Senior Roaming Chef - Channel Islands
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Position Overview & Specifications
Senior Roaming Chef – £23 per hour – Channel Islands
Hand Picked Hotels is a private collection of 21 country house hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Channel Islands. Each of our properties has its own charming character, and all of them are set in stunning surroundings; from the sandy shores of Jersey to the rolling hills of Scotland. We are looking for a fantastic Senior Roaming Chef to join our family, working across our stunning hotels is the Channel Islands.
The Senior Roaming Chef role is a new role we have made available to keep our kitchens running smoothly when our senior chefs are not able to be in the kitchen. The role will be working as Sous Chef and sometimes Head Chef when the need arises leading the kitchen brigade and taking ownership of the day to day kitchen Management for all team members in the absence of the Senior Chef.
The Senior Roaming Chef role is perfect for an experienced Sous Chef or Head Chef from a Hotel background looking to utilise their skills and would best suit someone who is happy to travel frequently. Your own transport is preferred but not essential.
Please note that this role is only open to residents of the Channel Islands who have their own accommodation
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive hourly rate on a 45 hour per week contract with any overtime paid in full
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Free accommodation on assignment
- Use of the Health club facilities where available
- A share of service charge – 100% of which is split between the team
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast PLUS 25% discount of all food & drink
- Annual loyalty awards
- Free parking on site
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform
- Training & Development which includes Hand Picked People management training courses such as Behavioural Interviewing and Appraisal skills and the option to complete a Level 5 Management apprenticeship
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
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: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Roaming Chef - Channel Islands roles across Hand Picked Hotels'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 Hotels & Resorts.
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 £23 - £23 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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