Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Chef/Grill Chef
Since 1995 Smith & Western have been serving great tasting fresh food, mouth-watering cocktails and belly busting deserts in our authentically themed restaurants across the South. We are a family-run restaurant with over 25 years of experience. Since the day we opened our first restaurant, our passion and energy has soared and business has boomed!
Are you an experienced chef who thrives off a fast paced, energetic atmosphere? Do you love cooking with fresh ingredients to make delicious feasts? If so, then we would love for you to join our wild Western family. You’ll be working with a hardworking team who will support and encourage you to create the tastiest dishes in the West!
You'll need to be:
- An experienced chef who is looking to progress in their cheffing career
Passionate about food with a real love for cooking with fresh food
- Enthusiastic, energetic and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump straight in
- A team player with a kind and helpful nature
- A chef that strives to maintain high hygiene standards
Benefits
- The chance to earn industry recognised qualifications
- Discounts on S+W food and hotel rooms
- Meals on shift
- Great tips
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Laundered chef whites
- Christmas day and Boxing day closed
- Team incentives and Bonuses
- You’ll be part of a caring and loyal work family
Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience
INDBOHCandidate 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 Smith & Western - Tilgate Park'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 £33,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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