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We are recruiting on behalf of an independently run tea room and restaurant based in Radlett, Hertfordshire . Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared dishes within a relaxed yet professional dining environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and takes pride in consistent, well-executed food. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and step up in the Head Chefs absence.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchenPrepare and present dishes to a consistently high standardOversee kitchen operations during service and deputise when requiredMaintain excellent food hygiene, health, and safety standardsAssist with menu development and daily specialsManage stock control, ordering, and waste reductionSupport, train, and motivate junior kitchen team membersAbout YouPrevious experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step upExperience in fresh food kitchens such as café, restaurant, or gastro-style environmentsStrong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standardsCalm, organised, and able to lead under pressurePassionate about seasonal, well-presented foodA reliable team player with good communication skillsThe Opportunity Our client offers a supportive and friendly working environment within a well-established local dining business. This is a great opportunity to join a respected operation where quality food, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything they doTPBN1_UKTJ

?Location: Battlers Green Farm, Radlett, WD7 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £14.00£18.00 per hour (DOE) Are you a passionate chef looking for your next opportunity in a beautiful, independently run tea room? We're recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie to join a well-established, beautifully refurbished tea room near Battlers Green Farm, Radlett (WD7). This is an exci... ZIPC1_UKTJ

The Role of Sous Chef \n Were looking for a Sous Chef to help lead the kitchens of an award-winning country house hotel in Hertfordshire. By ensuring the culinary standards remain high across multiple outlets, you will contribute to the excellent reputation the establishment has already built. \n This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with an experienced Executive Chef, who will support your c... \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKCT

Head Chef | Daytime Hours | £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonuses | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire \n Job Title: Head ChefLocation: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonuses Hours: Predominantly daytime hours with the latest finish around 8pm \n Looking for a Head Chef role where you can put your own stamp on the menu without sacrificing your evenings? This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the kitchen at a prestigious golf and hospitality venue, with the freedom to create seasonal menus, develop the team, and drive the food offering forward. \n What's in it for you? \n\n • £45,000 - £50,000 salary + Bonus\n, • Predominantly daytime hours\n, • Latest finish around 8pm\n, • Full menu autonomy\n, • Fresh food operation using quality local produce\n, • Creative freedom to develop new dishes and seasonal menus\n, • Supportive senior management team\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Career development within a growing hospitality business\n\n The role \n As Head Chef, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the brigade while continually evolving the food offering. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Creating and developing fresh, seasonal menus\n, • Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team\n, • Delivering high-quality food across daily service, events, and functions\n, • Managing food costings, GP, stock control, and kitchen budgets\n, • Building strong relationships with local suppliers and sourcing quality produce\n, • Maintaining exceptional food hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards\n, • Driving consistency, creativity, and operational excellence throughout the kitchen\n\n What we're looking for \n\n • Previous experience as a Head Chef or an accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to step up\n, • Strong fresh food background with a passion for seasonal cooking\n, • Proven menu development and costing experience\n, • Commercial awareness with excellent GP and stock management skills\n, • A calm, positive leadership style that brings the best out of the team\n, • Someone with the drive and ambition to continually improve and grow the food offering\n, • Strong organisational and communication skills\n\n Why join? \n This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. You'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the kitchen, introduce your own ideas, and build a food offering you're proud of. If you're looking for creative freedom, sensible hours, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a quality hospitality operation, this is a role worth exploring. \n Apply now and take the next step as Head Chef in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire \n Consultant: Bradley BaxendaleJob Number: INDCHEFS / 936839Job Role: Head ChefLocation: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire \n Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef, or an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef looking to take the next step in their career. This is a great next step for an experienced Chef de Partie, Senior Chef, or line chef ready to take on more responsibility. As Junior Sous Chef you'll be a k

We are recruiting on behalf of an independently run tea room and restaurant based in Radlett, Hertfordshire . Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team, working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to deliver high-quality dishes in a relaxed but professional dining environment.This is a great opportunity for a chef who takes pride in consistent food preparation, enjoys a busy service, and wants to develop within a supportive, hands-on kitchen.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and present dishes to a consistent, high standardRun your own section efficiently during serviceWork with fresh, seasonal ingredients across a varied menuSupport the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operationsMaintain excellent food hygiene, health, and safety standardsAssist with prep, stock control, and kitchen organisationSupport junior team members where requiredAbout YouPrevious experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step upExperience in fresh food kitchens (restaurant, café, or gastro-style preferred)Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standardsCalm, organised, and able to work well under pressurePassionate about fresh, well-presented foodA positive team player with a good work ethicThe Opportunity Our client offers a friendly and supportive working environment within a well-established local dining business. This is a great opportunity to join a kitchen where quality, consistency, and teamwork are highly valued.TPBN1_UKTJ

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication tr

Job Description Sous Chef /n Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire /n Contract: Full-Time, Permanent /n Reporting to: Head Chef /n Hours: 3540 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required /n Salary: £27,300 £31,200 per annum /n About the Opportunity /n Enhance Catering is cur

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who wants to be part of something exciting. They need a strong Sous Chef who can help drive that journey and play a key role in the kitchen's continued growth. Have previous experience as a Sous Chef in a quality café, restaurant, or fresh-food en

Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef at Elst.

Are you a passionate chef looking for your next opportunity in a beautiful, independently run tea room? We're recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie to join a well-established, beautifully refurbished tea room near Battlers Green Farm, Radlett (WD7) click apply for full j

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef de Partie at Chorleywood Manor Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Other responsibilities will include: Taking part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef. Supporting cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef | Daytime Hours | £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonuses | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Job Title: Head Chef Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonuses Hours: Predominantly daytime hours with the latest finish around 8pm Looking for a Head Chef role where you can put your own stamp on the menu without sacrificing your evenings? This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the kitchen at a prestigious golf and hospitality venue, with the freedom to create seasonal menus, develop the team, and drive the food offering forward. What's in it for you? £45,000 - £50,000 salary + Bonus Predominantly daytime hours Latest finish around 8pm Full menu autonomy Fresh food operation using quality local produce Creative freedom to develop new dishes and seasonal menus Supportive senior management team Pension scheme Free on-site parking Career development within a growing hospitality business The role As Head Chef , you'll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the brigade while continually evolving the food offering. You'll be responsible for: Creating and developing fresh, seasonal menus Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team Delivering high-quality food across daily service, events, and functions Managing food costings, GP, stock control, and kitchen budgets Building strong relationships with local suppliers and sourcing quality produce Maintaining exceptional food hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards Driving consistency, creativity, and operational excellence throughout the kitchen What we're looking for Previous experience as a Head Chef or an accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to step up Strong fresh food background with a passion for seasonal cooking Proven menu development and costing experience Commercial awareness with excellent GP and stock management skills A calm, positive leadership style that brings the best out of the team Someone with the drive and ambition to continually improve and grow the food offering Strong organisational and communication skills Why join? This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. You'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the kitchen, introduce your own ideas, and build a food offering you're proud of. If you're looking for creative freedom, sensible hours, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a quality hospitality operation, this is a role worth exploring. Apply now and take the next step as Head Chef in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Consultant: Bradley Baxendale Job Number: INDCHEFS / 936839 Job Role: Head Chef Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef Exciting Opportunities with Mint People Mint People are seeking an experienced, talented, and passionate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across a selection of prestigious venues in the local area. As one of Englands leading providers of Hospitality and Leisure staff, Mint People have earned an outstanding reputation within the hospitality and events industry. We work with some of the UK's most respected venues and are proud to place exceptional culinary professionals where they can thrive. Unlike many agencies, we only recruit when we have genuine opportunities availableand right now, we have plenty. The Role As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring the kitchen team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, service, and compliance are maintained at all times. Key Responsibilities Overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and presentation Ensuring full compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations Managing stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships Recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff Managing rotas and staffing levels to meet operational demands Controlling food costs and achieving GP targets Creating and developing menus in line with venue requirements Leading by example with a hands-on approach during service Driving consistency, efficiency, and high performance across the kitchen operation What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance Commercial awareness with experience managing food GP and budgets A passion for delivering outstanding food and customer experiences A proactive, organised, and reliable approach to work Additional Information A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is highly desirable, as some venues are in remote locations. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. A strong level of written and spoken English is essential. Job Type: Temporary Mint People are acting as an employment business. Rates of pay are dependent on each candidate's individual experience. If you're a driven culinary leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Mint People team. TPBN1_UKCT

Sous Chef On Target Earnings £16 - £16.50 * Including TRONC (up to £13.60 basic PLUS Tronc) At Heartwood Collection, we're on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Sous Chef We're an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities. What we offer: Salary package includes TRONC* Contract average of 48 hours with paid overtime Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action Instant pay access through EarlyPay Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway Cycle to Work Scheme About You: Have a proven track record in running service from the line, fresh food cuisine and delivering training and support to chefs Able to work on and run any sections in the kitchen team, demonstrate leadership skills and assist the head chef 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar, preferably with exposure to branded operations and a basic understanding of administration operations Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group: Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024 Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025 At Heartwood Collection, we're excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there's never been a better time to join us. We're committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate. Join us and be part of a community that's warm, genuine, and full of life. *On Target Earnings is based on a 48-hour working week, TRONC is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas TPBN1_UKCT