Chef/ Cook - Bournemouth Pier
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to fill 4 vacant positions on our wonderful kitchen team:
- Pizza Chef/ Cook
- Sandwich Chef/ Cook
- Prep Chef/ Cook/ Kitchen assistant
- Chef De Partie
Fantastic opportunity for a, preferable experienced Chef/ Cook looking to make the next step into a venue with huge opportunities. Key West Bar & Grill is situated on the iconic Bournemouth Pier and is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Key West is also a popular venue for dinner shows, parties and weddings.
Competitive rates of pay available depending on experience.
Are you…
- Used to working in a fast paced environment?
- Happy to learn new skills?
- Organised?
– Do you have the ability to plan, prioritise & organise your work?
– Are you passionate to make the most of your job in a positive and fun way
Some great opportunities are now available to join an outstanding kitchen team and become part of our rapidly developing and growing business. We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic people with a desire to work hard and grow with our team at this already well established venue. We are happy to train and help with development.
Various hours available: All year round, Full time, Part Time.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for development
- Staff discount
- Use of Leisure facilities on Bournemouth Pier
- Work on the iconic Bournemouth Pier
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time and seasonal opportunities available
Salary: £11.50 starting Rate to £13.00 (depending on experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.50-£13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef/ Cook - Bournemouth Pier roles across Key West Bar & Grill (Bournemouth Pier)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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