Chef

Chef – Brighton

Be Part of Our New Opening in Brighton!

We are opening a new MOLO store in Brighton and are looking for an experienced, reliable and passionate Chef to join our team.

We are looking for someone with strong cooking skills, a positive attitude and the ability to consistently prepare high-quality food in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fish, chips, seafood and other menu items according to our recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
• Prepare ingredients and complete daily mise en place before service.
• Confidently operate commercial fryers and other kitchen equipment.
• Work independently and efficiently during busy service periods.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
• Follow HACCP, allergen, food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Complete opening and closing duties.
• Deliver friendly and professional customer service when required.
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience as a Chef is essential.
• Experience in a busy restaurant, takeaway, food kiosk or similar environment.
• Fish and chips or seafood cooking experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Confident using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and maintain quality under pressure.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Flexible shifts.
• Staff meals during shifts.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme (where eligible).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Important Information

This is a hands-on Chef position requiring previous professional cooking experience. Applicants must be comfortable preparing food, managing orders and maintaining consistent food quality during busy service.

We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

If you're passionate about cooking and want to be part of an exciting new opening in Brighton, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• How many years of professional chef experience do you have? Number Yes

Have you worked in a busy restaurant, takeaway or food kiosk? Yes/No Yes
Are you confident operating commercial fryers? Yes/No Preferably
Can you work independently during busy service? Yes/No Yes
Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Yes/No Yes
Are you legally authorised to work in the UK? Yes/No Yes

Experience:

• 2-3: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person