Experienced Fresh Food Chef
Are you a skilled chef who takes genuine pride in cooking from scratch? We are looking for an experienced Fresh Food Chef, who is currently working at Sous Chef to Head Chef level to join our team. If you have at least one year of fresh food experience and excel both in prep and on the pass, we want to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- True From Scratch Cooking: We make everything in-house, from our signature shortcrust pastry pies to our delicious desserts.
- Creative Freedom: Our seasonal menus champion classic British dishes elevated by exciting worldwide influences.
- Award-Winning Reputation: You will help drive a kitchen famous for its multiple-awards, including our Sunday roasts!
- Work-Life Balance: You will work a 4.5 day week. We are completely closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, ensuring you get two guaranteed days off together, plus a further half day off during the week.
- Flexible Scheduling: A balance between straight or split shifts to fit your lifestyle and the business needs.
- Strong Team: You will be part of a strong experienced team and truly work together and support one another.
- Career Growth: We actively invest in your future with real training and development.
The Package & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Good rates paid, tailored to your experience level.
- Extra Earnings: Keep 100% of your tips (worth an additional £1,000+ per year).
- Perks: Employee discounts, free on-site parking, and a supportive team environment.
- Flexible Hours: Open to both full-time and permanent part-time candidates.
What We Need From You
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year working in a fresh food kitchen.
- Confidence: Ability to manage the pass and team during busy services.
- Transport: Your own transport is essential, as our beautiful rural location is not on a public transport route. Although we are less than 10 minutes from both Taunton & Wellington.
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you located within 20 miles of Taunton?
Experience:
- Fresh Food: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Can commute without public transport due to our location? (required)
Work Location: In person