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Rafikis, a renowned cafe/ bar/ restaurant in the picturesque town of Ashburton, Devon is seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. If you are passionate about seasonal food and dishes from around the world and are eager to lead a team in a vibrant setting Rafikis would love to hear from you! The restaurant is a focal point of local dining, and offers a vegetarian menu inspired by local produce and seasonal ingredients, with a commitment to excellence and innovation. On Offer: Competitive salary with performance incentives. Opportunities for professional development and creative freedom. A dynamic and supportive work environment. Staff meals and discounts. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the kitchen team to produce high-quality dishes consistently. Plan and design menus in collaboration with the management team, focusing on local and seasonal produce for an international menu. Manage food purchasing and storage to maintain standards and control stocks. Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards. Train and develop kitchen staff to enhance skills and promote teamwork. Manage kitchen budgets and maintain financial and administrative records. Requirements: Proven experience as a Lead Chef or Kitchen Manager, preferably in a dynamic service environment. Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards. Culinary arts training or certification is desirable but not necessary. Vision and Values: Rafikis: Eating for This One World All day brunch cafe that drops into a lively evening bar in Ashburton Devon. Rafikis creates inclusive places for friendship & connection through food, creating meat free dishes from around the world. Food that does good - Sourced with love, made with care. Sourcing carefully, locally and seasonally to produce local and international dishes Rooted in kindness - caring for our health and our planets Inspiring employees, families, and individuals to connect to seasons & land through food. Demonstrating that meat free dishes can be delicious, nutritious, abundant and satisfying! Receiving and Giving Connecting our town communities to global communities through recipes and charitable support and sharing experiences and skills How to Apply: Please attach your CV to the link provided and join them in shaping the future of dining in Devon and deliver unforgettable culinary experiences!
Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Chef! As part of our Food and Beverage Team, you will... Prepare, cook, and present dishes to brand specification. Assist in keeping our kitchens clean and a safe and secure working environment. Have fun working as a Team to deliver great food memories for our guests on holiday What's In It For You? Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool? Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops? Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena? Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers? 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels? Reward & Recognition Schemes? Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications? Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme? Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied) Pay Rates: £12.44 per hour Experience and Qualifications You may already be a Commis Chef looking to progress, a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity which is great! All we are looking for is fantastic Team Player'. You'll be eager, willing to learn and work as a Team, with a huge portion of passion on the side! Who are we? We're part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. What's it like to work with us? Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves. Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours. We would love to hear from you If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. What can you expect during the recruitment process? When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at