Description
As Chef, you’re not just running a section – you’re helping shape the soul of the kitchen. You're the steady force behind the pass, bringing calm precision, bold creativity, and relentless pride to every service. Whether you're refining classic techniques or pushing boundaries with new flavours, you bring your full self to the plate – every time.
You’ll be an essential part of our passionate brigade, working in a dynamic and inspiring kitchen environment where creativity meets control, and where high standards are simply how we do things. Because this isn’t just a job – it’s a craft, and you take it seriously. Your section is your responsibility, your team is your pride, and the next plate is always your priority.
The hotel is currently operating under an exclusive use agreement with the Government therefore the operations may be slightly different to that of a typical hotel.
Please note: As this position will involve lone working on some or more shifts, the ideal candidate will need to be 18 years or above.
What You Will Do In This Splendid Role
Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here’s what you’ll be up to:
- Taking ownership of your section – keeping it sharp, organised, and consistently excellent.
- Preparing and cooking every dish to the highest standards of taste, presentation, and timing.
- Maintaining impeccable hygiene and food safety standards at all times – no compromises.
- Managing mise en place with care, ensuring your section is ready before service kicks off.
- Tasting, adjusting, and presenting each dish with pride and precision.
What makes you Splendid?
We live by our values – and we’d love you to bring them to life every day:
- Open – We’re proud to be a place where people can bring their whole selves to work.
- Nimble - We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn’t afraid to take initiative.
- Brilliant – Brilliance means going above and beyond and celebrating the impact we make together.
- Honest – You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing.
Bring your personality, positivity and passion for people and we’ll give you the training and support to shine.
Our Splendid Benefits:
When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
- Hotel Room Discounts – stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
- Food & Beverage Discounts – enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
- Life Assurance – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Salary Sacrifice – Car Scheme: Our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
- Stream – access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
- Pension - Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
- Learning & Development - Opportunities available to progress your skills and career.
About Holiday Inn - Northampton West
Just a mere 1-minute drive from the M1, Holiday Inn Northampton West offers the perfect base for business and leisure guests visiting the city.
The recently refurbished hotel offers cosy bedrooms and a stylish Open Lobby; a relaxed space where guests can relax, work or just have fun – introducing an all-day dining menu, 24/7 coffee shop, WiFi, books and even a football table!
Aside from the Open Lobby, the Northampton hotel has 3 large function rooms, perfect for meetings, events and weddings.
In addition, the hotel were Winners of InterContinental Hotel Group Transformation awards at their Hotel Stars awards.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
