Vacancies

Head Chef – new opening – straight shifts – only 3 evenings – An exciting opportunity for a creative Head Chef to put their stamp on this new modern British restaurant. The menus will be British classics crafted with care and utilising all the wonderful local and seasonal produce. Benefits include: Generous salary + tronc Straight shifts Only 3 evenings a week Autonomy over the menus Brand new kitchen Pension Free parking 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays The restaurant seats up to 46 covers and will be open for brunch and lunch every day and dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Alongside this there is a private dining room for up to 12 covers and an outside courtyard for events and functions. They are looking for a talented Head Chef who feels passionately about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce and can write menus that will delight their guests and keep them returning. There is a large, brand-new kitchen and several events planned prior to opening to ensure everything runs smoothly once opened to the public. The Head Chef will also be responsible for recruitment, training and nurturing of his brigade to bring the best out of them and make them feel a valued member of the team. To find out more about this great opportunity, please forward your CV.

Head Chef – fresh food pub – package to £52,000 – live in available A lovely contemporary pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Head Chef to take over the day to day running of the kitchen, leading their brigade of dedicated and experienced professionals. The Head Chef will have plenty of autonomy over the menus, cooking with fresh ingredients 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. Benefits include: A generous salary and excellent tips 28 days paid holiday Company pension, Support with studying for professional qualifications, Chef whites provided Shared accommodation should it be required The ideal candidate will be a great team player, have excellent communication skills and enjoy building a committed brigade to work alongside them. Attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food and service, being proud of your role and wanting to take the pub to the next level will be essential You will be an enthusiastic, motivated Head Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry, or you could be a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for their first Head Chef position. As Head 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. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – package to £52,000 – An incredible restaurant that has opened to great acclaim and they are now looking to build on that success. To do this they would like to find a talented Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef with the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: Generous salary & excellent tips Plenty of opportunity to display your creativity Working with the finest, fresh produce Mix of straight and split shifts No more than 48 hours a week Friendly, welcoming team in place Aiming for more awards and accolades they are looking for a Sous Chef who can assist them on their journey. They offer a superb, creative menu and absolutely everything is made in house, so previous experience within a fresh food, professional kitchen that operates at the highest level will be essential. Having made quite a name for themselves on the culinary scene the restaurant is always busy, and the ideal Sous Chef will be able to work under pressure and be an active part of the team. Other duties will include contributing to the menu design, stock control, ordering and training and mentoring the junior members of the team to bring the best out of them. There is a great brigade in place and the emphasis here is on team spirit, valuing warmth, mutual respect, and a shared passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Thier culture celebrates strengths, supports colleagues, and creates a workplace that is energising, rewarding, and built on both skill and heart. To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

Senior Sous Chef – superb hotel - £42,000 + tronc – An exciting opportunity to join this unique, independently owned and run hotel. Having established an excellent reputation in the local area they continue to thrive and due to this success, they are looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to strengthen the team. The kitchen caters for an award winning, contemporary restaurant, and extensive conference and banqueting facilities. This highly professional brigade prepares modern European cuisine, and everything is made in house using fresh seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. Benefits include: Generous salary plus service charge 45 hour week Excellent management training Complete support from management An experienced and professional brigade in place Discounted gym and spa membership 28 days holiday Free parking Whites provided The successful Senior Sous Chef will be working closely with the Head Chef, and be responsible for preparing fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a wide range of menus, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation are maintained at all times. From elegant plated meals to buffets and large-scale events for up to 200 guests, the work will be varied and rewarding. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including, assisting with stock control and ordering, and ensuring all health, safety and hygiene standards are upheld. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment. The ideal Senior Sous Chef will also have a genuine passion for fresh food, high standards and strong kitchen leadership. You will have previous experience in a quality hotel kitchen or restaurant of a similar standard, with confidence working across multiple sections and supporting both restaurant service and large-scale events. You will be a dedicated team player with a positive, hands-on approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead by example under pressure. To find out more about this exciting opportunity please forward your CV.

Head Chef – package to £63,000 – going for awards and accolades This fabulous restaurant is aiming for more awards and accolades so looking now for a talented Head Chef who can assist them on their journey. They offer a superb, creative menu and absolutely everything is made in house, so previous experience within a fresh food, professional kitchen that operates at the highest level will be essential. Benefits include: Generous salary & excellent tips Plenty of opportunity to display your creativity Working with the finest, fresh produce Mix of straight and split shifts No more than 48 hours a week Friendly, welcoming team in place Due to their continued success the restaurant is always busy, and it will be important for the Head Chef to work calmly under pressure, nurturing and training their staff to get the best out of them. Other duties will include working closely with the owner on menu design, sourcing suppliers, monitoring stock levels, ordering and maintaining a happy, productive kitchen environment. The emphasis here is on team spirit, valuing warmth, mutual respect, and a shared passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Thier culture celebrates strengths, supports colleagues, and creates a workplace that is energising, rewarding, and built on both skill and heart. To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

HEAD CHEF –fantastic opportunity for a creative chef – package £50,000 – A lovely village pub with an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine and hospitality. This independently owned establishment is currently looking for a talented Head Chef to take over the day to day running of this first-class kitchen. There is a team of 3 chefs and a KP preparing modern British and European menus. The emphasis here is on the use of fresh, seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. They also regularly go foraging and the menus change daily to reflect this. Benefits include: •Fantastic working environment •Great hours, 4 days a week •Closed Monday and Tuesday •One day off at the weekends, either Friday, Saturday or Sunday •Creative input with the menus •Professional & experienced hospitality owners •Generous salary + excellent tips The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking and have a genuine love for the industry. They would like someone who really gets involved and can assist them take the business forward. The owners are both very hands on and will offer their full support to the Head Chef, to assist them reach their goals. The Head Chef will have full control of the kitchen designing menus, sourcing local suppliers, stock control, ordering and all relevant paperwork. As it is a small team mentoring, training and motivating your chefs will also be an important part of the role. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Chef de Partie – farm to fork - award winning cuisine – only 2 evenings This stunning restaurant and terrace are set within a beautiful wine estate with far reaching views. Over the past couple of years, they have been making improvements and developing the site, so now need a professional Chef de Partie to strengthen the team. Benefits include: a generous salary, plus tronc sensible hours, with only 2 evenings a week excellent training under a talented Head Chef fresh, seasonal cooking with produce grown onsite great team spirit opportunity to contribute to the menus There is a restaurant showcasing the Head Chefs contemporary British cuisine, serving both an a la carte and tasting menus. The food offering will have an emphasis on local produce, with many herbs and vegetables grown on the estate. They also rear their own meat which will come to the kitchen as a whole carcass with a view to using everything. Alongside this the kitchen also caters for wine tastings, private dining, and the occasional function. The menu here will be small dishes and sharing plates, again championing all the best produce from garden of Kent. The ideal Chef de Partie will have previous experience within a professional, fresh food kitchen and be keen to develop their skills further along with understanding the importance of the customer journey, creating joy from the moment they arrive. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join an inspiring brigade where everyone can thrive.

Sous Chef – farm to fork - award winning cuisine – only 2 evenings This stunning restaurant and terrace are set within a beautiful wine estate with far reaching views. There is a talented Head Chef going from strength to strength developing the creative and imaginative menus to delight the guest and keep them returning. To take the kitchen further they are looking for a professional Sous Chef who feels passionately about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce and can support the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: a generous salary, plus tronc sensible hours, with only 2 evenings a week excellent training working alongside a talented Head Chef fresh, seasonal cooking with produce grown onsite great team spirit opportunity to contribute to the menus There is a restaurant showcasing the Head Chefs contemporary British cuisine, serving both an a la carte and tasting menus. The food offering will have an emphasis on local produce, with many herbs and vegetables grown on the estate. They also rear their own meat which will come to the kitchen as a whole carcass with a view to using everything. Alongside this the kitchen also caters for wine tastings, private dining, and the occasional function. The menu here will be small dishes and sharing plates, again championing all the best produce from garden of Kent. The ideal Sous Chef will have previous experience at a senior level working within a professional, fresh food kitchen and be able to collaborate with the Head Chef on menu design, costings, stock control, ordering and training a developing the junior members of the team. The hours are Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, lunch service, Friday and Saturday both lunch and dinner, so only 2 evenings and a maximum of 48 hours a week. To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

Junior Sous Chef – BBQ Chef – package to £41,000 An exciting opportunity to join this award-winning pub company. They have been established for years and offer stability and terrific career opportunities. The role is Junior Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie and will involve running their garden BBQ operation through the summer months. With a team of two chefs they cater for the guests seated within their beautiful outdoor spaces offering a range of dishes and grills cooked on the BBQ. You have the full support of the brigade and get the opportunity to enjoy a summer cooking outside the main kitchen. During the winter months you will be assisting the Sous and Head Chef with the day to day running of this busy high-volume kitchen. The menus are modern British with International influences, and everything is 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 would be essential. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Good hours of work Excellent career prospects Strong team already in place Great working environment Accommodation available if required Each pub is run independently, and the chefs can contribute ideas for the menu making the most of all the fresh, seasonal produce available to them. As Junior Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie you will be involved in menu design, stock control, ordering, running a section and training the junior members of the team. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie with a stable career history, someone who is confident and competent running all sections and had previous experience within a fast paced, professional kitchen, if this sounds like you, please forward your CV to find out more about this exciting role.

Sous Chef - independent, fresh food pub – great work life balance – £47,000 A popular village pub with an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine, premium drinks, and welcoming hospitality. The pub is independently owned and run by true professionals who love their jobs and feel passionately about working with seasonal and foraged produce. Over the years the pub has gone from strength to strength establishing itself as a destination restaurant for food lovers. Due to this success, they are currently looking for a talented Senior Chef to join this first-class kitchen. Benefits include: Fantastic working environment Great hours, 4 days a week Closed Monday and Tuesday One day off at the weekends, either Friday, Saturday or Sunday Input into the menus Professional & experienced hospitality owners Generous salary + excellent tips There is a small team of chefs and a KP preparing modern British and European menus. The emphasis here is on the use of fresh, seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. They also regularly go foraging and the menus change daily to reflect this. They have also become popular for a range of parties, events and weddings, so there is great variety in the work. The ideal candidate will share their passion for cooking and have a genuine love for the industry. They would like a Senior Chef who really gets involved and can assist them take the business forward. As it is a small team you will have the opportunity to influence the menu, showcase your creativity and be an integral part of the brigade. Your own transport will be essential due to the rural location of the pub.

Chef de Partie - independent, fresh food pub – great work life balance – excellent training guaranteed A popular village pub with an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine, premium drinks, and welcoming hospitality. The pub is independently owned and run by true professionals who love their jobs and feel passionately about working with seasonal and foraged produce. Over the years the pub has gone from strength to strength establishing itself as a destination restaurant for food lovers. Due to this success, they are currently looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join this first-class kitchen. The ideal Chef de Partie will have had previous experience within a professional, fresh food kitchen and be looking for an exceptional training where they can develop their skills and progress in their career. Benefits include: •Fantastic working environment •Professional & experienced hospitality owners • Fresh, seasonal menus •Generous salary + excellent tips •Great hours, 6-7 shifts a week •One day off at the weekends •Input into the menus There is a team of 3 chefs and a KP preparing modern British and European menus. The emphasis here is on the use of fresh, seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. They also regularly go foraging and the menus change daily to reflect this. They have also become popular for a range of parties, events and weddings, so there is great variety in the work. The ideal candidate will share their passion for cooking and have a genuine love for the industry. They would like a Chef who really gets involved and can assist them take the business forward. As it is a small team you will have the opportunity to influence the menu and be an integral part of the brigade. Your own transport will be essential due to the rural location of the pub.

Assistant Manager – package £38,000 – live in available 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 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, outgoing and vibrant personality. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Live in accommodation Excellent training Superb career prospects Great established team in place Staff loyalty scheme 28 days holiday, inc. Bank Holidays Company pension scheme The role involves assisting the General Manager and Deputy General Manager with all aspects of the day to day running of the property and there will be plenty of opportunity to input your own ideas in how the pub can be improved and developed. An important part of the role will be training, mentoring, and motivating the team to ensure the highest standard of customer service, creating a fun, enjoyable workspace for everyone to enjoy. It is a very busy pub and restaurant so previous experience within a similar role, and a similar establishment will be essential, as you will be overseeing a large team of both full-time and part-time staff. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.