Vacancies

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.

Junior Sous Chef - popular gastro pub – package to £35,000 - An exciting opportunity to join this award-winning pub company. They are well established and offer stability and terrific career opportunities. The role is Junior Sous Chef to assist the Head and Sous Chef with the day to day running of this busy high-volume kitchen. The menus are modern British with International influences, and everything will be made in house. Where possible they source their produce locally and menus reflect the seasonal changes. So previous experience within a high volume, fresh food kitchen will be essential. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Excellent hours of work Paid overtime at an enhanced rate Excellent career prospects Great working environment Each pub is run independently, and the chefs can write part of the menu making the most of all the fresh, seasonal produce available to them. As Junior Sous Chef you will be involved in menu design, stock control, ordering, staff training and motivating to get the best out of them. The ideal candidate will have had previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef, be able to demonstrate great organisational qualities along with excellent cooking skills and the ability to run a top quality, profitable kitchen. In return for your hard work and dedication there is a generous salary package of £34,000 + and the opportunity to influence this award-winning company that continues to outperform current industry trends.

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.

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

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