Careers | Smoke & Rye

SERVICE CHEF

VARIOUS SHIFT PATTERNS AVAILABLE COVERING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND LATE NIGHT FINISHES. HOURS AVAILABLE 30+

ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE UP TO £13 PER HOUR.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

WE ARE SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED AND EFFECIENT CHEF TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC KITCHEN TEAM. DO YOU LOVE WORKING WITH A TEAM THAT STRIVES TO DELIVER THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME? AT SMOKE & RYE YOU WILL DEVELOP YOUR CULINARY SKILLS IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENSURING THE PLATES THAT COME OUT OF OUR KITCHEN ARE READY FOR OUR GUESTS' NEXT INSTAGRAM POST OR 5* REVIEW!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE STRONG CULINARY BACKGROUND, STRONG ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS, AND THE ABILITY TO THRIVE IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT. YOU SHOULD BE DETAIL-ORIENTED, ABLE TO MANAGE MULTIPLE TASKA AND COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING A HIGH STANDARD OF FOOD QUALITY AND PRESENTATION.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

FOOD PREPARATION: PREPARE AND COOK HIGH QUALITY DISHES DURING SERVICE TIMES, ENSURING EACH PLATE MEETS OUR STANDARDS FOR TASTE, QUALITY AND PRESENTATION.
STATION MANAGEMENT: MANAGE YOUR DESIGNATED COOKING STATION, ENSURING IT IS FULLY STOCKED ORGANISED, AND CLEAN.
COORDINATION: WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PIT BOSS TO ENSURE TIMELY AND EFFICIENT SERVICE DURING BUSY PERIODS.
QUALITY CONTROL: MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF FOOD BEING SERVED, ENSURING CONSISTENCY WITH EVERY DISH.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: ADHERE TO ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PROPER FOOD HANDLING, HYGIENE PRACTICES, AND KITCHEN CLEANLINESS.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT: ASSIST IN TRIANING JUNIOR KITCHEN STAFF AND SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS TO FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND EFFICIENT WORK ENVIRONMENT.
CREATIVITY: WE ENCOURAGE A COLLABORATIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT, WE VALUE TEAM FEEDBACK AND IDEAS.

WHAT YOU'LL GET UP TO

AS SERVICE CHEF AT SMOKE & RYE, YOU WILL BE A VITAL PART OF OUR KITCHEN TEAM, ENSURING SMOOTH AND EFFICIENT SERVICE. YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INVOLVE COOKING AND PLATING DISHES TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD, MANAGING YOUR COOKING STATION, AND COLLABORATING WITH THE KITCHEN TEAM TO DELIVER AN EXCEPTIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE.

A TYPICLA DAY FOR A SERVICE CHEF AT SMOKE & RYE INVOLVES A MIX OF PREPARATION, COOKING AND SERVICE. THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION AND INCLUDES LATE EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. YOU'LL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS EITHER WITH SHIFT PATTERNS COVERING 4 OR 5 DAYS.

WHY JOIN US

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY DOESN'T JUST APPLY TO THE WAY WE TREAT GUESTS, UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS, MAKING THEM FEEL WELCOME, AND FEEDING THE SOUL OF OUR COMMUNITIES EXTENDS TO OUR FAMILY OF TEAM MEMBERS.

OUR BENEFITS WILL GIVE YOU A BIT OF EASE AND SUPPORT. AND, OUR ATMOSPHERE - A MIX OF HIGH SPIRITS AND GOOD HUMOR IS UNMATCHED.

BE PART OF A FRIENDLY AND DYNAMIC TEAM.
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE CULINARY ENVIRONMENT.
POTENTIAL FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE COMPANY.
COMPETITIVE PAY AND STAFF BENEFITS INCLUDING DISCOUNTS FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
UNCAPPED TIPS, WHICH ARE SHARED EQUALLY WITH THE ENTIRE TEAM BASED ON HOURS WORKED.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER GROWTH WITHIN THE COMPANY.
ONLINE ROSTERING SOFTWARE MAKES IT EASY TO CHECK YOUR SHIFTS, REGISTER YOUR HOURS AND BOOK TIME OFF.
WORK IN A RESTAURANT WITH A STELLAR REPUTATION AND A 5* FOOD HYGIENE RATING.
ALL POSITIONS COME WITH A 3 MONTH TRAINING PERIOD AND PERFORMANCE BASED PAY REVIEW AFTER 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE.
CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, NEW YEARS DAY AND SOME BANK HOLIDAYS OFF.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF STONE OVERLOOKING THE HISTORICAL CANAL AND STAR LOCK, WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PARKING, A LEISURE CENTER, SUPERMARKETS, LOCAL BARS AND COFFEE SHOPS.

MORE INFORMATION

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION THAT INCLUDES LATE EVENINGS AND WEEKEND SHIFTS.
THE POSITION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18S DUE TO THE LATE WORKING HOUR REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE.
PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
ALL POSITIONS COME WITH A 3 MONTH TRAINING PERIOD AND PERFORMANCE BASED PAY REVIEW AFTER 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE.

IF WE DON’T HAVE ANY VACANCIES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOU, DON’T SWEAT IT, WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR HARDWORKING TALENTED PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR EVER GROWING TEAM. IF YOU THINK YOU’RE A GOOD FIT, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! JUST EMAIL YOUR CV USING THE LINK BELOW OR EMAIL US.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO OUR OPENING HOURS YOU WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS AND LATE EVENINGS, PLEASE ENSURE SUITABILITY OF THE HOURS BEFORE APPLYING.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.