MUST BE CURRENTLY IN THE UK AND ELIGIBLE TO WORK.

POSSIBLY ONE OF THE NICEST PLACES TO WORK IN WILTSHIRE!

WORK WITH A GREAT TEAM, IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION, (ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE) & EXCELLENT TIPS

I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN IT AS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP AND GROW MY EMPLOYEES. I HAVE BEEN CHEFFING FOR 25 YEARS, BUT EVERY DAY IS STILL A LEARNING DAY!

The Swan Inn in Wilton, near Marlborough is a busy country pub restaurant with 50 covers surrounded by the most stunning countryside in a picture postcard village, with excellent Tripadvisor reviews and a 5 star hygiene rating.

We serve up to 600 covers a week. We are a small team, as the proprietor and a former chef, I am looking for a candidate who wishes to grow their skills, a chef with a genuine passion for food, with an understanding that hospitality is about ensuring customer happiness and not settling for mediocrity. If you fancy working with fresh food in a beautiful location then please apply.

Our focus is fresh food, traditionally British with a rustic feel, featuring seasonal produce and in particular fresh fish, and game (when in season).Our menu pays homage to the fact that we are proud to be a pub welcoming walkers, cyclists, families etc, but equally offers more to those that desire it. In general we aim for an uncomplicated approach using the best produce (locally sourced if possible), letting the food do the talking.

Key skills:

– Minimum one year experience of working in a commercial Kitchen

– Ability to work with a pro-active and positive attitude

– Customer focused- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team

– Excellent attention to detail

– Preparing and cooking great food- Clean & tidy

– English speaking

– Punctual

We offer:

– Excellent salaries

– Excellent tips

– Excellent accommodation available free

– Great opportunity for development

– Free food whilst on shift

– Free internet (fast fibre broadband)

– Mainline station 2 miles, London 1hr15mins (with a regular bus service)

– Nearest Town 8 miles with good services and supermarkets

To be considered for this role, please apply today.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Discounted or free food

Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

*Sous Chef Opportunity – The Railway Inn Churston Ferres*

Are you passionate about producing and presenting exceptional food? Do you have what it takes to lead a busy kitchen with energy and professionalism?We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. You’ll thrive on producing great food quickly, efficiently, and beautifully presented. Being well-organized and able to motivate your team comes naturally to you.*Key Responsibilities:*

* Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
* Oversee compliance, prep, and service operations.
* Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
* Support and develop kitchen staff, encouraging skill growth.
* Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen running.

*About You:*

* Minimum two years’ proven experience as a Sous Chef in a quality pub or restaurant.
* Strong knowledge of local West Country seasonal ingredients.
* Excellent time management, self-motivated, and driven.
* Outstanding attention to detail.
* Willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving needs of our business.
* Reside within a reasonable commute and hold a full driving license.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to problem-solve and build positive, professional relationships.

*What We Offer:*

* Competitive industry salary.
* Tip share.
* 50% discount or free food at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotel.
* Employee discount and mentoring programme.
* On-site parking.
* Reliable hours contract (40–45 hours per week).
* Day shifts Monday to Friday, night shifts and weekend availability with rotation weekends off.
* A friendly, lively working environment with passionate and supportive teammates.
* Career progression opportunities.

If you’re ready to bring your passion and leadership to The Railway Inn, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00-£34,500.00 per year

Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Brixham TQ5 0LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:
* Second Chef: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

*Job Overview*

*Pay: £40,000.00 – £45,000.00 per year… Plus £3000 Tips on Top*

*HEAD CHEF*

*Lovely Gastro pub/Country Inn* in pretty Roecliffe, with four newly refurbished boutique bedrooms between York & Harrogate.. Nice beer garden.. Close to the A1..

Daily Home baked breads, lots of fresh fish and pub classics.. Starting to plan for our wedding venue starting this year.. *A growing company* with our sister pub, The Tickled Trout Inn, just down at Wetherby.. Hands on owners..

*We need a Great Head Chef* to push the food offering forward and manage our team… Nice clean kitchen.. We sell our own own foraged wild garlic pesto & marmalade… Must be happy & into great food!!.. Heading up a very enthusiastic friendly team of four, cooking great Gastropub FRESH food..

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

* Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year.. PLUS 3K TIPS ON TOP OF SALARY

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Advertisement – Sous Chef

Location: The Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant, Lavendon, MK46

Position: Sous Chef (Full-Time)

About Us

The Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant in Lavendon is a bustling, community-favourite gastropub that prides itself on quality, creativity, and consistency. Our menu blends hearty mains and elevated pub classics with a vibrant small-plates section. We’re passionate about great food, excellent service, and providing a warm, welcoming environment for our guests.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering outstanding cuisine across our service periods. You’ll be integral to maintaining high standards of food preparation, kitchen organisation, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the Head Chef in planning, preparing, and delivering daily menus
* Supervise and motivate kitchen staff
* Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency
* Ensure all dishes meet health & safety and hygiene standards
* Assist with ordering, stock control, and portion cost management
* Step in to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence

We’re Looking For

* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar kitchen leadership role
* Strong culinary background with creative flair
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* A passion for quality produce and guest satisfaction

We Offer

* Competitive salary and performance bonus potential
* Holiday entitlement (pro-rata) and staff meals
* A supportive, friendly team and opportunity for professional growth
* A beautiful setting in a community-focused pub environment

Salary Range (Recommended)

£32,000 – £34000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

*SOUS CHEF – The Ship, Parkgate, Wirral, CH64 6SA*

*Full Time – 48 hours per week*

*Salary – £34,500 – £36,500 per annum plus generous tips (on average an additional £1.80 per hour) and excellent company benefits *

*The Ship is a bustling gastro pub with rooms that sits on the stunning parade at Parkgate, overlooking the RSPB nature reserve to the North Welsh coastline. We are well known for serving great British food, using local products wherever possible. The Ship is part of the Stange & Co pub group. Stange & Co are an expanding family company that puts its teams first. We realise it’s our teams and their hard work that make our pubs as successful as they are. We are incredibly proud of our talented chefs and recognise and encourage passion and creativity within our kitchen teams.*

We are now looking for a *SOUS CHEF* with bags of enthusiasm and a healthy helping of flair and creativity to join the team. Fine dining, we are not, but quality well executed fresh food is very much what we’re about. Our food is fresh, hearty and interesting, with a menu that reflects the seasons & our location, which helps ensures sustainability and prevents our customers and kitchen team getting bored. This constantly evolving menu is a combination of well-loved classics and more interesting dishes taking influence from all over the world.

*What’s in it for you:*

* A competitive salary which will regularly be reviewed to reflect and recognise your progression, skills and experience
* Equal share of tips
* Ongoing training, development and opportunities for career progression within the group
* Full company sick pay after 2 years’ service
* Enhanced company parental pay
* Guaranteed Christmas day off each year to enjoy with your family and friends
* Flexible working hours to help achieve a healthy work life balance
* Free meals on shift
* Free parking on site
* Discounted food rates – up to 50% off at all company sites
* Discounted accommodation rates – up to 50% off at all company sites
* Access to confidential and expert health & well-being, financial and legal advice through our Employee Assistance Programme
* Up to £1500 for referring a friend to join our team
* Long service rewards and annual recognition
* Christmas staff social event – celebrate the festive season with your work friends on us

*What we’re looking for:*

A creative and talented sous chef who is looking for a progressive role in a bustling kitchen. Our chefs create their own menus and always welcome ideas from the whole of the team. We are well known for serving the finest of fresh locally sourced produce and our regularly changing fresh menu with an emphasis on seafood reflects this.

Previous experience of working in a similar kitchen is essential as we know you’ll have the attitude and work ethos we’re looking for – a senior sous chef who shares our love of everything foody, brings passion and flair to the kitchen and is looking for a new and exciting venture.

*Who we are:*

* A family run company with 11 pubs across the Wirral, North & Mid Wales areas
* A company who believes in treating people with respect & dignity with a genuine concern for the happiness and well-being of each and every one of our team members
* A company whose pubs really are the heart and soul of the local community
* Stange & Co are accredited by *Investors in People*, as a company who truly value and believe in their teams.
* A company who truly believe in _‘Improving people’s lives by running truly great pubs’_

*If you think you have what it takes to be our new Sous Chef and you’d like to join the team, please apply now to our Head Chef, Dave Rowe.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,500.00-£36,500.00 per year

Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Experience:
* Chef: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job description

As Chef de Partie at The Millhouse Hotel, we are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude to drive exceptional standards and guest experience. We are a busy hotel and restaurant so previous experience working in a fast paced environment is essential.You will be responsible for the following:
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* Take care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head Chef or superior to meet the standard and the quality set by the Restaurant.
* Follows instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks.
* Supervise junior chefs and/or commis.
* Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
* Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
* Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.
* Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.

What are we looking for?

* Previous experience in the same or similar role (2+ years within same role is desirable)
* Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent. Food Allergen training desirable
* Passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, possessing a creative flair
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Previous experience within the hotel industry
* Enthusiastic can do attitude

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

About the job

*Chef – The Jenyns Arms, Denver*

Cook up a storm at our newly refurbished riverside pub!

The Jenyns Arms is reopening with a fresh new look at the Middle of February , and we’re looking for a talented, passionate Chef to join our kitchen team. This is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting reopenings in the area and help shape our menu from day one.

What you’ll do:

* Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard
* Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices
* Work with the Head Chef to develop and deliver seasonal menus
* Keep the kitchen organised, clean, and efficient
* Support and mentor junior team members

*What we’re looking for:*

* Previous chef or cook experience in a professional kitchen
* Passion for fresh, quality ingredients and great presentation
* Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
* Good team spirit and reliability

*We offer:*

* Competitive pay
* Opportunities to develop your skills and progress in your career
* A supportive and friendly team
* The chance to make your mark in a newly refurbished venue everyone’s talking about

If you’re ready to bring flavour, creativity, and passion to The Jenyns Arms, we’d love to hear from you!

*Location:* The Jenyns Arms, Denver

Live in available

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

SOUS CHEF – EMBANKMENT BISTRO (MULTI-SITE ROLE), DARTMOUTH

We’re building something ambitious across our Dartmouth sites – Embankment Bistro, Crafty Mussel and Coastal Trail – and we’re now looking for a Sous Chef who’s ready to step into a key role within a growing, fast-paced kitchen operation.

This is more than just a single-site position. It’s an opportunity to be part of a wider team, supporting multiple kitchens, driving standards, and helping shape a consistent, high-quality food offering across the group.

THE ROLE

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the senior team to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll lead from the front during service, support across multiple sites when needed, and play a key role in maintaining standards, consistency, and team culture.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys responsibility, and takes real pride in delivering quality food.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

* Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen across multiple sites
* Leading service and ensuring smooth, efficient operations
* Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
* Supporting, motivating and developing junior chefs
* Managing prep, organisation and kitchen workflow
* Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards are met
* Working closely with senior management to maintain and improve standards

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

* Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up
* Confident leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen
* Passion for fresh food and quality ingredients
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
* Flexibility and willingness to support across multiple sites
* A positive, driven attitude and commitment to high standards

HOURS & PAY

* Full-time role
* Availability required across evenings and weekends
* Starting from £15 per hour
* Plus tips

WHAT YOU’LL GET

* Staff discount
* Staff meals on shift
* Regular team socials
* Accommodation available
* The opportunity to grow within an ambitious, expanding group

This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants more than just a standard role – someone who wants to be part of a growing operation, develop their skills across multiple kitchens, and play a real part in building something.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dartmouth TQ6 9BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
* Kitchen: 2 years (required)

Language:
* English (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Are you a talented and passionate chef with a flair for creating extraordinary culinary experiences? Do you dream of working in a breathtakingly magical historic castle?

We are seeking positive, engaging, service-oriented and results driven people to work with us. If you want to bring the excitement and joy of magical experiences to others, then this may be the perfect job for you.

You should be able to work well within a creative and dedicated team to prepare food that leaves a lasting impression on our guests. Come prepared to shine in an environment that will truly enable you to embrace your role! Your will have the opportunity to create and prepare food creation for avant garde events as well as a medieval bar and restaurant.

*Company Name: *Lympne Castle

*Position*: Chef (Medieval Castle Cook)

*Job Type:* Full Time, Permanent

*Location:* Lympne Castle, Hythe

*Salary: * Salary is £30k – 35k annually, dependent on experience (DOE).

*Job description:* This position will be responsible for crafting exquisite and innovative dishes that reflect the rich heritage and elegance of our historic castle. You will work closely within a team and with the Head Chef and the castle’s management team to create and prepare exceptional menus for retail operations as well as to cater to a variety of events, including but not limited to weddings, corporate gatherings, private dinners and public dining experiences.

*Responsibilities:*

· Co-develop and execute menus for various events and dining experiences, incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients;

· Prepare and present dishes of the highest quality, ensuring excellent taste, texture, and presentation;

· Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards;

· Supervise kitchen staff (as needed), providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment;

· Stay update with culinary trends, techniques, and innovations to continuously enhance the castle’s dining offerings.

*This is a 7-day /week hospitality operation. As such, weekend and evening work will be required.*

*To be considered, the following criteria need to be met:*

* Minimum of 1 year of experience as a chef, preferably in fine dining for events and restaurants;
* Banqueting and wedding experience is an asset;
* Passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences;
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills;
* Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary cooking techniques;
* Self-motivated and disciplined;
* Solutions-oriented;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment;
* Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required;
* Have a safety-first mind set.

If you are passionate about making dreams come true with delicious food and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work at a beautiful castle in the UK, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

*A reliable method of transport is recommended due to the remote location and shift work.*

We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

*Please send your covering letter and CV to Op********@**********le.com* *with Castle Chef in the subject line. Please note that obtainable references will be required.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,120.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hythe CT21 4LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Wellesley Hospital as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team.

Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 28.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.

Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Chef you will be:

Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner.
Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation
Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

To be 18 years or older
GCSE or equivalent English
City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
Previous experience in a similar environment
Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What you will get:

Annual salary of £20659.08
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.