Vacancies

Pastry Chef de Partie – excellent training 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 •Good hours and would possibly consider part-time •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.

Chef Manager – term time only – Monday to Friday – An exciting opportunity to join and lead the catering team of a thriving, progressive co-educational preparatory school. We are looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our busy catering team and create exceptional food for 300 children and staff daily. The position is term-time only (34 weeks p.a.), working 5 days per week (between 7.00am and 2.00pm). Additional hours may be required as overtime for functions and events. Benefits include: •Contributory pension scheme with Scottish Widows •Generous salary £17.50 to £21.00 an hour •Free on-site parking •The school operates a health package which all members of staff are eligible to join •Free meals and refreshments •Use of on-site facilities including indoor swimming pool •Generous school fee concessions are available to those staff children who are educated at the school, subject to the usual entry requirements and space being available As Chef Manager, you will be encouraged to bring your passion and creativity to the role, developing fresh, seasonal and nutritional menus to delight the children and staff. There is a team of 5 in the kitchen and where possible they prepare everything in house. You will be responsible for the successful management and delivery of the highest possible standards of food and service providing leadership, support and performance management for staff in the catering department. You will also have responsibility for budget management with regular monitoring and reviews with the Bursar. This is a rewarding role in a busy, thriving, independent school with the opportunity and scope to develop an innovative and unique menu offering. Key responsibilities include: •Developing the menu and preparing delicious, high-quality food •Thorough knowledge of catering compliance and food allergens •Identifying opportunities to improve our catering service •Supplier management, ordering and stock management •Managing budgets successfully meeting required financial targets •Implementing and reviewing health and safety standards to ensure compliance •Supporting the trained catering team and being first point of contact for all staffing

Head Chef – This unique property consists of several beautiful, boutique bedrooms, a destination restaurant, bar, barn and event spaces. The food offering is deeply connected to the area where there is emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced produce to create healthy menus that contribute to everyone’s wellbeing. To shape the next chapter of this fabulous establishment they are looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen and consistently deliver outstanding food and hospitality. Benefits: Beautiful working environment Farm to fork ethos Plenty of opportunity to develop and display your creativity Generous salary + tronc Parking Pension This is a role for a creative culinary leader, someone who believes great food starts with great ingredients, and will enjoy working closely with gardeners, growers and producers to ensure the finest quality and price of their ingredients. As Head Chef, you will lead a kitchen team of 4 chefs to deliver a distinctive and memorable dining experience that reflects the spirit of this stunning estate, combining creative leadership, team development, and operational discipline. You will oversee kitchen service, events, tastings, and guest experiences while maintaining the highest culinary standards. In the restaurant they are looking for a Head Chef who can create an imaginative menu that will not only inspire the guests but the team he works with to ensure they are kept motivated and engaged in their roles. There will be lots of freedom to express your ideas utilising local produce along with food grown on the estate. If you are a Head Chef who values creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship this could be the ideal role for you. Due to the rural location of this incredible venue your own transport will be essential. To find out more about this exciting opportunity please forward your CV.

Butcher – Monday to Friday - £40,000 – An independent family butchers and delicatessen offering the finest, locally sourced meat. With a large online presence this is a very busy operation with a team of 13 staff. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced Butcher to join this ambitious team. Benefits - Performance-based bonus scheme - Company pension - Generous staff discount on all products - 4 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays - Company events and team meals - Supportive and friendly working environment - Opportunities for ongoing development - Hours & Flexibility The Role As a Front of House Butcher, you’ll combine expert product knowledge with outstanding customer service, ensuring every customer leaves with the best quality produce and a memorable experience. You’ll also support our expanding online operation and help maintain our shop’s excellent standards. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare, cut, and present a full range of meats to the highest standards - Advise customers with confidence and expertise - Maintain an attractive, well-stocked counter display - Uphold strict food hygiene and safety practices - Support online order preparation and fulfilment (training provided) - Work collaboratively within a passionate and skilled team About You You’re a confident, skilled butcher with great attention to detail and a genuine love for quality food or you may not have worked in a butchers before but always enjoyed handling the carcasses and butchery within your fresh food kitchen, training will be given as long as you are keen, enthusiastic with a genuine interest and passion for the role. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Commis Chef – fresh, seasonal cuisine – package to £36,000 – accommodation available 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 accommodation & meals Staff loyalty scheme Pension Free parking Professional, well-equipped kitchen There is a team of 6 professional chefs preparing modern British cuisine with international influences. They make everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this is sourced locally. The Head Chef is very experienced so as a Commis Chef you will receive an excellent training on all sections of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have had some previous experience within a professional kitchen and have a genuine passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.

Senior Sous Chef – great work life balance – only 2 evenings a week This unique establishment has a casual dining restaurant open for light lunches, a more formal restaurant offering a full a la carte menu and they hold a Dining Club with a wine paired meal accompanied by live music. Benefits include: Mainly daytime hours 9am-5pm Maximum of 2 evenings a week -Friday and Saturday 45 hour week. Opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce. Professional team in place The menus are all prepared using local, seasonal produce and the menus change seasonally. The ideal Senior Sous Chef will have previous experience within a rosette awarded kitchen and feel passionately about cooking with fresh, local produce. Other requirements for the Senior Sous Chef will include, assisting with all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen and taking full control in the Head Chefs absence, menu design, costing, stock control, ordering and training and motivating the team.

Head Chef – relaunch of a fabulous fresh food pub - £50,000 + tronc & bonus Following a small refurbishment this country pub is relaunching with a new identity. There will be an emphasis on fresh, seasonal cuisine utilising all the wonderful local suppliers. To ensure the success of this British pub they are looking for a talented Head Chef to take over the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: Generous salary + tronc & bonus Freedom with the menus Supportive senior management structure Career development & progression within the group Opportunity to lead and shape this fresh food kitchen This role would suit an established Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally with experience in a 1 rosette–standard pub or restaurant. This is good honest food using top quality produce that speaks for itself. The food offer is British, focusing on seasonality, locality, and provenance, alongside classic flavours and well-executed modern pub dishes. Menus will be changed monthly, and there will be a weekly changing specials boards that showcase the best produce from our trusted suppliers. The successful Head Chef will have a high level of autonomy in the kitchen, while working closely with the senior team to design, develop, and finalise menus, ensuring consistency, strong margins, and a clear food identity. Alongside the cooking the Head Chef will be responsible for recruiting, training and managing the brigade, organise rotas, ordering, stock control, GP’s and wastage, all health, hygiene and safety procedures and working closely with the front of house team. Due to the location, own transport is essential. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Assistant Manager – package £40,000 – 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 Great established team in place Staff loyalty scheme 28 days holiday, inc. Bank Holidays Company pension scheme The role involves assisting the General Manager with all aspects of the day to day running of the establishment 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 establishment will be essential, along with your own transport due to the rural location of the pub. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Sous Chef - independent, fresh food pub – great work life balance – £45,000 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.

Head Housekeeper - £45,000 + accommodation An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Housekeeper at a beautiful country estate. The role will be varied with no two days the same, ensuring excellent presentation for the house, the wedding venue and wedding accommodation, filming and photo shoot areas and two Airbnb properties. Benefits include: Two-bedroom private apartment – for single occupancy Generous salary 40 hours a week Thursday to Monday Beautiful location Varied work Professional team and plenty of support The Head Housekeeper plays a central role in the presentation, organisation, and smooth functioning of the estate across all these activities. The role requires close collaboration with the Weddings team, Events, Operations and Security, House Opening and Tearoom teams, and caterers. It would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced and varied environment, someone who remains calm under pressure, and takes pride in creating a welcoming and beautifully maintained estate. This will be a hands-on role working alongside your team of 3 Assistants maintaining exceptional standards throughout the estate. As Head Housekeeper you will be expected to provide clear direction and leadership, plan rotas and create a calm, organised working environment. The ideal Head Housekeeper will have previous experience within private estates or fast-paced hospitality, work well under pressure, be skilled at managing small teams and have a great eye for detail to maintain the high-end reputation they have built over the years. Due to the rural location of the property your own transport will be essential. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Senior Sous Chef – package to £50,000 - restaurant This popular, independent restaurant is currently seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef to join the team and assist with the day to day running of the kitchen. With a brigade of 8 chefs, they prepare modern British cuisine, and everything is made in house using fresh, seasonal produce. Benefits: Competitive salary, tips & bonuses Flexible Schedule Great work life balance / 2.5 days off weekly All fresh seasonal produce Family Run Business Relaxed & Fun Atmosphere Reasonable Finish Times Opportunities for progression The ideal candidate will have an enthusiast approach to creating innovative dishes from locally sourced produce and demonstrate great attention to detail. Strong experience in restaurant & gastro pubs will be required along with proven leadership & team motivation abilities, strong hospitality management, excellent communication & interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving & decision making. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Baker – Monday to Friday, daytime hours – An independent bakery located within beautiful Kent countryside. Here they hand bake small batches of amazing cakes and puddings for coffee shops, tea rooms and cafés. Due to their continued popularity and success, they are seeking a Baker to join their talented team. Ideally, they are looking for a Baker with a minimum of one years’ experience and a real passion and enthusiasm for baking cakes. Benefits for the role include: Daytime hours, Monday to Friday Ongoing training and development Full induction Fabulous working environment Fun, creative team Great opportunities for career progression Free parking They in return are looking for a dedicated Baker with a can-do attitude, positive manner, and ability to work with deadlines within a team environment. Previous experience baking at volume will be a huge advantage. This is a fast-growing company that continues to develop and create innovative new bakes, so there are great opportunities for progressing your career and showcasing your own creativity. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV and contact details.