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      <title>Chef</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We&#39;re seeking a skilled Chef to join The Odney Club, a prestigious country estate located in Cookham. As a Partner and co-owner of the business, you&#39;ll play a vital role in crafting exceptional food for hotel guests and taking charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist the Head and Sous Chef in planning and delivering a food offer that meets current trends and customer demand</li>
<li>Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters, sharing your expertise in specialised skills like fishmongery and butchery</li>
<li>Ensure all legislative requirements are met, including allergen management, food safety policies, and health &amp; safety standards</li>
<li>Conduct daily compliance checks and take charge of kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs</li>
<li>Help achieve sales targets by managing food availability and equipping the front-of-house team with upselling knowledge</li>
<li>Manage food orders accurately to minimise wastage and maximise profit margins</li>
<li>Act as a representative of the Partnership, providing an outstanding experience for guests and fellow Partners</li>
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<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant professional chef qualifications, such as City &amp; Guilds diplomas in professional cookery or equivalent</li>
<li>Excellent skills in instructing the kitchen team and delivering clear feedback to front-of-house staff</li>
<li>Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards</li>
<li>Quick and confident decision-making skills to resolve kitchen issues efficiently</li>
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<p><strong>Desirable Skills:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Level 3 Food Safety qualification</li>
<li>Experience in coaching or developing junior kitchen Partners</li>
<li>Experience working in a hotel or high-volume quality dining environment</li>
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<p><strong>Working Conditions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>45 hours per week, with an earliest start time of 06:00 and latest finish time of 21:30</li>
<li>Working 5 out of 7 days, including weekends</li>
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<p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Salary: £34,080 - £46,300 per annum, paid based on skills and experience</li>
<li>Night Premium: £4.25 per hour for shifts between 22:00 - 06:00</li>
</ul>
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      <experiencelevel>senior</experiencelevel>
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      <salaryrange>£34,080 - £46,300</salaryrange>
      <skills>professional cookery, food safety, team management, decision-making, Level 3 Food Safety qualification, coaching, hotel experience</skills>
      <benefits></benefits>
      <licences>DBS check</licences>
      <category>Hospitality</category>
      <industry>Hospitality</industry>
      <employername>John Lewis Partnership</employername>
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      <employerdescription>The John Lewis Partnership is the UK&apos;s largest employee-owned business, operating brands such as John Lewis and Waitrose.</employerdescription>
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      <compensationcurrency>GBP</compensationcurrency>
      <compensationmin>34080</compensationmin>
      <compensationmax>46300</compensationmax>
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      <location>Odney Club</location>
      <city>Odney Club</city>
      <state></state>
      <postalcode></postalcode>
      <country>GB</country>
      <postedate>2026-11-10</postedate>
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