Second Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
To support the head chef in the day to day running of the kitchen and to be responsible for all areas of kitchen activity including the food ordering and production to brand specification, cleaning and due diligence, food ordering, stock management and profit control in the absence of the Head Chef and having spent the majority of the months and years since covid, fighting every day to find chefs of all levels in an ever decreasing pool of talent.
We at The Cherry Laurel have decided to try something different to the status quo on its head! We are redefining what we expect from this hard working and crucial part of the hospitality jigsaw. Instead of throwing more and more money at it and getting the same result. We are changing the role to give a far better Work-Life Balance and Culture. We will be able to offer a 4 Day Working Week and 1 in 4 Weekends off, with a full team in place.
So if you are a chef and are fed up slaving away for 5/6/7 days a week and working every weekend. Come and join me in my crusade to provide a career, that not only provides a platform for you to showcase your passion for Food, but facilitates a strong home and family life. Applies to all levels of Chefs, when we have a full brigade in place.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,250.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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 Second Chef roles across The Cherry Laurel'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 £26,250 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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