02/03/2026
Chef Required
As the Hotel Aqua expands its current restaurant with Sunday Roast and Cabaret & Jazz nights, we are looking to expand our kitchen team and diversify our menu. This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to spread their wings and prove their ability, or for a Head Chef looking for a slightly less stressful environment. Covering a variety of flexible shifts, including some breakfast, some weekend, some evening services (25-35 covers), you will play a crucial role in the success of our kitchen operations. You will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, ensuring all food is prepared, cooked and stored to the highest standards. Expertise in food safety and food preparation, especially sea food and freshly prepared dishes, will help bring the Hotel Aqua to the forefront of Portland’s dining options. If you are passionate about hospitality, have a strong culinary background, enjoy a fresh challenge each day and thrive in a dynamic and versatile environment, we would love to hear from you. A passion for music, theatre and all things nautical will also help you settle into our diverse team. This is a chance for someone who has imagination and is passionate about creative cooking and wants the chance to try something new. If you prefer to stay glued to your phone whilst on shift serving the same food every week, this is not the job for you.
Salary in the region of £30 - £35,000 depending on experience
45 hours per week or could be a job share or part time post for the right person/people
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen activities, ensuring efficient and high-quality food production
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and have a passion for high hygiene standards
- Assist in the development and implementation of menus and recipes for every day service and themed events
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Assist with managing stock control, and costs
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance and support
- Collaborate with the team to create innovative dishes and menu items.
- A flair for baking would be an advantage but not essential.
Skills:
- Sound knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Proficiency in food preparation techniques and cooking methods
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to work well when unsupervised
- To manage busy periods with the team in a calm and proficient manor
- Effective communication and leadership abilities
- Team management skills to coordinate kitchen staff effectively
- Creative problem-solving skills to address any issues that may arise in the kitchen
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality food presentation
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Possible accommodation if required
Company pension
Employee discount on certain items
Parking
SCUBA training and diving at discounted rates
Please send a C.V in the first instance to [email protected]
