Chef
About us
From our humble beginnings in 2006 with just three team members, we've grown into a global multi-channel eCommerce powerhouse; home to multiple brands, a worldwide presence, and a passionate team of over 3,500.
Recently, we welcomed a new Group CEO who is a bold, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and innovation. With a customer-first mindset, we’re making significant investments to fuel exponential growth across all brands.
Are you ready to be part of our extraordinary evolution?
The role
As Chef at Debenhams Group, you'll assist the Head Chef in menu planning, including but not exclusive to a full breakfast and lunch service, daily hot specials, buffets and ‘grab & go’ fresh food products. We're looking for someone who is happy to support across all of our Manchester sites as and when needed.
This is an initial 3 month contract with the potential to extend or go permanent.
Desirable hospitality hours, working no evenings or weekends!
Mon - Fri, 07:00-15:00
All locations are accessible by public transport and a driving license is not essential for this role.
What you'll be doing- Menu Planning: Assist the Head Chef in menu planning, including but not exclusive to a full breakfast and lunch service, daily hot specials, buffets and ‘grab & go’ fresh food products.
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook meals to the highest standards, ensuring proper portion sizes and presentation. You are directly accountable for all food production and catering at the scheduled office.
- Quality Control: Monitor food quality, adhere to health and safety regulations, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Co-manage food specifications, recipe templates and ingredient costings alongside senior F&B team.
- Maintaining Consistency: Ensure dishes are consistent, production is efficient, and management of the process is carried out at every stage right through from ordering produce, managing deliveries, storing foods, prepping, cooking, auditing and presenting to service
- Staff Management: Supervise kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and minimize waste.
- Statutory Duties: Ensure that all administration of food safety and due diligence; in respect of statutory and legal requirements is met by the business to obtain and maintain 5-star food hygiene records. Ensuring temperature records, SFBB and food labelling are maintained and up to date and comply with Natasha’s law October 2021 for all PPDS, Calorie labelling in the out of home sector April 2022 and FSA allergen regulations ‘FIR 2013’
- Customer Interaction: Engage with customers, handle special requests, and take feedback to improve service.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work on your own and use your initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and dietary restrictions
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude in a busy kitchen
- Passion for food and a commitment to know your customer
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Why join us
Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.
2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group. Let’s lead the change together.
Benefits Include: (subject to level and eligibility)- Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
- Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes
- 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle
- Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression
- On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily
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