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Restaurant Manager - high end restaurant

Canterbury

£60-70,000
Restaurant Manager – high end restaurant - £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 Restaurant Manager to take them to the next level. The 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 this unique restaurant. 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 restaurant and is looking for a Restaurant 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.

Assistant Manager - gastro pub

Tonbridge

£28,500+ tips & accommodation
Assistant Manager – gastro pub – accommodation if required – package £35,000 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 a 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 and vibrant personality. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Excellent training Great team in place Staff loyalty scheme 28 days holiday, inc. Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Accommodation available The role involves assisting the General Manager with all aspects of the day to day running of the establishment, along with training, mentoring, and motivating the team to ensure the highest standard of customer service. This is a busy pub and restaurant so previous experience within a similar role and establishment will be essential.

Junior Sous Chef - busy pub

Tonbridge

£28,500 + tips & accommodation
Junior Sous Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £35,000 – A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen and be an integral part of their dedicated and experienced brigade. Benefits: •28 days’ paid holiday during each holiday year including Bank holidays. •Company pension scheme •Very competitive salary (based on experience) •Share of tips/TRONC •Support in studying for professional qualifications. •Uniform / Chef whites. •Possible accommodation (if required) The Junior Sous Chef will be involved in menu design, cooking with fresh, seasonal produce 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. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated Junior Sous Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry. You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food. As Junior Sous 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.

Sous Chef

Tenterden

package to £35,000
Sous Chef – gastro pub – fresh food – package to £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 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’ 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. 8757

Pastry Chef de Partie - great training

Bromley

£30-32,000
Pastry Chef de Partie – great training A contemporary fine dining restaurant with a less formal brasserie and terrace for the warmer months. Having now recruited a Michelin trained Head Pastry Chef, they are seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the team. The restaurant is well established and over the years has been extremely successful in gaining many awards and accolades, so an excellent training will be guaranteed. Benefits include: The opportunity to showcase your creativity. The support of some extremely talented chefs. Superb training on running a first-class kitchen. Award winning cuisine. Generous salary + tronc. 7 shifts a week, Sunday evening, Monday, Tuesday off plus a day off in the week. Friendly team who enjoy many socials together There is a brigade of 12 chefs with 2-3 in the pastry kitchen. They prepare innovative, modern British and European cuisine to exacting standards and everything is made in house using the finest fresh, seasonal produce. The Pastry Chefs are responsible for creating innovative plated desserts, ice cream, sorbets and baking the bread. The successful Pastry Chef de Partie will have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their creative flair and be involved in the day to day running of the pastry kitchen. There is a friendly and professional brigade of chefs already in place, so you will have plenty of support in your new role.

Wedding Venue & Sales Manager - POSITION FILLED

Lewes

£40,000
Wedding Venue & Sales Manager A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced wedding venue and sales manager at this outstanding, historic property situated within stunning grounds. Here they offer a variety of high-end packages, which can include weekend stays incorporating their beautiful bridal wing in the main house. Ideally, they are looking for an experienced hospitality professional who can maintain the smooth day to day running of the wedding business, from enquiries through to event delivery. Benefits include: Flexible working hours Every other weekend off 37.5-hour week Support of a professional, established team. Beautiful location Pension Free parking This is not a wedding planning role, but an exciting and varied hands-on venue and sales role for the properties wedding business, where you’ll work with the wedding team to ensure a constantly improving customer experience. Responsibilities for the role include: ●Manage enquiries and organise tours of the venue ● Prepare quotes, contracts and manage bookings and coordinate payments with our Accounts Team ● Be a key contact for the couples and the public face of the business ● Oversee alternate weddings on the day (this responsibility will be shared) ● Build/maintain excellent relationships ● Help ensure relevant Health & Safety and Licensing requirements are met and are accompanied by up-to-date Risk Assessments ● Work with our catering partner(s) to ensure that delivery of the catering and the front of house is up to standard ● Provide input to marketing materials, website, brochures, partner websites, social media ● Update and maintain spreadsheets and software ● Prepare a function sheet for each wedding and communicate this effectively with relevant internal teams and family members ● Work across teams to ensure that all areas used for the weddings are kept to the highest standard ● Complete weekly inspections of all wedding areas ● Working with, and handing over to counterparts in the wedding team Requirements for the role include: ● A passion for weddings and events ● This role would suit a candidate who has the enthusiasm to help the business grow ● Confident salesperson who is comfortable negotiating with couples ● Highly organised, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the wedding business ● Confident in using Microsoft Office and Google Products and any other software packages required ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● An exceptional eye for detail to ensure the weddings are always delivered to the highest standards ● A calm and confident manner and a practical approach to problem solving ● A flexible approach and able to work additional hours in other areas across the business when needed

Sous Chef - daytime hours -

Uckfield

£28-32,000 + tips
Sous Chef – newly opened restaurant – daytime hours – A great opportunity for a creative Sous Chef looking for a better work life balance, without compromising on the standard of cuisine. This popular café is going to be revamped into a modern bistro style restaurant offering fresh, seasonal menus championing local produce where possible. Benefits include: Generous salary + tips Daytime hours 5 day week Autonomy over the menus Great work life balance Working with hospitality professionals Independent operation The restaurant is situated on a farm with other attractions, so the owners are expecting it to be extremely busy especially at weekends and within the school holidays. The ideal Sous Chef will have previous experience within a high-volume fresh food kitchen and enjoy creating mouthwatering dishes for both adults and children. The role will include supporting the Head Chef with the day to day running of the kitchen and full responsibility in their absence. Other duties involve assisting the Head Chef with menu design, stock control, ordering and ensuring all health and hygiene procedures are in place. Due to the rural location of the property your own transport will be essential.

Assistant Manager/Supervisor

Groombridge

£28,000 + excellent tips
Front of House Supervisor – beautiful country pub - £28,000 + tips This privately owned, thriving village pub has a popular restaurant, beautiful garden and several letting rooms. Due to its continuing popularity, they have seen a real increase in business and are now looking for a Front of House Supervisor to strengthen the team. Benefits include: Generous salary & excellent tips Great career prospects 28 days holiday Parking Rewarding & dynamic working environment Beautiful location Areas you will be involved in will include: Supervise restaurant service to ensure a seamless and exceptional guest experience. Lead and motivate the front of house team during shifts. Encourage, train, and motivate the junior members of the team. Act as the deputy for the Front of House Manager/ General Manager when required. Responsible for cashing up and closing procedures at the end of shifts. The ideal candidate: Previous supervisory experience in the hospitality sector is a must. A friendly and warm personality to provide excellent customer service. Ability to work effectively under pressure within a busy environment. A keen eye for details to maintain high service standards. An interest in food provenance and drink pairing is a plus. Methodical, honest, and dependable work ethic. Due to the rural location of this establishment, your own transport will be essential.

Sous Chef - superb pub restaurant

Tonbridge

package £42,000 +
Sous Chef – package £42,000 - This lively award-winning gastro pub is currently seeking a creative and innovative Sous Chef to assist with the running of this busy, fast paced kitchen. It is an independent business, and very much a destination venue with a superb restaurant. You should therefore have a real interest in current food trends and working with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. There is a brigade of 4 chefs preparing modern British cuisine with European influences. Benefits include: Generous salary, excellent tips & bonus Fresh, seasonal menus using locally sourced produce Working with a local estate Large, well-equipped kitchen Opportunity to input ideas onto the menus Great training working under an award winning chef There is a kitchen garden where they grow some of their own vegetables, fruit, and herbs and have linked with an estate locally who also provide a range of produce. They also encourage foraging so they can create a regularly changing menu, highlighting the seasonal changes. As Sous Chef you will have full responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and assist with designing menus, sourcing suppliers, stock control, ordering and training and motivating your team. Alongside this the ideal candidate will have good business acumen and excellent man- management skills. It is a live out position and due to the pub’s rural location, you would require your own transport, although you are only a few miles from a large town, with excellent amenities. 8701

Assistant Manager - country pub

Tunbridge Wells

£28,000 + excellent tips
Assistant Manager – gastro pub 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 a 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 and vibrant personality. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Excellent training Great 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, along with training, mentoring, and motivating the team to ensure the highest standard of customer service. This is a busy pub and restaurant so previous experience within a similar role and establishment will be essential.

Housekeeper stunning hotel

Tunbridge Wells

£24,570
A stunning venue set within beautiful grounds. Here they cater for a restaurant, and extensive conference and banqueting, including many weddings. Under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager, the successful candidate will provide a high quality and efficient cleaning service in line with agreed standards of the hotel operation. You will be responsible for cleaning and tidying the hotel bedrooms and areas of the main house. Benefits include: •Company pension •30 days holiday •Staff discount at their other venues •Complimentary parking •Gym facilities which employees can use. Key Responsibilities •To assist with the housekeeping operation. •To ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the hotel. •To be fully aware of all hotel services and activities. •Be responsible for the linen and equipment supplied for his or her own use. •Ensure that brand standards and procedures are applied. •To liaise daily with the Housekeeping Supervisor on the activities of the hotel ensuring all housekeeping requirements are met. •To fulfil the minimum standards of cleanliness with the goal of exceeding them. •To provide a friendly customer orientated service to clients and guests. •To issue and replenish domestic supplies where necessary ensuring customers do not go without. •To ensure that client requests are responded to quickly and efficiently and to investigate any complaints and take appropriate action to deal with them in a timely manner. •Undertake other reasonable responsibilities and projects as instructed by their line manager. •To record and report all faults and damage arising to Maintenance. •To ensure all housekeeping equipment is used safely and effectively. •To ensure on all occasions you observe safe and hygienic working practices in order to satisfy Health and Safety at Work and other statutory legislation. •To record, report and process lost property according to hotel procedures. •To attend training when required. Key Skills and Knowledge •Previous experience of housekeeping preferable but not essential •Ability to follow established procedures and systems. •Flexible attitude to accommodate customer needs through morning, evening, and weekend work according to hotel occupancy. •Ability to work under pressure. •Self-motivated and also experienced in working within a team.

Head Housekeeper - beautiful mansion house -

Tunbridge Wells

£32,500
Head Housekeeper This beautiful mansion house is set within stunning grounds and has a restaurant, banqueting suites for weddings, conferences events and private dining rooms. The role will involve taking full responsibility for the management and operation of the housekeeping department, within the policies and controls established by the company. To actively promote brand values and ensure that high levels of guest service are developed and maintained. Benefits include: •Company pension •30 days holiday •Staff discount at their other venues •Complimentary parking •Gym facilities which employees can use. Key Responsibilities: To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained throughout the hotel ensuring required standards are constantly met. Prepare all staff working schedules for the department and allocate to staff as appropriate. Implement periodic cleaning schedules, including spring cleaning and deep cleaning, ensuring that agreed productively levels are maintained. Planning, organising and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of guest satisfaction. Conduct daily inspections of all rooms and public areas. Establish an efficient lost property system and manage it effectively in line with company policy. Take responsibility for all staff uniform, their issue, cleaning, upkeep, and control. To effectively manage all stock including linen, guests’ supplies and cleaning products, undertaking stock checks, and ensuring stock levels are maintained in line with business needs and policies of the company. Ensure the proper maintenance of all equipment; make arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment. Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct. Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within housekeeping department. Recruit and train all new housekeeping staff members in line with company procedures. Manage staff rotas in accordance with hotel occupancy as well as staff holidays, sickness, and absence. Key Skills and Knowledge: Previous experience managing a team of housekeeping employees through motivation, coaching and development. Advanced knowledge of housekeeping processes/ and procedures. Proven excellence in customer service. Proven comfort and experience to interact effectively with all levels of management, guests, associates, and clientele, both inside and outside of the organization. Proficiency with general office PC applications. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication, and attention to detail. Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in all aspects of housekeeping in a large, multi-use facility required, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
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