a thorough knowledge, commitment and dedication to the trade.

A career with our client is an opportunity to work for one of the UKs leading hotels - and one of our Countries most respected Chefs . They work to the fact that to remain among the best they need to recruit the best. They want individuals who share their passion for anticipating and exceeding our guest expectations in every area of operation. Total professionals committed to realising their potential and reaching the very peak of their chosen career.

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

Pastry Chef de Partie Benefits include:

•Competitive salary
•28 days holidays annually plus public holidays
•Excellent opportunities for career development within the establishment and the group as a whole
•Accommodation available
•The opportunity to work within a highly motivated, talented team in one of the countries top 50 hotels
•Brand new fully refurnished kitchen

Qualifications/ Experience required:

The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce
Preferably to a minimum of 2 AA Rosette standard
Must have approximately 1-2 years experience at this level.
Should also posses NVQ level 1&2 or equivalent and hygiene certificate essential.
Small luxury hotel experience
Must posses a solid and stable background
Fast and egger to learn
Motivated, passionate and dedicated worker

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 luxury, multi award winning property in the heart of the countryside is looking to recruit an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie for their Fine Dining Restaurant with a Great Career Path

This is a demanding role, but working as part of a large and highly skilled brigade you and the restaurant kitchen team will cater for the hotel’s multi award winning restaurant, constantly meeting and exceeding guest expectations. It is preferred that you too come from a minimum of a 2 AA Rosette background, but the position is also open to those who can display a thorough knowledge, commitment and dedication to the trade.

A career with our client is an opportunity to work for one of the UKs leading hotels - and one of our Countries most respected Chefs . They work to the fact that to remain among the best they need to recruit the best. They want individuals who share their passion for anticipating and exceeding our guest expectations in every area of operation. Total professionals committed to realising their potential and reaching the very peak of their chosen career.

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

Pastry Chef de Partie Benefits include:

•Competitive salary
•28 days holidays annually plus public holidays
•Excellent opportunities for career development within the establishment and the group as a whole
•Accommodation available
•The opportunity to work within a highly motivated, talented team in one of the countries top 50 hotels
•Brand new fully refurnished kitchen

Qualifications/ Experience required:

The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce
Preferably to a minimum of 2 AA Rosette standard
Must have approximately 1-2 years experience at this level.
Should also posses NVQ level 1&2 or equivalent and hygiene certificate essential.
Small luxury hotel experience
Must posses a solid and stable background
Fast and egger to learn
Motivated, passionate and dedicated worker

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 stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef - looking to achieve and develop the team and your Future

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

As a Chef de Partie you will be an integral part of the team to lead a section in the kitchen creating the finest dishes and working to the highest of standards.

The key focus of your role is to share your passion for cooking and food with your team and help train and develop them. You will be working in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, however, you will still be required to produce dishes to a high standard - and use your creative skills to inspire the the food and team .

Main Duties:

Plan and oversee day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements
Follow all health and hygiene standards
Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs
Sample, smell and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards
Take orders from the Sous Chef and give tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner
Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in the section
Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section and ensure maximum utilization of food
Participate in food production. Portions meats, fish, vegetables and desserts and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Communicate with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production
Conduct daily food line inspections in section to ensure quality is maintained.

Requirements:

Ideally NVQ levels 2&3
Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment
Hotel or Restaurant background
Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles
Good understanding of food, hygiene and safety
COSHH knowledge
Good verbal and written English
Computer literate
The right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits:

Complimentary nights with breakfast, and 50% discount
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Great Training & Development
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

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.

Grill Chef -Dagenham -Chequers Corner Brewers Fayre


Come and be a Chef atChequers Corner Brewers Fayre. Help our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve up mouth watering meals in our fun, pub restaurant. Immediate start, catering experience needed.


PAY RATE: Up to £12.89per hourCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts!



HOURS: 16 a week - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: 2 New Rd, Dagenham RM9 6YS


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 career path in our kitchens
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 a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you'll do: 


Join us at Chequers Corner Brewers Fayreas a Grill Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Front of House -Dagenham -Chequers Corner Brewers Fayre


Come and be the friendly face ofChequers Corner Brewers Fayre. Use your fun personality to welcome guests into our restaurant and enjoy their meal as a Front of House Team Member. Immediate start, no experience needed.


PAY RATE: Up to £11.49per hour


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



HOURS: 16 a week - guaranteed hours to plan your week around
4 days a week


LOCATION: 2 New Rd, Dagenham RM9 6YS


Why you'll love it here: 



Training and support: We've got a warm welcome and training that will make your life easier from the start and the opportunities that'll give you a career path in our business.
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 a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us





What you'll do: Join our team at Chequers Corner Brewers Fayreas a Front of House Team Member, and use your passion for outstanding customer service to its full potential. Be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Kitchen Team Member -Southend-On-Sea - Strawberry Fields Beefeater


Come and be a Kitchen Team Member at Strawberry Fields Beefeater. 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: 20 a week - guaranteed hours to plan your week around
5 Days a week
Shifts include mornings, afternoons and evenings. Weekend working included.


LOCATION: Off Thanet Grange, Prince Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6GB


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 a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us




What you'll do: Join our team at Strawberry Fields Beefeateras 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.

Kitchen Team Member - Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) Premier Inn


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


PAY RATE: Up to £12.59 per hour


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



HOURS: 24 hours per week - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) Premier InnEastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS99 1YY


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 Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) 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.

Restaurant Supervisor - The Balkerne Gate Table Table


Come and be a Restaurant Supervisor at the Balkerne Gate Table Tablein Colchester. Act as the vital link between the kitchen and our Front of House team and put the 'super' into Supervisor! Lead and manage your team to amazing customer service every time. Immediate start.


PAY RATE: Up to £13.24per hour


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



HOURS: 35 hours per week over 5 daysShifts include mornings, afternoons and evenings. Weekend working included


LOCATION: The Balkerne Gate Table Table,Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester CO4 9WP


Why you'll love it here: 




Training and support: We've got a warm welcome and training that will make your life easier from the start and the opportunities that'll give you a real career path in our business.


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 a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us




What you'll do: Join our team at The Balkerne Gate Table Tableas a Restaurant Supervisor and take the next step in your team manager career. Your natural leadership, organisation and people skills have found their home at the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Kitchen Team Leader - Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) Premier Inn
Come and be a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn in Southend on Sea. Manage your team and prepare, cook and serve our legendary Premier Inn breakfasts and classic dishes. Immediate start, catering experience needed.
PAY RATE:Starting at £12.74 up to £13.04 per hour
CONTRACT TYPE:Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts!
HOURS:40 hours per week over 5 daysShifts include mornings, afternoons and evenings. Weekend working included
LOCATION:Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) Premier Inn,Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS99 1YY
Why you'll love it here:

Training and support:We've got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens, including apprenticeships.
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 Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You'll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Deputy Hotel Manager - Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) - 40 hours Contract
Salary: £26,750 - £30,000 + Benefits
As Deputy Hotel Manager you are a pivotal part of the Hotel Management team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll be responsible for the successful daily running operation of all departments (Front of House, Back of House* and housekeeping teams) whilst making sure our guests and team are kept safe, all internal audits successfully passed and compliance requirements are met.
Working with your Hotel Manager you will drive commercial best practice, maximising revenue opportunities and manage our controllable costs to deliver a strong business performance .With a keen eye for detail you'll ensure that brand standards are consistently maintained and utilise guest feedback to increase performance against KPI targets
Putting our guests first in everything you do, You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing high performing, competent and motivated teams to ensure we deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with company standards to make us the most loved hotel brand.
As a role model who is passionate about exceeding our guests needs and expectations you will be a great communicator who demonstrates passion for our brand by engaging regularly with our guests, and continuously coach the team to deliver their full potential.
Ideally, you'll have be able to demonstrate your previous or current management experience from hospitality, leisure or retail backgrounds driven by guest service and business results. (If working in Solus/ Breakfast Room sites)*Experience within F&B or food services is desirable and knowledge of food hygiene and H&S.
What's in it for me?
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity as the UK largest Hotel brand. You will receive a salary from£26,750in addition to the following benefits;

Full induction and training
Performance related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme
Whitbread Privilege Card offering up to 25% in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn Hotels.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Perks at Work Discounts through a variety of Retail and Leisure outlets

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

Kitchen Team Leader - Saffron Walden Premier Inn
Come and be a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn in Saffron Walden. Manage your team and prepare, cook and serve our legendary Premier Inn breakfasts and classic dishes. Immediate start, catering experience needed.
PAY RATE:Starting at £12.74 up to £13.04 per hour
CONTRACT TYPE:Permanent- we don't do zero hours contracts!
HOURS:40 hours per week over 5 daysShifts include mornings and evenings. Weekend working included
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Premier Inn,Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden CB10 2SG
Why you'll love it here:

Training and support:We've got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens, including apprenticeships.
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 Saffron Walden Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You'll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.