Chef's - Commis to Sous Chef

Chef Opportunities Across LED Hospitality Sites

Ocean Exmouth • Exmouth Pavilion • Exeter Airport
_Commis Chef • Chef de Partie • Sous Chef_

Are you a passionate chef looking to grow your career across exciting, fast paced, and diverse hospitality environments? LED is recruiting talented chefs at all levels to join our exceptional teams at Ocean , The Pavilion , and Exeter Airport, three vibrant venues offering everything from relaxed café dining to sports bar favourites, event catering and high volume airport catering.

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we offer outstanding training, development, and the chance to build a broad, versatile skill set in time for a busy and rewarding summer season.

Why Join LED?

LED is a community-focused, not for profit organisation dedicated to improving health, wellbeing, and experiences across East Devon. Every penny of profit is reinvested back into our facilities and our communities - making your role even more meaningful.

At LED Hospitality, you'll find:

A supportive, forward thinking kitchen culture
Opportunities to work across multiple styles of catering
Real career progression through a thriving hospitality network

About the Role

Across our three sites, LED chefs are at the heart of delivering exceptional food and memorable hospitality experiences. Depending on your location and level, you'll be:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to high standards across cafés, restaurants, sports bars, and airport food outlets
Supporting smooth kitchen operations , ensuring consistency and quality
Keeping our kitchens safe, clean, and efficient , following food safety guidelines
Managing stock , rotating produce, and reducing waste
Bringing creativity to menu development and seasonal offerings
Working with an energised, collaborative team to deliver outstanding service to locals, holidaymakers, and thousands of travellers

_Airport roles may include early starts (from 2:30am) to meet flight schedules._

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking chefs of all levels, including Commis , Chef de Partie , and Sous Chef , who are:

Experienced in a busy kitchen environment (hospitality, catering, or similar)
Passionate about producing high quality food
Organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure
Positive, proactive team players
Motivated to learn, grow, and support others
Flexible and excited to work across varied kitchen styles

Qualifications (desirable but not essential):

Level 2 Food Safety
NVQ Level 2 / BTEC in Professional Cookery
First Aid at Work
Experience with menu planning or kitchen costings

Your Benefits

Joining LED means being part of a supportive organisation that truly invests in its people. You'll enjoy:

23 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays, rising with service
Enhanced sick pay after probation
FREE gym, swim & exercise membership
LED Staff Perks Card & shopping discounts
Employee Assistance Program & counselling
Annual leave purchase scheme
Free bowling & soft play at Ocean
Health cash plan, pension scheme & award programme
Training, development & career progression across three dynamic venues
Flexible working opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. What matters most is your enthusiasm for great food and great service.

Apply Today

If you're ready to bring your talents to a team that thrives on energy, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free fitness classes
Gym membership
Referral programme

Work Location: In person