Join Our Kitchen Team

Join Our Kitchen Team

We are looking for talented, passionate & enthusiastic people to join our forward thinking hospitality team. We use fresh local seafood and seasonal produce to create a contemporary take on the coastal dining experience. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a new and exciting project, putting The Fish Cottage on the map alongside some of the finest seafood restaurants up and down the east coast of England.

Sous Chef

We are looking to recruit a Sous Chef with a love for fresh fish and seafood to be a key member of our kitchen team.

The right candidate must have good knowledge of seafood, creating weekly special menus along with costings and GP’s. They must be able to work with the Head chef, sharing ideas and their passion to help make The Fish Cottage become the place to go for a unique seafood experience. 

Role & Responsibilities

  • Sous chef experience and proven ability of kitchen management
  • Menus, costing, GP’s, creating weekly specials
  • Health & safety and kitchen compliance
  • Oversee the day to day running of full kitchen in the head chefs absence
  • Passion for fish and seafood to create dishes using the finest quality products
  • A calm approach and a high level of attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and weekly tips
  • Some straight shifts and flexible working hours

Details

  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Submit CV and covering letter

Chef de Partie / Commis Chef

We are looking to recruit talented Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs to join our kitchen team. The right candidates must have a passion for seafood and have worked with fresh seasonal produce. A calm approach and high level of attention to detail are important.

Role & Responsibilities for Chef de Partie / Commis Chef

  • Work under the senior chefs specifications and guidelines
  • Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and kitchen procedures
  • Follow recipes and presentation specifications
  • Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
  • Maintain a clean work section adhering to health & safety standards
  • Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment
  • Storing, rotating stock and putting away deliveries

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and weekly tips
  • Some straight shifts and flexible working hours

Details

  • Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
  • Submit CV

Head Fryer

We are looking to recruit an experienced Head Fryer as a key member of our core kitchen team. The right candidate must have frying experience and be looking to put their all into making The Fish Cottage the best it can be. We are looking for someone with great fish and seafood knowledge and experience in producing fantastic fish and chips.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Professional outlook and high standards to work alongside our Head Chef
  • Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Experience and proven ability cooking fish and chips
  • Follow recipes and presentation specifications
  • Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
  • Maintain a clean work section whilst adhering to health & safety standards
  • Assist with cleaning and organisation of the kitchen and equipment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and weekly tips
  • Some straight shifts and flexible working hours

Details

  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Submit CV and covering letter

Counter Sales Assistant

We are looking for counter/takeaway assistants for our fish and chip takeaway in The Fish Cottage. Experience within the past 12 months of working in a busy takeaway is desirable. Full training will be provided for the right candidate, this role can lead to a supervisory role once training is completed.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Friendly can do attitude and well presented
  • Work quickly and efficiently under pressure
  • Work proactively as a part of a team
  • Communicate professionally and politely with staff and customers
  • Always uphold a customer focused attitude
  • Taking orders and handling payment
  • Preparing and serving food, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. Also, any other duties as required to meet the needs of the kitchen

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and weekly tips
  • Some straight shifts and flexible working hours

Details

  • Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
  • Submit CV

Kitchen Porter

We are looking for someone who is happy working as part of a team and has pride in keeping a kitchen clean and tidy. Supporting the head chef and kitchen team with food preparation. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in the catering industry. The work will be varied with lots of new skills to learn.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Strong team player with good organisation skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Experience working in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment
  • Ensuring the kitchen and outside storage areas are always clean and tidy
  • Assisting the chefs and making sure they have what they need during service
  • Storing, rotating stock and putting away deliveries

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and weekly tips
  • Some straight shifts and flexible working hours

Details

  • Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
  • Submit CV