Deli Chef
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Southampton
- Salary
- Tronc GBP2500 + Benefits
- Posted
- 07 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 30 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Company and the Role:
The Company is possibly the most talked-about group of Hotels to emerge in recent years.
The group and brand offer a touch of superior elegance inside and outside. However, this venue is even more unique and the only one of its kind in the group.
They are seeking a passionate permanent Deli Chef to join their award-winning hotel restaurant located in central Southampton.
As a Deli Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, as well as the fresh food items that are displayed and sold at the delicatessen counter.
Ensuring all standards are maintained on made to order, take away and buffet items. You will be responsible for organising food preparation and the deli counter display.
Previous experience in a similar role is preferable, but above all you need to be reliable and committed.
Key Features of the Role:
First and foremost, as a working Deli Chef, menu items will change daily as produce is grown and sourced locally, you could be making from scratch, homemade pies, soups, fresh salads, baking cakes and creating desserts.
Secondly you may be required to supervise, guide and or mentor others in a small team of Chefs and potentially some front of house staff when it comes to service, taking and running food orders.
The deli counter is front and centre, a focal point for all guests coming to the restaurant, you are expected to positively engage with them face to face.
All menu items are prepared and or cooked from fresh every day, Breakfast starts at 9am, lunch is served from midday and supper is served until 8pm.
This unique position is a full-time permanent opportunity (40 hours per week) with an amazing brand and group, looking after your wellbeing, career progression and personal development.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Accomplished Deli Chef with experience of working in a fresh food kitchen at a similar level, producing a variety of deli counter food items from scratch.
Due to the compact nature of the kitchen and deli counter, cooking and preparation space is at a premium, so you have to be creative and organised when planning your day.
Customer facing and guest engagement is essential at this unique venue, you are the first point of contact for guests, and you will need to answer questions, give advice and recommendations. There is nowhere to hide in this kitchen.
Quirky and creative ideas for menu items are vital, you need to be able to keep new and exciting, locally sourced and seasonal produce flowing through the deli counter.
The breakfast offering will also reflect the deli counter approach with breakfast options to pick up and take away, so you must be confident cooking a range of breakfast items.
What is on Offer?
Amazing full-time permanent Deli Chef opportunity in a creative, fresh food deli counter kitchen and restaurant.
Basic annual salary for the Deli Chef is up to GBP10.00 per hour judged on interview, trial, and experience.
Tronc (service charges) available on top of basic salary estimated about GBP2,500pa.
Working 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, mix of shifts, with some weekends off.
Realistic career development and progression if you want it, training, and coaching.
Opportunities to work in France, across the South Coast and on round the world charters as part of the groups Fine-Dining experience packages and celebrity and famous Chef mentoring.
Holiday entitlement 20 days plus all bank and public holidays, rising 1 day each year for 5yrs.
Company pension, meals on duty, uniforms, long service awards, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, Perkbox employee discount scheme, discounts on room rates across the group's hotels and discounted meals and spa days across the group's hotels.
Applicants Please Note:
Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Deli Chef.
For UK based roles, in line with the requirements of the UK Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to making an application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving your consent for rpc to hold your details on our database and to contact you in respect of providing you with work finding services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of both Client and Candidate information.
Full details are available in our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Policy both of which can be viewed under the "Policies" section of our website.
rpc catering & hospitality recruitment is a leading catering and hospitality recruitment specialist supplying Chefs of all grades and Hospitality General / Deputy / Assistant / Restaurant / Bar Managers / Sommeliers and Mixologists and hotel staff of all levels throughout the UK and Internationally.
If you are interested in working in the catering and hospitality and hotels sector and seeking to develop your career, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion.
We highly recommend you "Like" or "Follow" our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc) as we post all our vacancies through notifications, and you may find an alternative vacancy that is suitable
The Company is possibly the most talked-about group of Hotels to emerge in recent years.
The group and brand offer a touch of superior elegance inside and outside. However, this venue is even more unique and the only one of its kind in the group.
They are seeking a passionate permanent Deli Chef to join their award-winning hotel restaurant located in central Southampton.
As a Deli Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, as well as the fresh food items that are displayed and sold at the delicatessen counter.
Ensuring all standards are maintained on made to order, take away and buffet items. You will be responsible for organising food preparation and the deli counter display.
Previous experience in a similar role is preferable, but above all you need to be reliable and committed.
Key Features of the Role:
First and foremost, as a working Deli Chef, menu items will change daily as produce is grown and sourced locally, you could be making from scratch, homemade pies, soups, fresh salads, baking cakes and creating desserts.
Secondly you may be required to supervise, guide and or mentor others in a small team of Chefs and potentially some front of house staff when it comes to service, taking and running food orders.
The deli counter is front and centre, a focal point for all guests coming to the restaurant, you are expected to positively engage with them face to face.
All menu items are prepared and or cooked from fresh every day, Breakfast starts at 9am, lunch is served from midday and supper is served until 8pm.
This unique position is a full-time permanent opportunity (40 hours per week) with an amazing brand and group, looking after your wellbeing, career progression and personal development.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Accomplished Deli Chef with experience of working in a fresh food kitchen at a similar level, producing a variety of deli counter food items from scratch.
Due to the compact nature of the kitchen and deli counter, cooking and preparation space is at a premium, so you have to be creative and organised when planning your day.
Customer facing and guest engagement is essential at this unique venue, you are the first point of contact for guests, and you will need to answer questions, give advice and recommendations. There is nowhere to hide in this kitchen.
Quirky and creative ideas for menu items are vital, you need to be able to keep new and exciting, locally sourced and seasonal produce flowing through the deli counter.
The breakfast offering will also reflect the deli counter approach with breakfast options to pick up and take away, so you must be confident cooking a range of breakfast items.
What is on Offer?
Amazing full-time permanent Deli Chef opportunity in a creative, fresh food deli counter kitchen and restaurant.
Basic annual salary for the Deli Chef is up to GBP10.00 per hour judged on interview, trial, and experience.
Tronc (service charges) available on top of basic salary estimated about GBP2,500pa.
Working 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, mix of shifts, with some weekends off.
Realistic career development and progression if you want it, training, and coaching.
Opportunities to work in France, across the South Coast and on round the world charters as part of the groups Fine-Dining experience packages and celebrity and famous Chef mentoring.
Holiday entitlement 20 days plus all bank and public holidays, rising 1 day each year for 5yrs.
Company pension, meals on duty, uniforms, long service awards, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, Perkbox employee discount scheme, discounts on room rates across the group's hotels and discounted meals and spa days across the group's hotels.
Applicants Please Note:
Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Deli Chef.
For UK based roles, in line with the requirements of the UK Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to making an application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving your consent for rpc to hold your details on our database and to contact you in respect of providing you with work finding services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of both Client and Candidate information.
Full details are available in our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Policy both of which can be viewed under the "Policies" section of our website.
rpc catering & hospitality recruitment is a leading catering and hospitality recruitment specialist supplying Chefs of all grades and Hospitality General / Deputy / Assistant / Restaurant / Bar Managers / Sommeliers and Mixologists and hotel staff of all levels throughout the UK and Internationally.
If you are interested in working in the catering and hospitality and hotels sector and seeking to develop your career, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion.
We highly recommend you "Like" or "Follow" our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc) as we post all our vacancies through notifications, and you may find an alternative vacancy that is suitable