Hall Farm Hotel & Restaurant is looking for an experienced Sous Chef / Senior Chef to join our kitchen team.
We're a busy hotel restaurant serving freshly prepared food, with a varied operation covering restaurant service, private functions and weddings. During peak season we can cater for up to two weddings per week, making this an ideal role for a chef who enjoys a busy kitchen and likes variety.
About the role
You'll work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, helping to deliver consistently high-quality food across our restaurant and functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking fresh food to a high standard
- Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Taking responsibility for kitchen service when required
- Restaurant and function catering
- Wedding catering, particularly during our busy summer season
- Helping to maintain food quality, presentation and kitchen standards
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
Working pattern
This is a 5-day-per-week permanent position, with Wednesday and Thursday normally being your days off.
The restaurant is open every day, although we don't serve lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays. The role therefore involves a mixture of daytime and evening services, as well as functions and weddings.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced chef who:
- Has experience working in a quality restaurant, hotel or similar establishment
- Is confident cooking fresh food from scratch
- Can work calmly and efficiently during busy services
- Takes pride in the quality and presentation of their food
- Is reliable, organised and works well within a team
- Is comfortable taking responsibility and supporting the Head Chef
- Has previous Sous Chef experience, or is an experienced Chef de Partie / Senior Chef ready to take the next step
Own transport is essential due to our rural location.
What we offer
- £16.00 per hour
- Permanent position
- 5 days per week
- Wednesday & Thursday normally off
- Hours and pay negotiable depending on experience and ability
- Varied restaurant, function and wedding work
- Fresh-food kitchen
- Company pension
- Opportunity to take on responsibility and progress within the business
If you're an experienced chef looking for a permanent position where you can play an important role in a busy, quality kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed or contact us directly for an informal chat about the position.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- What experience do you have cooking fresh food to order?
- Tell us about your current or most recent kitchen role and the type of establishment you worked in.
- Do you have your own reliable transport to commute to Ashby-cum-Fenby?
Experience:
Work Location: In person
