The Noisy Lobster is a family-owned Seafood Restaurant, Deli and Bakery on the Idyllic Avon Beach, Mudeford, Christchuch.
We are now looking for a hardworking, driven and passionate chef to join our Kitchen team under the Executive and Head Chef.
The candidate will be required to work both weekend days as part of their 5 days.
- Operational Leadership: Running the kitchen, directing food preparation, and managing service, especially when the Head Chef is away.
- Staff Management & Training: Recruiting, scheduling, mentoring, and supervising all kitchen stations.
- Quality Control: Ensuring all dishes meet restaurant standards and maintaining food safety/hygiene regulations /HACCP.
- Menu & Inventory: Assisting with menu development, ordering supplies, and managing stock and minimising wastage
- Problem Solving: Handling kitchen issues, ensuring equipment maintenance, and liaising with front-of-house.
We are looking for a chef with proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef role in a similar environment of high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen operating at a high food quality level.
What we can offer
- A vibrant and welcoming working atmosphere
- Tronc
- Staff Parking
- 28 days’ holiday
- 50% discount off food and drinks
- Pension contribution scheme
- Fresh, local, seasonal produce
- Menu changes regularly
- Training and personal development
- Team incentives
- Challenging roles and the chance to progress
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Christchurch BH23: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
