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Pub Chef – Mon – Saturday 9-2.30pm

Scattergoods are recruiting for chef to work on an on-going temporary basis for a regular client of ours in Hersham.

Hours: 0900 – 1430 Monday – Saturday.
Pay Rate: £13.50PH (Mon – Fri), £15.50PH (Sat).
Benefits: – Holiday pay and company pension.
Overtime available at other supplied sites when desired by you.

The role would be a fantastic fit for someone looking to work daytime hours around family life.
Previous chef experience is essential.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Head Chef – Golf & Leisure Venue

Our Client, a fantastic golf & leisure facility near Weybridge, Surrey, are looking to recruit a Head Chef for their busy onsite restaurant and extensive conference and banqueting facilities.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for running a kitchen team of 8 and you will be reporting directly to the General Manager. You will have overall control of the kitchen, including staffing, stock control, costing and budgets, and seasonal and function menu planning. You must be capable of delivering a fast and consistent food service of high quality, for up to 800 covers on busy days.

Head Chef Responsibilities include:
-Control and improve labour costs; Forecasting and monitoring of staff roster and payroll for all units in line with business targets
-Menu planning and creation to develop existing menus and offer fresh seasonal produce.
-Sourcing & management of stock for food outlets.
-Attend weekly management meetings and provide necessary departmental updates
-Full control over stock for catering units in line with business levels
-Supporting all retail outlets, including bistro, Grill, etc. as required
-Enforce standards set by the company and managers
-Introduce new ideas and set up standard operating procedures
-Follow Health & Safety requirements, and deliver staff training. Ensure recording accidents and ensuring that fire evacuations are in place.
-Identify training requirements, develop & progress your team

This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary plus tips and bonus scheme.

If you are currently a Head Chef looking for a new opportunity working with a great team then apply today.

Sous Chef – Monday to Friday

Our client , a contract caterer, are currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef for one of their flagship sites near Leatherhead, Surrey.

As the Sous Chef you will be:
-Ensuring that all dishes are presented to the highest standard in terms of colour, content, balance, freshness and flavour
-To continually strive to offer new food trends and ideas to the client with the overall purpose of developing exciting menus and ensuring that the unit is continually offering new products
-To provide customer and client feedback to further develop standards and reflect market changes.
-To deputise in the absence of the Head Chef
-To work on occasional special functions which may take place outside normal working hours

What’s in it for you?
-Great operational training and development
-Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our team growing with us.
-Life assurance scheme
-Pension scheme
-Private medical
-Eye care
-A great wellbeing strategy
-Regular social events and communication with our leaders
-A holiday purchase scheme
-Volunteering days
-Professional subscriptions
-Recognition schemes and people awards
-Long service awards
-Access to some great high street discount vouchers
-Cycle to work scheme
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This Sous Chef position offers the advantage of excellent working hours – Monday to Friday, daytimes.

They offer access to free courtesy bus travel from and to the following locations: Crawley, Gatwick, Dorking, Epsom, Leatherhead, Reigate, Sutton & Tadworth.

If you are looking for a Sous Chef position with a great company offering an excellent work life balance then please apply now!

Chef – Exciting Concept

Our client a South African BBQ business are currently looking for a junior chef to join their successful and growing business, based near Liphook, Hampshire.

The company started as an events catering business over 10 years ago catering for parties, weddings and corporate events and clients include some top UK corporate companies. A couple of years ago they also started a mobile food truck that has been highly popular and successful. They provide not just fantastic food but an amazing food experience.

As the Junior Chef you will be working in a team of up to 3 and will be working on the pass as well as the grill/open fire. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Chef as well as being a people person as the role includes customer interaction. Training on the grill/open fire can be given. This Junior Chef role will alternate between working in the van as well as on various events such as weddings, private parties, corporate events and film shoots.

Hours of work
5/7 days (Mainly Tuesday to Saturday), straight shifts, 42 hours per week. Any overtime you want to work is paid as extra.

What they offer:
-Competitive salary
-Paid overtime
-20 days holiday plus bank holidays
-Pension
-A lovely, happy, vibrant working environment
-Training & progression

Due to the location candidates must drive.

The team has a very happy, friendly culture so it’s important they find someone with the right character who fits within their current team. If you are a people person with a friendly character and good communication skills then this could be the Chef role for you!

Chef de Partie – 4* Hotel

Our client, a 4* luxury hotel are currently looking for Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen team and work under an award winning Head Chef.

As the Chef de Partie you will be required to cover all sections of the kitchen – sauce, garnish, larder etc.

The multiple Rosette restaurant is the heart of the operation, along with an extensive conference and banqueting suite. Our client is looking for skilled chefs with a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a real willingness to learn and progress. A passion for food trends is an advantage, under the support of an experienced and talented Head Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your career under an award winning Head Chef.

This Chef position offers a good salary plus service charge and excellent benefits package.

Benefits include:

-Live In may be available upon request
-Company events
-Company pension
-Discounted or free food
-Employee discount
-Gym membership
-On-site parking
-Referral programme
-Store discounts
-Wellness programmes

Live in accommodation may be available with this Chef de Partie role if required.

If you are a chef looking for an exciting new opportunity this year then this could be the role for you!

Sous Chef

Our client are a modern 4 star hotel, located near Cobham, Surrey and they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Sous Chef to assist and work with their award winning Head Chef in leading the team and delivering great food in a 4 star environment.

This Sous Chef position offers an amazing opportunity to work with and learn from a fantastic award winning and experienced Head Chef.

Sous Chef Requirements:
If you have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a Hotel or Restaurant as a Sous Chef preparing food from fresh and have all round skills and experience we want to hear from you as soon as possible.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:
The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the main restaurant kitchen and banqueting production ensuring that safety, quality; quantity and appearance standards are met alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef. You will also be responsible for the supervision and direction in the kitchen of the brigade of 13 chefs and the KP’s when on duty with the Head Chef and Senior Sous and in their absence.

This Sous Chef Role offers a competitive salary plus excellent service charge and great company benefits including:
-Company events
-Company pension
-Discounted or free food
-Employee discount
-Gym membership
-On-site parking
-Referral programme
-Store discounts
-Wellness programmes

If you are a hardworking and enthusiastic Sous Chef wanting to be part of a dynamic kitchen team and learn from a talented Head Chef, then please apply today.

Event Sales Coordinator

Our client a busy Hospitality Venue near Cobham, Surrey currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Events Sales Coordinator.

They are looking for an Event Sales Coordinator/Executive with a flair for quality customer service to join their Hospitality team. The Events Sales Coordinator supports the varied sales activity across multiple areas of the venue including weddings, functions, corporate bookings, theme nights and more! You’ll be dealing with all sales enquiries (telephone, email, face-to-face) in a timely manner, assisting with all levels of administration and coordination including producing operational plans for event-execution.

As the Event Sales Coordinator you’ll be self-motivated, organised with amazing attention to detail in all that you do. A background in hospitality sales coordination, with knowledge of event operations and an understanding of busy catering, hospitality or visitor services environments will help you succeed in this role.

Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday daytimes, however some weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required.

Benefits:
* We’re happy to informally discuss flexible working and ways for our team to manage their home and working lives
* 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
* Christmas Eve off as an extra day
* Employer pensions contributions
* Free onsite parking
* Discounts onsite
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental health first aiders on the staff team
* Online Wellbeing Hub
* Reward Website
* Training and development opportunities
* You’ll be working with a small group of friendly people who will support you from day one

If you have experience within Hospitality and Sales and are looking for an exciting new opportunity then this Event Sales Coordinator / Executive role could be the job for you!

Breakfast Chef

Our client is one of the finest venues in Hampshire. A luxury 4 star property located near Basingstoke and situated amongst acres of beautiful countryside. It offers a perfect setting for accommodation, weddings, conferences, team building and corporate events.

They are currently looking to recruit their Breakfast Chef. As the Breakfast Chef you will work with the team to manage and run a section. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high quality award winning establishment with great career prospects.

Hours:

Hours of work are daytimes 6am-2pm.

Skills and Experience required:

-Confidence to run breakfast service and prepare a la carte breakfasts to order
-High standards of cleanliness, stock control, and task prioritisation
-The ability to manage the unit budget
-Team leadership
-Self-control
-Good relationship skills

What we can offer the Breakfast Chef:

– Salary: Up to £24,000 (depending on experience);
– On top of salary there’s a solid income from tips (10% service charge on all food & beverage).
– 40 hours per week contract;
– Daytime hours
– Staff discount on products;
– Training and development on a multiple Rosette and award winning restaurant;
– A great working atmosphere & company culture.

The successful candidate will be passionate, reliable with great attention to detail and must have experience in a similar role.

Due to the location of the property own transport is essential. Accommodation may be available if required.

This Breakfast Chef role offers a great work life balance and the opportunity to learn and develop in an award winning property.

Assistant Manager

Our client has recently fully refurbished a Pub and Inn near Farnham, Surrey. The Pub is a destination Pub serving modern European Food created from fresh seasonal ingredients as well as a variety of drinks on the menu. The Pub has around 70 covers inside and around 30 outside.

They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager who has ideally worked within a similar environment to take control and accountability for the day-to-day operations of the pub whilst on duty and especially in the absence of the General Manager. To ensure all employees consistently achieve product and hospitality service standards.

Assistant Manager Duties Include:
*Ensure all standard checklists are used as prescribed.
*To empower team to be able to handle all guest feedback, both positive and negative, and for them to be confident accordingly.
*To anticipate guests’ needs wherever possible and promote to them within the Inn enhancing guest satisfaction.
*To carry out on the job training and coaching in a professional manner
*To ensure all agreed service standards are maintained throughout the Inn
*Ensure that all legal standards for cleanliness are maintained within all areas of the Inn.
*Ensure that the team are correctly uniformed, and understand the importance of personal hygiene.
*Ensure that the team are punctual, polite, courteous and helpful to guests customers and colleagues at all times.
*Be fully conversant with the facilities, services and promotions offered by the Inn and be aware of responsibility for the security of guest and company property.
*To communicate and share knowledge with all colleagues.
*Regularly visit competitor outlets to compare and contrast service and product.
*Liaise with General Manager to positively promote sales awareness within the team and maximise sales opportunities.
*With guidance from the GM, prepare, check and monitor rotas to ensure they meet the service and business needs.
*Control costs through correct ordering, storage and distribution of supplies.
*To ensure the Company Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH legislations are adhered to; this will involve action and appropriate training.
*Review, monitor and update all social media platforms on a daily basis to ensure relevance and positive promotion of the business.
*To attend any meetings as requested and carry out agreed actions.

About you:

– Previous experience in a similar role within hospitality
-Flexible and adapts quickly and positively to new situations keeping emphasis on a balanced approach
-Thinks ahead and develops contingencies
-Develops the skills knowledge and behaviours to meet business needs and personal aspirations.
-Open and honest
-Treats people fairly and appropriately
-Sets and strives to achieve high personal performance standards

The successful candidate must drive due to location.

This Assistant Manager position offers a very good salary of Salary of up to £30K dependant on experience plus tips (approximately up to £3k per annum).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Manager to continue to learn and develop and progress their career.

Kitchen Porter

Our client, an event caterer are currently looking to recruit a Kitchen Porter to join their team.

The role will be based near Guildford, Surrey and Transport can be provided within 3 miles of location / from Guildford Train Station.

As a Kitchen Porter your duties will include washing-up, sweeping and mopping floors, receiving and putting away deliveries, emptying bins, assisting the chef with food prep and
making sure that the kitchen is kept clean and tidy at all times.

The ideal Kitchen Porter will:
* Have excellent communication and organisational skills
* Be great at time keeping and be self-motivated
* Be eligible to work full time in the UK
* Experience within a similar environment
* Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
* Have a flexible approach to work
* Happy to work in a fast paced environment

As the Kitchen Porter you will be required to work 5/7 days on a rota basis approximately 12pm to 7.30pm.

This position offers a good salary plus benefits and progression.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate!

Pastry Chef – Monday to Friday

Our client is an event caterer to high acclaim based near Guildford, Surrey.

They are currently looking to recruit a Pastry chef to cater to 2-3 rosette level for their clients.

This Pastry Chef role offers excellent working hours of Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.

You will be cooking everything from scratch. As well as catering for the events they also have a successful cafe that they supply all pastry requirements to.

They are ideally looking for a Pastry Chef with some events and banqueting background, however this is not essential as long as you have a strong pastry background. They are looking for someone who will enhance their team working within a team of between 5-7 chefs. You will be providing personal and exquisite catering to predominantly private clients however also to some corporate business as required.

Your role will be based at the main production site near Guildford, Surrey. You will need to be a highly passionate and creative Pastry Chef with preferably high level experience.

This Pastry Chef position pays a very good salary depending on experience plus benefits and progression.

If you are a talented Pastry Chef looking for a great work life balance then this is the role for you!

Waiting Staff

Our client an award winning and successful multiple rosette restaurant near Woking, Surrey are currently looking to recruit a Waiter / Waitress to join their talented team.

They are passionate about providing excellent food, service and guest experience and are looking for staff that represent these values.

Candidates for this Waiter / Waitress position must have good attention to detail, be well presented, have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. The successful candidate must also have a warm and friendly personality with a flair for recognising and exceeding guest expectations.

You will be required to work 4 days per week Wednesday to Saturday.

They offer very competitive salaries ranging up to £27K DOE + Tips.

The successful Waiter / Waitress will receive the training they require to further their career and provide opportunities for advancement.

If you are a waiter/ waitress looking for a fantastic opportunity to work in a great environment whilst learning and progressing your career then this could be the perfect role for you.

Sous Chef

Our client an award winning and successful Michelin star, multiple rosette restaurant near Woking, Surrey are currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef.

They are looking for a Sous Chef with a minimum of 2AA rosette experience. The successful candidate must have good attention to detail combined with excellent organisational skills and time management. You must be comfortable working in a fast paced kitchen with the need to be able work calmly and remain focused in a pressurised environment. Prerequisites are that the successful candidate must have a warm and friendly personality with a flair for recognising and exceeding guest expectations.

They create almost everything onsite from fresh seasonal ingredients, with a regularly changing menu. The Head Chef has a vast knowledge and experience and gets his team involved with creating new dishes. They are passionate about providing excellent food, service and guest experience and are looking for people that represent these values.

The Sous Chef must be capable of leading a team confidently and maintaining the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, running a section whilst overseeing other members of the team, ordering, food safety plus more.

For the right candidate they will ensure you receive the training you require to further your career and provide opportunities for advancement. You will have the benefit of working with and learning from a very talented Head Chef.

This position pays a good salary plus Tips and Benefits. Live in may also be available if required.

If you are a passionate and talented Sous Chef looking for an amazing next step in your career then please apply now!

General Manager – Luxury Golf Club

Our client, a fantastic golf facility based near Weybridge, Surrey are looking to recruit a General Manager who has a strong restaurant and events background.

The General Manager is responsible for the management and profitability of the restaurant, banqueting, weddings and events. Leading the teams forward to achieve the highest levels of customer service whilst identifying income streams, driving sales and managing costs.

Duties and Responsibilities
– As an experienced P&L manager you will drive profit margins, turnover and staffing ratios. To deliver and own, the annual budget projections and outcomes and present to the Board.
– Deliver on KPIs and input into future
– Responsible for input into future investment and development growth areas of the business.
– Have operational control of the restaurant and the kitchen ensuring optimised occupancy and usage for all areas.
– Ensuring catering and service standards are maintained and delivered through the restaurant and to high volume events.
– The post holder will demonstrate the drive and enthusiasm to lead and inspire several teams to achieve the best possible performance.
– Recruitment and selection of appropriate staff.
– Dedicate time to ensure the development of your teams and ensure that there are viable succession plans in place. Holding regular team meetings, keeping staff informed of company
activities, expectations and performance.

The ideal General Manager will have:
– Minimum of five years’ operational experience at a comparable level.
– General management of all catering activity (restaurant and banqueting), including staff management.
– Strong financial acumen. Experienced in managing a P&L.
– Demonstrable Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of successful end to end project delivery.
– Previous experience of managing concurrent multi skill teams
– Flexible approach to work and working hours
– Understanding and compliance with health and safety requirements
– Experience dealing with the public and customer complaints

This role is suitable to a current General Manager or Food & Beverage Manager looking for the next step.
Apply today if you feel this is the right role for you.

Assistant Clubhouse Manager

Our client, a friendly and welcoming members Golf Club near Basingstoke, Hampshire are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager/Deputy for their Clubhouse.

The Golf Club have a bar and restaurant open to members and the public. They also cater for society dinners and some events.

Purpose of Job:
– Assisting in the day to day food and beverage operation and clubhouse activities
– Help to develop sales & profitability
– Maintain and enhance the reputation of the golf club
– Ensuring consistently high standards of customer service are met and exceed expectations with staff training
– To ensure that the Clubhouse is maintained to a presentable standard

Assistant Clubhouse Manager Responsibilities include:
– Deputise in Managers absence at weekly meetings with the General Manager
– Work closely with the F&B Manager & Head Chef
– Responsible for managing the cellar (hygiene & safety), line cleaning and stock taking
– Ensure that proper standards of health, safety and hygiene are maintained across the whole clubhouse
– Regular inspection of the bar and clubhouse items and equipment and keep in good order
– Liaison with the Clubhouse security company when appropriate and act as a key holder
– Daily accountability for the till and cash reconciliations ready to be weekly reconciled by F&B Manager and accounts
– Work closely with the Head Chef and Sales & Events Manager
– Ensure that all staff are aware of the daily business and upcoming key events
– Be involved with major functions, parties and events planning from the outset alongside the F&B Manager and run them on the day
– Weekly fire testing and recording and planning fire evacuation tests

The work schedule for this Assistant Clubhouse Manager role is primarily daytimes, however this role will include working weekends and evenings when events take place.

This Assistant Clubhouse Manager position pays a competitive salary DOE, good working hours and benefits.

Due to the location the applicants must be able to drive and have their own transport.

If you are a Food and Beverage professional looking for a fantastic new opportunity then this could be the perfect role for you!

Chef de Partie

Our client is an elegant award winning Hotel set in acres of beautiful countryside in Hook Hampshire, boasting multiple function and meetings rooms and stylish designed bedrooms.

They currently have a fantastic opportunity to recruit a Chef de Partie who will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of food to their guests. They cater for the restaurant, meetings as well as weddings and events.

They are looking for a Chef de Partie with a keen interest in food and a great personality to share their passion for the hospitality industry in delivering service with a smile. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, have a passion for good food showing skill and creativity in their cooking, you should work calm under pressure and be able to work in a small team.

Responsibilities include:
* Work with and develop Commis and junior team members
* Add personality and seasoning to their daily dishes, garnishing each plate with care and attention
* Maintain a high standard of food hygiene at all times
* Deliver a friendly and outstanding level of service to the customers

You will be required to work 45 hours a week, 5/7 days per week, straight shifts – 0600-1500 / 1000-1900 / 1300- 2200 on a rota basis.

This Chef de Partie position offers an excellent salary plus benefits including:
-25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
-Uniform
-Meals on duty
-Employee discount
-On site parking
-Referral programme

Do you have a keen interest in food and creating dishes? Do you have a passion for the hospitality industry? If so then this is the Chef de Partie role for you!

Catering Supervisor – Term Time

Our client, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, are looking for a Front of House Catering Supervisor for one of their school contracts.

Front of House Supervisor Responsibilities include:
*To ensure all daily tasks are completed
*To keep the restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
*To ensure that all cleaning schedules and food safety sheets are completed and signed daily.
*Ensure that staffing is correct for all services.
*Provide a professional attitude towards staff at all times
*To provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.
*To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
*To be customer focused at all times, by being visible during service periods, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
*To project a willing and helpful attitude to customers; to seek the appropriate knowledge of food items sold throughout catering areas and to keep areas and service counters clean and fully stocked.

To be successful in this Front of House Supervisor role you should have previous experience within front of house catering as well as some experience of supervising/leading a team.

Hours:
Monday to Friday 11.30am-7.30pm, term time – 42 weeks per year. Paid overtime available.

Benefits:
-Meals on Duty
-Uniform
-Training & Progression
-Paid Overtime
-Flexible

If you are looking for a new catering role offering great hours and a work life balance then this Front of House Catering Supervisor role could be the one for you.

Chef de Partie – Daytimes

Our client, a large daytime café/restaurant venue in Farnham, Surrey is currently looking for a Chef de Partie to enhance their brigade.

The venue has a 250 seater full service restaurant producing fresh food in a fast paced environment.

Our client is looking for a Chef de Partie who will have the responsibility and desire to work with fresh seasonal menus, within or exceeding margin targets. You will also be expected to demonstrate your skills and illustrate your enthusiasm and knowledge within the restaurant environment. This is a great opportunity for passionate chefs with practical experience of fresh food and cooking in a fast paced environment, to develop their skills and career to the next level.

You should have previous experience as a chef working with fresh produce in a busy environment.

This Chef de Partie position has the advantage of offering daytime hours, straight shifts and alternate weekends.

Benefits include:
-Holiday entitlement starts at 28 days, rising to 33 days after 12 months, rising again to 38 days after 10 years’ service.
-Sick pay
-Compassionate leave entitlement
-2 pension options dependant on employee choice.
-Staff discount of 25%

If you are looking for a chef role where you can learn and develop as well as having a good work life balance then this could be the role for you.

Sous Chef/Chef – Golf Club

Our client, a private members golf club is looking for an experienced Sous Chef/Chef to join their team near Guildford, Surrey.

The Sous Chef/Chef will provide a range of food services, in an efficient and courteous manner, for the benefit of Members and visitors.

The Sous Chef/Chef will aim to develop a good working relationship with fellow full-time employees and temporary staff, and so build a ‘House Team’ spirit that ensures smooth
working of the Club as a whole.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– To be responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen.
– Recommend and maintain satisfactory food stock levels.
– Develop and maintain contact with a full range of suppliers.
– Clean daily all kitchen equipment and service equipment

EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIREMENT
– Personal, proven ability to provide creative catering for groups numbering up to 100 people.
– Relevant City & Guilds, NDVQ
– Ability to negotiate and obtain good quality raw materials, at competitive prices.
– Good staff management and motivation under the conditions of a busy kitchen.
– The ability to contribute to an efficient ‘House Team’ and the capacity to adapt to changes in working hours and conditions.
– The ability to communicate.

BENEFITS
*40 hours per week
*20 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Free golf
*No evening work unless business dictates – great work life balance!

Salary is dependant on experience of the candidate.

If you feel this Chef position is for you then please apply today.

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Our client, a lovely Golf Club based near Woking, Surrey are currently looking to recruit their Food and Beverage Supervisor to add to and compliment their existing team.

You will be part of a front of house team delivering great service to both their members and to guests visiting the club for golf, functions and society events.

The main duties of the Food & Beverage Supervisor role will include bar and food service, cash reconciliation, stock ordering and rotation, planning staff rotas, staff supervision, organising and running events and golf days.

It is expected the Food and Beverage Supervisor will work 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. During the winter season this will be all daytimes.

As the Food & Beverage Supervisor you should have previous bar and food service experience at supervisory/team leader level. You should also be smart and well presented and have excellent customer service skills.

This position offers benefits including:
-Salary of up to £25K DOE
-40 hour week and good work life balance
-Free Parking on site
-Use of facilities
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If you are looking for a great new opportunity within Food & Beverage please apply now.

Banqueting Sous Chef – Live In Available

Our client, a luxury 4 star hotel located just outside of Basingstoke, Hampshire are looking to recruit a Banqueting Sous Chef to join their team.

They are looking for a Sous chef to support their prestigious banqueting & events brigade. With the role in mind, a strong Conference & Banqueting experience is mandatory, 2 AA
rosette experience will be preferred.

Banqueting Sous Chef main duties include:
· To implement the consistent delivery of superior customer service;
· To review and act upon customer feedback relevant to your areas of responsibility;
· To help Head chef managing the staff: training, motivating and structuring the team;
· To ensure all stocks are stored and rotated correctly in line with Food Safety requirements, following company policy to meet statutory legislation. This is to include recording temperature checks of food commodities.
· To assist in ensuring the profitability of food operations and Gross Profit management. This to include carrying out food stock-takes as required.
· To comply with statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Risk Assessment, Disability and all employment legislation and ensure all team members are trained accordingly.

This Banqueting Sous Chef role offers an attractive salary and tips and benefits.

Live in accommodation may be available if required for the right candidate.

If you are a Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity this year then this could be the role for you.

Sous Chef – Luxury Care Home

Our client are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at their luxury care home and flagship property near Addlestone, Surrey.

As the Sous Chef you will be working within the Care home providing exceptional food, for Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal service. The menus change with the season, so you must have experience of working with fresh seasonal produce. Experience working in a luxury care home setting or from a high end hotel/restaurant background is preferred.

This Sous Chef role offers a 37.5 hour week, offering an exceptional work life balance, working every other weekend.

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
*Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
*Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
*Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
*To minimise waste when preparing meals and use equipment correctly.

Required knowledge & experience:
*Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
*Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
*Proven chef and people management experience.
*Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
*Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
*Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
*Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.

Benefits:
*Sociable flexible working hours
*Preparing food from only fresh ingredients
*Free DBS
*Free uniform
*Shopping discounts
*Contributory Pension plan
*Strong support networks with regular training and development central to providing good nutrition and hydration
*Double time payment on select Bank Holidays.

If you are a Sous Chef looking for a fantastic new opportunity with work life balance then this could be the next role for you.

Cafe/Bar Supervisor

Our client is an iconic venue in central Guildford, Surrey who are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Cafe & Bar Supervisor.

The Supervisor will work with the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager to ensure their customers are looked after and the front of house operations work smoothly.

THE PERSON
The Supervisor will be front of house during service, overseeing the smooth operation of the café and bars, and liaising with the kitchen as required. They will set the standards for exemplary customer service. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to learn more about running a diverse catering operation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*To oversee Front of House Catering team members, ensuring the highest standards of customer service
*To ensure that all food, drinks and service exceed the specified standards
*To maintain good liaison, communication and working relationships with all management, staff and Patrons
*To lead by example in all aspects of working procedures
*To comply with all aspects of Health and Hygiene, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities Policy, and Emergency procedures, and any other legislation as laid down by the Company
*To report all illness, faulty equipment and any other item of concern to the Catering Manager
*To resolve any staff grievance, or guest complaint which may arise, and deal with accordingly
*To aid all members of staff when the need arises, and staff accordingly to anticipated demand
*To operate all procedures to the best of your ability and to ensure that all staff are working to the best of their ability
*To ensure all company cash handling procedures are adhered to at all times

Applicants for this Cafe & Bar Supervisor role should have previous Bar / Food and Beverage experience with excellent customer service and communication skills.

As the Café & Bar Supervisor you will be working 40 hours per week on a rota basis. This will include some evenings and weekends but no late nights.

This position offers good benefits including training and career progression.

Assistant Clubhouse Manager

Our client, a friendly and welcoming members Golf Club near Basingstoke, Hampshire are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager/Deputy for their Clubhouse.

The Golf Club have a bar and restaurant open to members and the public. They also cater for society dinners and some events.

The work schedule for this Assistant Clubhouse Manager role is primarily daytimes, however this role will include working weekends and evenings when events take place.

This Assistant Clubhouse Manager position pays a competitive salary, good working hours and benefits.

Due to the location the applicants must be able to drive and have their own transport.

If you are a Food and Beverage professional looking for a fantastic new opportunity then this could be the perfect role for you!

Chef de Partie – Term Time

Our client is one of the most respected and vibrant, cutting edge companies within the food service sector today. They have a reputation for good food, unrivalled service and a passion for making each and every eating experience a memorable one.

They are currently looking for recruit a Chef de Partie for one of their school contracts in Redhill, Surrey.

This Chef de Partie role is a Monday to Friday position working 6.45am-3pm, term time (39 hours per week). Overtime is available if wanted.

As the Chef de Partie you will be working in a team of Team of 7 preparing and cooking high quality menus for breakfast, lunch and hospitality.

Chef de Partie Role Responsibilities:
*Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes and running your own section
*Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you
*Ensuring you maintain the high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
*Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
*NVQ Level 2 desirable but not essential
*Be able to work on your own initiative and unsupervised at times

What’s in it for you?
-Great operational training and development
-Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our team growing with us.
-Life assurance scheme
-Pension scheme
-Eye care
-A great wellbeing strategy
-Family friendly support
-Regular social events and communication with our leaders
-A holiday purchase scheme
-Volunteering days
-Professional subscriptions
-Recognition schemes and people awards
-Long service awards
-Access to some great high street discount vouchers
-Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking for a new chef role which offers fantastic working hours and work life balance whilst still producing great dishes from fresh ingredients then this could be the perfect role for you.

Head Chef – Golf Club

Our client, a beautiful private members golf club in Surrey are currently looking to recruit their Head Chef.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to lead a busy kitchen within an exclusive and top ranked private members Golf Club.

They are looking for a Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef looking to take a step up, with relevant experience, ambition and drive who can lead by example and demonstrate a genuine passion for exceeding the expectations of members and guests through the preparation and delivery of incredible food.

Main purpose of the Head Chef role:
Working effectively as part of the senior management team, the Head Chef will be expected to lead, motivate, and supervise the kitchen team whilst maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment across the wider club departments.

Head Chef Key Responsibilities include:
*Taking ownership of all food hygiene and safety standards to support the club with maintaining their 5-star rating. Always ensuring that cleanliness, food safety and all other Health and Safety matters are adhered to
*The effective control of purchasing, receipt, storage, preparation, and service in line with the clubs’ expectations on quality, quantity, and safety.
*Ensure controls are in place, including costed menus, to achieve the desired food GP% as per budgeted expectations.
*Planning and production of seasonal menus, and on request bespoke menus for functions
*Contribute to the member experience through delivering a calendar of themed dining nights
*Work alongside the Clubhouse Manager to encourage efficient and effective inter-departmental communication to promote a climate of teamwork and motivation.
*Complete staff rotas to maximise the efficiency of the department
*Attend the weekly meetings

This Head Chef position offers a very competitive salary plus excellent benefits including:

*Annual Management bonus scheme
*Generous pension scheme
*Private medical scheme
*Share of annual staff gratuity
*Staff uniform
*Christmas Day & Boxing Day off
*Straight shifts
*Free meals on duty
*Free parking
*Use of golf course subject to T&Cs and availability

If you are a talented and ambitious chef looking for a fantastic new opportunity then this could be the perfect role for you!

Cafe Supervisor

Our client a highly popular award winning café near Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for a Cafe Supervisor.

They are a small, independent cafe offering fresh produce.

Supervisor Responsibilities include:
-Assist the FOH Manager with the operation and management of staff
-Engage customers, take and serve orders and drive sales
-Confident in dealing with customer complaints and feedback
-Maintain health & safety and food safety standards
-Daily cleaning and food checks
-Maintain a high standard of excellence across all areas of the café
-Be knowledgeable about the products on sale and confident to offer recommendations
-Be passionate about the vision and of the café
-Ensure that customers are given an efficient and enjoyable experience and that service and value expectations are consistently exceeded
-Able to open and close the shop if necessary including cashing up
-Using the till and taking payments

The ideal candidate for this Café Supervisor role will drive due to location of the cafe and have previous supervisory experience in a similar catering environment.

You will be rewarded with an excellent salary plus benefits including:
-28 Days holiday
-Food and drink on duty
-20% discount of food
-Great team working environment.

The Café Supervisor position offers the benefit of daytime work, 5/7 days, working alternate weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an excellent work life balance in a really lovely working environment.

Kitchen Porter – Monday to Friday

Our client, a Patisserie with extensive experience in creating the finest patisserie in the wholesale, retail and home delivery market are looking to hire a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant to join their team.

They are looking for a hard working, focused, positive Kitchen Assistant or Kitchen Porter to join their team.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, daytime hours. The client can be flexible on start/finish times.

Essential requirements include:
-Understand and implement Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
-Positive and flexible attitude.
-Good command of English
-Eager to learn and share your knowledge and skill.
-Eligible to work in the UK.
-Punctual and reliable.
-Full training will be given and beginners with a passion are welcome.

In return, they offer a competitive rate of pay plus 4 weeks holiday and benefits. They are an expanding company and there is great scope to grow and develop.

Benefits include:
-Discounted or free food
-On-site parking
-Training & Progression

If you are looking for a new Kitchen Porter or Kitchen Assistant role which offers excellent hours and work life balance please apply now.

Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Our client, a local reputable Patisserie who produce the finest goods for wholesale, retail and home delivery are looking for a Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join their team near Woking, Surrey.

They are searching for a Pastry Junior Sous Chef who has a real passion for cooking, someone who isn’t afraid to work hard, has a positive can-do attitude and will enjoy the atmosphere in their busy catering environment.

As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef you will produce a full range of pastries, desserts and baked goods using the company’s recipe specifications.

Essential requirements include:
-A real passion for cooking.
-To follow recipes and procedures.
-Understand and implement food hygiene procedures.
-Positive and flexible attitude.
-Good command of English
-Eager to learn and share your knowledge and skill.
-Eligible to work in the UK.
-Punctual and reliable.

In return they offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits of the role include:
– On-site parking,
– Progression opportunities
– Discounted products/food
– Paid overtime
– Training and development

Hours:
The Working schedule is primarily Monday to Friday with one Sunday required once a month.

They are an expanding company and there is great scope to grow and develop.

If you are a passionate Pastry Chef looking for an amazing opportunity to progress your career then this is the perfect role for you.

Conference & Banqueting Manager

Our Client, a fantastic golf facility based near Weybridge, Surrey with an onsite Bar/restaurant and extensive conference and banqueting facilities, is looking
to recruit a Conference and Banqueting Manger to run their Conference, Banqueting and Hospitality Operation.

This is an operational, customer facing role with the support of an Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager, proactively managing the hospitality outlets across the site, including busy function suite. Working with the Events Team and reporting directly to the General Manager and Deputy General Manager to deliver a positive team atmosphere and enhance the customer experience.

Conference & Banqueting Manager Responsibilities include:
-Control and improve labour costs; Forecasting and monitoring of staff roster and payroll for all units in line with business targets
-Attend weekly management meetings and provide necessary departmental updates
-Monitor and ensure all storage areas are kept tidy and safe
-Full control over stock for catering units in line with business levels
-Supporting of all retail outlets, including bar/restaurant, etc. as required
-Enforce standards set by the company and managers
-Cash control and banking
-Introduce new ideas and set up standard operating procedures
-Follow Health & Safety requirements, and deliver staff training.
-Ensure recording accidents and ensuring that fire evacuations are in place; and fire extinguisher checklist up to date
-Identify training requirements, develop & progress your team

This Conference & Banqueting Manager position offers a good salary plus tips and bonus.

Benefits include:
-Childcare
-Company events
-Company pension
-Discounted or free food
-Employee discounts
-On-site parking
-Referral programme
-Sick pay

This role is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant C&B Manager looking for their next step in a supported environment or a Conference and Banqueting Manager looking for a fantastic new opportunity.

Catering Assistant – Term Time

Our client, one of the UK’s leading independent schools based in Cobham, Surrey are currently looking for a General Catering Assistant to enhance their team and assist in the daily catering requirements for pupils and staff.

The Position:
They are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working person to join their dedicated catering team. Their client produces outstanding food and offers fantastic service to their client. They use the finest and freshest ingredients and work in a highly challenging environment that is educational catering. This Catering Assistant position will be a varied role rotating on sections including setting up, serving, basic food prep etc.

The Person:
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent people skills
* Passion about food and customer service
* High standards and be quality driven
* Good organisational & communication skills
* A ‘Can do’ attitude

This General Catering Assistant position would benefit candidates looking to develop in a fast passed and professional environment. They are looking for candidates with the eagerness to learn and develop with the organisation and caterer. They offer apprentiships so this would be a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn and develop.

Hours:
25 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday 11am-4.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break. Term time – 36 weeks per year.

Benefits Include:
-Parking on site
-uniform
-Various discounts
+ much more!

If successful in this role you will be required to undergo a DBS check.

If you are looking for a Catering Assistant role with a company that can offer training and progression then this could be the perfect role for you.

Sous Chef

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Catering Department in this multifaceted sports venue in Guildford, Surrey for a passionate, self-motivated and highly organised Sous Chef to join the team.

This Sous Chef role is varied in nature, servicing the Bar, hospitality, events and catering for professional sports teams.

The Role:
To support and work alongside the Head Chef to effectively manage all kitchen operations for the bar, professional sports team catering and all hospitality events, including managing the kitchen team, menu creation and preparation, achieve the highest standard of food production whilst controlling and managing the food cost in line with the budget and ensuring compliance with the department’s food safety management system.

Key Requirements:
-Great food production and delivery, maintaining quality and consistency
-Deputy for the Head Chef, so strong supervisory/managerial confidence and capability
-Excellent customer care, role will be liaising with internal and external customers
-Maintaining service and standards – ensure they are maintained across the department.
-Experience in medium size volume catering

This Sous Chef role would suit an existing Junior Sous/Sous/Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step.

Hours of work are 40 per week, 5 days out of 7.

Benefits include:
-Free membership including gym, swimming, climbing, classes, squash and many more facilities
-Discounted membership for up to 4 friends and family
-Discounts on selected Health, Fitness and Wellbeing courses
-10% discount in catering outlets
-Meal on duty
-Free annual Tastecard
-Very attractive pension scheme
-Sports tickets
-Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays
-Option to buy an additional 5 days annual leave
-Cycle to work scheme
-Range of personal and professional development opportunities.
-Fully or partly funded external training.
-Long service recognition with a one off additional day annual leave at certain milestones.
-Discounts on Some IT Products
-Free eye test
-Access to preferential rates for Health Scheme
(some benefits subject to T&Cs )

If you are a Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity within a great company the please apply now.

Junior Sous Chef – Golf Club

Our client, one of Surrey’s finest golf clubs based near Frimley is currently looking to recruit a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.

As part of this hard working brigade you will be assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in serving quality food to their distinguished members and guests. You will prepare meals for the members bar and functions. They are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join an established Head Chef and help manage the kitchen and maintain high standards of cuisine and hygiene.

The Junior Sous Chef Role:
*Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef
*Working in a professional and friendly environment using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients
*Preparing Function meals & Bar Meals
*45 hours per week, mainly daytimes with some evenings

The Person
*A proven track record as a Chef de Partie/Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef
*Able to work unsupervised
*Have experience of working in a busy, fast paced kitchen environment
*Good attention to detail
*Have a can do attitude

Benefits:
-Basic Salary to £30k + tips
-Work life balance
-Uniform
-28 days holiday
-Meals provided on duty
-An opportunity to play golf on a top 100 golf course

This Junior Sous Chef role offers a great work life balance and a lovely working environment.

Cafe Supervisor

Our client a committed contract caterer are looking to recruit a Supervisor for one of their Cafe contracts in New Malden, Surrey.

They offer a great work life balance along with career progression.

Cafe Supervisor requirements:
*Take responsibility for the catering operation in line with Company policies, client requirements and financial constraints.
*Provide leadership and guidance to all team members to ensure a positive customer experience, under the guidance of the Manager
*Work with the manager to monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
*Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information.
*Ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and that their food service and value expectations are
consistently exceeded.
* Conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures in respect of Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained

What would we like from our Cafe Supervisor
*Have experience in a supervisory or Team Leader role ideally in contract catering or hospitality.
*Use your entrepreneurial skills to create a thriving and successful working environment
*Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills
*Good delegation and influencing skills
*Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
*Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

Working Schedule
*Day shifts only
*5/7 days per week
*Will include working weekends

Supervisor benefits:
*28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
*Bespoke training and development
*Pension
*Discounts available from from high street shops to holidays and cinemas
*Meals on duty

This Cafe Supervisor role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for career progression with a great company and excellent working hours.

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