Temp to Perm - Lead Chef - £17ph - North Bristol

Lead the Team, Create Quality Dishes & Drive the Kitchen Forward!

📍 Location: North Bristol - Own Transport Needed - Due to location. Free parking available.

💰 Temp with Blue Arrow: £17 per hour (paid weekly)
📄 Permanent Salary: £28,000 per annum = £16.85/hour
🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (30-minute unpaid break) / 32 hours
🚀 Start: ASAP - Temp-to-perm opportunity
💼 Earn £17/hour as a temp with a clear path to permanent - secure your future in just 12 weeks.

Temp for 12 weeks at £17/hour

Prove your skills, secure your future, and lead the way to a permanent role!

Are you a hands-on Head Chef who knows their way around a hot kitchen?

Ready to roll up your sleeves, lead a team, and dish out consistent, high-quality meals?

This could be your next move.

We're on the lookout for a practical, passionate chef who's confident running service, mentoring junior staff, and making the kitchen tick.

You'll be the engine behind the day-to-day operation, working closely with a supportive Catering Manager who handles the admin side - so you can focus on what you do best.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Lead the Charge - Steer the team through every service with clear direction and calm under pressure.
* Get Stuck In - This isn't a clipboard role - you'll be right there, prepping, cooking, and keeping standards high.
* Set the Bar - Maintain top-tier food quality, hygiene, and health & safety practices.
* Own the Ops - You'll lead the kitchen, while the Catering Manager takes care of the rest.
* Inspire & Delegate - Motivate your team and foster a supportive, can-do atmosphere.
* Tech-Savvy Chef - Stock control and ordering are all digital - you'll need to be confident online.

Why You'll Love It:

* Temp-to-perm - Start with Blue Arrow and, if it's a match, go permanent with the client.
* No Weekends! - Enjoy a work-life balance with a Monday-Thursday rota. Want extra hours? Pick up weekend shifts with us.
* Room to Grow - Opportunities for career development within a large, established contract caterer.
* Weekly Pay - £17/hour with Blue Arrow while temping.
* Permanent Stability - Transition to £28,000 salary with full benefits.

Perks Once You Go Permanent:

💼 Personal Development & Training
🏥 Private Medical Eligibility
💰 Pension Scheme
🌴 Holiday Allowance
👓 Eye Care Support
💬 Employee Assistance Programme
💡 Wellbeing Strategy
🎉 Regular Social Events
🎁 Recognition & Awards
💼 Volunteering Days
🛍️ High Street Discounts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Support

🔍 Note: Random drug and alcohol tests are part of company policy for permanent staff.

Take the Lead at £17/hour - Temp now, go permanent in 12 weeks!

📞 Call Jasmine at Blue Arrow on 0117 929 9449
📤 Or upload your CV below to get started!

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