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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? \n This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank 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. \n Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to 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. \n We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. \n NEED TO HAVE \n A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents \n Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent \n Experience in helping lead and inspire a team \n A good understanding of nutrition \n Experience of working with fresh seasonal food \n The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home \n Good understanding of HACCP \n NEED TO DO \n Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence \n Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards \n Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment \n Work within budget \n Complete regular audits \n Manage stock control \n To assist in leading and motivating a team \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends \n Free learning and development \n A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts \n Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards \n Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme \n 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 \n \n #2003

Head Chef - Weddings & Banqueting \n Buckinghamshire | £45,000 + up to £3,000 discretionary bonus \n Are you a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for weddings, banqueting and delivering exceptional food? \n We are recruiting for an exciting Head Chef opportunity with an established luxury hospitality group in Buckinghamshire, overseeing the kitchen at one of their dedicated wedding and events venues. \n With 70+ weddings taking place each year, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and enjoys the buzz of delivering exceptional food for weddings and special occasions. \n This is a genuinely hands-on Head Chef position. You will spend the majority of your time in the kitchen, cooking and leading your team during events, while also taking full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the kitchen. \n The Role \n As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, with weddings and banqueting being the main focus of the role. \n You will be responsible for creating and costing menus, managing your kitchen team, maintaining excellent food and hygiene standards, controlling GP and wage costs, and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation\n, • Be a hands-on chef, leading from the front during weddings and events\n, • Oversee 70+ weddings and numerous banqueting functions each year\n, • Create, develop and cost menus for weddings and events\n, • Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service\n, • Recruit, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team\n, • Produce and manage kitchen rotas, including holidays\n, • Approve timesheets and support payroll processes\n, • Manage food costs, GP percentages and kitchen budgets\n, • Take ownership of ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes\n, • Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate quality and value\n, • Ensure all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures are maintained\n, • Oversee kitchen maintenance, equipment and deep cleans\n, • Develop efficient kitchen systems and procedures\n, • Work closely with the front-of-house and events teams to ensure smooth service\n, • Develop and refresh menus to enhance the guest experience\n, • Manage and support staff performance, appraisals and other people-management processes\n\n About You \n We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, with a proven background in weddings, banqueting, hotels or high-volume events. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Strong experience within banqueting and events\n, • Experience delivering food for weddings and large functions\n, • Excellent menu development and costing skills\n, • A strong understanding of GP, budgets and wage control\n, • Excellent organisational and leadership skills\n, • A passion for quality food and presentation\n, • A hands-on approach to cooking and kitchen management\n, • The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure\n, • Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and H&S\n, • The ability to inspire, develop and lead a kitchen team\n\n Banqueting experience is essential for this position. \n We are particularly interested in chefs who enjoy the challenge of delivering consistently excellent food at volume and who take pride in creating memorable experiences for wedding guests. \n Salary & Benefits \n\n • £45,000 per annum\n, • Up to £3,000 discretionary annual bonus\n, • Bonus linked to agreed GP and wage-budget targets\n, • 45 hours per week\n, • Chef whites provided\n, • Opportunity to take genuine ownership of a busy and successful wedding/banqueting kitchen\n, • Excellent opportunity to develop menus, systems and a high-performing kitchen team\n\n Working Hours \n 45 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday, depending on the events calendar and operational requirements. \n Location \n Buckinghamshire \n Interested? \n If you're an experienced, hands-on chef with a strong background in weddings and banqueting, and you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely put your stamp on a kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.

What's on Offer for the Head Chef £40,000–£42,000 per annum (around £20 per hour) Monday to Friday – no weekend working 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Free on-site parking and easy access by public transport Career development and progression opportunities Supportive mana

Head Chef - Weddings & Banqueting Buckinghamshire | £45,000 + up to £3,000 discretionary bonus Are you a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for weddings, banqueting and delivering exceptional food? We are recruiting for an exciting Head Chef opportunity with an established luxury hospitality group in Buckinghamshire , overseeing the kitchen at one of their dedicated wedding and events venues. With 70+ weddings taking place each year , this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and enjoys the buzz of delivering exceptional food for weddings and special occasions. This is a genuinely hands-on Head Chef position . You will spend the majority of your time in the kitchen, cooking and leading your team during events, while also taking full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the kitchen. The Role As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, with weddings and banqueting being the main focus of the role . You will be responsible for creating and costing menus, managing your kitchen team, maintaining excellent food and hygiene standards, controlling GP and wage costs, and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard. Key responsibilities Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation Be a hands-on chef , leading from the front during weddings and events Oversee 70+ weddings and numerous banqueting functions each year Create, develop and cost menus for weddings and events Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service Recruit, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team Produce and manage kitchen rotas, including holidays Approve timesheets and support payroll processes Manage food costs, GP percentages and kitchen budgets Take ownership of ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate quality and value Ensure all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures are maintained Oversee kitchen maintenance, equipment and deep cleans Develop efficient kitchen systems and procedures Work closely with the front-of-house and events teams to ensure smooth service Develop and refresh menus to enhance the guest experience Manage and support staff performance, appraisals and other people-management processes About You We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up , with a proven background in weddings, banqueting, hotels or high-volume events . You will ideally have: Strong experience within banqueting and events Experience delivering food for weddings and large functions Excellent menu development and costing skills A strong understanding of GP, budgets and wage control Excellent organisational and leadership skills A passion for quality food and presentation A hands-on approach to cooking and kitchen management The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and H&S The ability to inspire, develop and lead a kitchen team Banqueting experience is essential for this position. We are particularly interested in chefs who enjoy the challenge of delivering consistently excellent food at volume and who take pride in creating memorable experiences for wedding guests. Salary & Benefits £45,000 per annum Up to £3,000 discretionary annual bonus Bonus linked to agreed GP and wage-budget targets 45 hours per week Chef whites provided Opportunity to take genuine ownership of a busy and successful wedding/banqueting kitchen Excellent opportunity to develop menus, systems and a high-performing kitchen team Working Hours 45 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday , depending on the events calendar and operational requirements. Location Buckinghamshire Interested? If you're an experienced, hands-on chef with a strong background in weddings and banqueting , and you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely put your stamp on a kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Business Development Manager – Production Kitchen £55,000 basic + £5,000 car allowance + uncapped commission UK-wide (field-based) About the role Our client is a well-established, premium food manufacturer that is investing heavily in the next phase of its Production Kitchen business. This is a genuine growth story, not a replacement hire or a role being created to plug a gap, but a strategic investment in a division the business sees as central to its future. Their chef-made products are already trusted by some of the UK's leading hotels, stadia, airport lounges and hospitality groups. These are premium, value-added solutions that help operators reduce labour costs, improve consistency across sites, and deliver a better end-customer experience. It's the kind of product that sells itself once it's in front of the right person, but it still needs a skilled operator to get it there. They're now looking for an exceptional Business Development Manager to open new doors, build relationships with key decision makers across the hospitality and foodservice sector, and convert opportunities into long-term, profitable business. To be clear: this is not an account management role. There is no book of existing clients to inherit and quietly maintain. This is a new-business hunting role, built for someone who wants to build their own territory from the ground up and be rewarded properly for doing so. You'll thrive in this role if you: Love meeting new people and building relationships from scratch, rather than working from a warm list Are motivated by winning new business, not maintaining what's already there Can handle rejection without losing momentum or motivation Are naturally competitive and driven by hitting (and beating) targets Take ownership of your territory and your pipeline without waiting to be told what to do Thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment where the pace is set by you, not by process If you're the type of salesperson who'd rather spend your day chasing new business than managing existing accounts, and who gets a genuine buzz from closing a deal you built from cold, we want to hear from you. Your mission Win new Production Kitchen customers across the UK, targeting hotels, stadia, airport lounges and broader hospitality groups Build long-term relationships with Executive Chefs, Procurement Managers and F&B Directors, the people who actually make and influence the buying decision Create opportunities for the client's Development Chefs to showcase their products directly to prospects, turning meetings into tastings and tastings into orders Build and convert a substantial, qualified pipeline of opportunities. This is a volume and quality game, not a handful of leads Become a recognised ambassador for the business within the industry, building a personal reputation alongside the company's Make a measurable, visible contribution to the growth of the Production Kitchen division, with your impact tracked and recognised at the top of the business Support from an experienced Culinary Director and Development Chef team, so you're never selling alone. Product credibility is backed up by real culinary expertise in the room Premium products that customers genuinely want to buy, rather than a hard sell on price Real investment behind the Production Kitchen growth strategy, not a role set up to fail on a shoestring budget Autonomy to build and own your territory your way, without someone looking over your shoulder About you 5+ years' sales experience in food service or hospitality (pub groups, restaurant groups, hotels, wholesalers) An existing network of Executive Chefs, Procurement Managers and F&B Directors that you can activate quickly A track record of selling premium food or value-added solutions, ideally where the sell is on quality and consistency rather than lowest price A full UK driving licence and genuine willingness to travel UK-wide. This is a field-based role and travel is a core part of it, not an occasional inconvenience Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior decision makers and holding your own in a room with chefs and procurement leads alike A chef background, or experience working closely with chefs, is a strong advantage, as is a degree in Sales, Business, Marketing or a related subject, though track record will always count for more than the certificate TPBN1_UKTJ

You will be responsible for: Supporting the Head Chef with the daily kitchen operation Leading and motivating the brigade in the Head Chefs absence Preparing and producing high-quality fresh food Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards Assisting with menu development and new

Head Chef role managing kitchen operations, menu development, team leadership, and ensuring quality and hygiene. Requires experience at Head Chef level and a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3.

Zest is recruiting a Development Chef to join an NPD team, combining culinary expertise with commercial awareness to create and improve products that delight customers and support the business's growth. Food safety and compliance run through everything you do, with development products regularly

Excellent long-term development opportunity. Established development kitchen. New business tenders and menu development.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Support new offer deployments, mobilizations, and pilot initiatives, and act as a lead chef for offer refreshes and on-site projects. Previous exp

Berkshire is seeking a Junior Development Chef (Cakes & Patisserie) to support the creation, trials and optimization of dessert products. You will assist with recipe development, scale from kitchen to factory and prepare samples for internal reviews and customer presentations.

The successful candidate will work closely with chefs, flavour specialists, and R&D scientists to create gold‑standard concepts and new innovation formats. Hands‑on creation of new culinary products, working alongside senior chefs and flavour specialists to demonstrate winning experiences. Suppo

Development Chef role at McCain, focusing on food products like French fries and Smiles.

Development Chef Michelin-Star Restaurant Group (Outside London). We are seeking an exceptional Development Chef to join a Michelin-starred restaurant group renowned for culinary excellence, innovation, and outstanding guest experiences.

Develops and innovates food products, focusing on chilled fried snacks.Involved in sampling, customer presentations, costing, and collaborating with teams for profitable growth.

Ideally, we are looking for a proven Development Chef, who understands the education sector and has a proven track of development in this area. Caterlink - Development Chef - Field Based Role - South East. We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Chef to join us.

Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Business Development Chef to join the Chapter One team. Pipelining future talent in the business and supporting growth from the Regional Support Chefs. A strong understanding of menu/concept development, cost control

Ideally, we are looking for a proven Development Chef, who understands the education sector and has a proven track of development in this area. We invest in development opportunities and are always looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent and your own future dev

We are equally committed to our team, offering meaningful training, continuous support, and genuine opportunities for career development.

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 40-week sessional post i.Monday - Thursday, 15:00-18:00.To assist in the provision of a high quality cleaning service within Council buildings.Please do

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11:55pm.Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process.If you require to submit additional information to suppor

We are equally committed to our team, offering meaningful training, continuous support, and genuine opportunities for career development.

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services - Glenrothes, Fife (KY7).Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.At Newcross Healthcare, we’re on a mission to help children and young people thrive.We’re looking for compassionate.If you’ve got experience working with childre

Eastertoun Primary is a non-denominational school in Armadale, which benefits from a mixed catchment area in terms of socio-economic background.The school currently has 12 primary classes and a nursery class.The school has a long-established and fully supportive and active Parent Staff Council as we

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with

Senior Residential Support Worker.Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington).Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview.You will need to have between 2 to 3 years exp

You'll also play a key role in supporting the development of technicians and ensure the department has the tools and materials needed to keep production running smoothly.

Self-Employed Cleaner / Housekeeper – Choose Your Hours ?.Flexible work that fits your life.You tell us your availability (any days, any hours) and we match you with cleaning jobs in homes, flats, offices, Airbnbs and more.Airbnb / holiday-let experience.Competitive self-employed rates.If you're e

Engineering Team Leader £55,000 Trafford Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Engineer to work at their facility based near Trafford Park Performance Objectives We have an opportunity for an experi

Experienced and highly organised Team Leader required to work with some of the world’s most significant vehicles, overseeing the operations of the vehicle storage facility.The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the storage site, ensuring the safe, secure,

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader with experience in Highways Consents and Transport Infrastructure to join a client in Buckinghamshire.Your main duties include managing a team of professionals who are responsible for providing expert transport planning advice on all matters related to hig

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and productive working environment, whilst supporting the development of team members, resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement across the production operation.

Cleaner – Morning Shifts Location: Yeovil Pay Rate: £12.Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00am – 10:00am Payment: Weekly Job Type: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for Cleaners to join a busy retail site in Yeovil, BA20.This is an excellent opportunity for someone lo