What’s in it for you
?
You’ll enjoy:
1. £16.05 + £1.94 holiday pay (£17.99 total per hour)
2. 37.5-hour week, 5 days including weekends
3. Mix of early (05:00-13:30) and late (11:30-19:30) shifts
4. Free parking and meals on duty
5. Two weeks off at Christmas for a proper break
6. 12-week temp-to-perm with the potential for longer-term career growth
Key Responsibilities:
As Head Chef in Woking, you will:
7. Lead and manage kitchen staff efficiently
8. Oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation
9. Support menu creation and updates
10. Learn to manage stock, ordering, and food costs for when the Catering Manager is off
11. Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance
12. Maintain a clean, well-organised, and efficient kitchen
What we’re looking for:
We need someone who is:
13. Strong in culinary skills with creative flair in dishes and presentation
14. Experienced in leading and motivating a kitchen team
15. Able to maintain consistency and high standards in food quality
16. Knowledgeable in food safety, hygiene, and high-volume service
17. Passionate, organised, and calm under pressure
If you’re looking for your next step as a Head Chef in Woking, offering a supportive team environment and excellent work/life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.
Job Number │ SUHC / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Woking
Role │ Head Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.