Shift Leader Job

Kitchen Shift Leader

Location: Okehampton
Salary: £16.25 per hour (Midweek) | £17.05 per hour (Weekends) | Higher rates upon successful completion of training
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Approx. 37.5–45 hours per week, including shifts and weekends)

Role

Join a busy resort hotel catering for more than 300 guests each day in a fast-paced buffet environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef ready to step into a leadership position with long-term career prospects.

You’ll lead kitchen operations during your shift, support a small team, and help deliver consistently high-quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during your shift.

• Prepare and serve high-quality food in a busy buffet operation.

• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control.

• Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.

• Organise workflow to ensure efficient service across all kitchen sections.

• Support and develop team members to maintain a positive working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a chef in a busy kitchen.

• Experience in buffet or high-volume catering is preferred.

• Confident leading and motivating a small team.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends.

• Reliable with a positive, hands-on approach.

Rewards

• £16.25 per hour (midweek) and £17.05 per hour (weekends).

• Increased hourly rate after successful completion of training.

• Weekly pay.

• Permanent full-time role with excellent career progression opportunities.

• Potential on-site accommodation available.

• Single en-suite accommodation from £60 per week (including bills).

• Double en-suite accommodation from £50 per person, per week (including bills).

• Free meals on shift.

• Free uniform and onsite parking.

• Company pension.

• Discounted gym, sports and golf membership.

• Death in Service benefit.

If you’re an experienced chef looking to take the next step into a leadership role within a supportive hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community.