Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Chef
Based at the heart of our newest neighbourhood,Megan’s at by the Castle (Guildford) is a truly all-day dining restaurant, serving up delicious food from sunny places.
Chefs at Megan’s are experienced with high volume, fast paced all day dining environments. You will be producing amazing food from high quality fresh ingredients whilst being part of a fun and supportive kitchen team.
Are you our next Megan's Chef?
- You are passionate about food,
- Love the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment; and
- Driven to deliver exceptional food & standards.
Life at Megan’s
- Competitive hourly rate - £13ph (inclusive of non-contractual tronc scheme). Plus weekly incentives – earn up to £0.50 extra for every hour you work, (and an extra £0.50ph after 1 years service),
- Investment in YOU! You’ll be provided with comprehensive training when you start, as well as continued opportunities for personal progression & development,
- Work & life balance – we offer 8, 15, 30-hour contracts,
- Free money if you introduce us to your friends through our Referral scheme (up to £1000),
- 50% off when visiting Megan’s (with up to 5 guests),
- Regular team parties.
- Plus, the standard ones you would expect: auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, holiday, team meals & bottomless hot drinks on shifts
We live by our core values: We are Team Players, We are Results Driven, We are Adaptable, We have GRIT
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford, GU1 3HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Megan's Restaurants'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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