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Chef - Weekends

Retirement Villages, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Chef - Weekends

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Retirement Villages, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 4 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: f88b3ca286704b94bf7791f938bc8341

Location ref: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Full Job Description

We are pleased to be recruiting a Chef to play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience at our restaurant here at Thamesfield Retirement Village. This is a part-time role working every other weekend - additional hours available to cover sickness & holiday. As Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage services. You'll role-model excellent standards, ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements, and help shape a menu that delights our residents and guests alike. In the absence of the Head Chef, you'll take full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen - ensuring exceptional service, managing costs effectively, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.,

  • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering services
  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
  • Contribute to menu development, specials, and events, balancing creativity with cost control
  • Monitor food and beverage quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management
  • Train, coach, and supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment
  • Build strong relationships with residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming, customer-focused service

    Minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Food Safety Level 3 qualification (essential)
  • Strong knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP, and COSHH
  • A passion for delivering exceptional food and service
  • Organised, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure
  • A team player who leads by example and embraces our values

    Be part of an exciting restaurant in a welcoming, community-focused environment
  • Opportunity to influence menus, standards, and ways of working
  • Competitive pay and benefits package
  • Training and professional development to grow your career

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/chef-weekends-126793692
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