Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to our growing success at the Maypole we are looking to develop and add to our talented kitchen team, we are currently looking for a CDP, Senior CDP or Sous Chef.
We work with fresh ingredients serving gastro pub food and everything is homemade from breads to desserts so it is a great opportunity to learn and develop.
The hours will be 35 - 45 hours per week
The salary is negotiable.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes
- Helping the head chef and sous chef to develop new dishes and menus
- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
Job Type: Full-time or Part time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
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 Chef roles across THE MAYPOLE INN Halifax'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 £21,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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