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Sous Chef - Bath Job Advert: Join Our Team as a Chef at Prezzo Italian Sous Chef - Prezzo Italian "Put Your Heart into It" 13.50 - 14.50 per hour, depending on experience and skill level - plus tronc/tips & perks! Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary journey and lead with heart? At Prezzo Italian, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef who thrives in a vibrant kitchen, inspires their team, and brings passion, precision, and pride to every plate. Join us and be part of a team that lives and breathes our HEART culture - creating memorable food experiences that bring people together. As a Sous Chef, you'll help set the pace and the standard, keeping service smooth and the team motivated. From leading shifts to supporting daily operations, you'll bring hands on energy and attention to every part of the kitchen. What You'll Do: Set the standard by delivering exceptional dishes that embody our Hospitality Magic ethos - while guiding, training, and inspiring the kitchen team through hands-on support, shared knowledge, and confidence-building across every section.Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised kitchen by following Prezzo Italian's food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP policies.Take ownership of kitchen paperwork - temperature checks, cleaning records, and compliance logs - ensuring accuracy and accountability.Assist with stock control, portioning, and waste reduction to support sustainable, efficient operations.Work with the Head Chef to manage service, respond to feedback, and continuously improve.Support a positive, respectful kitchen culture where teamwork and celebration go hand in hand.Embrace feedback, develop your leadership skills, and bring energy and resilience to every shift.Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.What We're Looking For: Proven experience in a similar role, with strong culinary skills and a passion for food.A natural leader who motivates others and thrives in a team-first environment.Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance.Flexibility with work hours, including weekends and bank holidays.Why Join Prezzo Italian? Access structured training and clear career pathways to advance your skills and career.Enjoy competitive pay, tronc/tips, benefits, and recognition for your dedication and hard work.Flexible shifts and a supportive environment to help you balance work with personal life.Perks that matter - like free meals on shift, big discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, well-being support, and access to exclusive hospitality rewards.Become part of a team-first business where you're seen, heard and valued every day.Ready to join a kitchen that thrives on pride, pace, and purpose - and discover a place where your heart makes the magic? Apply now and discover where you truly belong.

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? This is a casual 0hrs contract, 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. 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 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 equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days 7am-5pm with some weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited 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. 8765

Sous Chef Boutique Hotel Near Bath We are seeking a passionate and talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at our beautiful boutique hotel located just outside the historic city of Bath. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and delivering exceptional dining experiences in a high-quality, guest-focused environment. About the Role As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards across restaurant service, private dining, and events. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in leading and motivating the kitchen team Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards Assist with menu development using seasonal, locally sourced produce Oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chefs absence Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards are met Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction About You Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up Passion for fresh, modern British cuisine Strong leadership and organisational skills Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail Knowledge of kitchen health & safety procedures What We Offer Competitive salary + tips/service charge Opportunities for creativity and menu input Supportive and professional working environment Career development within a growing hospitality group Staff meals and hotel discounts TPBN1_UKCT

Job Advert: Join Our Team as a Chef at Prezzo Italian Sous Chef - Prezzo Italian "Put Your Heart into It" £13.50 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience and skill level - plus tronc/tips & perks! Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary journey and lead with heart? At Prezzo Italian, were looking for a talented Sous Chef who thrives in a vibrant kitchen, inspires their team, and brings passion, precision, and pride to every plate. Join us and be part of a team that lives and breathes our HEART culture creating memorable food experiences that bring people together. As a Sous Chef, youll help set the pace and the standard, keeping service smooth and the team motivated. From leading shifts to supporting daily operations, youll bring hands on energy and attention to every part of the kitchen. What Youll Do: Set the standard by delivering exceptional dishes that embody our Hospitality Magic ethos while guiding, training, and inspiring the kitchen team through hands-on support, shared knowledge, and confidence-building across every section. Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised kitchen by following Prezzo Italians food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP policies. Take ownership of kitchen paperwork temperature checks, cleaning records, and compliance logs ensuring accuracy and accountability. Assist with stock control, portioning, and waste reduction to support sustainable, efficient operations. Work with the Head Chef to manage service, respond to feedback, and continuously improve. Support a positive, respectful kitchen culture where teamwork and celebration go hand in hand. Embrace feedback, develop your leadership skills, and bring energy and resilience to every shift. Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience. What Were Looking For: Proven experience in a similar role, with strong culinary skills and a passion for food. A natural leader who motivates others and thrives in a team-first environment. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance. Flexibility with work hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Why Join Prezzo Italian? Access structured training and clear career pathways to advance your skills and career. Enjoy competitive pay, tronc/tips, benefits, and recognition for your dedication and hard work. Flexible shifts and a supportive environment to help you balance work with personal life. Perks that matter - like free meals on shift, big discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, well-being support, and access to exclusive hospitality rewards. Become part of a team-first business where youre seen, heard and valued every day. Ready to join a kitchen that thrives on pride, pace, and purpose and discover a place where your heart makes the magic? Apply now and discover where you truly belong. TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef Events & Catering Salary: £60,000 | Full-Time Lead a brigade of 10 in a fast-paced, £2.5M catering operation delivering high-quality food across events, banqueting, and daily service. Youll drive consistency, manage kitchen operations, and deliver exceptional standards at scale. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop the kitchen team Oversee food across events and high-volume service Plan seasonal, commercially focused menus Manage stock, ordering, and waste Ensure smooth operations and H&S compliance About You: Head Chef / Senior Sous experience in events or banqueting Strong leadership (min. 3 years) Organised, hands-on, and thrives under pressure Passion for quality, seasonal produce Level 3 Food Safety Benefits Up to 35 days annual leave • your birthday off 50% discount across venues + meals on shift Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Chef Academy training , supplier trips & career progression Wellbeing support , EAP & Mental Health First Aiders Pension scheme • retail discounts platform Chef whites & shoes provided Paid day each year to volunteer for a charity Regular team events & experiences TPBN1_UKCT

Role: Junior Sous Chef Location: nr Bath, Wiltshire Salary / Rate of pay: £39,000 + Service Charge Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful newly refurbished hotel near Bath and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. Working alongside the Head Chef to exceed client expectations and produce fantastic cuisine. What's in it for you? Our client is fully committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant and enjoyable working environment for all of their team. Here are just some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Refer a friend scheme Take your birthday off on us! Help at Hand - our Health & Wellbeing service, offering same day remote GP appointments, medical 2nd opinions and support in Mental health support and Physiotherapy. Life Assurance Benefit The Benefit Hub - A wide range of discounts and deals for shopping, insurance and restaurants. Employee Assistance Program. Food and beverage and spa discounts. Additional day off for Community outreach and charity events Package Competitive salary of up to £39,000 Training and development opportunities Great company benefits and discount packages Why choose our Client? This beautiful manor sits overlooking the Wiltshire countryside with a restaurant serving great seasonal cuisine, with as much as they can grown onsite. The group have 5 properties across the county in some amazing location on the coast and in the country. What's involved? As Junior Sous Chef you will be part of a great team producing high quality dishes presented to a high standard Following standards and regulations for hygiene and health and safety Ensuring departmental compliance with all regulations Rosette experience is not required for this role but a good quality hotel background is. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Junior Sous Chef role in Nr Bath. 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: Richard Deeley Job Number: 935354 / INDCHEFS Job Role: Junior Sous Chef Location: Nr Bath, Wiltshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKCT

Salary - £60,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Head Chef to join our truly talented team and lead the opening team of Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath. We are looking for an Executive Head Chef who is passionate about delivering the higest levels of service at Gordon Ramsays Bread Steet Kitchen & Bar. You will be reporting directly to General Manager, and you will be responsible for managing the kitchen team and back-of-house F&B spaces, as well as menu development while driving the business to achieve the budgeted KPI's. What we offer £60,000 per annum +Generous Service Charge Permanent, full-time contract (40hrs per week) As Executive Head Chef you are responsible for managing the day to day operation of the kitchen whilst achieving company objectives in regard to sales targets, cost control and employee retention. The Executive Head Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen operation, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality dishes & food that meets the Gordon Ramsay Restaurants standards and guest expectations. The role oversees food preparation, and presentation while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cost control requirements. The Executive Head Chef provides leadership, training, and supervision to the kitchen team, fostering a productive and professional environment. The position plays a key role in driving culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and overall guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Specifically, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Ensure the kitchen is managed efficiently on a daily basis while supervising service and ensuring the food is compliant with restaurant standards Lead, inspire and motivate the team to achieve agreed goals and objectives Develop the kitchen brigade through the use of the company's learning and development programme, on the job chats and employee appraisals Compile menus and change dishes according to the time of year and seasonal produce Support the management team to ensure targets are met with labour and food costs Ensure food stock ordering is maintained with consideration to the allocated budget and that stock controls are in place with a comprehensive stock take done monthly Ensure full understanding of the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e., docket procedures, sta-tions, table numbers, food labelling etc Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the H&S act 1974 and Food Hygiene Escalate maintenance issues to the relevant parties, ensuring that employees are working within a safe environment. Maintain and proactively manage resourcing requirements by following the company recruitment authori-sation procedure. Train new staff members, integrating them into the team and ensuring they are fully trained during their induction period The Core Skills and Experience you will need to succeed: To successfully perform in this role, you must have the following skills and qualifications (if applicable): Identify ways to improve profitability Be able to adapt to current market trends and competitor influences Be uncompromising in achieving company standards Plan effectively for future business needs Quickly build rapport with team and guests Build effective and constructive relationships Regularly measure impact of employee development in the workplace and take action accordingly Always take broader business aims into consideration Communicate relevant business information regularly, efficiently and concisely to the team Proven experience in busy, fast-paced service environments Ability to manage large order volumes without compromising quality Strong time management and multitasking during peak service Experience streamlining kitchen workflows for efficiency Experience managing sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen porters Experience as an Exec/Head Chef in a premium high volume quality restaurant environment Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and the team at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment. Benefits • Worldwide employee discount at Hilton Hotels through Go Hilton program • Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels- colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B • 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days • Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal • Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing. • Use of Stream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay. • Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service. • A growing team with great training, progression and promotion opportunities • Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member (not for a department you manage) • Free meals whilst on shift • Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5 10 and 20-year rewards and more! Opportunities for all At Axiom Hospitality we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. We are working to reduce our hotels' impact on the environment through internationally recognised ecolabel certification. Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens, to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact in their neighbourhoods. At Axiom Hospitality we are working closely with our stakeholders to support our social impact commitment. Caring about people extends outside our business and is part of our DNA. TPBN1_UKCT

Salary - £50,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Restaurant General Manager to join our truly talented team and lead the opening team of Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath. As a Restaurant General Manager you are someone who is passioante about delivering the higest levels of service at Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen & Bar. You will report to the Hotel General Manager and will be responsivle for overseeing the day to day running of the Restaurant, Bar and delivering Meetings, Conferences and Events to the highest standard. What we offer £50,000 per annum + Generous Service Charge Permanent, full-time contract (40hrs per week) Your Role The purpose of the role is to oversee the operation of the restaurant and all departments within the location. Reporting to the Hotel General Manager, a Restaurant General Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to the restaurant in order to meet and surpass company objectives. The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while achieving financial and operational targets. The role oversees daily operations across front and back of house, maintaining high standards of service, quality, cleanliness, and compliance. The Restaurant General Manager leads, develops, and motivates the team, fostering a positive culture focused on quality and continuous improvement. This position plays a critical role in driving profitability, brand reputation, and long-term success of the restaurant. Key Responsibilities Specifically, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, performing the following tasks to the highest standards: • Maintain responsibility for the overall strategic planning, development and success of the restaurant with the Executive Head Chef/Head Chef • Ensure all necessary and approved actions are taken to achieve both short and long term goals and ob-jectives of the restaurant • Identify business opportunities which provide greatest return on investment aligned with company strat-egy • Manage relevant reporting and analysis of the Restaurant to ensure cost effective goals are being met and surpassed • Assume responsibility for budget management including the management of direct and indirect costs • Build and maintain effective relationships across the business, acting as a figurehead for the restaurant and driving improved productivity, turnover and profitability • Maintain responsibility for leading, inspiring and motivating the restaurant team to achieve workforce stability, productivity and loyalty • Ensure managers and their teams are supported via established and new coaching and training tech-niques • Responsible for the day to day management of the restaurant ensuring each service runs smoothly. • Ensure effective communication between back of house and front of house to ensure service runs smoothly throughout the day. • Ensure the highest levels of service are consistently provided to all customers and guests by the front of house team. • Working with the Managers and Reception team to ensure that restaurant covers are maximised across each service with the highest levels of service always being delivered • Build guest loyalty and ensure that all members of the front of house team are aware of regulars/VIPs, providing individual, engaging service at all times • Ensure effective payroll management, accounting for weekly forecasting and budget projections. • Identify business opportunities which provide revenue growth, liaising with the Hotel General Manager / Operations Manager and Sales and Marketing as appropriate • Ensure affirmative action is taken in response to market trends and competitor activity in order to max-imise revenue • Ensure any guest complaints are managed effectively at the time and not escalated to written com-plaints • Overall responsibility for all meetings, conferences and events, liasing with the sales and events teams to ensure the smooth running • Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures throughout the restaurant, including health and safety and food safety procedures • Ensure that the selection process for applicants is compliant with company procedures • Maintain responsibility for the on board training and integration of new starters to the team • Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employment performance appraisals are followed and • completed on a timely basis • Deliver adhoc tasks as requested by the Hotel General Manager The Core Skills and Experience you will need to succeed: • Fully understands and is able to articulate the financial targets of their restaurant or department • Identify ways to improve profitability • Effectively manages cost controls and ensures budgets are carefully adhered to • Spot business opportunities that have the greatest potential return on investment and are consistent with the company goals and brand • Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external individuals and groups • Fully understand and can articulate the business goals and objectives • Effectively coordinate controls and manages resources • Communicate relevant business information regularly, efficiently and concisely to their team • Effectively manages cost controls and ensures budgets are carefully adhered to. • Always takes broader business aims into consideration • Plan effectively for future business needs • Be able to adapt style when dealing with all kinds of people in a wide range of situations • Can influence others by sharing goals and knowledge • Be able to make decisions quickly; sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure. • Have comprehensive knowledge of the hospitality industry • Leadership skills • Clear communication and organisational skills • Attention to detail • Able to work effectively as part of a team • Calm under pressure • Offers effective feedback on performance through structured reviews against company standards • Create an environment that enables each person to achieve their goals to a high standard • Experience as a General Manager in a high volume quality Restaurant environment You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment. Benefits • Worldwide employee discount at Hilton Hotels through Go Hilton program • Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels- colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B • 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days • Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal • Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing. • Use of Stream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay. • Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service. • A growing team with great training, progression and promotion opportunities • Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member (not for a department you manage) • Free meals whilst on shift • Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5 10 and 20-year rewards and more! Opportunities for all At Axiom Hospitality we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. We are working to reduce our hotels' impact on the environment through internationally recognised ecolabel certification. Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens, to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact in their neighbourhoods. At Axiom Hospitality we are working closely with our stakeholders to support our social impact commitment. Caring about people extends outside our business and is part of our DNA. TPBN1_UKCT