Second Chef

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The Second Chef at The Restaurant Group is a full‑time, on‑site role in Heathrow, supporting the Head Chef in a fast paced, high volume kitchen with 3 am starts. You’ll help deliver exceptional dining experiences, uphold brand standards and food quality, and collaborate with an award‑winning team to maintain the excellence the brands are known for. Success hinges on proven leadership in busy kitchens, deep knowledge of ingredients and techniques, familiarity with kitchen tech, and a solid grasp of hospitality management, P&L and KPIs, plus health and safety compliance. Perks include Tronc, training, free meals, up to 30% brand discounts, duty free, a savings platform and Wagestream. In your application, highlight relevant leadership, cost control, shift flexibility, and readiness for a criminal record check, and share a concise five year career snapshot with any adjustment needs; TRG is inclusive and will provide adjustments during the process.

Embark on a new culinary journey as our Second Chef, supporting our Head Chef. If you're passionate about crafting delightful dishes and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we want you on our team. There is a unique twist - early morning starts from 3 am - but our variety of shifts promise a vibrant and ever-changing work landscape. 

As a key member of our kitchen team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences, ensuring guests always leave happy. Your role includes maintaining brand standards and food quality, and collaborating with our award-winning food team, contributing to our collective success and maintaining the excellence that our brands are known for. 

At TRG, our team is our heartbeat, and we're dedicated to crafting awesome workplaces that help you shine and grow. Ready to dive into a career that's as rewarding as it is fun?  

Join us at The Restaurant Group (TRG) - home to around 300 fabulous restaurants and pubs across the UK, including faves like wagamama's, and Barburrito. With over 40 years in the hospitality game, we're all about creating experiences that wow.  

What's in it for you...

• Tronc
• Superb career development with training and apprenticeships open to all. 
• Free meal whenever you work. 
• Up to 30% discount at all our brands and no limit on number of guests, incl. wagamama.
• Duty free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more.
• Wagestream platform to access your wages as they are earned. 

What we're looking for in our Second Chef... 

• Experienced in the fast-paced world of high-volume restaurants. 
• In-depth knowledge of ingredients, food processes, and culinary techniques. 
• Familiarity with a variety of kitchen appliances, ensuring optimal utilisation and efficiency.  
• Understanding of hospitality management. 
• Awareness of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 

• Understand the nitty-gritty of laws and regulations like Health and Safety and Licensing Laws. 
• Excel in communication and leadership skills. 
• Awesome at organising and multitasking. 
• Plus, you're ready to share your last 5 years of life's journey, whether that's work, education, or personal experiences, and you're okay with a criminal record check. 

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices! And we are a disability confident employer. 

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!