Job Title:
Contract:
Chef
Seasonal- until 31/10/2026
Searles Leisure Resort is a long‑established, family‑run holiday resort located on the beautiful Norfolk coastline in Hunstanton. For over 70 years, Searles has been one of the region’s most trusted destinations for UK seaside breaks, built around a simple motto: “creating happiness for all ages.”
As part of the wider Searles Leisure Group, an independent family business operating for more than 83 years. The resort is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. The group also includes Heacham Manor Hotel and Searles Sea Tours, offering the team opportunities to be part of a diverse and growing hospitality and leisure organisation.
Job
Purpose:
The
postholder will be required to support the group in providing an outstanding service and creating a
five star, well maintained and safe environment for our customers, by
preparing and cooking meals to an excellent standard for the resort’s guests,
at one of the 2 restaurants and/ or takeaway outlets located on the resort.
The role also includes working catered events and seasonal functions.
Although
this post is not entirely customer facing the postholder must understand that
good customer service is also in ensuring Back of House tasks and services
are completed efficiently and to a high standard. As such the postholder will
assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef’s in managing the day-to-day kitchen
operations, maintaining standards, procedures, quality, and profitability,
and ensuring our 5* food hygiene rating is always maintained.
The
key focus of all departments is maintaining excellent customer service and
care whilst managing health and safety within the workplace.
You
will support the Company’s mission and objectives through ensuring compliance
to Policies and Procedures.
Key
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and serve food to the required standards whilst meeting food
hygiene regulations.
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Prepare and serve meals
in a restaurant or takeaway setting.
·
Prepare and serve meals
in a banqueting style setting as required.
·
Maintain Food safety in
all cooking and food preparation areas.
·
Provide input with menus
and feedback for the new season’s menu.
·
Uphold high standards of food quality at all times, paying
meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all dishes are delivered
according to the correct specification to ensure that quality and portion control is managed correctly.
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Ensure that wastage is
kept to a minimum.
·
Work within Company’s
Health and Safety guidelines to maintain and monitor a safe and secure
environment for the welfare of our visitors and staff.
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To follow the relevant
Company and Department Procedures and adhere to all Food Hygiene and Health
& Safety requirements.
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Maintain an effective
and friendly working relationship with colleagues.
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Assist in dealing with customer queries and problems promptly and
efficiently.
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Maintain all company
premises to a five-star standard of cleanliness, tidiness, presentation, and
safety.
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Maintain equipment, including daily and routine cleaning and
maintenance if required.
·
Be responsible for ensuring food safety / health and safety
procedures are always adhered to and in accordance with the Safer Food Better
Business Manual.
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Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
·
Ensure that all start and end of shift procedures, including daily and
routine cleaning are adhered to, to ensure the kitchen is ready for service,
and set up as detailed in Procedures, and all daily, weekly, and monthly
tasks are completed and recorded.
·
Ensure all correct
paperwork is completed on time and to the required standards.
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Assist F&B Operations Manager and Chefs in the day-day
operations of the kitchen.
·
Report any maintenance issues and requirements of new equipment to
manager.
·
Comply with all regulations and policies such as Data Protection
Act, Health & Safety and Safeguarding.
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To complete any in-house training as required and participate in
team meetings.
·
To act as an ambassador for the business and ensure that the
Company is promoted externally on all occasions.
·
Support the company’s mission and objectives through compliance
to Policies and Procedures.
·
To perform any other duties as required.
Key
Relationships:
·
Sous Chef’s
·
Head Chef
·
Beach Hut Takeaway Assistant
·
F&B Team Members
Education,
Training & Experience:
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Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
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Previous Commis or Chef de Partie experience
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Professional
Cooking/Chef Skills (Any Level)
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Teamwork skills and the ability to act as the public face of the
business
·
Computer literate
Disposition
& requirements:
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Full valid Driving Licence for UK (Desirable)
·
Flexible Schedule, for Working hours
·
Maintain a professional standard of work attire
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Excellent customer service and good communication skills
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Awareness of standards of cleanliness
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Excellent attention to detail
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Reliable and Organised
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Enthusiastic and Energetic Team Player
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Good Timekeeping Skills