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As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. Could you shine as Chartwells's next Assistant Kitchen Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:. Liaising betwe

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 HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option 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.

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 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 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 with alternate 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

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 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 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 with alternate 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

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 HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option 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.

Development Chef 12 Month Contract UK National Travel Required - 50% of the role We are supporting our hospitality client seeking a strategic, mobile, and highly commercial culinary expert who can bridge the gap between product sourcing and operational excellence. You won’t just be developing recipes; you will be auditing site efficiencies, advising global franchise partners on wastage, and helping our procurement teams buy smarter. You will have the autonomy to build this function from scratch, influencing over 380 sites nationwide. The Job: • Market Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and testing new food trends with suppliers and translating them into profitable solutions for our customers., • Operational Consultancy: Visit client sites to audit kitchen environments. You will provide "hints and tips" to local teams on driving down costs, managing low-footfall menus, and implementing best practices., • Strategic Procurement: Act as the technical culinary advisor to the procurement department, ensuring the goods we source are fit-for-purpose and operationally efficient., • Relationship Management: Build high-level rapport with global ownership and management groups, providing the guidance and training they need to optimize their food spend., • Project Management: Lead the end-to-end development of new concepts, utilizing a dedicated kitchen space near your home base for trials and testing. Experience Required: • You have Senior Management experience within high-volume hospitality or corporate food environments. You understand the business of food as much as the craft., • You are a fully experienced Development Chef who understands the lifecycle of a project—from initial concept to nationwide rollout., • You are comfortable using Excel and recipe management/procurement platforms (e.g., Kitchen Cut, Procure Wizard) to track margins and efficiency., • You are a self-starter who can manage your own schedule and thrives in a role that requires 50% nationwide travel., • You have the gravitas to influence stakeholders and the coaching skills to upskill onsite teams.

You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chefs' go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week

You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and

Communicate clearly with your team, line manager, and support departments. As a General Manager, you’ll take charge of your restaurant, leading from the front and inspiring your team to deliver world-class food and unforgettable guest experiences. What you’ll get as a General Manager:.

Job Title: Chef Manager. You will be an experienced Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making s

Senior Kitchen Designer Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Location:Monmouthshire| Full-Time, Permanent | 37.5 Hours (including Saturdays)Our client is a fast-growing, design-led premium kitchen showroomin Monmouthshire, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and one of the widest, most sophisticated kitchen ranges in the region.We xrnqpay are seeking an experienced Senior Kitchen Designer to play a pivotal role in crea...

Joining us as a Demi Chef de Partie, well need you to come with solid experience, a desire for perfection and a good command of classic culinary techniques. As a hotel, we take pride in sourcing our food locally and in fact we have our very own kitchen garden filled with fruit, vegetables and herbs

This is a key support role within the hotels food and beverage operation, ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of all back of house areas. Supervise daily back of house operations, including stewarding, kitchen porters, and cleaning teams.

Chef de Partie Watford Luxury Hotel Restaurant. Join our exceptional culinary team at a prestigious 5-star hotel in Watford! We're seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to bring creativity and excellence to our award-winning restaurant kitchen.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. You will work alongside our Regional Support Chef & Group Hospitality Manager to Support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region/ cluster, ensuring high standards of foo

The Role: Sous Chef As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in running a busy fresh food kitchen and supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. What You Bring * Proven experience in a similar role within a large, fresh-food-focused pub or restaur.

With a keen eye for detail and passion for innovation you will deliver our pastry and dessert menu to the highest standards, whether its our luxury afternoon tea selection, decadent desserts for our Glasshouse Restaurant, stunning seasonal showpieces or desserts for the banqueting menus. As a Chef d

Job Description Head Chef, Hertford £40,000 + live-in accommodation (or £44,000 live-out) An 18th-century hotel in the heart of Hertford, this flagship site is part of a collection of around 90 managed pubs, some with rooms. We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and continue the st

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic chef to become a part of our fantastic team at Partou Shepherds Lane; 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday and a competitive salary of £13.27 per hour. You'll have the rewarding role of preparing delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for our children, never forgetting to cater to any specific dietary needs or allergies. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the nursery kitchen with efficiency Keeping track of food supplies Upholding the highest standards of cleanliness ensuring that all food preparation adheres to the latest health and safety guidelines Some of the benefits of working as part of the Partou Family: Genuine opportunities for career progression Access to professional training Pension scheme 60% childcare discount, Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, Rewards and recognition, Refer a friend Bonus Scheme, Birthday off, Health & wellbeing support Be part of something bigger and join a leading childcare organisation who are part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) If you possess a Level 1 we're eager to hear from you! Hit ‘Apply’ and let's start a conversation that could lead to a fulfilling culinary journey with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting a quality provision and expect all staff to share this commitment. All nursery staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. BAUc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Pastry Chef de Partie We are working with a prestigious luxury hotel and resort in Hertfordshire who are seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their award-winning kitchen team. About You: Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie (or a strong Demi Chef ready to step up). This is a

Chef de Partie Watford Luxury Hotel Restaurant Join our exceptional culinary team at a prestigious 5-star hotel in Watford! Were seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to bring creativity and excellence to our award-winning restaurant kitchen.

Key Responsibilities Back of House Operations Supervise daily back of house operations, including stewarding, kitchen porters, and cleaning teams Ensure all kitchen, storage, and service areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation Oversee waste management, recy

Sous Chef * Fine Dining - Mayfair * High-profile restaurant * £48,000-£55,000 per annum We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join a prestigious fine-dining restaurant in Mayfair.In this role, you will support the Head Chef in running key kitchen sections, ensuring every dish meets the h

Wash up any painting materials or kitchen utensils used and clear up after activities.

Job Description Pastry Chef de Partie We are working with a prestigious luxury hotel and resort in Hertfordshire who are seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their award-winning kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative pastry chef who thrives in a fast-paced environ

Job Description Chef de Partie Watford Luxury Hotel Restaurant Join our exceptional culinary team at a prestigious 5-star hotel in Watford! We're seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to bring creativity and excellence to our award-winning restaurant kitchen.

Job Description Are you a creative and talented dessert artist, looking for your next career move within a large Pastry kitchen? The Grove is looking for an experienced specialist Pastry Chef to support the team. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have knowledge of the classic culinary te

Youll work side‑by‑side with our Product Developer in the creative development kitchen, collaborating closely with our Brand, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams to bring products to life. New Product Development Manager. Now, were looking for a bold, creative, and commercially savvy

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. Could you shine as Chartwells's next Assistant Kitchen Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:. Our ideal Assi

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 17 hours per week.

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. We're recruiting an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer s

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter - Zero Hours to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Defence on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Kitchen Porter - Zero Hours, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and clea

Our client is a fast-growing, design-led premium kitchen showroomin Monmouthshire, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and one of the widest, most sophisticated kitchen ranges in the region. We are seeking an experienced Senior Kitchen Designer to play a pivotal role in creat

Kitchen Sales Designer Salary: £28,000–£35,000 + up to 10% commission Full-Time We’re working with a leading luxury interiors business in North West London that specialises in high-end kitchens and full interior projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a crea

We are seeking an experienced Senior Kitchen Designer to play a pivotal role in creating exceptional kitchen spaces for clients. Our client is a fast-growing, design-led premium kitchen showroomin Monmouthshire, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and one of the widest, most

A fast-paced, high-volume kitchen a large sushi bar + hot kitchen operation. If you have sushi experience , then great, but the role is predominantly in the hot kitchen. This role is based in our hot kitchen section.

Our client is a fast-growing, design-led premium kitchen showroomin Monmouthshire, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and one of the widest, most sophisticated kitchen ranges in the region. We are seeking an experienced Senior Kitchen Designer to play a pivotal role in creat

A Rare Opportunity for a Luxury Kitchen Designer to Join a Leading Premium German Kitchen Studio. You will be designing with some of the most desirable German kitchen brands in the market, working with discerning clients who value innovation, craftsmanship, and tailored luxury.

We are looking for an experienced kitchen manager.

Skilled Operative for our Kitchen area.

With our market-leading kitchen and bathroom ranges you will help us deliver on our commitment to help the nation feel house proud.

Our designers are interior and kitchen specialists who use their in-depth product and technical knowledge to create exciting designs for Kitchens, to bedrooms and all rooms in between. As we continue to grow we are looking for a new Kitchen Designer to work with our driven and enthusiastic Chesham s

Designer Recruitment are proud to represent an established manufacturer and supplier of high-quality kitchens, who are looking for an experienced Kitchen Designerto join their team. Kitchen Designer Waltham Forest (North East London). Meet prospective clients to discuss their kitchen, utility, and

Our designers are interior and kitchen specialists who use their in-depth product and technical knowledge to create exciting designs for Kitchens, to bedrooms and all rooms in between. Designing a kitchen is like throwing a party, you want to create the mood, get the ingredi. As we continue to grow

The Yorkshire uPVC & Kitchen Spraying Company Ltd are looking for an experienced Spray Painter to join our expanding team ideally be based in West Yorkshire, job role covers servicing customers across the Yorkshire region.

I'm currently looking for experienced Kitchen and Bathroom Fitters for planned works with a local council in East London. This role will initially focus on planned kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, with the potential to move onto void properties later on. Requirements: Must be able to fit bo

We have 3 x Kitchen Assistant roles available to join an expanding and friendly team. Based in a fantastic kitchen within a warehouse serving colleagues. Your role as a Kitchen Assistant:.

Kitchen Designer - West Midlands. Designer Recruitment are proud to be representing a growing, premium kitchen specialist based in the West Midlands. Work with a stunning product offering that includes a mix of high-end European and British made kitchen ranges.