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Group Chef Location: Field-based across Cheshunt, Enfield, North East London (Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City) Salary Range: £36,857 - £38,122 per annum (DOE) Hours: 35 per week Term Time + 1 week 40 weeks per year Reports to: Senior Operations Manager 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. The 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 Senior Operations Manager by managing the mobile workforce, supporting compliance with food safety and operational standards, and assisting with kitchen mobilisations and community engagement activities. Key Responsibilities for Group Chef Workforce Planning & Deployment Manage and deploy a mobile catering team to ensure kitchens remain fully staffed. Plan rotas, coordinate cover, and work with senior managers to anticipate staffing needs. People Management Lead, support, and develop a mobile workforce, including line management responsibilities. Oversee training, performance, and absence management, ensuring HR compliance. Operational Support 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. Compliance & Safety Ensure high standards in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and allergen management across all sites. Recruitment & Retention Recruit and retain mobile team members, supporting wider site recruitment and engagement initiatives. Mobilisation Support Assist with new site set-ups and transitions, including equipment, onboarding, and systems implementation. About You as a Group Chef Experienced Chef or Kitchen Manager (multi-site/mobile preferred) Strong leadership and team management skills Solid knowledge of food safety, H&S, and allergens Organised, adaptable, and able to work across multiple locations Passionate about food quality and customer service Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Apply Now If you're a forward-thinking Group Chef who thrives on leading teams, driving high standards, and delivering exceptional food and customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Perfect for chefs wanting flexibility and work/life balance, this agency role allows you to choose your hours while earning up to £18+ per hour in high-end hotel kitchens across Coventry and the surrounding areas. Apply now to access upcoming shifts. We're partnering with a range of high-end and 5-star hotel clients in Coventry and throughout the West Midlands. Opportunities are available across Breakfast, CDP, Pastry, Sous, and Head Chef levels, offering a variety of shifts to suit your availability. What's on offer: £15-£18+ per hour, depending on experience and availability Paid holiday and pension for chefs seeking long-term agency work You choose your own rota - we cover the rest Flexible shift times and start dates

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Second Chef- Care Home Hours: 20 Hours per week OR Bank hours available Pay Rate: £13.59 per hour (£15.32 per hour for Bank) Location: Birtley, Durham, DH3 2BH Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at our award winning client's care home, you will have the chance t click apply for full job details

Choose when you work and where you work while earning competitive rates as an Event Chef. We have a range of events across venues in and around Walsall. Apply now. Expect everything from large scale banqueting to festival cooking and opportunities to work alongside Michelin level teams - ideal for building experience and growing your skill set. We'rerecruiting for temporary, part time and permanent positions across VIP sporting events, major festivals, largefunctionsand premium dining experiences. What'son offer: £14.50-£19.50 per hour depending on experience Weekly pay Paid travel and accommodation for out-of-area events Opportunities for CDPs, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs

Hospitality Head Chef Houston & Hawkes Central London, SW1E 5JL £45,000 per annum Monday to Friday A rare and refined opportunity for an accomplished Hospitality Head Chef to lead a prestigious boutique hospitality kitchen in the heart of Central London - with your creativity, precision and standards centre stage. Houston & Hawkes are seeking a talented Hospitality Head Chef to take full ownership of a small, premium client site - delivering exceptional food across formal dining, elegant buffets, canapé events and bespoke hospitality service. This is a focussed, high-standard operation where quality and guest experience are everything. You will design refined seasonal menus, lead with confidence and build something genuinely special within an exclusive corporate environment. This is the kind of role where your touch is felt in every plate, every service and every guest interaction - and where the Monday to Friday pattern means you can do it all without compromise to your life outside work. If you are passionate about fine dining, take pride in polished, elegant food experiences and want to lead a kitchen that truly reflects your standards - this is the role for you. THE ROLE As Hospitality Head Chef, you will have full creative and operational ownership of this boutique kitchen - from menu design through to service delivery - across a varied and prestigious hospitality programme. Leading a small, high-quality kitchen with full ownership of standards and output Delivering formal fine dining, elegant buffets and beautifully presented canapé events Preparing hospitality catering including working lunches and bespoke client requests Designing and evolving seasonal, refined menus with a focus on quality, creativity and presentation Maintaining exceptional consistency across every service, every time Managing stock, food cost and kitchen operations with efficiency and accuracy Building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, understanding and anticipating their needs Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen and hygiene standards at all times ABOUT YOU You are a refined, accomplished chef who takes enormous pride in your craft. You lead with calm authority, bring precision and creativity to everything you cook and genuinely care about the experience you create for every guest. Proven experience as a Hospitality Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step A strong background in formal fine dining - essential Experience within corporate hospitality or premium client environments - highly desirable A genuine passion for high-quality, beautifully presented food Calm, professional and organised leadership style - you set the tone in the kitchen Confident managing a small team and delivering consistently exceptional standards Strong organisational and communication skills Meticulous approach to food safety, allergen management and compliance WHAT WE OFFER £45,000 per annum Monday to Friday - no weekends, exceptional work-life balance Prestigious Central London location Creative ownership of a boutique, high-quality hospitality kitchen Free meals at work every day Contributory pe

Enjoy flexible agency chef work that puts you in control of your rota while earning up to £18+ per hour. This role is ideal for chefs seeking work/life balance and the opportunity to work within high-end and 5-star hotel kitchens across Walsall and the surrounding areas. Apply now to secure upcoming shifts. We're partnering with a range of high-end and 5-star hotel clients in Walsall and throughout the West Midlands. Opportunities are available across Breakfast, CDP, Pastry, Sous, and Head Chef levels, offering a variety of shifts to suit your availability. What's on offer: £15-£18+ per hour, depending on experience and availability Paid holiday and pension for chefs seeking long-term agency work You choose your own rota - we cover the rest Flexible shift times and start dates

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

Perfect for chefs wanting flexibility and work/life balance, this agency role allows you to choose your hours while earning up to £18+ per hour in high-end hotel kitchens across Stratford Upon Avon and the surrounding areas. Apply now to access upcoming shifts. We're partnering with a range of high-end and 5-star hotel clients in Stratford Upon Avon and throughout the West Midlands. Opportunities are available across Breakfast, CDP, Pastry, Sous, and Head Chef levels, offering a variety of shifts to suit your availability. What's on offer: £15-£18+ per hour, depending on experience and availability Paid holiday and pension for chefs seeking long-term agency work You choose your own rota - we cover the rest Flexible shift times and start dates

Looking for agency chef work that fits around your lifestyle? This opportunity offers work/life balance, flexible rota control and the chance to earn up to £18+ per hour in premium 5-star hotel kitchens across Worcester and nearby locations. Apply now to get started. We're partnering with a range of high-end and 5-star hotel clients in Worcester and throughout the West Midlands. Opportunities are available across Breakfast, CDP, Pastry, Sous, and Head Chef levels, offering a variety of shifts to suit your availability. What's on offer: £15-£18+ per hour, depending on experience and availability Paid holiday and pension for chefs seeking long-term agency work You choose your own rota - we cover the rest

Take control of your diary and earn strong hourly rates by stepping into premium events when it suits you. We're recruiting Event Chefs for varied, well-paid shifts across unforgettable venues in and around Bromsgrove. Apply now. Expect everything from large scale banqueting to festival cooking and opportunities to work alongside Michelin level teams - ideal for building experience and growing your skill set. We'rerecruiting for temporary, part time and permanent positions across VIP sporting events, major festivals, largefunctionsand premium dining experiences. What'son offer: £14.50-£19.50 per hour depending on experience Weekly pay Paid travel and accommodation for out-of-area events Opportunities for CDPs, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs

A Kitchen Manager job in Ashtead (Surrey) has become available within a branded Pub with excellent progression opportunities across the wider company. The Pub has also undergone an exciting refurb/ remodelling last year with a spacious kitchen to work within. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the countries leading Pub groups which offers a wide range of further progression opportunities at larger sites and other brands in the group. This is a structured, branded kitchen where strong organisation and labour control are key-ideal for a Sous Chef ready to step up, or a Head Chef looking for a new challenge. You will have the support of an experienced, long-standing GM. Kitchen Manager job in Ashtead (Surrey), Highlights: Salary of £37,000 Performance Bonus up to £4,000 annually. Enhanced holiday allowance, 33 days. BOH Team of 4. Recent refurbishment. Excellent opportunities to progress across the wider company at larger sites/ different brands and through paid for qualifications! 33% Discount across all the brands in the company for you, and 20% for your friends and family too. Discounted gym memberships. Health & Dental plans. Free parking available on site. Kitchen Manager job in Ashtead (Surrey), Job Overview: Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of. Be driven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction. Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control. Work with a branded menu. Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations. If you are interested in this Kitchen Manager job in Ashtead (Surrey), then please apply now!

Sous Chef Location: East Sussex Salary: 43,000+Service Charge Platinum Recruitment is working with a renowned historic restaurant and hotel in East Sussex. Perfect for a Sous Chef looking to take a leading role in a talented kitchen team within a highly regarded establishment. What's in it for you? Supportive senior leadership and a collaborative kitchen environment Opportunity to work with high-quality, seasonal ingredients Discounts on stays across the group Discounts on F&B across the group Why choose our Client? A Sous Chef role at a prestigious destination venue known for its commitment to quality and locally sourced produce. You'll be working alongside experienced chefs who are passionate about developing talent and maintaining high culinary standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while continuing to refine their craft. What's involved? A successful Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the team during service and ensuring consistency across all dishes. You will be confident managing prep, overseeing junior staff, and maintaining standards under pressure during busy service periods. Candidates will stand a better chance if they have experience in a similar role within a high-quality, fresh food environment. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Sous Chef opportunity in East Sussex. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: George Turl Job Number: (phone number removed)/INDELITE Job Role: Sous Chef Location: East Sussex Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Chef Education Activity Centre Hindhead (High volume/mass catering is essential) £31,229k per annum plus company benefits The Opportunity A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced cook to work within a busy kitchen at an activity centre for young children and adults click apply for full job details