Vacancies

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 – 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.

Cook/Cleaner/Housekeeper – private residence – part-time - Our client has a beautiful country house with 2 separate cottages rented out as holiday lets twice a month. Currently they are seeking someone who can clean the main house weekly, maintain the holiday let cleaning as required and cook for the couple when they are in residence. For the cooking they enjoy eating healthy, nutritious meals all made from scratch. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing the menus, sourcing the ingredients, preparing the meals, including snacks, and cleaning up afterwards. This will also include some entertaining when they have guests staying. For the cleaning they are looking for someone with an incredible attention to detail, who can maintain their properties to a 5-star standard. The role would be approximately 24 hours a week and they would need some flexibility towards evenings and weekends. Your own transport would be essential due to the rural location of the property.

Sous Chef – great work life balance This unique establishment has a casual dining restaurant open for light lunches, a more formal restaurant offering a full a la carte menu and they hold a Dining Club with a wine paired meal accompanied by live music. The menus are all prepared using local, seasonal produce and the menus change seasonally. Benefits include: Mainly daytime hours 9am-5pm Maximum of 2 evenings a week (and not every week) 45 hour week Opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce Professional team in place Ideally they are looking for an experienced Sous Chef who can assist with all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen. The successful Sous Chef will be involved in menu design, costing, stock control, ordering and training and motivating the team.

Sous Chef – award winning restaurant This contemporary, fine dining restaurant has some impressive awards and accolades and continues to be one of the finest places to eat in the area. With a very talented Head Chef running the kitchen they are now looking for a motivated and creative Sous Chef to assist him. Benefits: Flexible working days (8 Shifts a week, 2.5 days off together with another half day in the week) 28 days’ holiday a year Monthly employee bonuses Progression within the company Professional team in place Ideal candidate: AA rosette/ Michelin Star experience preferred Team player, able to support colleagues at all times and assist where required Adaptable and can multi task Work well under pressure Great time keeping Passionate about food and looking to further their career There is a professional brigade of chefs preparing seasonal, a la carte menus and only the finest, fresh produce will be used, all of which is locally sourced where possible. As Sous Chef you will be involved in menu design, stock control, ordering and training the junior members of the team. So, if you are a passionate Chef keen to progress and develop your skills further this could be the ideal role for you.

Head Chef – package £45,000 – 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 Head Chef to oversee their talented team. Benefits include: Generous salary plus superb tips Free live in accommodation Full team in place Full autonomy in the kitchen 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 Head Chef will have full responsibility for the day to day running the kitchen designing innovative menus, sourcing suppliers to get the best produce at a competitive price, stock control, ordering and training, motivating, and retaining the junior chefs.

Head Chef – new opening – daytime hours – January start – A great opportunity for a creative Head 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 Head Chef will have previous experience within a high-volume fresh food kitchen and enjoy creating mouth watering dishes for both adults and children. The role is to start in January and initially the successful candidate will run the kitchen alone and then build up the team as the business increases. The Head Chef will have full control of the day to day running of the kitchen, designing menus, costing, sourcing suppliers and ensuring all procedures are in place. Due to the rural location of the property your own transport will be essential.

Junior Sous Chef – superb, fast paced gastro pub - £35,000 + package A popular gastro pub that has built up an excellent reputation for their fine food and service. Having been well-established for years they have survived the pandemic and come back busier than ever. Due to the increase in business, they are looking to strengthen the team with a strong Junior Sous Chef. The role would suit a Chef de Partie looking to progress to the next stage in their career. There will be plenty of opportunities to cover all sections and develop your management skills, under the guidance of the talented Head and Sous Chef. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Paid overtime Superb training Excellent working environment Great career prospects There is a brigade of 6-7 chefs preparing modern European cuisine. They prepare everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this will all be sourced locally. The successful Junior Sous Chef will be involved in menu design, stock control, ordering and training the junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love of cooking and had previous experience within a fresh food kitchen - preferably a busy one!

Junior Sous Chef – hotel – live in - This beautiful 4 red star property is currently seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the team in the main kitchen. Here they cater for the award-winning restaurant, extensive conference and banqueting, 3 lounges, a cocktail bar and spa. The emphasis here is on the use of locally sourced, seasonal produce to prepare modern British cuisine to the highest standard. Benefits include: A commitment to pay above the living wage Generous share of the monthly service charge Career development with accredited training providers Enhanced holiday programme & reward scheme for long service Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action Meals on duty Free parking Generous ‘Refer a Friend ‘ bounty incentive Amazing recognition Awards for exceptional staff Reduced price stays in all their hotels As Junior Sous Chef you will be assisting the Executive Chef with the organisation of daily tasks within the kitchen. You will have a fantastic opportunity to progress your career and showcase your leadership skills, creativity, and passion for food, supported by an experienced Executive Chef.

Chef de Partie - independent, fresh food pub – great work life balance – 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 Chef de Partie to join this first-class kitchen. Benefits include: Fantastic working environment Professional & experienced hospitality owners Generous salary + excellent tips Great hours, 6-7 shifts a week One day off at the weekends Input into the menus 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. The ideal candidate will share their passion for 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. As it is a small team you will have the opportunity to train on all sections and learn the day to day management of a fresh food kitchen. Your own transport will be essential due to the rural location of the pub.

Sous Chef – superb career prospects – package £40,000 – 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. Your own transport will be essential, due to the rural location of the establishment. 8693

General Manager This beautiful garden centre has a popular restaurant with a lovely terrace and small huts in the gardens offering private dining for up to 6 guests in each one. They offer a varied menu including British classics through to more adventurous Mediterranean dishes. They open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and a comprehensive drink offering. This is a high-volume site where you will be responsible for the smooth running of all front of house operations. Benefits include: -Generous salary -Sociable working hours 08:00 to 17:30 -Free on-site parking -Food -Private healthcare -Pension scheme -Generous staff discounts of up to 25% off products in store - Main responsibilities: •Overseeing the day to day running of a large, extremely busy restaurant & smaller bistro. •Maintain organisation within a busy environment catering for up to 300 covers. •Communicating with the kitchen to ensure a smooth service. •Staff training and development will be an essential part of the role. •25-30 staff on a service, 75 members of the team working various shift patterns. •Give direction and have strong leadership skills. •Keeping morale high during a busy service. •Maintain consistency of product throughout. The ideal candidate will possess: •Experience in a similar busy catering environment with a high volume of customers. •Awareness of COSHH regulations, chemical safety, and HACCP standards. •Experience of food safety and hygiene laws, health and safety and allergen regulations. •Ability to remain calm under pressure. •Flexible, positive, and adaptable team player. •High level of attention to detail.