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Job: Head Chef Location: Southampton Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 Benefits: • great basic salary negotiable with experience, • excellent tips, • food on duty, • excellent discount around the Group, • A truly incredible culture., • Pension, • Parking on site This is an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef who wants to work at a medium sized restaurant with an enviable reputation and is part of the fabric of Southampton. Responsibilities of the Head Chef • Lead and supervise the kitchen team to ensure efficient and smooth daily operations, • Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain high standards of quality and presentation, • Develop innovative menus in collaboration with management, considering current trends and customer preferences, • Manage food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and hygiene standards, • Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and control food costs effectively, • Train and mentor staff to enhance their culinary skills and service delivery, • Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during busy periods, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen environment at all times, • Ensure all dishes are prepared in accordance with recipes and quality standards Skills required in the position of Head Chef • Proven supervising experience within a professional kitchen environment, • Extensive culinary experience with strong skills in food production and preparation, • Excellent team management abilities, capable of motivating staff and fostering teamwork, • Proficient in cooking techniques across various cuisines and styles, • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hygiene management, • Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is highly desirable, • Leadership qualities with the ability to organise, delegate, and oversee multiple tasks simultaneously, • Exceptional communication skills to liaise effectively with staff and management, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail If you are a Head Chef looking to work for a reputable company with great staff retention then please get in touch. Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union. From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy. Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.

Head Chef - Romsey | £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus & Tronc Lead a dynamic kitchen with excellent work-life balance and perks. We're looking for a talented Head Chef in Romsey to take the reins of a busy, high-quality kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team, shape menus, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance, including evenings off when no events are scheduled and reduced evening hours in winter. Due to location, the suitable applicant must have access to their own transport. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll enjoy: • Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum plus tronc and quarterly bonuses for hitting GP targets, • Overtime paid and supplier trips (vineyards, etc.), • Work-life balance with evenings off when no events are scheduled; café shifts finish by 5pm, • Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed, • Reduced evening working during winter, • Free staff parking and meals on shift, • Friends and family discounts across all sites, • Fun staff parties and a supportive team environment Key Responsibilities As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen and ensuring outstanding service: • Lead and manage all kitchen operations, • Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff, • Plan and develop menus and recipes, gaining creative freedom over time, • Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, • Control costs, manage stock, and order supplies, • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, • Work closely with management to deliver excellent service What we're looking for We want a strong culinary leader who can inspire their team and drive excellence: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, • Passion for food and experience with fresh, high-quality produce, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, • Strong understanding of food costs, stock control, and waste reduction, • Commitment to high standards of food quality and presentation, • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations If you're ready to take your next step as a Head Chef in Romsey, leading a talented team and enjoying excellent perks, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! Job Number 935574/ INDSOTONCHEFLocation RomseyRole Head Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

3 billion people across the world work in frontline jobs. Yet, despite rising costs and staff shortages, frontline organisations are still left to choose between paper, Excel, and WhatsApp, or decade-old workforce management solutions to take care of the most important part of their businesses - their people. Enter Sona: the next generation of AI-native, frontline workforce management. We've built an end-to-end platform covering Scheduling, HR, Payroll, and Communications that gives the largest frontline organisations everything they need to staff more intelligently and empower their teams. In under 5 years, we've already made a deep impact on the lives of over 100k frontline workers and the operation of their organisations, grown the team to 140+, and secured over $100M in funding from notable VC's, including our Series B led by N47 alongside Felicis, Northzone, and Gradient Ventures (Google). It's a hugely exciting time to be joining the team as we're still small enough that you'll have a significant impact on the company's growth trajectory and culture, yet large enough to have a great structure, experienced leaders and world-class benefits in place. More on working at Sona here. About the Role You'll join a two-person ML team that has built a production forecasting system running daily half-hourly predictions across multiple restaurant chains. Our forecasting models enter into a complex environment with key machine and human decisions being made on their predictions, facing feedback loops and a highly variable environment. The system works - the challenge now is scaling it from a handful of clients to 100s. You'll own client launches end-to-end: validating data, selecting models, running UAT, going live, and monitoring performance afterwards. You'll join client calls, build relationships, and understand what actually matters on the ground - not just whether the model is accurate, but whether the kitchen prepped the right amount of food. You'll love this role if: You enjoy taking ownership of the product and outcome end-to-end. Machine learning at Sona is a success if we have happy clients running successful businesses as well as the models which are best in industry You have a focus on solving the problem and when given the choice between "complicated and shiny" vs "get something simple in front of a user", you choose the latter You're excited by working with our industry experts to really understand what's happening in our client's businesses and the realities of working there You see beyond the data to the world that resulted in this data generating process, the issues that come with it and the opportunity that it gives us You're experienced in and excited by taking a machine learning project from business idea to deployed production system You default to AI tools for development. You use Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent daily - not as a novelty, but as your standard working mode Our role won't be for you if: You're hoping to do research and publish research papers as a key element of the work that you do You're looking to move into a less technical, more managerial role You're keen to get your hands on fancy new technology X and apply it to something You prefer to work on one thing and make it perfect before moving on - the role requires pragmatism, parallelism, and iterative improvement Requirements You'll need these skills/experience to be successful: Production ML experience, with a track record of deploying ML systems that handle messy data, fail gracefully, and need monitoring Strong ML fundamentals - you can reason about trade-offs in practice, explain why certain features matter more than model selection, and make good judgement calls when something unexpected happens Client-facing deployment experience - you've personally owned an ML deployment end-to-end and are comfortable on calls with non-technical stakeholders Strong programming skills in Python, including the ML/scientific Python stack (e.g. numpy, scikit-learn) Daily use of AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot or equivalent) as your default working mode It would be great if you have experience in some of these areas too: Forecasting, time-series, or demand-planning - someone who understands lag features, calendar effects, and evaluation integrity intuitively will ramp significantly faster Our stack: Python, scikit-learn, MLflow, Docker, GCP A small team where ownership is wide and context-switching is normal Benefits Salary: £95,000-£110,000 Fully remote (European timezones) Share options 35 days annual leave (25 days standard plus 10 flexible public holiday days) Extra day of leave for every year of service Pension contributions matched up to 5% Comprehensive health insurance Enhanced parental leave & pay Co-working space stipend for those based outside London Bi-annual all expenses paid team retreats The latest Macbook and equipment budget for your home office Professional development budget Unlimited free books Note: this represents a typical benefits package for a UK-based, full-time employee. Exact details may vary based on location and employment type but we try to be as fair as possible to all of our team members. Please ask your contact in the Talent team to clarify the available benefits for you.

Geospatial Data Engineer Job Description Job Purpose: To enhance MapAction’s data processing and automation capabilities Location: Remote but based in the United Kingdom. Salary: £36,000- £40,000 per annum, subject to experience Contract: Full time, substantive position for 12 months. Start ASAP. Reports to: Head of Data & GIS The Opportunity Are you a Data Engineer eager to use your skills to help people in humanitarian crises? At MapAction, you can do exactly that. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Geospatial Data Engineer ready for their next challenge in a fast-paced, dynamic humanitarian response organisation. You’ll join our Technical Team to support the delivery of geospatial data processing and automation projects, working alongside an incredible community of expert volunteers and colleagues. In this role, you’ll contribute to four core areas of MapAction’s mission: emergency response, preparedness, anticipatory action, and training. These are at the heart of everything we do—and we’d love for you to be part of it. Why MapAction? MapAction is a leading humanitarian mapping charity delivering information services and products to enhance decision making in disasters and conflicts. In collaboration with our partners, this mapped information helps responders understand vulnerabilities and target their response effectively, contributing to saving lives and minimising suffering. We work through a team of skilled volunteer professionals and a small paid staff team. We have built a strong reputation in the humanitarian sector and are a technical partner of the United Nations and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, as well as Non-Government Organisations such as World Central Kitchen. MapAction increasingly focused on helping Civil Society Organisations, regional entities and national ministries. The humanitarian sector is evolving, and technical expertise such as GIS, mapping, information management, data processing and visualisation are becoming increasingly utilised for improving decision making in complex humanitarian response. MapAction and our partners are uniquely positioned to provide technical expertise in support of this. We have an exciting and ambitious new strategy which will see us help reduce vulnerability in emergencies for those at greatest risk through supporting local technical and emergency leadership and promoting the exchange of well analysed data. A particular area of focus will be on the use of Anticipatory Action prior to an emergency. What will you do? You will be expected to conduct and automate data processing (extraction, transformation, loading) from various online sources. Requirements will be defined in collaboration with MapAction staff, volunteers or partners. Working with external partners such as UN agencies, NGOs and Disaster Management Agencies is a key part of this position. Main Responsibilities • Conduct and automate data collection and processing scripts, • Create and maintain optimal, performant data pipeline architectures, both internally and externally, • Propose improvements to infrastructure, schemas, platforms, toolchains and configurations, • Ensure find-ability. availability, scalability, reproducibility, accessibility, interoperability and reusability of all data-products, • Assist in the automation, provision and management of development environments, source-code, build-tools, pipelines and deployments, • Support ad-hoc Data Processing during MapAction’s Emergency Responses in collaboration with MapAction’s GIS Coordinator and Volunteer team, • Support data-related project scoping in collaboration with MapAction’s Head of Data & GIS, • Support internal systems maintenance and administration in collaboration with MapAction’s IT Support Engineer, • Engage with MapAction’s Volunteer team on data-related projects, • Support development of Data Engineer and Data Science training materials in collaboration with MapAction’s Head of Capacity Building and Volunteer team What are we looking for? If you feel you are a good match but do not feel like you meet all the requirements, we are still happy to receive your application! The core skills we look for in all of our team members are the following: • A desire to use their skills, experience and dedication in the cause of humanitarian ends, • Good team player with leadership and/or project management experience or ambition wherever possible, • Exceptional communication skills, to explain your work to people who don't understand the mechanics behind data analysis, and experience in understanding partner needs and requirements, in particular working with non-technical clients, • Adaptable, resilient and solution-oriented, • Self-motivated and organised, • Ability to improvise solutions for emergency response teams Essential: • Degree or equivalent experience in the field of Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology or a related field, • At least one year of professional experience working in the area of data engineering, • Experience and proficiency working with Python and Jupyter Notebooks, • Experience working with geospatial data (raster and vector), • Databases (NoSQL, SQL, Graph Dbs, Principles of RDBs), • Data pipeline design skills, • Knowledge of cloud platforms like GCP, AWS or Azure, • Experience and understanding of CI/CD pipelines, • Collaborative code management using Git & GitHub Desirable: • Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS, • Experience with Systems Engineering, • Understanding of the Software Development Life cycle (preferably Agile), • Thorough grounding in containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, • Shell scripting, • Experience with BI, • An interest in software-engineering or data-science e.g. ML / DL / AI / Statistics, • Project management experience, • Humanitarian knowledge/experience Additional Information • This is a remote position and you will be expected to attend some weekend training events throughout the year (camping at various venues around the UK). Travel expenses are paid and reasonable time off in lieu provided., • This is a full time position for 12 months with a possible extension to be confirmed end of 2026, • Required to work remotely and to attend team days near the MapAction office in Oxfordshire at least 6 times a year, at own expense, • 30 days holiday (pro rata) with a workplace pension and also paid training opportunities to help further your career, • Must have the right to live and work in the UK - MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions and can not help facilitate a relocation, • Part time of 4 days a week will be considered, please state when applying if you would like 4 or 5 days a week., • Contract may be extended if additional funding is secured This is an important role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed. Equal opportunities policy MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer. All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community of HIV & AIDS status. MapAction also positively encourages women and those from the BAME community to apply. How to apply: Please provide a CV and cover letter that sets out how you meet the required competencies for the role, this is a mandatory requirement for this position. All applications should be made via our website and GoHire. Deadline for applications is 5th January 2026 however we are running a rolling recruitment and will interview any suitable candidates as soon as they apply.

Head Chef - Romsey | £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus & Tronc Lead a dynamic kitchen with excellent work-life balance and perks. We're looking for a talented Head Chef in Romsey to take the reins of a busy, high-quality kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team, shape menus, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance, including evenings off when no events are scheduled and reduced evening hours in winter. Due to location, the suitable applicant must have access to their own transport. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll enjoy: Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum plus tronc and quarterly bonuses for hitting GP targets Overtime paid and supplier trips (vineyards, etc.) Work-life balance with evenings off when no events are scheduled; café shifts finish by 5pm Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed Reduced evening working during winter Free staff parking and meals on shift Friends and family discounts across all sites Fun staff parties and a supportive team environment Key Responsibilities As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen and ensuring outstanding service: Lead and manage all kitchen operations Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff Plan and develop menus and recipes, gaining creative freedom over time Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation Control costs, manage stock, and order supplies Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations Work closely with management to deliver excellent service What we're looking for We want a strong culinary leader who can inspire their team and drive excellence: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef Passion for food and experience with fresh, high-quality produce Excellent organisational and time-management skills Strong understanding of food costs, stock control, and waste reduction Commitment to high standards of food quality and presentation Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations If you're ready to take your next step as a Head Chef in Romsey, leading a talented team and enjoying excellent perks, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! Job Number │ (phone number removed)/ INDSOTONCHEF Location │ Romsey Role │ Head Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Senior Chef de Partie - £32,500 - Prestigious Yacht Club - Wednesday to Sunday Lead high-profile events and develop your leadership skills in a stunning Hamble location We are recruiting for a talented Senior Chef de Partie to join a prestigious hospitality venue in Hamble. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership-focused kitchen role within a renowned setting known for exceptional standards and high-profile events. Based in beautiful Hamble on the outskirts of Southampton, this role offers stability with a set Wednesday to Sunday rota, the chance to work alongside an experienced Head Chef, and real scope to develop your career as a Chef de Partie within a quality-driven environment near Southampton. Why apply? What's in it for you? £32,500 per annum 48 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday every week Free parking on site in Hamble Work within a prestigious yacht club setting Involvement in high-profile events and functions Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress your career Be part of a professional and supportive kitchen team near Southampton Key Responsibilities As Senior Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding food and maintaining exceptional standards: Lead, train and mentor junior kitchen staff including Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets quality and consistency standards Support restaurant service, bar food, functions and events Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, allergens, COSHH and HACCP Complete all kitchen documentation accurately and on time What we're looking for To succeed as Senior Chef de Partie, you'll need: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality hospitality environment Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and training junior chefs Strong organisation and time management skills Passion for fresh food and consistently high standards A calm, reliable and solutions-focused approach during busy service Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety and environmental health standards If you're looking for your next step as a Senior Chef de Partie in Hamble, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected venue and progress your career near Southampton. Apply now - we'd love to hear from you. Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF Location │ Hamble Role │ Senior chef de Partie Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Sous Chef - Southampton | £37,000-£38,000 + Bonus & Tronc Step into a Sous Chef role with clear progression, strong bonuses, and excellent work-life balance in a countryside setting. This Sous Chef in Southampton offers an excellent opportunity to join a thriving hospitality business near Romsey, where quality food, fresh produce, and a supportive kitchen culture are at the heart of everything. This Sous Chef in Southampton is ideal for someone looking to progress into a Head Chef position while enjoying a genuinely balanced way of life and strong career development. As a Sous Chef in Southampton, you'll be joining a venue that genuinely invests in its kitchen team. Why apply / What's in it for you? £37,000-£38,000 plus tronc and quarterly performance bonuses Clear progression route from Sous Chef into Head Chef You'll benefit from overtime pay and unique supplier experiences such as vineyard trips Work-life balance with evenings off when events allow and café shifts finishing by 5pm Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed Reduced evening work during winter months Free staff parking and meals on shift Friends and family discounts across all sites Fun staff events and a supportive kitchen team Key Responsibilities As Sous Chef in Southampton, you'll support the Head Chef in all day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining consistently high standards. Support and deputise for the Head Chef across kitchen service Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff Assist with menu planning and development as your role grows Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation Work closely with management to deliver smooth, consistent service What we're looking for We're looking for a passionate Chef with experience in Southampton who thrives in a busy kitchen environment. Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen Ambition to progress into a senior leadership role Passion for fresh, high-quality produce Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining standards If you're an ambitious Sous Chef in Southampton looking to progress in Romsey countryside setting, this Sous Chef in Southampton role is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply now to join a supportive team where your development is genuinely valued. Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF Location │ Southampton Role │ Sous Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working kitchen assistant to support a busy kitchen team in the SO31 area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent attention to detail, and understands the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety. You will be working in an environment that may support vulnerable people, so a caring, respectful, and professional approach is essential. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with basic food preparation as directed by the kitchen team., • Support the chef and kitchen staff with daily kitchen duties., • Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment., • Keep the kitchen, food preparation areas, and storage areas clean and tidy., • Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control procedures., • Help with receiving and storing deliveries correctly., • Ensure cleaning schedules are followed and completed., • Report any concerns, hazards, or equipment issues to the appropriate person., • Work respectfully around residents, staff, and visitors. Requirements • Previous experience as a kitchen assistant or in a similar catering/kitchen role is preferred., • Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety., • Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team., • Reliable, punctual, and hard-working., • A professional and respectful attitude when working in a care or healthcare environment., • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends where required. Training Required Relevant training may be required and can include: • Food Hygiene / Food Safety, • Health and Safety, • COSHH, • Infection Prevention and Control, • Manual Handling, • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, • Fire Safety DBS Requirement Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one before starting employment. Please note: This advert is not screened by AI. A member of our recruitment team will personally review and shortlist every CV. Due to the high volume of applicants, if you don't hear from us via phone call or email within two weeks from your application and are still very interested, please call Sonia at 1four1 Recruitment Ltd

Knightwood, Chandlers Ford Bank (zero hours contract) £15.42 per hour + £1.86 per hour holiday accrual An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift. Cooking with fresh ingredients Paid breaks 8.00am to 6.00pm Free parking Uniform provided At Brendoncare Knightwood, we are now looking for a Chef to join our ranks to help us provide the best quality meals for our residents, suited to their individual needs. The role includes: Meal prep Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks appropriate for individual needs including consistency levels for swallowing Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager Cooking for approximately 50+ people per day Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors and relatives of residents Stock rotation Maintaining kitchen cleanliness Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded HACCP record completion A full role profile is available on request. Essential requirements to apply: Level 2 Food Safety Qualification Commercial cooking experience Competent in IT software including Excel, Word and Outlook Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and COSHH legislation and its application Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs In Return, we can offer you: Extensive training and continual personal development Free initial DBS check Free parking (subject to availability) An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members What is Brendoncare Knightwood like? Brendoncare Knightwood is a 20 bed residential home providing personalised care and home from home living. We also have apartments which receive 'close care' or 'domiciliary care' to enable the courtiers to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Knightwood benefits from an excellent reputation within the local community, and a superb working environment. About Brendoncare Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team. TPBN1_UKTJ