Chef

Second Nature is part of Lamington Group. We design and operate hometels, combining practicality with feeling. We recognise the importance of being properly looked after, paying attention to what guests actually need.

You are the Chef at Second Nature, anchoring the standard of what we serve and how our kitchen operates. This role is about taking ownership of the kitchen floor, managing ingredients with respect, and ensuring every plate that leaves the pass is prepared with consistent, unhurried care. Your work has a direct impact on how people live and feel here.

Your day is active, physical, and team-focused. You will lead from the line, prep alongside your team, monitor stock rotation, and keep communication flowing between the kitchen, front of house, and suppliers. You balance the natural pace of service with clear, calm direction, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while the team feels steady and supported.

This role gives back the satisfaction of running an operational machine that works. You will strengthen your practical leadership, menu management, and inventory logistics within a team that relies on straight talking and trust.

Five things we hire for:

• Use Instinct. You read what's needed and act on it.
• Own It. You finish what you start.
• Include All. You build trust quickly with guests, colleagues, and partners.
• Stay Curious. You ask why and keep learning.
• Think Big. You reject 'good enough' and bring better ideas.

On a good day, you might:

• Start the shift checking booking numbers, organizing the prep list, verifying ingredient arrivals, and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Lead from the line, actively cooking alongside the team and supporting stations during service.
• Ensure baseline presentation and quality standards by checking dishes at the pass.
• Support and guide kitchen team members throughout the shift.
• Keep communication flowing across departments.
• Notice and act on kitchen details quickly.
• Stay one step ahead, running inventory checks and coordinating with suppliers.

What you'll bring:

• Working experience within a professional kitchen.
• Confidence coordinating prep lists and managing section priorities.
• A reliable, methodical approach to food quality and cleanliness.
• Clear communication and team skills.
• A proactive mindset, taking ownership of your station.
• Prior experience managing kitchen inventory is a bonus.

Why you'll love working here:

• Team that means it, understanding that smooth service is a collective effort.
• Growth that's real, prioritising internal development and progression.
• Learning built in, with structured onboarding and hands-on training.
• Time off that respects you, with additional annual leave and company benefits.
• Access friends-and-family rates across our hometels and wider group properties.
• Competitive benefits package including pension contributions and wellbeing initiatives.

We close the loop: every applicant hears back from us, yes or no.

A note on inclusion: Second Nature and Lamington Group are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from every background.