Vacancies

Head Chef – high end dining – package £54,000 A unique venue building an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine and sophisticated, edgy ambience. Having already gained numerous accolades they are constantly looking for ways to improve and develop their offering, so now require an exceptional Head Chef to run the award-winning restaurant kitchen. There are 2 restaurants and a cocktail bar and lounge. The award-winning restaurant seats up to 100 covers and is currently open seven evenings a week and for lunch at the weekends. There is a stable brigade of 7-8 chefs in place and with his brigade they prepare an indulgent menu utilising the diverse flavours of world cuisine. This culinary adventure is centred around sharing plates and offers Canterbury a new and innovative concept. Benefits: Generous salary + tronc 48 hour week Straight shifts Opportunity to express your creative flair Stable team in place Going for awards and accolades The role and skills required: Overseeing the day to day running of this high-quality kitchen. Creative and passionate about cooking first class cuisine Strong leadership skills Training initiatives to guide and foster growth opportunities within your team. Organised with excellent time management Effectively manage kitchen budgets Able to excel within an independent business reporting directly to the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will have held a senior role within an award-winning restaurant kitchen with a minimum of 2 AA Rosettes/Michelin accreditation. The client has great ambition for the property and is looking for a Head Chef who can help them achieve further awards and accolades. If you are committed to delivering unparalleled quality cuisine within the realm of luxury hospitality, possess a keen eye for detail, exceptional leadership skills, and a flair for creating memorable moments this could be the role for you. To find out more please forward your CV to Anne.

Chef de Partie – straight shifts – superb fresh cuisine – This private school is set within amazing grounds, in a rural location and prides itself on the superb cuisine they prepare for their pupils. They have their own in-house caterers creating contemporary menus and everything is made in house using fresh, seasonal produce. So previous experience within a high quality, fresh food kitchen will be essential for this Chef de Partie role. Benefits include: •Straight 8 hour shifts between 6.30am and 7.30pm •Generous salary with regular reviews •No late finishes unless there is a function-approx. 4 a year. •Meals on duty •Uniforms provided. •Free parking •Use of their leisure facilities, pool, gym etc Working within a brigade of 6 chefs you will have the opportunity to cover all sections of the kitchen and input your own ideas onto the menus. They are looking for an imaginative and creative Chef de Partie with plenty of enthusiasm for their work. A Chef de Partie who takes a genuine interest in the latest food trends and is keen to learn and develop their skills further. Although a school the standard of cooking is at restaurant level and everything is made in house, including baked goods. The successful Chef de Partie will need their own transport due to the rural location of the school.

Pastry Chef - £35,000 – 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.

Sous Chef – restaurant - package £45,000 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.

Restaurant Manager An exciting opportunity to be part of this new and unique venue due to open in December. They will offer a 55-cover restaurant with a small terrace for the warmer months, a courtyard restaurant, large bar and an exclusive chef’s table. Alongside this there will also be 2 private hire spaces and a large marquee for weddings, wine led events and parties throughout the summer. The property also has further plans for expansion, including boutique accommodation, so there will be great prospects for growth. Responsibilities: •Responsible for leading the restaurant, bar and private dining. •Ensuring the very best guest experience with operational efficiency. •Part of the leadership team, embracing the pioneering spirit and ensuring a premium offering. •Report on the financial performance of the business action plans to support improvements, optimising profit and maximising margins. •Build a team and create a culture where our people feel supported, have opportunities to grow and enjoy coming to work. •Nurture a team of talented superheroes, with a training programme to ensure retention and promotion from within. •Lead the hospitality commitment to sustainability, working with the sustainability project manager to ultimately lead to a B-Corp application. •Guide and implement policies, procedure and systems to improve overall business operations and service. •Ensure effective hands-on day to day management and problem solving for events departments The person: •A hospitality professional with previous experience within a similar role •Create a fun working environment without compromising on a first-class customer experience. •The ability to think big, but also not to be afraid to ‘roll up your sleeves’ •An experienced, influential leader with a strong knowledge of food and wine. •Appreciation of group dynamics •Good commercial awareness – able to see the whole business perspective •Good knowledge across Human Resources disciplines and their application •A strong communicator, in both written and verbal forms •Excellent time and project management skills •Able to form strong relationships and take people with them •Self-motivated in approach, continually presenting solutions •Passionate about personal development and learning •High levels of integrity and personal discipline •WSET Level 2 preferred but not required •Previous Food and Beverage Management experienced required This will be a new opening, and they are looking for an Event Manager to start in December and be an integral part of the success of the business. There is a generous salary, and further bonuses and benefits will be discussed at the interview stage. To find out more about this unique and exciting new role, please forward your CV.

Chef de Partie – gastro pub – fresh food – package £35,000 + This popular gastro pub is part of a family-owned group of pubs currently undergoing a period of expansion. As a result of this they are seeking a talented and creative Chef de Partie to assist with the day to day running of this busy kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Benefits include: •Competitive salary + tips •Great opportunities for career progression •Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day •Discount on hospitality across their sites •Freedom to input ideas onto the menu •Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz •28 days holiday •Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ •Refer a friend scheme The ideal Chef de Partie will be a passionate foodie who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce. Someone who enjoys their work and is a great team player. There will be plenty of opportunity to train on all sections of the kitchen and develop your skills further, giving excellent prospects for career progression. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – gastro pub – fresh food – package £42,000 + This popular gastro pub is part of a family-owned group of pubs currently undergoing a period of expansion. As a result of this they are seeking a talented and creative Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Benefits include: •Competitive salary + tips •Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day •Discount on hospitality across their sites •Freedom to input ideas onto the menu •Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz •28 days holiday •Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ •Refer a friend scheme The ideal Sous Chef will be a passionate foodie who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce. Someone who enjoys training and mentoring a team to get the best out of them and can support the Head Chef with menu design, stock control, ordering and all relevant health, hygiene, and safety procedures. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Food & Beverage Director – high end dining - £70,000 A unique venue building an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine and sophisticated, edgy ambience. Having already been awarded numerous accolades they are constantly looking for ways to improve and develop their offering, so now require an exceptional Food & Beverage Director/Manager to take them to the next level. There are 2 restaurants and a cocktail bar and lounge. The award-winning restaurant seats up to 100 covers and is currently open seven evenings a week and for lunch at the weekends. There is an excellent Head Chef in place and with his brigade they prepare an indulgent menu utilising the diverse flavours of world cuisine. This culinary adventure is centred around sharing plates and offers Canterbury a new and innovative concept. The role and skills required: •Overseeing the day to day running of these unique restaurants and cocktail bar. •Creating a first class, personalised guest experience, consistently exceeding expectations. •Excellent leadership skills •Training initiatives to guide and foster growth opportunities within your team. •Good knowledge of fine wines and spirits •Driving revenue, encouraging up-selling. •Strong commercial and financial acumen. •Able to excel within an independent business structure reporting directly to the owner. The ideal candidate will have held a management role within an award-winning restaurant with a minimum of 2 AA Rosettes/Michelin accreditation. The client has great ambition for the property and is looking for a Food & Beverage Director/Manager with a clear presence, a real passion for hospitality and the skills to ensure a consistently, first class customer experience. If you are committed to delivering unparalleled experiences within the realm of luxury hospitality, possess a keen eye for detail, exceptional leadership skills, and a flair for creating memorable moments this could be the role for you.

Junior Sous Chef – up to £40,000 A great opportunity to join this exciting new opening, as they are currently looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to assist them achieve their goals. There is an experienced Head Chef looking to gain awards and accolades for the first-class cuisine they are preparing. The successful Junior Sous Chef will be competent on all sections of the kitchen and have a genuine love of cooking with fresh, locally sourced produce. Benefits include: •Generous salary •Brand-new, well-equipped kitchen •Only 3 evenings a week •Innovative fresh food cooking •Professional team in place •Opportunity to influence the success of the restaurant The restaurant plans to operate as a café bar during the day opening for brunch, lunch, teas, coffee cakes and pastries; then it will transform into a fine dining space for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Being a new opening they have ambitious plans for their future and are looking for a committed, professional chef to assist them reach their objectives.

Sous Chef – package £40,000 – fabulous, independent inn – fresh, seasonal cuisine - A beautiful country inn with a popular restaurant and wonderful garden with views over the Sussex Downs. It is independently owned and run by a team of hospitality professionals, who pride themselves on the superb cuisine and excellent choice of local wines and beers. With a brigade of 4 chefs, they prepare a regularly changing menu to reflect the seasons. Everything including the bread is made in house using the finest fresh produce and this is all sourced locally where possible. Having successfully built the business back up after the pandemic and with the high demand for tables, they are looking for a Sous Chef to oversee their talented team. Benefits include: Generous salary plus superb tips Free live in accommodation Full team in place Plenty of opportunity to influence the menus Owners who truly value their staff Sunday night, Monday, Tuesday off The ideal candidate will have had previous experience within a professional, fresh food kitchen and have a genuine love for cooking and hospitality. The Sous Chef will have full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence and assist with designing innovative menus, stock control, ordering and training the junior chefs.

Pastry Chef de Partie - £32,000 +tips – superb fresh cuisine – This small hotel is independently owned and family run. They have an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine and are currently seeking an enthusiastic Pastry Chef de Partie to assist the Head Pastry Chef. There is a brigade of 10 chefs preparing modern British menus and everything is made in house including all the desserts, pastry, and some bread. They source fresh, seasonal produce as locally as possible, and the standards are extremely high. Benefits include: •Sensible working hours •Great training under an experienced Pastry Chef •Fresh, seasonal cooking •Opportunity to contribute ideas for the menus •Modern, well-equipped kitchen •Generous salary + excellent tips Due to a recent expansion, they are looking for a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie who can assist with the running of the section and eventually be able to run it on the quieter shifts. There is a very talented Head Pastry Chef so an excellent training will be guaranteed. 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. As an independent business you will have plenty of opportunity to contribute to the menus and demonstrate your creative flair.

Senior Sous Chef – superb career prospects – £40,000+ tips – 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 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 Performance bonus Opportunity to develop skills further under award winning chefs. Genuine career prospects Great working environment Closed 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. As Sous Chef you will be involved with menu design, costing, controlling stock, ordering, and training the junior members of the team.