Second Chef Job

Location: Okehampton, Devon, UK
Salary: £15.00 per hour (midweek) / £15.45 per hour (weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37–45 hours per week (5 days, occasional 4–6 depending on occupancy)
Establishment Type: Large-Scale Resort

Are you an experienced Breakfast Chef or Second Chef looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a highly established resort operation? We are recruiting for an exciting role, a unique all-year-round destination offering a structured, high-volume kitchen environment without the pressures of a traditional à la carte service.

Operating for over 45 years, the resort is entering a major investment phase, making this an excellent time to join a growing and evolving business. With over 400 guest rooms and the 9th largest golf resort in the world, the site delivers consistent, high-volume service in a well-organised and process-driven kitchen.

This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy structured service, job security, and being part of a long-standing, supportive team.

 

About Us:

This well-established holiday destination located near Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The resort operates year-round, catering to between 200–500 guests per service, with peak periods reaching up to 2,000 covers per day across both sites.

The kitchen operates a buffet-style service, focusing on high-volume, process-driven food production rather than plated service. Menus are consistent and run in cycles, allowing for efficient preparation and reduced pressure during service.

The brigade consists of 20+ chefs with exceptional staff retention. The leadership team is highly experienced, hands-on, and supportive, contributing to a stable and positive working environment.

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £15.00 per hour (midweek), £15.45 per hour (weekends)
• Weekly Pay
• Work-Life Balance: Average 37–45 hours per week
• Structured Shifts: Typically 6:00am–3:00pm or 1:00pm–9:30pm
• Live-In Accommodation Available:
  • £60 per week (single en-suite)
  • £50 per person (couples, en-suite)
  • All bills included (Wi-Fi, utilities)
• Stable Team: Work within a long-standing brigade with excellent retention
• Career Development: Opportunities within the wider group
• Meals on Duty provided
• Free Parking & Uniform Provided
• Subsidised Leisure Memberships:
  • Gym, swimming, tennis: approx. £65/year
  • Golf (5 courses): approx. £70/year
• Beautiful Rural Location near Dartmoor National Park

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook for high-volume buffet service (e.g. full English)
• Assist with preparation of sauces, gravies, and components for lunch and dinner service
• Support the production of large-scale buffet items across all services
• Maintain consistency and efficiency in a process-driven kitchen
• Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation standards are upheld
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team across both resort sites

 

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef, Second Chef, or similar role
• Experience in high-volume or large-scale catering environments (e.g. hotels, resorts, contract catering, military, events)
• Comfortable working in a repetitive, process-driven buffet operation
• Reliable with strong attendance and timekeeping (essential for breakfast shifts)
• Hardworking, efficient, and able to work at pace
• Positive attitude and strong team player
• Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts
• Driving licence/vehicle highly desirable due to rural location

 

How to Apply for Breakfast Chef / Second Chef Job:

If you are a dedicated chef seeking stability, consistent hours, and a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established resort offering long-term career potential and excellent staff benefits.

Alternatively, you may email your CV directly to info@ksbrecruitment.co.uk, stating the role you are applying for.

If you are a member of the Armed Forces Community including ex-military personnel, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, or military spouses/partners, please indicate this in your application.

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