Chefs - All Levels - Albion Hotel

Job Posted: 10 April 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: DOE
• Industries: Chefs Catering, Hospitality & Bar

Chefs - of all Levels

Job Introduction

Imagine being part of the kitchen team at The Albion Hotel, Freshwater Bay — a coastal destination known for its setting and a renewed focus on delivering exceptional food experiences.

As a Chef, you’ll play a key role in shaping dishes that are fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully executed. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and wider team to deliver food that’s consistent, high quality, and genuinely memorable.

This is a hands-on role in a busy environment — where standards matter, teamwork is essential, and every service counts.

What you’ll do:

• Help to coordinate and direct all core culinary activities within The Albion Hotel and other assigned locations.
• Help the head chef to manage and control services to meet performance, qualitative, and financial targets.
• Drive revenue opportunities through commercial initiatives, labour efficiency, and effective operations.
• Ensure exceptional food hygiene, health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Work alongside the Head Chef to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Contribute ideas and creativity to seasonal menus and specials.

What you bring:

• NVQ Level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy, client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective teamwork.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and across various shifts and service times.
• Direct management experience of chefs and kitchen brigade.
• Strong leadership abilities, setting and maintaining high standards.
• Proficient in time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions.
• PC literate.
• Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification
• A genuine passion for food, produce, and hospitality

What we offer: 

DOE + Excellent benefits package

Working with us here at The Albion Hotel is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. We are endeavouring to be an innovative company and want to be able to offer you a better work/ life balance. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive salary package
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• Full Time
• Any 5 days out of 7 – straight shifts
• Shifts are as necessary to support with business requirements 
• Full uniform supplied
• Full training provided
• Annual leave April - March 28 days per calendar year which increases with service
• Remote health and wellness support 
• On site, personal locker.
• Company pension scheme supplied by NEST
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice support
• Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme, Refer a friend and receive up to £500

About The Albion Hotel

A new chapter at The Albion…

The Albion is currently entering an exciting new phase, with refreshed leadership, a renewed focus on standards, and a clear commitment to both team culture and guest experience.

We are proud to be building a stronger, more supportive team environment with a renewed focus on quality, consistency, care and culture. Our new Head Chef has a clear focus on creating a kitchen and wider team environment people are proud to be part of.

At The Albion Hotel, our purpose is to create the best experience not just for our customers but also for all of our team. As the island leader in guest experience and services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate with our unique combination of a fun culture and brand management. We strive to be the best at what we do and with you as part of the team, we will make sure that this happens. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.