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Designate Head Chef

🏒 Derby Arms βœ“ Verified Direct Employer
πŸ“ Preston, North West England, England ⚑ Direct Opportunity πŸ•’ 1 day ago
Work Model
πŸ“ Preston, North West England, England
Employment
πŸ’Ό Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
πŸ›‘οΈ Direct to HR Pipeline
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Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Designate (Roaming) Head Chef to join us working across 3 of our Lancashire sites - The Derby Arms, Longridge (PR3 2NB), Farmers Arms, Great Eccleston and Forest, Fence (BB12 9PA).


What’s in it for you?

  • £37,500 - £40,000* per annum plus a share of cash and card tips, including 10% service charge, and up to £7.8k bonus potential incentive per year
  • Free meal whilst on shift
  • Private Healthcare
  • Flexible shift patterns available and enhanced holiday
  • Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
  • 33% off our hotel accommodation
  • Access to a Award-winning training program and personalised development plan
  • Share save scheme available
  • Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
  • Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and fantastic discounts for everyday shopping at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
  • Service Awards
  • A Birthday Gift
  • An invitation to Oakfest our annual company festival!
  • Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

About The Oakman Group:

Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be in the Top 25 Large Companies to Work For.

We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are passionate about delivering the best service and using the best ingredients in the best setting.

The next step is to give back and invest in our employees:

  • Our award-winning online training academy offers education on demand, providing you with the knowledge and experience to be the best you can be, anytime, anywhere.
  • Our suppliers work closely with us to supply hands-on experience and craft visits. So, our teams can appreciate the quality products we serve.
  • We also offer all employees across the business access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programmes, allowing individuals to grow and further their careers.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that you are the reason behind our site and company successes, and we want to recognise this with competitive pay packages and benefits. In return, all we ask is that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.

About You:

  • You are passionate about food, have impeccable standards and a great team spirit.
  • You can lead the team as well as develop and coach them to be the best they can be
  • You have strong leadership and management skills
  • You are organised and able to multitask
  • You have excellent attention to detail
  • You have great communication skills

If this sounds like you, then apply today!


  • All salaries and hourly rates are in line with National Minimum Wage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Designate Head Chef position at Derby Arms?

Click the “Apply for this Position” button on this page to submit your application directly to Derby Arms's HR pipeline without recruitment agency markups.

Is this role eligible for remote work or international relocation?

This position is based in Preston, North West England, England with potential relocation and visa sponsorship considerations for qualified candidates.

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