The Buzz
* OTE £48000*
* Flexible working – shifts that work around your life
* Training & Development, we support your journey.
* Stream App – access your wages before payday
* Top 100 Best Companies to work for.
* 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
* Internal progression opportunities ,we promote from within
* Extra holidays after 1, 3, and 5 years' service
* Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance, wellness hub, discounted gym.
The Works
As a 2nd Head Chef, you’ll be a vital part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting your Head Chef and stepping up when needed. You will help deliver dishes to spec every time, lead a team, and contribute to kitchen profitability and performance with consistency and pride.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the kitchen team to deliver high standards during service
* Supporting rota efficiency and managing kitchen GP
* Helping maintain stock levels and control
* Mentoring, developing, and motivating chefs at every level
* Running daily briefings in the Head Chef’s absence
* Ensuring full compliance with health & food safety standards
* Creating an open, honest kitchen culture where people thrive
* Building strong comms between kitchen and FOH teams
This is a hands‑on role for someone with energy, leadership skills, and a love of consistency and creativity in equal measure.
We are looking for great chefs that are:
* Enthusiastic, experienced, and team‑focused
* Detail‑obsessed and committed to quality at every level
* Confident working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen
* Comfortable with ordering, rota planning, and GP control
* A mentor who supports others and keeps standards high
Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission: To make people feel great through hospitality.
*Salary plus Tronc
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