Job Ref: CG12848
Branch: Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Location: Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, Darlington
Salary/Benefits: Great Pay + Flexible Working
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Shift pattern: Flexible
Hours per week: Flexible
Posted date: 24/06/2026
Closing date: 24/07/2026
Everyone's lives are different. You might be working full time but looking to pick up extra shifts in your spare time, or perhaps you're taking time out with the family and want to pick up the hours that work for you. Maybe you've taken a career break and are looking to get back in the game, or perhaps you've worked as a chef before and would like to keep in touch with the excitement of working in a Kitchen?
If you're looking for truly flexible work, without the commitment of set hours, then look no further.
Cairn Group's Flexible Chef Network provides a truly flexible option to suit all circumstances. You can work at a location nearby, or if you fancy working further afield, we have opportunities across England, Scotland and Wales!
What we need from you
- Previous experience as a Chef, at any level
I'm interested! What next?
The first step is to register your interest by applying through this vacancy and uploading your CV. If we have an opportunity available that suits your skill set, we’ll be in touch. If not, we’ll keep you posted with opportunities that arise by email.
There are 2 ways to work flexibly for us:
- Flexibly, as a self-employed, Freelance Chef
- Flexibly, on a Zero Hour Contract
Any Questions?
Register your interest by applying through this vacancy and let us know.
If you decide at a later date that it's not for you, you can withdraw your interest at anytime
About Us...
At Cairn Group we're ambitious. With a varied and extensive UK portfolio of hotels, bars and restaurants, we're focused on continual growth and are in it for the long haul. We are a family owned business with family values at our core, with a growing team and sites UK wide.
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Mercure Darlington King’s Hotel is one of Darlington’s most iconic buildings and consists of 83 welcoming bedrooms, three designated meeting rooms, a fascinating ballroom, a leading restaurant and a lively cocktail bar.
We have welcomed a number of important guests since we re-opened in 2012.
Benefits
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Cairn Academy' Training Development Opportunities
Meals on Duty
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
Accor Hotels Staff Rate Scheme
Accor Hotels Friends and Family Rate
Brand Training
(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)
