Vacancies

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.

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 – gastro pub – accommodation available This popular gastro pub is part of an independent group of inns, who are currently going through a period of growth. Due to this expansion, they are looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the team at one of their flagship properties. There is a superb Head Chef at the helm, and the brigade are preparing fresh, seasonal menus to a very high standard. Benefits include: Generous salary + superb tips Accommodation Excellent training & development Great career prospects Constantly changing, seasonal menus Plenty of opportunity to show your creative flair. 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 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The ideal candidate will have worked within a quality, professional kitchen and have a good knowledge of fresh, seasonal cooking. You will be involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef. Your duties will include menu design, costing, stock control, ordering, staff training and motivation and full responsibility in the Head Chefs absence. There is accommodation, although the venue is also accessible by public transport.

Senior Sous Chef – superb cuisine - £35-40,000 + superb tips This popular establishment is going from strength to strength and as a result they are looking for a Senior 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. Due to the extremely high standards, they are looking for a Senior Sous Chef who has previous experience within award winning kitchens. Benefits include: Generous salary + superb tips Mix of straight and split shifts Opportunity to influence the menus. Independently owned and run. Working closely with an experienced Head Chef 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.

Junior Sous Chef – fabulous fresh food kitchen - £35,000 + tips– This unique venue offers a bar, dining room, covered terrace, garden, and several letting rooms. They have an extremely talented Head Chef and a brigade of 10 chefs preparing fresh, seasonal cuisine. 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 Junior Sous/Sous Chef. They are looking for a creative Chef who can write their own menus, cost, and create exciting dishes. The menus are modern British with international influences and everything is made in house using locally sourced produce, including all desserts, pasta, and some of the bread. So previous experience within a fresh food environment will be essential.

Sous Chef – popular gastro pub – £35,000 This popular gastro pub is part of an independent group of inns, who are currently going through a period of growth. Due to this expansion, they are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at one of their flagship properties. There is a superb Head Chef at the helm, and they are now looking for a Sous Chef who can support them in all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen. Benefits include: Generous salary + superb tips Excellent training & development Great career prospects Constantly changing, seasonal menus Plenty of opportunity to show your creative flair. 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 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The ideal candidate will have worked within a quality, professional kitchen and have a good knowledge of fresh, seasonal cooking, along with excellent man-management skills. The Head Chef will also be overseeing another kitchen, so the Sous Chef will have full responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen in their absence. So the role would suit an experienced Sous Chef looking for further training prior to taking on their first Head Chef role.

Demi or Chef de Partie – great training guaranteed – accommodation – £32,000 A beautiful country inn with an excellent reputation for their fabulous food and great ambience. 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. The role would suit a Demi Chef de Partie looking for their next step up and the opportunity to progress into a more senior role. Benefits include: A great working environment Professional team in place No more than 50 hours a week Flexible shifts Generous salary with excellent tips Accommodation should it be required. There is a talented Head Chef in place so an excellent training will be guaranteed. As part of this professional team, you will have the opportunity to cover all sections of the kitchen and contribute ideas for the regularly changing menus. The ideal Demi or Chef de Partie will have previous experience within a high volume, fresh food kitchen and have a real passion for cooking.

Wedding Venue & Sales Coordinator- £30,000 + excellent performance related bonus A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced wedding venue and sales coordinator 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. There is tremendous opportunity here to expand and progress the role providing great career prospects within the company. 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

Mixologist/Head Bartender – fabulous independent restaurant - This contemporary restaurant is independently run and managed by experienced, hospitality professionals. Since opening they have been going from strength to strength and now require a talented Head Bartender/Mixologist to join the team. The emphasis here is on seasonal cooking using excellent British produce. Where possible they use only well sourced local ingredients, alongside their own foraging in the surrounding countryside. There is also a well-stocked bar championing local suppliers in both their wines and spirits, so the ideal candidate will feel passionately about the provenance of their produce. Currently front of house there is a Restaurant Manager and several junior team members, who require training and support. The successful Head Bartender/Mixologist will be involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the restaurant and bar, training and mentoring the staff to ensure an excellent customer experience throughout their visit. Benefits include: Generous salary + tips Mix of straight and split shifts Sunday evening, Monday, Tuesday, and a half day in the week off Opportunity to grow with an expanding business Great training & chance to learn all aspects of running a small independent business.