Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to help us achieve our goals. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for the kitchen, an innovative flair when it comes to creating new recipes and a strong desire to constantly improve restaurant operations. The Head Chef is responsible for managing and planning daily schedules, ensuring products are used effectively and monitoring staff performance. Our company is seeking a Head Chef who can help create a motivated team and constantly monitor the environment, hygiene and product quality.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure food safety.
- Control costs and utilisation of kitchen resources.
- Communicate clearly with other members of the kitchen staff.
- Train staff.
- Manage the kitchen team.
- Prepare high-quality dishes of food and drink; and maintain high standards of presentation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bury St. Edmunds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
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 roles across George & Dragon Hotel'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 £26,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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