Lead the Team, Create Quality Dishes & Drive the Kitchen Forward! Location: North Bristol - O wn Transport Needed - Due to location. Free parking available. Temp with Blue Arrow: £17 per hour (paid weekly) Permanent Salary: £28,000 per annum = £16.85/hour Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (30-minute unpaid break) / 32 hours Start: ASAP - Temp-to-perm opportunity Earn £17/hour as a temp with a clear path to permanent - secure your future in just 12 weeks. Temp for 12 weeks at £17/hour Prove your skills, secure your future, and lead the way to a permanent role! Are you a hands-on Head Chef who knows their way around a hot kitchen? Ready to roll up your sleeves, lead a team, and dish out consistent, high-quality meals? This could be your next move. We're on the lookout for a practical, passionate chef who's confident running service, mentoring junior staff, and making the kitchen tick. You'll be the engine behind the day-to-day operation, working closely with a supportive Catering Manager who handles the admin side - so you can focus on what you do best. What You'll Be Doing: * Lead the Charge - Steer the team through every service with clear direction and calm under pressure. * Get Stuck In - This isn't a clipboard role - you'll be right there, prepping, cooking, and keeping standards high. * Set the Bar - Maintain top-tier food quality, hygiene, and health & safety practices. * Own the Ops - You'll lead the kitchen, while the Catering Manager takes care of the rest. * Inspire & Delegate - Motivate your team and foster a supportive, can-do atmosphere. * Tech-Savvy Chef - Stock control and ordering are all digital - you'll need to be confident online. Why You'll Love It: * Temp-to-perm - Start with Blue Arrow and, if it's a match, go permanent with the client. * No Weekends! - Enjoy a work-life balance with a Monday-Thursday rota. Want extra hours? Pick up weekend shifts with us. * Room to Grow - Opportunities for career development within a large, established contract caterer. * Weekly Pay - £17/hour with Blue Arrow while temping. * Permanent Stability - Transition to £28,000 salary with full benefits. Perks Once You Go Permanent: Personal Development & Training Private Medical Eligibility Pension Scheme Holiday Allowance Eye Care Support Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing Strategy Regular Social Events Recognition & Awards Volunteering Days ️ High Street Discounts Family-Friendly Support Note: Random drug and alcohol tests are part of company policy for permanent staff. Take the Lead at £17/hour - Temp now, go permanent in 12 weeks! Call Jasmine at Blue Arrow on 0117 929 9449 Or upload your CV below to get started! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.