Vacancies

Bartender – gastro pub A popular pub with a busy restaurant, terrace and garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced Bartender to join the team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, love great customer service and know how to keep the drinks flowing with a smile, we’d love to hear from you! Benefits include: Generous salary plus tronc A friendly and supportive team Staff benefits Parking A lively and enjoyable working environment The role: Serving customers at the bar and restaurant Preparing and serving beers, wines, spirits and cocktails Taking orders and processing payments Keeping the bar clean, organised and well-stocked Providing warm, efficient and professional service Working as part of a friendly, hardworking team We’re looking for someone who is: Experienced in a busy bar or hospitality environment Confident, outgoing and customer-focused Reliable and able to work well under pressure A great team player with a positive attitude Available to work evenings, weekends and busy periods To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – award winning cuisine – package to £50,000 An exciting opportunity to join a small, independently owned hotel. This family run business has flourished over the years, expanding, and developing their food offering and gaining plenty of awards and accolades along the way. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Professional team where each individual matters Low staff turnover Opportunity to influence the menus Fresh, local & seasonal cuisine With a brigade of 7 chefs, you will be catering for the award-winning brasserie restaurant, the lounge bar and small function facilities. The menus are modern European, and everything is prepared from fresh, seasonal produce, all locally sourced where possible. The successful Sous Chef will assist the Head Chef with the day to day running of the kitchen designing the menus, sourcing suppliers, training, developing, and motivating the staff. With an ambitious management team, they are always looking to develop the business further and will offer their full support. Due to the excellent reputation, they have built up for fine food and premium drinks it is an extremely busy establishment so previous experience of cooking first class cuisine, in a high-volume kitchen will be essential. To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – superb farm to fork cooking – package up to £50,000 This independent, food led pub is striving to be the best in the area and due to their overwhelming success since opening they are seeking a talented Sous Chef to strengthen the team. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef you will be an integral part of the senior management team assisting with the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: Generous salary Excellent team in place Fresh, seasonal cooking Opportunity to display your creative talents Sensible working hours The restaurant seats 90 covers inside and has further seating outside for up to 50 covers. Most days they are turning tables so previous experience within a first-class, high-volume kitchen will be a real advantage. As Sous Chef you will be involved in staff training and development, contributing to the menus, stock control, ordering and overseeing health, hygiene and safety procedures. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Head Chef – package to £57,000 - restaurant This popular, independent restaurant is currently seeking a talented Head Chef to join the team and take over the day to day running of the kitchen. With a brigade of 9 chefs, they prepare modern British cuisine, and everything is made in house using fresh, seasonal produce. Benefits: Competitive salary & tips 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 It is a busy restaurant catering for around 100 covers an evening and up to 300 covers on a Sunday. The ideal Head Chef will have an enthusiastic approach to creating innovative dishes from locally sourced produce and demonstrate great attention to detail. Other requirements include; •Experience within high volume restaurants or gastro pubs •Proven leadership & team motivation abilities •Excellent kitchen management •Superb communication & interpersonal skills •A proactive approach to problem-solving & decision making. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Senior Sous Chef –– every other weekend off - package to £60,000 inclusive of tips & bonus An incredible restaurant that has opened to great acclaim and they are now looking to build on that success. To do this they would like to find a talented Senior Sous Chef who can share the day to day running of the kitchen with the other Senior Sous Chef, under the guidance of the Chef Proprietor. Benefits include: Generous salary & excellent tips 4 day week & every other weekend off 35 days annual leave Plenty of opportunity to display your creativity Working with the finest, fresh produce Mix of straight and split shifts Friendly, welcoming team in place Aiming for more awards and accolades they are looking for a Senior Sous Chef who can assist them on their journey. They offer a superb, creative menu and absolutely everything is made in house, so previous experience within a fresh food, professional kitchen that operates at the highest level will be essential. Having made quite a name for themselves on the culinary scene the restaurant is always busy, and the ideal Senior Sous Chef will be able to work under pressure and be an active part of the team. It will be essential you understand kitchen management ensuring health, hygiene and safety practices are in place and being adhered to, managing all paperwork, food and wage costs and training and mentoring the junior members of the team to bring the best out of them. There is a great brigade in place and the emphasis here is on team spirit, valuing warmth, mutual respect, and a shared passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Their culture celebrates strengths, supports colleagues, and creates a workplace that is energising, rewarding, and built on both skill and heart. To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

Baker – 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, one day at the weekend and I weekend off a month 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. Shifts are 7am to 4pm and 10am to 7pm, weekends are always a 7am to 4pm shift, although you will only be expected to work one day at the weekend and will get one complete weekend off a month. 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. Due to the rural location your own transport will be essential. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV and contact details.

Head Chef – new opening – straight shifts – only 3 evenings – An exciting opportunity for a creative Head Chef to put their stamp on this new modern British restaurant. The menus will be British classics crafted with care and utilising all the wonderful local and seasonal produce. Benefits include: Generous salary + tronc Straight shifts Only 3 evenings a week Autonomy over the menus Brand new kitchen Pension Free parking 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays The restaurant seats up to 46 covers and will be open for brunch and lunch every day and dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Alongside this there is a private dining room for up to 12 covers and an outside courtyard for events and functions. They are looking for a talented Head Chef who feels passionately about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce and can write menus that will delight their guests and keep them returning. There is a large, brand-new kitchen and several events planned prior to opening to ensure everything runs smoothly once opened to the public. The Head Chef will also be responsible for recruitment, training and nurturing of his brigade to bring the best out of them and make them feel a valued member of the team. To find out more about this great opportunity, please forward your CV.

Senior Sous Chef – superb hotel - £42,000 + tronc – An exciting opportunity to join this unique, independently owned and run hotel. Having established an excellent reputation in the local area they continue to thrive and due to this success, they are looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to strengthen the team. The kitchen caters for an award winning, contemporary restaurant, and extensive conference and banqueting facilities. This highly professional brigade prepares modern European cuisine, and everything is made in house using fresh seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. Benefits include: Generous salary plus service charge 45 hour week Excellent management training Complete support from management An experienced and professional brigade in place Discounted gym and spa membership 28 days holiday Free parking Whites provided The successful Senior Sous Chef will be working closely with the Head Chef, and be responsible for preparing fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a wide range of menus, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation are maintained at all times. From elegant plated meals to buffets and large-scale events for up to 200 guests, the work will be varied and rewarding. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including, assisting with stock control and ordering, and ensuring all health, safety and hygiene standards are upheld. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment. The ideal Senior Sous Chef will also have a genuine passion for fresh food, high standards and strong kitchen leadership. You will have previous experience in a quality hotel kitchen or restaurant of a similar standard, with confidence working across multiple sections and supporting both restaurant service and large-scale events. You will be a dedicated team player with a positive, hands-on approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead by example under pressure. To find out more about this exciting opportunity please forward your CV.

HEAD CHEF –fantastic opportunity for a creative chef – package £50,000 – A lovely village pub with an excellent reputation for their fine cuisine and hospitality. This independently owned establishment is currently looking for a talented Head Chef to take over the day to day running of this first-class kitchen. 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. 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 •Creative input with the menus •Professional & experienced hospitality owners •Generous salary + excellent tips The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking and have a genuine love for the industry. They would like someone who really gets involved and can assist them take the business forward. The owners are both very hands on and will offer their full support to the Head Chef, to assist them reach their goals. The Head Chef will have full control of the kitchen designing menus, sourcing local suppliers, stock control, ordering and all relevant paperwork. As it is a small team mentoring, training and motivating your chefs will also be an important part of the role. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.

Chef de Partie – farm to fork - award winning cuisine – only 2 evenings This stunning restaurant and terrace are set within a beautiful wine estate with far reaching views. Over the past couple of years, they have been making improvements and developing the site, so now need a professional Chef de Partie to strengthen the team. Benefits include: a generous salary, plus tronc sensible hours, with only 2 evenings a week excellent training under a talented Head Chef fresh, seasonal cooking with produce grown onsite great team spirit opportunity to contribute to the menus There is a restaurant showcasing the Head Chefs contemporary British cuisine, serving both an a la carte and tasting menus. The food offering will have an emphasis on local produce, with many herbs and vegetables grown on the estate. They also rear their own meat which will come to the kitchen as a whole carcass with a view to using everything. Alongside this the kitchen also caters for wine tastings, private dining, and the occasional function. The menu here will be small dishes and sharing plates, again championing all the best produce from garden of Kent. The ideal Chef de Partie will have previous experience within a professional, fresh food kitchen and be keen to develop their skills further along with understanding the importance of the customer journey, creating joy from the moment they arrive. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join an inspiring brigade where everyone can thrive.

Sous Chef – farm to fork - award winning cuisine – only 2 evenings This stunning restaurant and terrace are set within a beautiful wine estate with far reaching views. There is a talented Head Chef going from strength to strength developing the creative and imaginative menus to delight the guest and keep them returning. To take the kitchen further they are looking for a professional Sous Chef who feels passionately about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce and can support the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: a generous salary, plus tronc sensible hours, with only 2 evenings a week excellent training working alongside a talented Head Chef fresh, seasonal cooking with produce grown onsite great team spirit opportunity to contribute to the menus There is a restaurant showcasing the Head Chefs contemporary British cuisine, serving both an a la carte and tasting menus. The food offering will have an emphasis on local produce, with many herbs and vegetables grown on the estate. They also rear their own meat which will come to the kitchen as a whole carcass with a view to using everything. Alongside this the kitchen also caters for wine tastings, private dining, and the occasional function. The menu here will be small dishes and sharing plates, again championing all the best produce from garden of Kent. The ideal Sous Chef will have previous experience at a senior level working within a professional, fresh food kitchen and be able to collaborate with the Head Chef on menu design, costings, stock control, ordering and training a developing the junior members of the team. The hours are Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, lunch service, Friday and Saturday both lunch and dinner, so only 2 evenings and a maximum of 48 hours a week. To find out more about this exciting role, please forward your CV.

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.