Chef Multi site

Location: Colchester & surrounding areas
Salary: per annum including tronc
Role: Full-time Multi-site / Roving

Were looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join our team in a multi-site roving role across our venues in and around Colchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety wants to develop their skills and takes pride in producing fresh well-prepared food to a consistently high standard.

Youll be working across a group of individual venues supporting different kitchen teams and helping maintain the standards that our guests have come to expect cooking great food working with fresh ingredients and being part of a good kitchen team.

As a CDP / Junior Sous youll be an important part of the kitchen team working alongside our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across multiple sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh ingredients to a high standard
• Working across different sections of the kitchen as required
• Supporting the Sous and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
• Maintaining excellent food quality presentation and consistency
• Helping to lead and support kitchen teams when working at different sites
• Ensuring food safety hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained
• Assisting with prep service and close-down
• Helping less experienced members of the team develop their skills
• Adapting quickly to different kitchens menus and teams

Were looking for someone who is passionate about food reliable and keen to be part of a great kitchen team.

Youll ideally have:

• Experience working as a CDP Junior Sous or in a similar senior kitchen role
• A genuine passion for fresh food and good cooking
• Good knowledge of kitchen standards and food hygiene
• The ability to work well under pressure during busy services
• A positive hands-on attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The confidence to work across different sites and kitchen teams
• A willingness to learn and develop

Were also very open to experienced chefs who may have previously worked at a higher level but are now looking for a role with less management responsibility and more focus on cooking. If youve spent years managing kitchens and simply want to enjoy being back on the stove this could be a great fit.

A full driving licence and access to transport would be required due to the multi-site nature of the role.

• including tronc
• Full-time position
• The opportunity to work across a number of exciting venues
• Fresh ingredients and quality-focused kitchens
• A supportive group with opportunities to develop
• Variety - no two days or sites will necessarily be the same
• The opportunity to progress within a growing hospitality group
• Or for experienced chefs the opportunity to step away from the pressures of management and concentrate on what you enjoy most - cooking
• A team that genuinely cares about good food and good service

If youre an experienced CDP Junior Sous or senior chef looking for your next challenge - whether that means taking the next step in your career or taking a step back from management and getting back to the food - wed love to hear from you.

If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients take pride in cooking to a high standard and want a role that offers variety responsibility without excessive management pressure and a great working environment get in touch.

Apply now and come and be part of our growing team.