Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Chef to work in our friendly family run pub located in the picturesque village of Mortehoe, near Woolacombe.
The successful candidate will work as a member of a small team, lead by the Head Chef.
The pub can get very busy at peak times and the successful candidate will work closely with his/her team mates and must remain calm under pressure and be repectful to other members of staff at all times.
The hours of work are between 11:00am and 9:00pm.
We use a clocking in system and you're paid for every minute you work, so if you start a few minutes early or stay a few minutes later, you'll be paid for those extra minutes.
A free cooked meal is provided during your shift along with unlimited free soft drinks, tea and coffee.
The hourly rate is £13 - £14 per hour, depending on experience. In addition to the hourly pay, a 50p per hour loyalty bonus will be paid in a lump sum at the end of the season.
You will also receive a share of the tips left at the bar, paid in a lump sum at the end of the season.
Holiday pay will accrue at 12.07% per hour worked and any unused holiday will be paid in a lump sum on leaving.
Wages are paid every 2 weeks by transfer in to your bank account.
This is a seasonal position, starting in March and expected to last until the end of October.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
All government guidelines will be followed.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woolacombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Commercial Kitchen: 1 year (required)
- Chef: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 02/03/2023
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 Schooner Taverns Ltd'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 £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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