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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.

Head Chef – farm to fork - package £50,000 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.

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 6-8 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.

Head Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £52,000 – live in available 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. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

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.

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.

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.

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.