Service Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lost & Found is a thriving duo of award-winning restaurants serving local, fresh seasonal produce situated on the North Coast of Ireland, with locations in Coleraine & Portstewart. This is generally a relaxed, but hard-working environment, and we believe that a healthy mix is essential. We put Community, Craft & Care into everything we do and believe it is important that everyone who works with us is passionate about these values.
Are you a passionate foodie, who loves simple but well-executed dishes? Are you someone who isn’t afraid to get stuck in every aspect of the business? Do you enjoy interacting not only with your fellow team members but also those who are enjoying your food? Do you have a keen eye for details, and not afraid to receive criticism in order to better your craft? And most importantly, do you have a can-do attitude, with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and of course…a bit of craic?
Then we can’t wait to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
- Sociable working times with day shifts, and no late evenings
- A competitive salary between £12-13/hr based on experience
- Opportunity to express your creative flair through weekly menu specials
- Opportunity to expand your skillset
- Paid staff events
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Free drinks whilst on shift
What we expect in return
At Lost & Found we hold high but fair expectations of all of our staff, and we want to clearly communicate this from the start. The successful candidate will be expected to;
- Have a teamwork attitude, working alongside other cooks, floor staff, managers
- Commit to 18-20 hours per week
- Maintain current Environmental Health, and Health & Safety standards using in-place systems
- Grow and develop the food offering across all sites
- Maintain open communication with the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team
- Be a self-motivated individual, who isn’t afraid to take the initiative
- Have a passion for all things food and beverage related
- Integrate with all normal aspects of service - including running food, end-of-service clean down
- Order and control stock levels
- Be committed to not just cooking, but also tasting and developing their flavour palette
- Availability to work weekends
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18 per week
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- 2 queen street Coleraine bt521be: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 22/04/2024
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 Service Chef roles across Lost and Found'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 £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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