Assistant Chef Cook

Employer: HCL

Location: Stevenage, South East England, GB

Salary: GBP 13.22

Job type: FULL_TIME, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Sector: Hospitality & Catering

Job Description

Front of House Supervisor based at Farnham House Stevenage 6 month contract At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. Key Duties & Responsibilities for Front of House Supervisor The Role We are looking for an experienced Front of House Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of our busy catering service. Key responsibilities include: Supervising front of house operations across breakfast and lunch services. Leading, motivating and supporting the front of house team. Delivering excellent customer service and resolving customer queries. Managing stock ordering, stock control and monthly stock checks. Operating and maintaining the coffee bar, including barista duties. Ensuring food safety, health & safety and company compliance standards are met. Completing operational paperwork and due diligence records. Supporting the Chef Manager in achieving operational and financial targets. What We're Looking For Previous supervisory experience within hospitality, catering or retail. Strong customer service and communication skills. Experience with cash handling and stock control. Barista experience desirable. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. Why join us? Salary: £13.22 per hour (£27,573 per annum) Hours: 40 hours per week - No Late Nights Schedule working pattern Work on a 5 days out of 7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays as required by the business. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including: 07:00 - 15:30 09:00 - 17:30 Later shifts as business needs dictate All shifts include a 30-minute break. Uniform provided Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Front of House Supervisor career with HCL starts here.

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