Chef - Kidderminster

Malvern Hills; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Kidderminster is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a kitchen role. You will be part of a dedicated team, responsible for preparing high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients, following food safety practices. Ideal candidates should have kitchen experience or a strong desire to learn. Enjoy perks like shared tips, paid breaks, and discounts across our brands, plus opportunities for personal development in a growing business.

Benefits

Shared tips based on hours worked

Paid breaks

Staff food on shift

50% off food and drinks from day one

28 days holiday pro-rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Emotional and practical support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of allergens and food safety.
• Must be driven and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specification in a clean kitchen.
• Assist Head Chef with prep and par.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through great food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Requirements

• You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
• Driven and relentless, with a positive can do attitude.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self‑motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things allergens, kitchen essentials and food safety.
• We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It’s a no‑brainer, so you wonder why so many other places don’t do it. We do it, and you’ll be doing it with us – fresh, customer‑led, and with high‑quality ingredients.
• You’ll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all‑day menu to give people food that will make their day. It’ll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You’ll be helping every customer leave happy. They tend to do that thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
• Paid breaks.
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked.
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands – Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) pro‑rata.
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all‑expenses‑paid trip with one of our suppliers).
• Christmas and Boxing Day off.
• The best staff party – Loungefest.
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Power over your pay with Wagestream.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast‑growing business.