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  • Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
    Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
    2 days ago
    £16.49–£16.51 hourly
    Full-time
    Waltham Abbey

    Head Chef — The Owl, Loughton - Owned by Punch Taverns and Managed by CDZ Inns Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey, Loughton IG10 4AL | £16.50 per hour | 37.5–40 hours per week Start date: Between 14th September and 12th October 2026 (subject to minor changes) — The Owl is currently closed for a major refurbishment and is due to reopen to the public on 27 October 2026. The Owl, a soon-to-be newly refurbished pub on the edge of Epping Forest, is looking for an experienced and energetic Head Chef to lead our kitchen and oversee all kitchen operations. We require someone with a genuine passion for good food, strong leadership skills, and a background in hospitality — able to inspire your team, uphold food safety standards, and keep a busy kitchen running to a high standard while delighting our guests. You'll play a key role in maintaining The Owl's long-built reputation for excellent food and service. Initial three-month live-in accommodation may be available, subject to additional space being created due to refurbishment plans and satisfactory checks. What you'll do • Lead and supervise the kitchen team — chefs, cooks, food prep staff and porters — fostering a collaborative, enjoyable and motivated environment, • Cook to menu specification and oversee food offering production, ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency, • Manage daily kitchen operations, including stock, ordering, cleanliness, and compliance with health and food safety regulations, • Possibility of developing and contributing to menu specials, reflecting current culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, and guest preferences at a later date., • Train staff in food safety procedures, cooking techniques, and service standards, • Monitor food preparation processes to optimise efficiency and minimise waste, • Coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service during busy periods What we're looking for • Proven experience as a chef in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen, ideally with supervisory experience, • Strong culinary skills across food preparation, cooking technique, and kitchen operations, • Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and best practice thereof, • A leader who can motivate and manage a team effectively, including under pressure, • Excellent communication skills with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and guests alike, • Strong organisational skills across inventory management, scheduling, and daily workflows and a quick learner for non-food processes., • A proactive, hands-on approach and genuine passion for delivering exceptional food experiences This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen with a strong local reputation, lead a motivated team, and play a key part in relaunching and creating a new chapter of your own as The Owl reopens to the public.

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  • Commercial Catering Engineer
    Commercial Catering Engineer
    1 month ago
    £20–£50 hourly
    Part-time
    Harlow

    We are a small family-run Rational approved service partner looking for an experienced and reliable Commercial Catering Equipment Engineer to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs of Rational ovens, both gas and electric. The Role You will be carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs on Rational Combi ovens at customers sites. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently and wants the earning potential of being paid per completed job. What We Offer * Paid per job completed – competitive rates depending on the type and complexity of the job * Fully stocked company van provided, including tools and commonly required parts * Rational training required and provided if you have not already completed the relevant training this year * Regular work with established commercial customers * Variety of service, maintenance and breakdown work * Opportunity to specialise further in Rational equipment * Performance/customer satisfaction bonuses * Friendly and supportive family-run working environment * Long-term opportunity within a growing business Required Qualifications & Experience * CCN1 – Gas qualification * COMCAT 1, 2, 3 & 5 * 18th Edition Electrical * Good understanding of safe isolation procedures * Experience working with commercial catering equipment * Rational oven experience is required – update training will be provided where necessary * Confident working on both gas and electrical equipment * Full clean UK driving licence * Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Professional approach and excellent customer service skills * Ability to work independently and manage your own workload The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an engineer who is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in their workmanship. You should be confident diagnosing faults, completing repairs efficiently and dealing professionally and politely with customers. The role is paid per completed job, making it particularly suited to an experienced engineer who is efficient, self-motivated and enjoys working independently. Job Type: Full-time including some weekends Pay: Per completed job – competitive rates based on job type and experience Vehicle: Fully stocked company van provided Training: Rational training provided where required Licence: Full UK driving licence required

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