About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care h... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care home settings across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or more regular temporary work, we have assignments available to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants who enjoy working as part of a busy catering team. You will support the kitchen with the preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure residents receive a high standard of food and service.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.Prepare ingredients, snacks, drinks and simple food items as required.Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner.Assist with setting up and clearing down dining and kitchen areas.Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.Follow food hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Support the kitchen team during busy meal services.Follow instructions regarding residents' dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBSPrevious experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar.Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other catering environments is desirable.A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.An awareness of allergies and specialist dietary requirements.Good communication and teamwork skills.The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.The ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.A flexible approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly ratesFlexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work within care home settings, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
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Head Chef - High-Volume Food Hall - Central London 45-50kLead three street food kitchens in one of... Head Chef - High-Volume Food Hall - Central London 45-50kLead three street food kitchens in one of Central London’s busiest food and sports venues and shape the food offer for the next stage of growth.A leading Central London food hall and live sports venue is looking for a Head Chef to take charge of a fast-paced, multi-concept kitchen operation. This Head Chef role suits a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, or an established Head Chef from a high-volume branded background.The venue works like a street food market. Food sales are strong and growing, with a clear target to almost double weekly food revenue. From January, the Head Chef will be able to help shape the food into one consistent concept.The Head Chef role Lead a small kitchen team of 8-10 chefs across multiple concepts.Lead from the front, working on the pass and alongside the team during busy services.Set and keep high standards of consistency, food safety and presentation.Train and develop the team, building a strong and dependable kitchen.Manage food cost, GP, staff costs and ordering, and contribute to the kitchen P&L.Help develop the food offer, with real input into the concept from January.Work closely with the General Manager to grow food revenue. About you A Senior Sous Chef ready for their first Head Chef role, or an experienced Head Chef.A background in high-volume branded restaurants.Experience of food halls, street food markets or venues with several outlets is a strong advantage.Comfortable running more than one kitchen or concept at the same time.Commercially aware, with a working knowledge of food cost, P&L and staff costs.A hands-on leader who is happy to hand admin to a supporting assistant. The package £45,000 basic salary.Tronc on top, estimated at £4,000 to £5,000 a year.A genuine say in the food concept as the venue moves into its next phase.A small, close-knit team in a busy, high-energy Central London venue.A short, two-stage interview process. If you are a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with high-volume experience and want a role where you can make a visible difference, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.
Assistant Manager, London, OTE up to £38K (+ TRONC)We are working with an amazing, family-owned hosp... Assistant Manager, London, OTE up to £38K (+ TRONC)We are working with an amazing, family-owned hospitality business in central London to find an Assistant Manager. We are looking to speak to Assistant Managers from a background of quality, sophisticated customer centered service. If you are passionate about wine and aspire to progress to managerial level, please get in touch.Company benefits: An incredible training and development programme designed to support your professional group through promotion and formal wine educationJoin a business that values its employees, encourages employee retention and has a great workplace cultureEnjoy amazing work/life balance with most central London sites being closed to the public at weekends About the company: This business combines traditional wine-bar hospitality with quality food, expertly selected wines and a range of memorable venues across London. British cuisine, incredible wine and family values are central to this business.Ideal Assistant Manager: Passionate about wineDesire to develop professionallyEager to work with a family value business If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to christie@corecruitment.com
Chef Boulanger – Responsable de Production (H/F) Type de contrat : CDI – Temps pleinStatut : CadreRé... Chef Boulanger – Responsable de Production (H/F) Type de contrat : CDI – Temps pleinStatut : CadreRémunération : €70,000 à €90,000 brut / an (selon expérience)Localisation : Val-de-Marne (94) / Région ParisienneSecteur / Univers : Boulangerie-Pâtisserie de Grande Production / Traiteur / Snacking Premium À propos du postePour accompagner la croissance d'un acteur incontournable et haut de gamme de la production alimentaire en Région Parisienne, nous recherchons un(e) Chef Boulanger – Responsable de Production (H/F). Au cœur des opérations, vous supervisez un laboratoire de grande capacité tout en garantissant l'excellence de nos produits de boulangerie (cœur de cible), tout en assurant un regard avisé sur les divisions snacking et pâtisserie. Vous intégrez une équipe stable et engagée de 5 personnes que vous accompagnez au quotidien avec bienveillance, rigueur et pédagogie. Vos Missions Principales1. Pilotage de la Production & Qualité Cœur de métier Boulangerie : Organiser, planifier et optimiser les opérations de fabrication afin d'atteindre les objectifs de qualité, de quantité et de délai sur des volumes importants.Supervision globale : Conserver une vision d'ensemble sur tous les flux de production du laboratoire (Boulangerie, Snacking et Pâtisserie).Innovation & Gammes : Stabiliser la palette de produits existante, participer à la conception de nouvelles recettes et être force de proposition pour le développement de l'offre.Logistique & Gestion des coûts : Superviser le planning de fabrication, optimiser les coûts de production, gérer les stocks et veiller à la bonne gestion des livraisons de pain en magasins. 2. Management & Organisation Encadrement d'équipe (5 personnes) : Structurer, fédérer et faire monter en compétences vos collaborateurs dans un esprit d'écoute, d'humilité et de proximité.Présence terrain : Accompagner l'équipe au quotidien et effectuer ponctuellement des créneaux de nuit aux côtés des boulangers pour garantir le suivi opérationnel et le management à long terme.Maintien du climat de travail : Préserver un esprit d'équipe positif, constructif et solidaire au sein d'un collectif multiculturel. 3. Rigueur Opérationnelle (BOH & Admin) Application stricte des normes d'hygiène, de sécurité alimentaire (HACCP) et des protocoles de traçabilité.Amélioration continue des processus, de l'efficacité opérationnelle et de la gestion globale du laboratoire. Profil Recherché Expérience : Profil senior justifiant d'une expérience solide en laboratoire de grande production ou en chaîne de fabrication.Savoir-faire : Maîtrise experte de la boulangerie avec une sensibilité marquée pour le snacking et la pâtisserie, couplée à de solides bases en gestion/costing.Savoir-être : Excellent manager de terrain, pédagogue, rigoureux, doté d'une forte intelligence relationnelle. Un accompagnateur. Langues :- Français : Indispensable.- Anglais : Un vrai plus très apprécié. Pour postulerProcessus de recrutement fluide et confidentiel.Merci de transmettre votre CV (de préférence en anglais) en précisant votre niveau dans les différentes langues parlées.
Domestic Assistant (School Cleaner)LVS Hassocks | 2 vacancies Pay: £13.88 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours... Domestic Assistant (School Cleaner)LVS Hassocks | 2 vacancies Pay: £13.88 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week Working pattern: 52 weeks per year Shift: The preferred hours are 6.00am-2.00pm. We can also consider 8.00am-4.00pm or a shift starting and finishing between these times.LVS Hassocks is a multi-award-winning specialist school for autistic young people aged 11 to 19. We provide a calm, nurturing and individualised learning environment where students are supported to grow in confidence, develop their independence and achieve their potential.About the roleWe’re recruiting two Domestic Assistants to join our supportive Domestic Services team. You’ll clean designated areas of the school, helping provide a safe, welcoming and hygienic environment for pupils, employees and visitors.Your responsibilities will include: Cleaning allocated classrooms, offices, communal areas and facilitiesFollowing cleaning schedules and maintaining high standardsUsing cleaning products, equipment and machinery safelyWearing the appropriate uniform and personal protective equipmentKeeping cleaning equipment and storage areas clean, secure and organisedReporting hazards, damage or maintenance issues to your supervisorFollowing health and safety, safeguarding and school proceduresSupporting colleagues and covering other areas when reasonably required Full training will be provided, including training in the safe use of cleaning machinery. Previous cleaning experience would be helpful but isn’t essential.About youYou’ll take pride in your work, be dependable and punctual, and be able to follow instructions. You’ll work well as part of a team and understand the importance of health and safety and pupils’ welfare.We’re looking for someone who is willing to uphold our values of Respect, Responsibility, Loyalty and Integrity.Apply today LVS Hassocks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, an online search and all required pre-employment and statutory checks.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.No recruitment agencies, please.
Regional Food and Beverage Manager, (hospitality business) 55/65k Location Scotland... Regional Food and Beverage Manager, (hospitality business) 55/65k Location Scotland Salary £50,000Must be able to drive!! The opportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced multi-site hospitality leader to oversee food and beverage operations across two busy venues in Scotland. The venues offer a varied mix of restaurants, bars, cafés and takeaway operations.This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being present in the operation, developing teams and driving consistently high standards across multiple sites.The roleYou will work closely with the individual site managers, providing leadership, commercial direction and operational support across both locations.Key responsibilities Oversee food and beverage operations across both locations.Support and develop the site managers and their teams.Maintain consistent service, product and operational standards.Drive revenue, profitability and commercial performance.Monitor labour costs, rotas, stock, margins and purchasing.Review trading performance and implement clear action plans.Improve guest, owner and visitor satisfaction.Recruit, coach and develop high-performing teams.Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, health and safety and company procedures.Support seasonal planning, events, entertainment and promotional activity.Work with senior leadership on budgets, forecasts and operational strategy.Identify opportunities to improve menus, service delivery and revenue generation.Resolve operational challenges and support managers with complex issues. About you Proven multi-site food and beverage or hospitality management experience.Experience leading restaurants, bars, cafés, leisure venues or holiday-park operations.Strong commercial understanding, including labour, stock and margin control.The ability to coach and develop managers while maintaining accountability.A hands-on, visible leadership style.Excellent knowledge of food safety, licensing and health and safety standards.Experience managing seasonal, high-volume or seven-day operations.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.A calm, practical and solutions-focused approach.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.A full driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you’re an experienced hospitality operator who enjoys variety, visibility and making a real commercial impact, this could be an excellent next move. Contact david@corecruitment.com
Front of House Manager - Branded Hotel in East London Salary: £40,000 per annum + BenefitsWe’re look... Front of House Manager - Branded Hotel in East London Salary: £40,000 per annum + BenefitsWe’re looking for an experienced and motivated Front of House Manager to join a well-established branded hotel in East London.This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident hotelier who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys leading a team, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding guest experience. As Front of House Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the hotel’s front office and guest-facing functions. You’ll lead from the front, ensuring consistently high standards of service while supporting and developing your team.Responsibilities: Leading, motivating and developing the Front Office team.Overseeing daily front of house operations, including check-in and check-out.Ensuring a warm, professional and consistent guest experience.Handling guest feedback and resolving issues efficiently and professionally.Driving guest satisfaction and service standards in line with the brand.Managing rotas, staffing levels and operational requirements.Working closely with other departments to ensure seamless hotel operations.Supporting the achievement of departmental targets and commercial objectives.Coaching and developing team members to maximise performance.Ensuring all brand standards, procedures and compliance requirements are maintained. Requirements: A confident and inspirational team leader.Guest-focused, professional and commercially aware.Comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment.Strong at communication, organisation and problem-solving.Passionate about developing people and delivering excellent service.Experienced with hotel systems and front office procedures.Flexible and hands-on, with a genuine desire to make a difference.
Care Home ChefLocation: NorwichPay: £16.50 per hourAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a passion... Care Home ChefLocation: NorwichPay: £16.50 per hourAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef/Cook to join their team within a care home setting in NR1.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking fresh, nutritious meals and understands the importance food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of meals to a high standard while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience, a good understanding of food hygiene, and take pride in creating meals that residents enjoy.Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with the service schedule.Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.Ensure meals are presented well and meet residents' preferences wherever possible.Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or within a catering environment.Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.Experience preparing meals for larger groups or high-volume catering.Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people.Experience catering for specialist dietary needs and allergies.Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure. INDHOS
Care Home ChefLocation: Kent Pay: £16.50 per hourAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a passionat... Care Home ChefLocation: Kent Pay: £16.50 per hourAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef/Cook to join their team within a care home setting in TN15.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking fresh, nutritious meals and understands the importance food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of meals to a high standard while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience, a good understanding of food hygiene, and take pride in creating meals that residents enjoy.Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with the service schedule.Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.Ensure meals are presented well and meet residents' preferences wherever possible.Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or within a catering environment.Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.Experience preparing meals for larger groups or high-volume catering.Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people.Experience catering for specialist dietary needs and allergies.Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure. INDHOS
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care h... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care home settings across RH16 and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or more regular temporary work, we have assignments available to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants who enjoy working as part of a busy catering team. You will support the kitchen with the preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure residents receive a high standard of food and service.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.Prepare ingredients, snacks, drinks and simple food items as required.Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner.Assist with setting up and clearing down dining and kitchen areas.Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.Follow food hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Support the kitchen team during busy meal services.Follow instructions regarding residents' dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBSPrevious experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar.Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other catering environments is desirable.A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.An awareness of allergies and specialist dietary requirements.Good communication and teamwork skills.The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.The ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.A flexible approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly ratesFlexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work within care home settings, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
Senior Sales Manager – Hospitality, £50,000 + BonusLocation: LondonWe are working with a fantastic L... Senior Sales Manager – Hospitality, £50,000 + BonusLocation: LondonWe are working with a fantastic London hospitality business looking for a Senior Sales Manager to drive local sales, build community relationships and support exciting new site launches across London.This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially driven individual who loves hospitality, enjoys being out in the local area and knows how to turn relationships into revenue. You’ll play a key role in establishing new venues within their communities, building partnerships with local businesses and generating corporate bookings, events and repeat trade.Working closely with the New Opening Manager and site teams, you’ll help build awareness before launch and ensure each venue becomes a recognised part of its local neighbourhood.Main duties: Identify and develop new business opportunities across London, focusing on new openings, refurbishments and relaunchesBuild relationships with local businesses, offices, hotels, theatres, concierges and community groupsDrive corporate bookings, private hire, group business and local partnerships to increase revenueGet out into the local area to network, introduce new venues and build a strong community presenceDevelop referral partnerships and promotional opportunities to generate repeat business and increase footfallSupport pre-opening activity by building a pipeline of leads and generating interest ahead of launchWork closely with General Managers and site teams to convert enquiries into bookings and maximise commercial opportunitiesAttend networking events and local business meetings to raise the profile of the venues.Track leads, conversions and revenue, reporting on performance against commercial targets Requirements: Previous experience in business development, hospitality sales, events or partnerships, ideally within the hospitality sectorA natural networker who enjoys building relationships and developing new business opportunitiesCommercially minded, with a proven ability to generate revenue through local partnerships and corporate accountsStrong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage your own pipeline and take ownership of the roleA genuine interest in hospitality, local communities and new venue openings.London-based, with a strong knowledge of the local hospitality market and an existing network of contacts being advantageous If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666.
Head Chef | Luxury Five-Star Resort | Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, depending on experience | F... Head Chef | Luxury Five-Star Resort | Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, depending on experience | Full-time positionAre you a talented Head Chef who combines excellent cooking skills with the leadership to run a quality restaurant kitchen?COREcruitment is working with one of Hertfordshire’s leading luxury resorts to recruit a Head Chef for one of its established restaurant operations.Set within 300 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, this five-star destination offers a distinctive working environment, with a strong focus on quality food, seasonal British produce and ingredients sourced from local suppliers and the resort’s own kitchen garden.We’re looking for a chef who cares about the food as much as the numbers. Someone who can lead a team, deliver consistent standards and bring creativity to an established food offering.The Role This is an all-day restaurant operation serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. With a focus on seasonal British cooking and quality ingredients, the restaurant offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team within a well-established luxury hospitality business.Reporting into the senior culinary team, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen’s food quality, team development and commercial performance.Your responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and motivating a kitchen team of approximately 13 chefs. Maintaining high standards of cooking, presentation and consistency across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Developing seasonal menus that showcase British produce and reflect the restaurant’s identity. Working closely with local suppliers and the resort’s kitchen garden team. Managing food costs, gross profit, purchasing, stock control and waste. Planning rotas and deploying the kitchen team effectively. Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards. Training and developing your team, building a positive culture and retaining good people. Working closely with the General Manager, Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director to improve standards and performance. Bringing fresh ideas and creativity while maintaining consistency and commercial awareness. About You We’re looking for a Head Chef with a strong culinary background who can demonstrate both excellent cooking ability and sound kitchen management.You’ll ideally have: Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step. A background in quality restaurants, hotels or substantial food-led operations. Strong à la carte cooking skills and a genuine interest in seasonal British food. The creativity to develop dishes while maintaining consistency and profitability. Experience managing a sizeable team and delivering across busy services. A good understanding of kitchen financials, including food GP, labour costs, ordering and stock management. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team. A stable employment history and a genuine interest in developing with a business over the longer term. A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front. Rosette experience would be welcome, but it isn’t the deciding factor. We’re interested in your cooking ability, creativity, leadership and long-term potential.What’s on Offer? A competitive salary, depending on experience. The opportunity to work within a five-star luxury resort. A well-established restaurant operation with a dedicated kitchen team. Access to quality British produce and ingredients from the resort’s own kitchen garden. Support from an experienced Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director. The opportunity to make your mark on the food offering and develop your team. A beautiful countryside setting within easy reach of Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area. Free staff parking and a shuttle bus from Watford town centre. You’ll need reliable transport arrangements to accommodate a variety of early and late shifts. Staff accommodation is limited, although individual availability can be discussed.Interested? If you’re an ambitious Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef who combines quality cooking with strong commercial management, we’d love to hear from you.Send your CV to COREcruitment, along with a short introduction outlining your culinary background, leadership experience and what you could bring to this opportunity.
Sous Chef, Premium London GastropubCareer Progression to Head ChefLocation: Fitzrovia, Central Lond... Sous Chef, Premium London GastropubCareer Progression to Head ChefLocation: Fitzrovia, Central London | Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Plus TroncAre you a Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, with your sights set on becoming a Head Chef?COREcruitment is working with a distinctive London pub and restaurant to find a talented Sous Chef who wants to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and grow with an ambitious hospitality business.This is not your typical pub kitchen. Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the venue combines the character of a traditional British pub with a contemporary food offering, seasonal British ingredients and a strong focus on cooking over charcoal, ember and flame.The business has a distinctive identity, with a creative vision that brings together quality food, carefully selected drinks and a setting with real personality. The food offering includes seasonal dishes, quality meat and fish, sharing plates and traditional Sunday roasts, with an emphasis on fresh produce and cooking that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.The OpportunityWe’re looking for a motivated Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards across preparation, service and kitchen management.You’ll be joining a business with plans to expand, including a new opening next year. For the right person, this presents an opportunity to develop alongside the business, gain valuable experience and work towards a future Head Chef position.You’ll be trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and help build a kitchen team that takes pride in its food and performance.What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.Leading services and ensuring food is delivered to a consistently high standard.Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality British produce.Maintaining strong preparation, organisation and kitchen discipline.Supporting menu development, specials and seasonal changes.Training and developing junior chefs, helping them improve their skills.Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.Assisting with stock control, ordering, GP management and minimising waste.Taking ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.Helping prepare the business for future growth and progression opportunities. What We’re Looking For Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.A genuine passion for quality ingredients and well-executed food.Experience in a quality restaurant, gastropub or fresh-food-led kitchen.Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team through service.A positive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take responsibility.An understanding of kitchen costs, stock control and food safety.Ambition to progress towards a Head Chef role as your experience develops.Most importantly, we want someone who wants to grow, contribute and be part of a business with plans for the future. What’s on Offer? £40,000 - £42,000 plus tronc Circa 10k depending on experience.The opportunity to work in a distinctive, quality-led London food operation.Exposure to seasonal menus, quality produce and charcoal-led cooking.Support from an experienced senior kitchen team.Greater responsibility and opportunities to develop your management skills.The potential to progress towards a Head Chef position as the business expands.The chance to be involved in the next stage of the business, including a planned new opening next year. Ready for Your Next Step?If you’re a Sous Chef who wants more than just another kitchen job, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.We’re keen to speak with chefs who combine strong cooking skills with leadership potential and a clear ambition to progress.Send your CV to COREcruitment to find out more about this confidential opportunity.
Kitchen Manager | Destination Smokehouse | Dorset £40,000–£45,000 + 45-hour working weekA kitchen ma... Kitchen Manager | Destination Smokehouse | Dorset £40,000–£45,000 + 45-hour working weekA kitchen management opportunity in one of Dorset’s most distinctive hospitality settings. Imagine working in a restaurant where authentic Texas-style barbecue, historic aircraft and panoramic countryside views come together to create a destination in its own right.COREcruitment is working with a unique hospitality venue in the Dorset countryside to find a Kitchen Manager who can take ownership of the kitchen operation, lead a team and maintain the highest standards of food quality, organisation and food safety.Set at a historic hilltop airfield on the edge of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, just south of Shaftesbury, the venue offers a working environment unlike a conventional restaurant. Guests visit for the food, the aviation heritage, the spectacular views and the experience of watching aircraft come and go.The food offering centres on authentic, Texas-inspired smokehouse cooking, with meat smoked on site using specialist smoking equipment. The venue also welcomes visitors for events, live music and aviation gatherings, creating a varied hospitality operation with plenty going on throughout the year.For someone who enjoys leading a kitchen in a setting with real character, this is an opportunity worth exploring.The Opportunity We’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to take responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen.You’ll have the support of an experienced Executive Head Chef and senior operations team. Menu development will initially sit with the Executive Head Chef, allowing you to concentrate on building a well-run kitchen, developing your team and delivering consistent standards.As you establish yourself, there will be opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape the future food offering.Your responsibilities will include: Leading the kitchen team through preparation and service, setting clear expectations and maintaining standards. Taking full ownership of food safety, HACCP procedures and kitchen documentation. Ensuring temperature checks, date labelling, shelf life, storage and stock rotation are completed correctly. Maintaining accurate allergen information and ensuring the team follows procedures consistently. Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for inspection. Delivering consistent food quality, portion control and presentation in line with agreed recipes. Managing ordering, stock levels, waste and food costs to support gross profit targets. Planning rotas and deploying the team effectively around business needs. Training, supporting and holding team members accountable. Working closely with the General Manager and senior culinary team to improve performance. Contributing ideas to menu development as you grow into the role. What We’re Looking For You’ll be a practical, organised kitchen leader who takes pride in running a safe, disciplined and well-prepared kitchen.You might already be a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef, or you could be an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role with greater responsibility.You’ll need: Experience leading a professional kitchen and managing a team. Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP and food safety documentation. A thorough approach to temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, date labelling and food storage. The ability to deliver consistent food from established recipes and specifications. Experience with stock control, ordering, waste management and kitchen costs. The confidence to train your team, set expectations and address issues promptly. A calm, organised approach to busy services and changing operational demands. A suitable food safety qualification is expected. Level 3 Food Safety and experience with EHO inspections or external audits would be advantageous.What’s on Offer? £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience plus tips A 45-hour working week. Support from an experienced senior culinary and operations team. Clear ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation. The opportunity to contribute to future menu development. A distinctive workplace combining smokehouse cooking, aviation heritage and the Dorset countryside. The chance to build a strong team and make a visible difference to the operation. Interested? If you’re a kitchen professional who enjoys taking responsibility, developing people and maintaining high standards, we’d like to hear from you.Send COREcruitment your CV along with a short introduction outlining your kitchen leadership experience and approach to food safety.Apply today to find out more about this Kitchen Manager opportunity in Dorset.
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home settings across Lincoln and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for chefs who enjoy preparing fresh, nutritious meals and understand the important role food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and service.Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with service requirements.Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences wherever possible.Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBS Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef or Cook.Experience working in care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other high-volume catering environments.Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.Experience preparing meals for larger groups.An understanding of the nutritional requirements of older people.Experience catering for specialist dietary requirements and allergies.Strong organisational and time-management skills.The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.A flexible and reliable approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly rates of £15-23Flexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief chef assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced chef looking for flexible temporary work and enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS