Senior Chef De Partie / Kitchen Lead in Bedford

Senior Chef De Partie / Kitchen Lead in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time No working from home possible
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?? Archers Rest Café Bistro, Great Denham
?? Up to £13.50/hr + Holiday Pay (Equates to £15.12/hr) + Great Tips!
? Full-Time (30 40 hours) | Daytime-focused shifts
Tired of brutal midnight finishes and corporate kitchen grinds? We are looking for a reliable, confident Senior Chef de Partie to become the right-hand person to our Head Chef at Archers Rest.
This is a permanent role offering the perfect mix of team collaboration, independent leadership, and a much better work-life balance.
?? WHY JOIN US?
Better Balance: This is a daytime-heavy role. Our evening bistro/tapas service is purely seasonal (finishing at the end of October), meaning you get your evenings back for most of the winter.
True Responsibility: You will be trusted to step up and run the kitchen smoothly on the Head Chef's days off.
Varied & Fun Cooking: You won't get boredwork across everything from fresh brunch to evening tapas and stone-baked pizza.
Great Earning Potential: A competitive hourly package plus a fair, transparent share of tips.
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WHAT YOULL DO:

Lead the Line: Run the kitchen confidently and independently on the Head Chef's days off.
Deliver Quality: Prepare, cook, and present food beautifully across our varied menus.
Support the Team: Work alongside the Head Chef during our busiest weekend rushes.
Kitchen Pride: Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene (HACCP) and cleanliness.
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ABOUT YOU:

Solid experience in a fast-paced, fresh-food kitchen.
Confident stepping up, delegating tasks, and managing a kitchen service solo when needed.
Calm under pressure when the ticket machine starts printing during weekend lunch rushes.
Live within a reliable, commutable distance of Great Denham .
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HOW TO APPLY:

If you want your passion back without losing your social life, we want to hear from you!

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Contact Details:

Archers Rest Cafe Bistro Recruitment Team