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Head Chef – Golf & Leisure Venue

Our Client, a fantastic golf & leisure facility near Weybridge, Surrey, are looking to recruit a Head Chef for their busy onsite restaurant and extensive conference and banqueting facilities.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for running a kitchen team of 8 and you will be reporting directly to the General Manager. You will have overall control of the kitchen, including staffing, stock control, costing and budgets, and seasonal and function menu planning. You must be capable of delivering a fast and consistent food service of high quality, for up to 800 covers on busy days.

Head Chef Responsibilities include:
-Control and improve labour costs; Forecasting and monitoring of staff roster and payroll for all units in line with business targets
-Menu planning and creation to develop existing menus and offer fresh seasonal produce.
-Sourcing & management of stock for food outlets.
-Attend weekly management meetings and provide necessary departmental updates
-Full control over stock for catering units in line with business levels
-Supporting all retail outlets, including bistro, Grill, etc. as required
-Enforce standards set by the company and managers
-Introduce new ideas and set up standard operating procedures
-Follow Health & Safety requirements, and deliver staff training. Ensure recording accidents and ensuring that fire evacuations are in place.
-Identify training requirements, develop & progress your team

This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary plus tips and bonus scheme.

If you are currently a Head Chef looking for a new opportunity working with a great team then apply today.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef – Monday to Friday

Our client , a contract caterer, are currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef for one of their flagship sites near Leatherhead, Surrey.

As the Sous Chef you will be:
-Ensuring that all dishes are presented to the highest standard in terms of colour, content, balance, freshness and flavour
-To continually strive to offer new food trends and ideas to the client with the overall purpose of developing exciting menus and ensuring that the unit is continually offering new products
-To provide customer and client feedback to further develop standards and reflect market changes.
-To deputise in the absence of the Head Chef
-To work on occasional special functions which may take place outside normal working hours

What’s in it for you?
-Great operational training and development
-Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our team growing with us.
-Life assurance scheme
-Pension scheme
-Private medical
-Eye care
-A great wellbeing strategy
-Regular social events and communication with our leaders
-A holiday purchase scheme
-Volunteering days
-Professional subscriptions
-Recognition schemes and people awards
-Long service awards
-Access to some great high street discount vouchers
-Cycle to work scheme
+ More

This Sous Chef position offers the advantage of excellent working hours – Monday to Friday, daytimes.

They offer access to free courtesy bus travel from and to the following locations: Crawley, Gatwick, Dorking, Epsom, Leatherhead, Reigate, Sutton & Tadworth.

If you are looking for a Sous Chef position with a great company offering an excellent work life balance then please apply now!

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Chef – Exciting Concept

Our client a South African BBQ business are currently looking for a junior chef to join their successful and growing business, based near Liphook, Hampshire.

The company started as an events catering business over 10 years ago catering for parties, weddings and corporate events and clients include some top UK corporate companies. A couple of years ago they also started a mobile food truck that has been highly popular and successful. They provide not just fantastic food but an amazing food experience.

As the Junior Chef you will be working in a team of up to 3 and will be working on the pass as well as the grill/open fire. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Chef as well as being a people person as the role includes customer interaction. Training on the grill/open fire can be given. This Junior Chef role will alternate between working in the van as well as on various events such as weddings, private parties, corporate events and film shoots.

Hours of work
5/7 days (Mainly Tuesday to Saturday), straight shifts, 42 hours per week. Any overtime you want to work is paid as extra.

What they offer:
-Competitive salary
-Paid overtime
-20 days holiday plus bank holidays
-Pension
-A lovely, happy, vibrant working environment
-Training & progression

Due to the location candidates must drive.

The team has a very happy, friendly culture so it’s important they find someone with the right character who fits within their current team. If you are a people person with a friendly character and good communication skills then this could be the Chef role for you!

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef

Our client are a modern 4 star hotel, located near Cobham, Surrey and they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Sous Chef to assist and work with their award winning Head Chef in leading the team and delivering great food in a 4 star environment.

This Sous Chef position offers an amazing opportunity to work with and learn from a fantastic award winning and experienced Head Chef.

Sous Chef Requirements:
If you have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a Hotel or Restaurant as a Sous Chef preparing food from fresh and have all round skills and experience we want to hear from you as soon as possible.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:
The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the main restaurant kitchen and banqueting production ensuring that safety, quality; quantity and appearance standards are met alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef. You will also be responsible for the supervision and direction in the kitchen of the brigade of 13 chefs and the KP’s when on duty with the Head Chef and Senior Sous and in their absence.

This Sous Chef Role offers a competitive salary plus excellent service charge and great company benefits including:
-Company events
-Company pension
-Discounted or free food
-Employee discount
-Gym membership
-On-site parking
-Referral programme
-Store discounts
-Wellness programmes

If you are a hardworking and enthusiastic Sous Chef wanting to be part of a dynamic kitchen team and learn from a talented Head Chef, then please apply today.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef

Our client an award winning and successful Michelin star, multiple rosette restaurant near Woking, Surrey are currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef.

They are looking for a Sous Chef with a minimum of 2AA rosette experience. The successful candidate must have good attention to detail combined with excellent organisational skills and time management. You must be comfortable working in a fast paced kitchen with the need to be able work calmly and remain focused in a pressurised environment. Prerequisites are that the successful candidate must have a warm and friendly personality with a flair for recognising and exceeding guest expectations.

They create almost everything onsite from fresh seasonal ingredients, with a regularly changing menu. The Head Chef has a vast knowledge and experience and gets his team involved with creating new dishes. They are passionate about providing excellent food, service and guest experience and are looking for people that represent these values.

The Sous Chef must be capable of leading a team confidently and maintaining the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, running a section whilst overseeing other members of the team, ordering, food safety plus more.

For the right candidate they will ensure you receive the training you require to further your career and provide opportunities for advancement. You will have the benefit of working with and learning from a very talented Head Chef.

This position pays a good salary plus Tips and Benefits. Live in may also be available if required.

If you are a passionate and talented Sous Chef looking for an amazing next step in your career then please apply now!

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef/Chef – Golf Club

Our client, a private members golf club is looking for an experienced Sous Chef/Chef to join their team near Guildford, Surrey.

The Sous Chef/Chef will provide a range of food services, in an efficient and courteous manner, for the benefit of Members and visitors.

The Sous Chef/Chef will aim to develop a good working relationship with fellow full-time employees and temporary staff, and so build a ‘House Team’ spirit that ensures smooth
working of the Club as a whole.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– To be responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen.
– Recommend and maintain satisfactory food stock levels.
– Develop and maintain contact with a full range of suppliers.
– Clean daily all kitchen equipment and service equipment

EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIREMENT
– Personal, proven ability to provide creative catering for groups numbering up to 100 people.
– Relevant City & Guilds, NDVQ
– Ability to negotiate and obtain good quality raw materials, at competitive prices.
– Good staff management and motivation under the conditions of a busy kitchen.
– The ability to contribute to an efficient ‘House Team’ and the capacity to adapt to changes in working hours and conditions.
– The ability to communicate.

BENEFITS
*40 hours per week
*20 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Free golf
*No evening work unless business dictates – great work life balance!

Salary is dependant on experience of the candidate.

If you feel this Chef position is for you then please apply today.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Banqueting Sous Chef – Live In Available

Our client, a luxury 4 star hotel located just outside of Basingstoke, Hampshire are looking to recruit a Banqueting Sous Chef to join their team.

They are looking for a Sous chef to support their prestigious banqueting & events brigade. With the role in mind, a strong Conference & Banqueting experience is mandatory, 2 AA
rosette experience will be preferred.

Banqueting Sous Chef main duties include:
· To implement the consistent delivery of superior customer service;
· To review and act upon customer feedback relevant to your areas of responsibility;
· To help Head chef managing the staff: training, motivating and structuring the team;
· To ensure all stocks are stored and rotated correctly in line with Food Safety requirements, following company policy to meet statutory legislation. This is to include recording temperature checks of food commodities.
· To assist in ensuring the profitability of food operations and Gross Profit management. This to include carrying out food stock-takes as required.
· To comply with statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Risk Assessment, Disability and all employment legislation and ensure all team members are trained accordingly.

This Banqueting Sous Chef role offers an attractive salary and tips and benefits.

Live in accommodation may be available if required for the right candidate.

If you are a Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity this year then this could be the role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef – Luxury Care Home

Our client are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at their luxury care home and flagship property near Addlestone, Surrey.

As the Sous Chef you will be working within the Care home providing exceptional food, for Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal service. The menus change with the season, so you must have experience of working with fresh seasonal produce. Experience working in a luxury care home setting or from a high end hotel/restaurant background is preferred.

This Sous Chef role offers a 37.5 hour week, offering an exceptional work life balance, working every other weekend.

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
*Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
*Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
*Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
*To minimise waste when preparing meals and use equipment correctly.

Required knowledge & experience:
*Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
*Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
*Proven chef and people management experience.
*Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
*Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
*Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
*Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.

Benefits:
*Sociable flexible working hours
*Preparing food from only fresh ingredients
*Free DBS
*Free uniform
*Shopping discounts
*Contributory Pension plan
*Strong support networks with regular training and development central to providing good nutrition and hydration
*Double time payment on select Bank Holidays.

If you are a Sous Chef looking for a fantastic new opportunity with work life balance then this could be the next role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Catering Department in this multifaceted sports venue in Guildford, Surrey for a passionate, self-motivated and highly organised Sous Chef to join the team.

This Sous Chef role is varied in nature, servicing the Bar, hospitality, events and catering for professional sports teams.

The Role:
To support and work alongside the Head Chef to effectively manage all kitchen operations for the bar, professional sports team catering and all hospitality events, including managing the kitchen team, menu creation and preparation, achieve the highest standard of food production whilst controlling and managing the food cost in line with the budget and ensuring compliance with the department’s food safety management system.

Key Requirements:
-Great food production and delivery, maintaining quality and consistency
-Deputy for the Head Chef, so strong supervisory/managerial confidence and capability
-Excellent customer care, role will be liaising with internal and external customers
-Maintaining service and standards – ensure they are maintained across the department.
-Experience in medium size volume catering

This Sous Chef role would suit an existing Junior Sous/Sous/Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step.

Hours of work are 40 per week, 5 days out of 7.

Benefits include:
-Free membership including gym, swimming, climbing, classes, squash and many more facilities
-Discounted membership for up to 4 friends and family
-Discounts on selected Health, Fitness and Wellbeing courses
-10% discount in catering outlets
-Meal on duty
-Free annual Tastecard
-Very attractive pension scheme
-Sports tickets
-Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays
-Option to buy an additional 5 days annual leave
-Cycle to work scheme
-Range of personal and professional development opportunities.
-Fully or partly funded external training.
-Long service recognition with a one off additional day annual leave at certain milestones.
-Discounts on Some IT Products
-Free eye test
-Access to preferential rates for Health Scheme
(some benefits subject to T&Cs )

If you are a Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity within a great company the please apply now.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Junior Sous Chef – Golf Club

Our client, one of Surrey’s finest golf clubs based near Frimley is currently looking to recruit a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.

As part of this hard working brigade you will be assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in serving quality food to their distinguished members and guests. You will prepare meals for the members bar and functions. They are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join an established Head Chef and help manage the kitchen and maintain high standards of cuisine and hygiene.

The Junior Sous Chef Role:
*Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef
*Working in a professional and friendly environment using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients
*Preparing Function meals & Bar Meals
*45 hours per week, mainly daytimes with some evenings

The Person
*A proven track record as a Chef de Partie/Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef
*Able to work unsupervised
*Have experience of working in a busy, fast paced kitchen environment
*Good attention to detail
*Have a can do attitude

Benefits:
-Basic Salary to £30k + tips
-Work life balance
-Uniform
-28 days holiday
-Meals provided on duty
-An opportunity to play golf on a top 100 golf course

This Junior Sous Chef role offers a great work life balance and a lovely working environment.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk