Chef - West Thurrock

Job Title: Chef - TGI Fridays

Location: Various UK Locations

Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Join the Cast at Fridays - Where Every Shift is a Showstopper

Now Casting: Chefs Who Cook With Character

You already know us.

The red and white stripes.

The buzz of the dining room.

The nostalgia, the stories, the unmistakable energy of a place where it's always Friday.

From the invention of Loaded Potato Skins to the unmistakable flair of Fridays hospitality, we've always done things our way - bold, passionate, and full of flavour.

Now we're looking for chefs who don't just cook - they perform.

This Isn't Just a Job - It's Your Stage

At TGI Fridays, we don't just hire kitchen staff - we cast culinary showstoppers.

Whether you're on the grill, working the pass, or adding the finishing touch to one of our iconic dishes, every plate you serve is a performance - and every service is a standing ovation waiting to happen.

With us, you'll master your craft, bring your personality to the kitchen, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment that rewards authenticity, teamwork, and flair.

If you bring the heat, we'll bring the training, support, and career progression.

Your Role - On With the Show

• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes with pride and pace
• Own your station and maintain the highest safety and hygiene standards
• Bring energy, confidence, and a collaborative spirit to every service
• Add flair to the menu - from our classic burgers and ribs to our signature sides
• Support and uplift your crew, keeping the kitchen vibe strong
• Stay composed under pressure - because the audience is always hungry
• Take part in hands-on training, nationally recognised chef apprenticeships, and ongoing development opportunities

Evening and weekend availability is essential. This is when the lights go up, and the magic happens.

Backstage Perks

• 100% of your gratuities go straight to you - no deductions
• Time and a half paid after 48 hours
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Nationally recognised qualifications and skills training
• Chef and kitchen apprenticeships available to all team members
• 50% off food for you and up to five friends or family
• Unlimited soft drinks during shifts
• Team events for US holidays like the 4th of July and Thanksgiving
• Performance-based incentives, recognition, and surprise rewards
• Wagestream access - manage your earnings in real time
• Pension scheme and 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Wellbeing support through Hospitality Action
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Long service rewards and team VIP recognition

Please note: TRONC payments average an additional 1.25/hour, depending on location.

Who We Are

We're proud to celebrate every stripe - whatever makes you, you.

Inclusion and individuality are at the heart of Fridays. Our "Pridays" programme and inclusive initiatives support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, accessibility, and more. We believe you shouldn't have to fit in - you should feel like you belong.

"No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else." - P.T. Barnum

Ready to Join the Show?

If you're over school-leaving age and ready to be part of a cast where craft meets celebration, teamwork becomes theatre, and joy takes centre stage - step into the kitchen.

Lights up. Curtain call. Chef coats on.

Apply now - and let's make some theatre (and a little mess).