David Lloyd Clubs
Head Chef
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Senior Chef Location: Warrington
London-based lifestyle group David Lloyd has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chef to join our team across 139 clubs in the UK and Europe. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food and wants to be an integral part of our food development journey.
Are you passionate about what you do?
We want you! Keep reading to discover how you can learn new skills, contribute your fresh ideas, and work within a thriving company that caters to over 1.5 million members.
Salary Preference
- £14.50/hr (annualised)
- Comparable to **£**29,560 at 40 hrs/week
- Progress over 1 year to £14.70/hr
About the Role
Finding a new job can be tricky – there’s no simple checklist to help you decide. There must be a perfect combination of passion and opportunity. We know that’s what it took to find the right role for you – so if you get this, it’s because you’re a fantastic match.
Firstly there’s the job itself – basically, it’s all about enjoying what you do day to day. We want someone who will thrive in a fast-paced environment where your creativity and passion shine through in every dish we serve.
As a Senior Chef with us, you will:
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- Develop and refine recipes using the highest quality ingredients
- Collaborate on menu creation for our clubs, contributing to our Chef Forums
- Ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to health and safety standards
- Work closely with our operations teams
- Uphold our commitment to sustainability with local sourcing where possible
Responsibilities
Use quality approved suppliers and locally sourced ingredients -iresponsible for the day-to-day running of production kitchens and entertainment areas
- Collaborate on menus to refresh and innovate our food provision for members
- Work as part of a team while also dishing out insights that drive our forward strategy
Requirements
Essential:
- A natural talent for food and the passion to demonstrate it in a professional kitchen – a must!
- An ability to work with others comes naturally to you
- Love to collaborate and innovate in an environment where customer service excellence matters
- Have a solid food safety and health & safety knowledge
- A drive to present a high-quality product – *life tastes better when it’s great!
Preferred:
- Demonstrable experience from a food preparation or restaurant role
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Benefits
- A saying "There to help you"
- Free David Lloyd Club Membership for yourself and your family
- 50% discount on food and drinks
- Discounts on Swimming, Tennis Lessons, and Personal Training
- Opportunities for Career Advancement through internal training and development
- Access to WageStream App (Get paid whenever you need it!)
- Access to other benefits
Why David Lloyd?
Beyond the day-to-day tasks, we want you to integrate into a team where you feel valued and empowered. Our work environment encourages connection and our club members feel loved and respected. We value the communities around us, both physical and mental, and aim to support everyone’s growth.
We want culture to be present in everything we do - you can get involved in an array of events and get to know your peers. We're passionate about making the clubs a happy place to be.
Ready to deliver exceptional food quality in a thriving company? Call us today to talk about how you can shape the future of our clubs. Let’s grow together.
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Come and be part of the team. Together, We’re More Than a Club!
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