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We’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead a vibrant and much-loved contemporary pub with 6 boutique rooms into its next chapter. Nestled within a pretty village, the venue is a destination known for its seasonal menus, premium drinks, and welcoming atmosphere. From signature dishes to classic pub favourites and inventive creations, they offer a refined yet relaxed experience for locals and visitors alike. Benefits include: Competitive salary + tips Private healthcare 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 Refer a friend 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The Role As General Manager, you'll be the face and force behind our venue’s success. You’ll lead a passionate team, ensure consistently high standards, and drive both guest satisfaction and business performance. Responsibilities: •Oversee day-to-day operations of the pub, restaurant, and garden •Lead, motivate, and develop the front and back of house teams •Ensure exceptional service and high-quality food and drink offerings •Manage budgets, costs, and P&L performance •Develop and deliver creative ideas to drive footfall and customer loyalty •Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards About You •Proven experience as a General Manager (or strong Deputy ready for the next step) in a quality-led food and drink environment •A natural leader with strong people skills and commercial acumen •Passionate about seasonal, locally sourced food and exceptional service •Organised, adaptable, and hands-on in your management style •A genuine host with a warm and welcoming presence Why Join Us? •A supportive, independent operator with real autonomy •A venue you’ll be proud to run, with scope for creativity and innovation •Competitive salary, achievable bonuses, and staff perks •Beautiful setting with a loyal customer base and exciting potential for growth

CHEF DE PARTIE – excellent training - £32,000 +tips & paid overtime - accommodation available A great opportunity for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie who is looking to further their career. This popular gastro pub that has built up an excellent reputation for their fine food creating modern British cuisine with European influences. Benefits include: •A generous salary, plus tips •Paid overtime •Live in accommodation should it be required •Excellent working environment •Plenty of guidance and training •Great career prospects within this small group of independently owned pubs. The role would suit a Chef de Partie looking to progress to the next stage in their career. There will be plenty of opportunities to cover all sections and develop your management skills, under the guidance of the talented Head and Sous Chef. There is a brigade of 6-7 chefs preparing everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this will all be sourced locally. The successful Chef de Partie will be assisting with contributing ideas for the menus, stock control, ordering and training the junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love of cooking and had previous experience within a fresh food kitchen - preferably a busy one!

Junior Sous Chef – superb, fast paced gastro pub - £40,000 – live in available A popular gastro pub that has built up an excellent reputation for their fine food and superb service. Part of a small group of independently run pubs, they offer great career prospects and a fun working environment. Due to their increase in business, they are looking to strengthen the team with a strong Junior Sous Chef. The role would suit a Chef with previous experience within a fast-paced kitchen and looking to progress to the next stage in their career. There will be plenty of opportunities to cover all sections and develop your management skills, under the guidance of the talented Head Chef. Benefits include: •Generous salary + excellent tips •Paid overtime •Superb training •Excellent working environment •Great career prospects •Pension •Loyalty scheme There is a brigade of 6-7 chefs preparing modern European cuisine. They prepare everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this will all be sourced locally. The successful Junior Sous Chef will have the opportunity to assist with menu design, stock control, ordering and training the junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love of cooking and had previous experience within a fresh food kitchen - preferably a busy one! Your own transport would be essential due the pubs’ rural location.

Bar Manager – package £40,000 An independently owned and run country inn with beautiful views and an excellent reputation for their fresh, seasonal menus. It would be hard to find a more idyllic setting for a cosy drink and delicious meal than this very British establishment. Currently they are looking for a Bar Manager to oversee the day to day running of this popular pub. It has a loyal customer base locally and is also a destination venue for the excellent quality gastro pub food. Benefits include: Full support of the owner Stable team in place Generous salary + tronc Days out team building Free parking This is a lovely position for an experienced bars manager looking to make the next step in their career, with all the benefits of not working for a large pub chain. They have a small intimate restaurant and further seating outside for the warmer months. On average they cater for 60-70 covers mid-week and this goes up to 80-100 covers a day at the weekends. The ideal candidate: Outgoing personality & love of hospitality Enthusiastic can-do attitude Able to create a fun working environment Exemplary customer service Hands on approach Strong communicator Experience with cellar work Your own transport will be essential due to the rural location of the pub. To find out more about this fabulous role please forward your CV.

Chef de Partie – professional team - package £37,000 – A beautiful restaurant with rooms that caters for the bar, dining room, covered terrace and garden for the warmer months. In the kitchen they have a professional brigade of 10 chefs preparing modern European menus, with everything being made in house, including bread and pasta. Benefits include: A great working environment 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. 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/Junior Sous. They are looking for a creative Chef de Partie who can train on all sections of the kitchen and share ideas for the menu, which changes seasonally. Previous experience within a professional, fresh food environment will be essential along with enthusiasm and a real keenness to learn.

Deputy Restaurant Manager A beautiful inn with a popular restaurant and 6 boutique letting rooms. Having been open for a couple of years they are now entering a new phase and looking to push for awards and accolades. So, the Proprietor is now looking for a Deputy Manager to assist with the day to day running of the establishment. Benefits include: Generous salary + tips Great training Sensible working hours Superb food and wine Opportunity to contribute ideas The restaurant seats 40 covers and there is further seating in the garden for the summer months. They have recently recruited a very talented Head Chef and are looking to take the restaurant to the next level. The menus are modern British with Mediterranean influences, and everything is made in house using fresh, locally sourced produce. The menus change regularly to reflect the seasons and give the chefs plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their creative flair. To take the restaurant forward the proprietor would like to find an enthusiastic hospitality professional to work alongside and support them through this exciting period of growth. The ideal Deputy Manager: Will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills A good knowledge of food and wine Enjoy working within hospitality Ensure a positive customer experience Hands on approach with great attention to detail Good IT skills Plenty of common sense To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

Commis Chef or Chef de Partie – great training guaranteed A beautiful inn with a popular restaurant and 6 boutique letting rooms. Having just recruited a new and very talented Head Chef they are looking for an enthusiastic chef to join the team. Either at Chef de Partie or Commis Chef level, the ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for cooking and be keen to learn and develop their skills further. Benefits include: Generous salary + tips Great training Sensible working hours Fresh food cooking Opportunity to contribute ideas The menus are modern British with Mediterranean influences, and everything is made in house using fresh, locally sourced produce. The menus change regularly to reflect the seasons and give the chefs plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their creative flair. The Head Chef has worked at AA rosette level and offers tremendous training and career prospects. The restaurant seats 40 covers and there is further seating in the garden for the summer months. If you are a committed, dedicated chef with some experience within a professional kitchen, then this exciting role could be the ideal position for you. To find out more, please forward your CV.

Sous Chef - independent, fresh food pub – great work life balance – £40-42,000 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 team of 3 senior 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 and be an integral part of the brigade. Your own transport will be essential due to the rural location of the pub.

Senior Sous Chef – superb career prospects – package £45,000 – This contemporary pub has been going from strength to strength and receiving numerous awards and accolades for their fine cuisine. As a result, they are now looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen. Along with a fabulous looking restaurant there is also a modern, well-equipped kitchen. With a talented brigade of 5-6 chefs, they prepare absolutely everything in house, utilising all the wonderful Kent produce to create a modern British menu. Benefits include: Generous salary and superb tips Opportunity to develop skills further under award winning chefs. Genuine career prospects Great working environment Closed Sunday evening, Monday & Tuesday and half day off in the week. There are two celebrity chefs involved in the business, and they work closely with the team to ensure the continued success. There is also a very talented Head Chef so the successful candidate will have every opportunity to develop their skills further. The ideal Senior Sous Chef will have previous experience within a first class, fresh food kitchen and have a genuine love of cooking. Alongside this excellent management and training skills to educate, motivate and retain your dedicated team will be essential. Duties include: Assisting with menu creation Costing Controlling stock Ordering and dealing with suppliers Training and mentoring the junior members of the team Ensuring quality and consistency Full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence This is a live out position and your own transport will be essential, due to the rural location of the establishment. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – daytime hours An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef looking for a better work life balance without compromising on the quality of the cuisine. This beautiful vineyard offers a variety of dining options from 4 course luxury meals to set menus for up to 80 covers and indulgent picnics for the warmer months. With a team of professional chefs, they prepare modern British menus, and everything is made in house. Currently it is a one-year contract to cover maternity, however there is the possibility of it becoming a permanent role as they continue to expand their operations. Benefits include: •Great working hours from 7am to 3pm •25 days holiday + Bank holidays •Pension •Gifted wine allocation monthly •Bottle of your favoured sparkling wine to celebrate your birthday •Friend & family discounts on wine and tours •Medicash to protect your wellbeing •Cycle to work scheme The ideal Sous Chef will have previous managerial experience within a fresh food kitchen and be passionate about both food and wine. Your role will involve supporting the Head Chef with all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen. Duties including: •Assisting with the menu design, incorporating fresh, seasonal produce •Assist with stock control and ordering •Staff training and development •Ensuring health, safety and hygiene procedures are being adhered to •Monitor food quality and consistency •Take full control of the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – restaurant - package £42,000 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 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. 8842

Head Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £50,000 – 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. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV. 8843