Head Chef
David Lloyd
Luton
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Paid breaks
- Respectful managers
About David Lloyd
David Lloyd is a fitness company. They have gyms across the UK and Europe.
Job description from David Lloyd
Join us as a Chef and we can help change all that for you!
We know a Chef’s time is precious and at David Lloyd Clubs we prioritise our Chef’s mental and physical wellbeing which is why we try to make the work environment the very best it can be, you will be pleased to know we don’t do late night finishes (in fact most of our kitchens are closed by 10pm!) and have so many options to suit every circumstance from compressed hours, spilt shifts, and fixed schedules.
What’s more as a Head Chef with us you will have a range of work perks and benefits that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the industry which include-
- Potential hours to suit your needs!
- Free Club Membership for you and your family
- Unlimited 50% staff discount on food and drink at all times.
- Opportunity for advancement and progression, you decide your future and together we will help you get there
- Benefits suite
As a Head Chef you’ll work with a team of great people and be an integral part of the food development journey we are on right now.
Across the UK, we're currently looking for ambitious Lead Chefs w ith an eye for detail that really know how to cook up great dishes each and every time for our members. We use quality ingredients from approved suppliers and locally sourced where possible. We’ll also listen to you and let you share ideas for menu additions which you feel would work in our clubs through our Chef Forums.
What are we looking for in our Chefs?
A self-motivated Head Chef who will take pride in producing great quality food and is happy to work with the General Manager to ensure consistently high standards by adhering to the company specifications and procedures. We want you to be willing to learn so you can make use of all the training and development tools we have available to help you flourish, as well as lead from the front and motivate, mentor and train your team to be the best that they can be.
So, if you want to see it to believe it, check out the video of our Head Chef John, from our Acton Park Club and his passion for food and team spirit. Apply today and do it a better way, do it the David Lloyd Clubs way!
https://vimeo.com/307468262
You bring the passion. We bring the purpose. We’re more than a Club. We’re a community. Be a part of it.
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do David Lloyd pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
53% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do David Lloyd pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
73% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do David Lloyd pay the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 23 get paid the same as those above 23.
See what David Lloyd pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 23s is the same as those above 23.Based on data from 194 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at David Lloyd get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do David Lloyd pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
65% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at David Lloyd do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
52% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at David Lloyd?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 19% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 47% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at David Lloyd worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
42% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do David Lloyd workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for David Lloyd workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at David Lloyd?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do David Lloyd managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
38% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at David Lloyd?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a David Lloyd job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
97% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at David Lloyd good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at David Lloyd feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at David Lloyd get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
53% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at David Lloyd?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at David Lloyd enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at David Lloyd recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at David Lloyd?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at David Lloyd?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think David Lloyd head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how David Lloyd is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What David Lloyd employees say about their job
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Best thing
Get to see friends
Free gym membership and poolWorst thing
It’s boring
David Lloyd Lifeguard, December 2023
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Best thing
The free membership
Worst thing
The stress that comes with the job and management
David Lloyd Receptionist, October 2023
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