Our super-busy restaurant is in need of more kitchen help to help take our restaurant to the next level ...
So we are looking for an enthusiastic CHEF (or two) who will already be an experienced chef with a minimum of two years experience in an Italian restaurant and who is ready to further their career and establish themselves within the town.
Cooking authentic Italian foods from scratch - including pizza and pasta dishes of course, plus starters, main courses, chef specials, and specialty dishes of chicken, fish, and steak. We are looking for the right person to flourish in our fast-paced and friendly environment.
This position, which is permanent and long-term, requires a mature and professional outlook from someone who has the ability to get the very best out of people. Obviously reliability is key, with a positive attitude to want to become a dependable team player.
Working four or five days out of seven, including weekends, the package on offer includes staff meals and free car parking. Based on a leisure site, there is a bustling environment in a locality with lots to do during down-time; including swimming and fitness, shopping, bowling, cinema, as well as fresh air seaside walks.
To recap, you will;
* be working within a busy INDEPENDENT, family-run restaurant on a commercial leisure site
* Need to have the ability to work well and fairly within a very loyal team
* You will need great communication skills -NO SHOUTERS NEED APPLY
* Have a calm attitude with a great sense of humour to help manage the workload
* Show willingness to assist the team in running a smooth service at all times
* Have an awareness of stock control and stock rotation, and the ability to understand wasteages and percentages.
* Naturally clean down all sections to comply with clean-as-you-go as well as good food hygiene with a knowledge of Safer Food Better Business.
* Have a knowledge of Allergens and food safety
* Have an awareness of Health and Safety
* Be reliable and dependable with a great sense of humour
* Be ready to earn an excellent salary in line with experience and ability.
Do you have:
· Experience of working within a commercial kitchen and a passion for cooking authentic Italian cuisine to an extremely high standard.
· Interest in learning about food costings, with a conscientious attitude towards running costs including energy usage.
· Self-managing with the ability to work well within a team using excellent communication skills
· Easy-going personality and calm attitude, with a happy disposition
· Confidence to work in an open kitchen
· Are you someone who is looking for a new challenge?
On offer:
* Easy-going fast-paced working environment
* Free staff meals and on-site parking
* Excellent salary
This position is a superb opportunity for a dedicated person to establish themselves as a highly regarded CHEF of one of Southport's premier restaurants whilst benefitting from an excellent salary commensurate with ability and experience.
Shall we start a conversation?
* Please, no time wasters
To apply, please attach your CV or email.
Commutable distances: Southport, Merseyside, Lancashire, Preston, Ainsdale, Formby, Chester, Liverpool, Wigan, Warrington, Manchester
Keywords: Head Chef, Second Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Experienced Chef, Professional, Full time, Permanent, Restaurant, Bar, Training, Kitchen Professional, Flexible, 5 days, Assistant, Career, Weekends, Weekdays.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,800.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/07/2025
Reference ID: EXPERIENCED CHEF - Looking for a new challenge?