Vacancies

HEAD CHEF – creative, innovative chef – package £52,000 + This lively award-winning gastro pub is currently seeking a creative and innovative Head Chef to take over the running of this busy, fast paced kitchen. It is an independent business, which is very much a destination venue with a superb food trade. Benefits include: Great opportunity to be creative Farm to fork produce Generous salary & excellent tips Supportive owner and manager Sensible working hours You should therefore have a real interest in current food trends and working with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. There is a brigade of 3-4 chefs preparing modern British cuisine with European influences. They have developed a kitchen garden where they grow their own vegetables, fruit, and herbs and have close ties to a local estate where they can utilise the wonderful local produce; alongside this they also encourage foraging so they can create a regularly changing menu, highlighting the seasonal changes. As Head Chef you will have full responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen designing menus, sourcing suppliers, stock control, ordering and training and motivating your team. The ideal candidate will have good business acumen, excellent man- management skills and the ability to nurture the staff to get the best out of them. It is a live out position and due to the pubs rural location, you would require your own transport, although you are only a few miles from a large town, with excellent amenities.

Head Chef – new opening – package to £47,000 – This small, independent pub company is looking to expand and take on their next venture, so an exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to run the kitchen. The successful Head Chef will have plenty of autonomy over the menus, cooking with fresh ingredients sourced from artisan suppliers in the local area. The menus will change regularly so you can make the most of the seasonal Kent produce. There will also be a well-equipped kitchen, so plenty of opportunity to get creative with the menus. Benefits include: A generous salary plus tips and bonus 28 days paid holiday, Company pension, Support with studying for professional qualifications, Chef whites provided Accommodation should it be required. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated Head Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry, or you could be a strong Sous Chef looking for his or her first Head Chef position. You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food and service. You will be very proud of your role and want to take the pub to the next level. You will love pleasing people and enjoy building a committed brigade to work alongside you. As Head Chef you will need excellent leadership skills, a good level of computer literacy, the ability to work under pressure and be an excellent trainer, motivating and mentoring your team.

HEAD CHEF – creative, innovative chef – package £52,000 + - This lively award-winning gastro pub is currently seeking a creative and innovative Head Chef to take over the running of this busy, fast paced kitchen. It is an independent business, which is very much a destination venue with a superb food trade. Benefits include: •Great opportunity to be creative •Farm to fork produce •Generous salary & excellent tips •Supportive owner and manager •Sensible working hours You should therefore have a real interest in current food trends and working with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. There is a brigade of 3-4 chefs preparing modern British cuisine with European influences. They have developed a kitchen garden where they grow their own vegetables, fruit, and herbs and have close ties to a local estate where they can utilise the wonderful local produce; alongside this they also encourage foraging so they can create a regularly changing menu, highlighting the seasonal changes. As Head Chef you will have full responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen designing menus, sourcing suppliers, stock control, ordering and training and motivating your team. The ideal candidate will have good business acumen, excellent man- management skills and the ability to nurture the staff to get the best out of them. It is a live out position and due to the pub’s rural location, you would require your own transport, although you are only a few miles from a large town, with excellent amenities.

Sous Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £42,000 – A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen, leading their brigade of dedicated and experienced professionals. 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 •Accommodation (if required) The Sous Chef will have plenty of autonomy over the menus, cooking with fresh, daily 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. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated 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. To find out more about this exciting opportunity please forward your CV.

CHEF DE PARTIE – fresh, seasonal cuisine – package to £34,500 - An opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join this very popular gastro pub. Part of a small independently owned group this restaurant has gone from strength to strength and due to their success, they are now looking to increase the brigade. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Live in, en suite accommodation Staff loyalty scheme Pension Free parking Professional, well-equipped kitchen There is a new Head Chef and Sous Chef who are building a team of professional chefs to join them. The menus are modern British with international influences, and they make everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this is sourced locally. As Chef de Partie you will receive an excellent training and be involved in contributing ideas for the menus, stock control and training the junior chefs. The ideal candidate will have had previous experience within a fresh food, fast paced kitchen and have a genuine passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.

Commis Chef – great training – package to £33,000 - An opportunity has arisen for a talented Commis Chef to join this very popular gastro pub. Part of a small independently owned group this restaurant has gone from strength to strength and due to their success, they are now looking to increase the brigade. Benefits include: •Generous salary & superb tips •Live in, en-suite accommodation •Staff loyalty scheme •Pension •Free parking •Professional, well-equipped kitchen There is a new Head Chef and Sous Chef who are building a team of professional chefs to join them. The menus are modern British with international influences, and they make everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this is sourced locally. As Commis Chef you will receive an excellent training on all sections of the kitchen and have the opportunity to be part of this exciting team looking to become one of the best restaurants to dine locally. The ideal candidate will have had a little previous experience within a fresh food kitchen and have a genuine passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.

Junior Sous Chef– fresh, seasonal menus – live in accommodation - package £42,000 This lovely village pub has a busy restaurant and due to their popularity, they are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to strengthen the team. It is part of a small independently owned group of pubs each with their own special identity. At this site there is a brigade of 6 chefs preparing modern British cuisine with international influences. Everything is made in house using fresh, seasonal produce and there is an emphasis on using locally sourced and artisan produce too. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Live in accommodation Staff loyalty scheme Pension Free parking Professional, well-equipped kitchen As Junior Sous Chef you will be trained in all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen, including menu design, costing, stock control, ordering, maintaining all health, safety and hygiene procedures along with training and motivating the team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a good quality, busy establishment and feel passionately about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.

Sous Chef – restaurant - package £47,000 This popular establishment is going from strength to strength and as a result they are looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef. There is a large well-equipped kitchen, and the talented brigade prepare modern British cuisine utilising all the seasonal and local produce. They have a small kitchen garden and work closely with a local estate to ensure the finest fresh produce is available to them. Benefits include: •Generous salary & superb tips •Mix of straight and split shifts •Opportunity to influence the menus. •Fresh, seasonal, local and foraged produce •Independently owned and run. •Working closely with an experienced Head Chef •Professional team in place, just needs strengthening The role will involve assisting the Head Chef with all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen, writing menus, costing, training and motivating the junior chefs and full control in the Head Chefs absence. Previous experience at Sous level within a fresh food kitchen will be essential, along with your own transport due to the rural location of the restaurant. To find out more about this exciting Sous Chef role please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – fresh, seasonal cuisine - £40,000 + tips A beautiful family run pub with a popular restaurant, lovely garden and several boutique rooms. Currently they are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in the day to day running of their seasonal, fresh food kitchen. With a team of 6-7 chefs and KPs they prepare British and European cuisine utilising all the wonderful local produce available to them. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Great working environment Professional team in place Opportunity to influence the menus Sensible working hours This will be an integral role within the brigade so previous experience as a Sous Chef will be essential. The successful Sous Chef will be involved is menu creation, costing, stock control, ordering, training and motivating the team and ensuring all health, hygiene and safety procedures are in place and being adhered to. To find out more about this exciting new role please forward your CV.

Pastry Chef – package £36,000 – Friday & Saturday evening off - superb fresh cuisine – This unique venue offers a large dining room, bar, covered terrace, garden, and several letting rooms. It is an extremely popular establishment with a large following of local guests who return week after week to enjoy their superb cuisine. Currently they are looking for a talented Pastry Chef to work alongside the Head Pastry Chef. The menus are modern British and there will be plenty of opportunity to showcase your creativity and contribute ideas for the menus. Alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner they also have a busy afternoon tea trade. Benefits include: •A great working environment •Plenty of opportunity to showcase your creativity •Professional team in place •No more than 50 hours a week •Flexible shifts •Family run business •Generous salary with excellent tips •Accommodation should it be required. Although well established and successful they are keen to push the business forward, so it is constantly evolving. They have a separate pastry kitchen which is well equipped with all modern appliances and an experienced Head Pastry Chef, so an excellent training will be guaranteed. To find out more about this exciting opportunity please forward your CV.

Head Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £48,000 – A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented 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 plus tips, 28 days paid holiday, Company pension, Support with studying for professional qualifications, Chef whites provided Accommodation should it be required. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated Head Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry, or you could be a strong Sous Chef looking for his or her first Head Chef position. You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food and service. You will be very proud of your role and want to take the pub to the next level. You will love pleasing people and enjoy building a committed brigade to work alongside you. 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.

Head Chef – gastro pub – fresh food – package to £47,000 - This popular gastro pub is one of the flagship properties within this family-owned group of pubs. Currently they are seeking a talented and creative Head Chef to take over the kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Everything is made in house using fresh seasonal produce and this will be sourced as locally as possible. Benefits include: Competitive salary + tips Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day Discount on hospitality across their sites Freedom to lead the kitchen Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The ideal Head Chef will have strong financial awareness, understand the importance of maintaining a profitable kitchen, pushing for a high GP and be an inspirational leader who can manage a retain a happy, productive brigade. The role would suit a creative chef looking to push forward in their career and aim for awards and accolades, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please forward your CV. Due to the rural location, your own transport will be essential.