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Smith & Western

Trainee Chef

Tunbridge Wells
£26k – £28k/yr
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Trainee Chef

Smith & Western, your go-to feel good restaurant. We recognise that a good Chef is an integral part of our successfully kitchen.

Are you looking to start your career in catering? Do you have a passion for food and cooking and would you like to develop? Are you hardworking and reliable? If you answered yes to those questions, then Smith & Western is your perfect match. We have 7 successful restaurants across the South East and have plans for expansion.

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As a trainee chef you will be trained in all sections of the kitchen from desserts and food preparation to grilling and sizzling fajitas.

Benefits

  • The chance to earn industry recognised qualifications
  • Discounts on S+W food and hotel rooms
  • Meals on shift
  • Great tips
  • Excellent progression opportunities
  • Laundered chef whites
  • Christmas day and Boxing day closed
  • Team incentives and Bonuses
  • You’ll be part of a caring and loyal work family

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Fluent in English

Location

Linden Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QL, UK

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