Total 124 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9BX

Chef De Partie Position

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

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

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

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

Qualifications/Experience required for this Chef de Partie opportunity:

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

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role:

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

To Apply For This Role:

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

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

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

This is a permanent position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chef De Partie Position

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

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

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

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

Qualifications/Experience required for this Chef de Partie opportunity:

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

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role:

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

To Apply For This Role:

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

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

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

This is a permanent position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chef De Partie Position

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

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

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

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

Qualifications/Experience required for this Chef de Partie opportunity:

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

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role:

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

To Apply For This Role:

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

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

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

This is a permanent position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restaurant Supervisor - St Albans -Moor Mill Beefeater
Come and be a Restaurant Supervisor atBeefeater in St Albans. 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


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



HOURS: 30 hours a week across 4/5 days - shifts will be across mornings, afternoons and evenings , weekends included - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: Moor Mill Beefeater,St Albans (AL2 3PN)


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 Moor MillBeefeater as 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.

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team. Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers. Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo. As a Chef you will be:

• Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation
• Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
• Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules

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

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

Where you will be working:

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital, Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

You will be working at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8-18 years.

Situated in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. All children and young people have their own en-suite bedrooms. The services emphasise not only the mental wellbeing of young people but also their educational, emotional and physical needs.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £24,965
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

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

About your next employer:

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

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

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

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Kitchen Team Leader at the Fish & Eels, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Chef at the Fish & Eels, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Procurement Manager (Food & Beverage), Full Time or 4 day week
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days a week in office)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits

The Procurement Manager oversees the execution of sourcing, category management, and procurement activities within the food and beverage category. In this role, you will work closely with the Food and Beverage teams across Haven, supporting their plans and strategies to deliver supplier and category strategies.

Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expert in a key area of the business by:
- Nurturing and enhancing the commercial relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with our retail plans, strategies, and guest propositions to secure the best-value offerings available in the market for Haven
- Working closely with the Supply Chain and technical management teams to develop and manage a safe and efficient food and beverage supply chain
- Actively developing your categories so that purchasing in F&B is transparent, straightforward and supportive of team members across the business.
- Playing a key role in the Procurement Team supporting and contributing to procurement strategy acrossHaven.
- Working closely with F&B technical team to ensure guest safety and maintain comprehensive adherence to legal obligations regarding food safety, including allergen management and other relevant regulations

What we’d like you to bring:
- Experience in Food and Beverage procurement (ideally in Leisure/Hospitality setting) and Sourcing, including negotiation for supply of goods and services along with associated KPI’s
- Proven history of developing and executing sourcing and procurement engagements that return substantial value
- Strong Stakeholder management experience
- Experience of effective supplier management (including commercial and qualitative performance, risk management and supplier relationship management) techniques

What’s In It For You?
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

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?
Our people and the teams they form are the backbone of a professional experience with us. 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.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. Please reach out if you need additional support or specific arrangements to enable you to perform to the fullest during this process.

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 ready 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.

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. We also love our real people who run Lounges. The person who runs these brilliant people has to be super-brilliant, and that'll be you. Your standards will be as high as ours, but exactly how you do it will be unique to you.

You'll be doing it your way. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

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 Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role.
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.
Familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making decisions considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
You will have worked in kitchen environments where you're required to report on various metrics including GPs; labour/house; food preparation.
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

Server/Waiter/Waitress

Do you take your work seriously, but not yourself? Do you love meeting new people and bringing your personality to work? Are you happiest when working in a team, making things happen?

Maybe, just maybe, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for people to join our team to work front of house as a Waiter/Waitress.

The good stuff.


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


Bonjour, we’re Côte.

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

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Sous Chef

Are you obsessed with cooking delicious food that makes people smile? Are you organised and confident enough to lead a team? Do you take your work seriously, but never yourself?

As a Junior Sous Chef, you’ll be working with a menu that is packed full of flavour, provenance and seasonality. Our all-day food menu showcases and celebrates the diverse, modern French food landscape with indulgent French classic dishes that are balanced with lighter options too.

The good stuff.


We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?
Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu (thanks Chef)!
Treat yourself, family and friends to 100% discount off our food at any Côte
We love meeting new people who share our passion of making it special, which means you can earn a bonus for every time you successfully refer people to join Côte (T&C apply)
We’re here for the curious, so it’s no surprise there are loads of opportunities when it comes to internal development programmes, we have some big plans coming this year!
Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme
Employee assistance program – 24/7 support and advice for health, wellbeing, and financial issues
Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership


Bonjour, we’re Côte.

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

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

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

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.

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.

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.