Chef

RST Management Trading as Stanleys

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHospitality

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 25 March 2026

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👤 For candidates

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use kitchen management apps to streamline inventory tasks
›Leverage AI menu tools for creative dish inspiration
›Adopt digital checklists for food safety compliance

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

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⚡ Recommendation

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Core chef duties require creativity; technology best used to support, not replace

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38% Medium riskAI 55%

AI Exposure (AIOE)55%

Chefs and Head Cooks

O*NET 35-1011.00

Top Skills

Food Production Health and Safety Attention to Detail

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 0% Claude Index

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Chef to join our friendly team in our Castletown restaurant. The successful candidate will have previous kitchen experience and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards is essential, along with good organisational skills and reliability. You must be punctual, hardworking, and demonstrate a positive attitude. We are seeking someone who works well as part of a team, maintains high standards of cleanliness and presentation, and takes pride in delivering quality dishes. Attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively during busy service periods are important. Weekends and some evening work is required. Applicants must be 18 or over. For more information or to apply please send a CV and covering letter to sam@thompson.co.im

Automation Risk

Automation probability38%

AI exposure (AIOE)55%

The chef role involves a mix of routine tasks (inventory, cleaning) that are increasingly automatable, and augmented tasks (preparation, workflow management) where technology assists but does not replace the chef. Core responsibilities such as creative menu development, quality assessment, and team leadership remain resistant to automation, keeping overall automation risk moderate and AI exposure significant but not dominant.

Task analysis

Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to restaurant standards.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene in the kitchen.
Organise and manage kitchen workflow during busy service periods.
Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed.
Ensure all dishes meet quality and presentation standards before serving.
Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures.
Contribute to menu planning and development.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 5434 — Chefs

O*NET: 35-1011.00 — Chefs and Head Cooks

AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £20k

UK sector median

£15,733

UK sector mean

£19,455

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use kitchen management apps to streamline inventory tasks
›Leverage AI menu tools for creative dish inspiration
›Adopt digital checklists for food safety compliance

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyKitchen Display Systems

Digitise orders and streamline kitchen workflow

🤖 AI AgentAI Menu Planners

Suggest recipes and optimise ingredient use

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Cleaning Services

Automate deep cleaning tasks outside peak hours

⚡ Recommendation

⚡ Augment role

Core chef duties require creativity; technology best used to support, not replace

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate inventory and supply ordering processes

Copilot for Excel

Track food costs and analyse kitchen data

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate kitchen staff and manage shift schedules

Key Skills

Food ProductionAdvancedHealth and SafetyAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedTime ManagementAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateCleaningIntermediateQuality Control AnalysisIntermediateService OrientationIntermediateFood Hygiene StandardsAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Food ProductionProduction and ProcessingHealth and Safety ProceduresCustomer Relationship ManagementAdministration and ManagementTeam Leadership and CollaborationReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

CoordinationMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingService OrientationActive ListeningInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingLearning Strategies