Hotel Chef
Hotel Chef at The Birch Hotel in Haywards Heath, on Only Chefs.
- Employer: The Birch Hotel
- Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
- Salary: £13/hour
- Contract: Part Time
- Closes: 2026-12-02
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen team. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, preparing and cooking food to a high standard, and supporting the kitchen team across breakfast, lunch, evening and event services.
You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, assisting the Head Chef and wider team while also being confident taking responsibility for food preparation and cooking when required.
Contract & Hours
This position is offered on a 36 hour a week contract, with hours scheduled according to the operational needs of the hotel with the possibility of more hours to cover holidays when needed
The role requires flexibility to work across different services, including early mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, depending on the hotel's requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, cooking and presenting food to a consistently high standard.
- Working independently and taking responsibility for kitchen duties when required.
- Covering and assisting with breakfast, lunch, evening and event services.
- Preparing ingredients, sauces, garnishes and dishes in accordance with menus and service requirements.
- Supporting the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Following recipes, portion controls and presentation standards.
- Ensuring all food is prepared, stored and handled in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisting with deliveries, stock control, stock rotation and correct food storage.
- Monitoring food quality and reporting any issues to the Head Chef or management.
- Being happy and willing to assist with Kitchen Porter (KP) duties when required, including washing up, cleaning and general kitchen duties.
- Following all company procedures relating to food safety, health & safety and COSHH.
- Working efficiently under pressure during busy services.
- Supporting other members of the kitchen team and helping to maintain a positive working environment.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen is essential.
- A confident and competent chef who is capable of working independently.
- Experience across breakfast, lunch and evening service would be highly advantageous.
- Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and food safety.
- Ability to maintain consistent standards of food quality and presentation.
- Reliable, punctual and professional with a positive attitude.
- Ability to remain calm and organised during busy periods.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
- A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to assist with KP and general kitchen duties when required.
- Ability to work early mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.
- A willingness to support the wider hotel operation and contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen.
What We Offer
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Company pension scheme.
- Staff meals whilst on duty.
- Free on-site parking.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within the business.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career within hospitality.
Important Information
Please note: This is not a seasonal or student position.
We are looking for someone seeking regular, long-term employment who can commit to the operational needs of the business.
As you will appreciate, reliability, discipline, commitment and professionalism are extremely important to us. We invest significant time in training and developing our team members and are looking for individuals who are genuinely interested in building a future within the hospitality industry.
Weekend availability is essential, and applicants with significant existing commitments may find it difficult to meet the requirements and flexibility of the role.
If you are an enthusiastic, dependable and experienced chef who is looking for a long-term opportunity within a busy hotel kitchen, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, flexible and reliable chef who is equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and who is confident covering different services, taking responsibility when required, and helping with general kitchen and KP duties as part of the wider team.
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