Summer Seasonal Chef

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The Georgian House - Chef

Looking for somewhere new to explore? Keen to live a short walk from beautiful white sand beaches? Searching for a place where you can find the perfect life-work balance whilst saving money and working alongside a team of like-minded people? Join our team on Alderney, in The Channel Islands. Alderney has something for everyone: stunning beaches, wildlife, history, plentiful restaurants, pubs, beach BBQs, sports, camping, fishing, a week long summer festival, and a cosy winter season.

We want our staff to embrace island life and the community – there is plenty to do and the more you put in, the more you get out!

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated chef, who is passionate about producing great food in our quality island pub.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Working with locally sourced ingredients.
• Daily preparation of fresh ingredients including fish and shellfish.
• Working alongside the head chef to develop the menu.
• Contributing dishes to the daily specials board. 
• Adhering to the highest level of food hygiene standards at all times.
• Managing stock rotation.
• Working closely with the team across all areas of the kitchen.
• Helping with off-site catering, weddings and a variety of other events.
• Good communication with management and the front of house team.
• Liaising with local suppliers. 

Skills and experience needed

• 3 years’ experience ideally in a high-end restaurant or gastro pub, however any culinary experience will be considered.
• A passion for great food and working with the finest locally sourced produce.
• An awareness of stock management, wastage, costing and kitchen financials.
• High standards of hygiene and organisation.
• Self-motivation to develop your skills as a chef and to assist us in improving our product. 
• A great work ethic, with a positive attitude and energy.
• A great team player who is looking to explore somewhere new and meet new people.

Perks

• Competitive salary plus tips paid weekly.
• 2 consecutive days off per week.
• £100 towards outward flight from UK. 
• Discount on food and beverage at The Georgian House & The Moorings. 
• Staff accommodation.
• Accommodation discounts for family and friends.
• Holiday pay.
• Meals on duty.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Your birthday off. 

When applying, please include the following in your cover letter (please note we will not consider applications without a cover letter) 

• Where are you currently based?
• Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
• What appeals to you about working on Alderney?
• What dates are you available to work from and until?
• Why do you think you’re the right person for this role?

Other positions are also available at our sister businesses on Alderney - please send an email for more information.