Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
We specialise in high quality customer service and our aim is to provide very good food at a reasonable price. We are redecorating the venue at present and plan to expand to offer 'fine dining' and to take bookings for this style of .eating
Job description
The applicant must have at least two years experience in catering which must include an ability to cook a wide variety of restaurant style foods and dishes. Qualifications related to catering would be preferred. The position will be mainly kitchen based but some bookwork is required and the job role will require a high standard of cooking, cleaning, stock monitoring, food orders and general record keeping related to the role. We hope to expand the scope of our business and would like to employ someone who could grow with this opportunity - and the salary of the applicant would be revised as the restaurant trade increases and becomes established.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 25-40 per week
Salary: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
We have in house procedures relating to general hygiene precautions and these would of course include Covid 19. We request that our staff follow these guidelines to protect themselves, their colleagues and our customers.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Would you be willing to work some evening and weekend shifts.
Experience:
- Cooks: 2 years (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Chef
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Bagels,Breads&Brews's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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