Vacancies

Sous Chef – popular gastro pub – £35,000 This popular gastro pub is part of an independent group of inns, who are currently going through a period of growth. Due to this expansion, they are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at one of their flagship properties. There is a superb Head Chef at the helm, and they are now looking for a Sous Chef who can support them in all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: Generous salary + superb tips Excellent training & development Great career prospects Constantly changing, seasonal menus Plenty of opportunity to show your creative flair. Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day. Discount on hospitality across their sites. Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The ideal candidate will have worked within a quality, professional kitchen and have a good knowledge of fresh, seasonal cooking, along with excellent man-management skills. The Head Chef will also be overseeing another kitchen, so the Sous Chef will have full responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen in their absence. So the role would suit an experienced Sous Chef looking for further training prior to taking on their first Head Chef role.

Demi or Chef de Partie – great training guaranteed – accommodation – £32,000 A beautiful country inn with an excellent reputation for their fabulous food and great ambience. Due to the growing demand for their very popular restaurant, they need to strengthen the brigade and are looking for a full-time, permanent Chef de Partie. The role would suit a Demi Chef de Partie looking for their next step up and the opportunity to progress into a more senior role. Benefits include: A great working environment Professional team in place No more than 50 hours a week Flexible shifts Generous salary with excellent tips Accommodation should it be required. There is a talented Head Chef in place so an excellent training will be guaranteed. As part of this professional team, you will have the opportunity to cover all sections of the kitchen and contribute ideas for the regularly changing menus. The ideal Demi or Chef de Partie will have previous experience within a high volume, fresh food kitchen and have a real passion for cooking.

Sous Chef A contemporary fine dining restaurant with a less formal brasserie and terrace for the warmer months. Due to the restaurants continued popularity, they are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the team. The restaurant is well established and over the years has been extremely successful in gaining many awards and accolades, which they are keen to maintain. Benefits include: The opportunity to showcase your creativity The support of some extremely talented chefs Superb training on running a first class kitchen Award winning cuisine Generous salary, 7 shifts a week, Sunday evening, Monday, Tuesday off plus a day off in the week Friendly team who enjoy many socials together There is a brigade of 12 chefs preparing innovative, modern British and European cuisine to exacting standards. Everything is made in house using the finest fresh, seasonal produce and experience on all sections of the kitchen will be essential. Although they do have a dedicated team of Pastry Chefs in place baking the bread and creating stunning desserts. The successful Sous Chef will have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their creative flair and input their own ideas onto the menus, whilst also being involved in the day to day running of the kitchen. There is a friendly and professional brigade of chefs already in place, so you will have plenty of support in your new role. 8766

Wedding Venue & Sales Coordinator- £30,000 + excellent performance related bonus A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced wedding venue and sales coordinator at this outstanding, historic property situated within stunning grounds. Here they offer a variety of high-end packages, which can include weekend stays incorporating their beautiful bridal wing in the main house. Ideally, they are looking for an experienced hospitality professional who can maintain the smooth day to day running of the wedding business, from enquiries through to event delivery. There is tremendous opportunity here to expand and progress the role providing great career prospects within the company. Benefits include: Flexible working hours Every other weekend off 37.5-hour week Support of a professional, established team. Beautiful location Pension Free parking This is not a wedding planning role, but an exciting and varied hands-on venue and sales role for the properties wedding business, where you’ll work with the wedding team to ensure a constantly improving customer experience. Responsibilities for the role include: Manage enquiries and organise tours of the venue Prepare quotes, contracts and manage bookings and coordinate payments with our Accounts Team Be a key contact for the couples and the public face of the business Oversee alternate weddings on the day (this responsibility will be shared) Build/maintain excellent relationships Help ensure relevant Health & Safety and Licensing requirements are met and are accompanied by up-to-date Risk Assessments Work with our catering partner(s) to ensure that delivery of the catering and the front of house is up to standard Provide input to marketing materials, website, brochures, partner websites, social media Update and maintain spreadsheets and software Prepare a function sheet for each wedding and communicate this effectively with relevant internal teams and family members Work across teams to ensure that all areas used for the weddings are kept to the highest standard Complete weekly inspections of all wedding areas Working with, and handing over to counterparts in the wedding team Requirements for the role include: A passion for weddings and events This role would suit a candidate who has the enthusiasm to help the business grow Confident salesperson who is comfortable negotiating with couples Highly organised, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the wedding business Confident in using Microsoft Office and Google Products and any other software packages required Strong verbal and written communication skills An exceptional eye for detail to ensure the weddings are always delivered to the highest standards A calm and confident manner and a practical approach to problem solving A flexible approach and able to work additional hours in other areas across the business when needed

Mixologist/Head Bartender – fabulous independent restaurant - This contemporary restaurant is independently run and managed by experienced, hospitality professionals. Since opening they have been going from strength to strength and now require a talented Head Bartender/Mixologist to join the team. The emphasis here is on seasonal cooking using excellent British produce. Where possible they use only well sourced local ingredients, alongside their own foraging in the surrounding countryside. There is also a well-stocked bar championing local suppliers in both their wines and spirits, so the ideal candidate will feel passionately about the provenance of their produce. Currently front of house there is a Restaurant Manager and several junior team members, who require training and support. The successful Head Bartender/Mixologist will be involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the restaurant and bar, training and mentoring the staff to ensure an excellent customer experience throughout their visit. Benefits include: Generous salary + tips Mix of straight and split shifts Sunday evening, Monday, Tuesday, and a half day in the week off Opportunity to grow with an expanding business Great training & chance to learn all aspects of running a small independent business.

Junior Sous Chef - popular gastro pub – package to £35,000 - An exciting opportunity to join this award-winning pub company. They are well established and offer stability and terrific career opportunities. The role is Junior Sous Chef to assist the Head and Sous Chef with the day to day running of this busy high-volume kitchen. The menus are modern British with International influences, and everything will be made in house. Where possible they source their produce locally and menus reflect the seasonal changes. So previous experience within a high volume, fresh food kitchen will be essential. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Excellent hours of work Paid overtime at an enhanced rate Excellent career prospects Great working environment Each pub is run independently, and the chefs can write part of the menu making the most of all the fresh, seasonal produce available to them. As Junior Sous Chef you will be involved in menu design, stock control, ordering, staff training and motivating to get the best out of them. The ideal candidate will have had previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef, be able to demonstrate great organisational qualities along with excellent cooking skills and the ability to run a top quality, profitable kitchen. In return for your hard work and dedication there is a generous salary package of £34,000 + and the opportunity to influence this award-winning company that continues to outperform current industry trends.

Restaurant Manager – high end restaurant - £70,000 A unique venue building an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine and sophisticated, edgy ambience. Having already been awarded numerous accolades they are constantly looking for ways to improve and develop their offering, so now require an exceptional Restaurant Manager to take them to the next level. The restaurant seats up to 100 covers and is currently open seven evenings a week and for lunch at the weekends. There is an excellent Head Chef in place and with his brigade they prepare an indulgent menu utilising the diverse flavours of world cuisine. This culinary adventure is centred around sharing plates and offers Canterbury a new and innovative concept. The role and skills required: Overseeing the day to day running of this unique restaurant. Creating a first class, personalised guest experience, consistently exceeding expectations. Excellent leadership skills Training initiatives to guide and foster growth opportunities within your team. Good knowledge of fine wines and spirits Driving revenue, encouraging up-selling. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Able to excel within an independent business structure reporting directly to the owner. The ideal candidate will have held a management role within an award-winning restaurant with a minimum of 2 AA Rosettes/Michelin accreditation. The client has great ambition for the restaurant and is looking for a Restaurant Manager with a clear presence, a real passion for hospitality and the skills to ensure a consistently, first class customer experience. If you are committed to delivering unparalleled experiences within the realm of luxury hospitality, possess a keen eye for detail, exceptional leadership skills, and a flair for creating memorable moments this could be the role for you.

Assistant Manager – gastro pub – accommodation if required – package £35,000 This multi-award-winning pub company are currently looking for an Assistant Manager who can provide support for one of their popular sites. Currently they are looking for a strong manager with previous experience within a high volume, fresh food pub restaurants. The role will allow you to learn every aspect of the business and develop your skills to become a future General Manager for one of their sister sites. The ideal candidate will feel passionately about their career in hospitality and have a cheerful and vibrant personality. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Excellent training Great team in place Staff loyalty scheme 28 days holiday, inc. Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Accommodation available The role involves assisting the General Manager with all aspects of the day to day running of the establishment, along with training, mentoring, and motivating the team to ensure the highest standard of customer service. This is a busy pub and restaurant so previous experience within a similar role and establishment will be essential.

Junior Sous Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £35,000 – A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen and be an integral part of their dedicated and experienced brigade. Benefits: •28 days’ paid holiday during each holiday year including Bank holidays. •Company pension scheme •Very competitive salary (based on experience) •Share of tips/TRONC •Support in studying for professional qualifications. •Uniform / Chef whites. •Possible accommodation (if required) The Junior Sous Chef will be involved in menu design, cooking with fresh, seasonal produce sourced from artisan suppliers in the local area. The menus change daily so you can make the most of the seasonal Kent produce. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, so plenty of opportunity to get creative with the menus. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated Junior Sous Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry. You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food. As Junior Sous Chef you will need great communication and leadership skills, a good level of computer literacy, the ability to work under pressure and be an excellent trainer, motivating and mentoring your team.

Sous Chef – gastro pub – fresh food – package to £35,000 - This popular gastro pub is part of a family-owned group of pubs currently undergoing a period of expansion. As a result of this they are seeking a talented and creative Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Benefits include: Competitive salary + tips Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day Discount on hospitality across their sites Freedom to input ideas onto the menu Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The ideal Sous Chef will be a passionate foodie who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce. Someone who enjoys training and mentoring a team to get the best out of them and can support the Head Chef with menu design, stock control, ordering and all relevant health, hygiene, and safety procedures. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV. 8757

Pastry Chef de Partie – great training A contemporary fine dining restaurant with a less formal brasserie and terrace for the warmer months. Having now recruited a Michelin trained Head Pastry Chef, they are seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the team. The restaurant is well established and over the years has been extremely successful in gaining many awards and accolades, so an excellent training will be guaranteed. Benefits include: The opportunity to showcase your creativity. The support of some extremely talented chefs. Superb training on running a first-class kitchen. Award winning cuisine. Generous salary + tronc. 7 shifts a week, Sunday evening, Monday, Tuesday off plus a day off in the week. Friendly team who enjoy many socials together There is a brigade of 12 chefs with 2-3 in the pastry kitchen. They prepare innovative, modern British and European cuisine to exacting standards and everything is made in house using the finest fresh, seasonal produce. The Pastry Chefs are responsible for creating innovative plated desserts, ice cream, sorbets and baking the bread. The successful Pastry Chef de Partie will have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their creative flair and be involved in the day to day running of the pastry kitchen. There is a friendly and professional brigade of chefs already in place, so you will have plenty of support in your new role.

Wedding Venue & Sales Manager A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced wedding venue and sales manager at this outstanding, historic property situated within stunning grounds. Here they offer a variety of high-end packages, which can include weekend stays incorporating their beautiful bridal wing in the main house. Ideally, they are looking for an experienced hospitality professional who can maintain the smooth day to day running of the wedding business, from enquiries through to event delivery. Benefits include: Flexible working hours Every other weekend off 37.5-hour week Support of a professional, established team. Beautiful location Pension Free parking This is not a wedding planning role, but an exciting and varied hands-on venue and sales role for the properties wedding business, where you’ll work with the wedding team to ensure a constantly improving customer experience. Responsibilities for the role include: ●Manage enquiries and organise tours of the venue ● Prepare quotes, contracts and manage bookings and coordinate payments with our Accounts Team ● Be a key contact for the couples and the public face of the business ● Oversee alternate weddings on the day (this responsibility will be shared) ● Build/maintain excellent relationships ● Help ensure relevant Health & Safety and Licensing requirements are met and are accompanied by up-to-date Risk Assessments ● Work with our catering partner(s) to ensure that delivery of the catering and the front of house is up to standard ● Provide input to marketing materials, website, brochures, partner websites, social media ● Update and maintain spreadsheets and software ● Prepare a function sheet for each wedding and communicate this effectively with relevant internal teams and family members ● Work across teams to ensure that all areas used for the weddings are kept to the highest standard ● Complete weekly inspections of all wedding areas ● Working with, and handing over to counterparts in the wedding team Requirements for the role include: ● A passion for weddings and events ● This role would suit a candidate who has the enthusiasm to help the business grow ● Confident salesperson who is comfortable negotiating with couples ● Highly organised, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the wedding business ● Confident in using Microsoft Office and Google Products and any other software packages required ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● An exceptional eye for detail to ensure the weddings are always delivered to the highest standards ● A calm and confident manner and a practical approach to problem solving ● A flexible approach and able to work additional hours in other areas across the business when needed