Chef - All Levels
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us:
Join our exceptional kitchen teams at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, and you'll work in a great environment. We see you as a real ambassador of our company, operating on the front line with an organised, proactive approach and a meticulous eye for detail. You enjoy being part of a busy team but also have the drive to work on your initiative, always keen to deliver the highest standards and exceed our guests’ expectations.
Outline Job Description:
· Take control of the all-day service and ensure guests receive a truly delicious and memorable breakfast
· Cooking and managing meal service.
· Setting up and cleaning down the kitchen after each meal.
· Ensure the kitchen is always kept clean and hygienic.
· Ensure all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
· Ensure all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.
· Ensure any anticipated issues are communicated promptly to the Head Chef.
· Ensure all staff under your control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
· Monitor and ensure that food production, preparation and presentation are of the highest quality.
· Personal grooming and appearance standards are met regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene.
· Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations.
· Have a good knowledge of health & safety, hygiene, equal opportunities, HACCP, and other legislation.
· To undertake any other duties that the management may reasonably request.
Salary: Dependant on role and experience, hourly rates and salaries. from £10ph to £50k pa.
Min 1 year experience,
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay at all levels
- Uniform provided
- Parking available on-site
- Free meals when on duty
- Accommodation available on request
- Generous discount on regular room rates
- Referral programme
- 25% off food, drink and spa treatments across the group
- 20% discount on golf
- Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme and life assurance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action
- Wagestream app offering a real-time view of accrued pay and access to it
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef - All Levels roles across Elmers Court Hotel & Resort's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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