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Chef – Monday to Friday

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 recruiting for a Chef for their contract near Woking, Surrey working Monday to Friday 7am-3pm.

Main Duties:
.To ensure efficient presentation of all meals & services at the required times
.To attend/carry out daily staff briefings.
.To ensure all menus and signage are correct before service.
.Carry out temperature controls and keep accurate records, reporting any problems immediately to the head chef.
.To ensure stock rotation is carried out.
.Advise restaurant manager of low stock to be reordered.
.To serve snacks, and beverages from all service points to the standards required by manager.
.To deal with customers at all times in a friendly and helpful manner.
.To undertake cleaning duties of catering equipment, walls, floors, fixtures and fittings.
.To re-stock counters service points as necessary.
.To ensure a high standard of personal cleanliness and to comply with Company and Statutory regulations of Hygiene, Health and Safety.

As the chef you should have previous experience as a chef in a similar environment, catering for approximately 100 on site.

This Chef role offers a great work life balance, working Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, good salary and benefits.

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

Commis Chef / Cook – Daytimes

Our client a prestigious garden centre situated in a beautiful Estate is seeking a quality, driven inspirational Commis Chef / Cook who will make a contribution to the growth of the business over the next few years.

The 70 cover Café, serves a contemporary breakfast menu, light lunches, snacks, daily specials, Afternoon Tea, coffees and home-made cakes with as much as possible sourced locally. The Estate also hosts, and caters for a program of events throughout the year.

We are seeking an experienced, friendly and professional Commis Chef or Cook to contribute in all aspects of delivering excellent quality and service to their customers.

Chef Responsibilities & Duties:
-To assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of short order food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.
-To prepare and cook sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastage.
– To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures.
– To ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality.
– To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy.
– To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods, avoid wastage and keep down costs.
– To assist in completion of the weekly Kitchen Diary.
– To ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during service.
– To deal with customer/staff requests promptly and politely.
– To ensure you know all about the food being prepared.
– To be fully conversant with food allergen legislation and ensure that all food items prepared/sold in the Café have the required allergen information available.

The Café is open 7 days per week and you will be required to work 5/7 days. This Chef / Cook role is a full-time position (primarily day time shifts) working between the hours of 7am-4:30pmish. It offers the advantage of daytimes hours with occasional evenings required for special events.

The Café is located in a rural setting, so own transportation is essential.

If you are a Chef, Cook or Catering Assistant looking for a role with daytime hours and a great work life balance whilst cooking with fresh locally sourced ingredients, please apply now!

Clubhouse Manager – Golf Club

Our client, a prestigious private members golf club in North Surrey currently have a very exciting opportunity to recruit a Clubhouse Manager.

They are seeking to recruit a talented Clubhouse Manager who will be responsible to the General Manager and Club Committee for running the clubhouse operations.

Responsibilities and Duties
As the Clubhouse Manager you will be required to:
– To take responsibility and accountability for delivering a professional hospitality operation, which prioritises, and delivers, the best possible customer experience through a well-trained and fully motivated team.
– This is a ‘hands on’ position with expectations to work the bar, front of house and ideally be able to assist with kitchen requirements if required.
– You will need to be flexible in relation to working hours
– You will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and technical skills within a hospitality environment. Equally as important, you’ll be able to connect with your team and club members through great communication and a great personality.

Qualifications and Skills
*Strong Leadership skills and ability to deliver great service through the team
*Proven experience within the Hospitality sector
*Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role is preferred
*Knowledge and understanding of all legislation impacting on the catering provision e.g. licensing, health & safety and hygiene regulations
*Excellent knowledge of all aspects of catering and bar operations, including budgets and margin control, service standards and procedures
*Must be proficient with IT, at a minimum, Microsoft Office and EPOS software.
*Personal License holder and good cellar management skills
* Previous experience in a private members club or boutique Hotel with exposure to members/repeat clients would be a distinct advantage.

There is a motivational package for the right Food & Beverage Professional which includes:
-Competitive basic salary
-Pension scheme
-Comprehensive employee benefits package and a generous
-Generous Performance related incentive scheme.

This Clubhouse Manager role is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your leadership and hospitality skills at a high profile, quality golf club.

Supervisor – Daytimes

Do you have hospitality experience, and are you seeking a new job in Guildford? Scattergoods is helping a busy cafe find a Supervisor, and the role comes with a salary of up to £24,000 p/a and an attractive benefits package.

You will be required to work 40 hours a week, five out of seven days (only one weekend day per week). The venue is mainly open between 6.15 am and 6.30 pm, and you will work an eight-hour shift within these times.

As a Front of House Supervisor, you will be involved in making sandwiches and coffees, restocking the food service area, serving customers, taking payments as well as assisting with ordering, stock control, supervising staff and rotas.

To apply for this flexible Front of House Supervisor role, you will need previous hospitality experience, perhaps in a cafe, hotel, restaurant, events role, or as café or bar staff or barista.

You will also require previous supervisory experience, barista training, an understanding of Food Hygiene requirements and issues, and excellent customer service and people skills.

Due to the location, you must have your own transport.

In return for your knowledge and expertise, you will receive a favourable salary and benefits package, including:
●Food and drink on duty
●Staff discount in the shop
●Uniform
●Potential for development and progression, as the company is quickly growing

If this Supervisor job in Guildford interests you, contact Scattergoods today.

Assistant Manager – Pub Group

Our client is a successful pub group in Surrey and they currently have a really exciting new vacancy for an Assistant Manager for their site in Woking, Surrey.

From the first smile on arrival to the last wave out of the door, an Assistant Manager ensures all guests have a positive dining experience. They are fun, professional and full of dedicated staff who are passionate about people and proud to deliver great food and drink.

We are recruiting for career-focused and enthusiastic Hospitality Professionals who want to work for a motivating, challenging and ever-evolving company. You would preferably have had experience in a food-led pub, restaurant or hotel operation and have a current driving license.

The company’s success has been built through its people. They provide a culture where everyone is given the opportunity to meet their potential, and develop their behaviours, skills and knowledge through their training. Developing leadership competencies that enable individuals to grow, is how they are able to deliver their high standards of food and drink service. This is your opportunity to be part of a passionate team, creating a fun and enjoyable working environment!

Excellent Benefits:
-Excellent training and professional development, including achieving a L5 Management Diploma, up to L4 Health & Safety,
-L4 Food Safety, Personal Licence
-Focussed career development with guaranteed opportunities for progression to General Manager and flexibility to move within the group
-Thoughtful shift patterns for that work/life balance – 5 x 9 hour shifts
-Mental Health and Wellbeing champions and support at each site
-Book your birthday off – guaranteed
-Employee of the month – win a £50 voucher
-Refer a Chef incentive – earn yourself £s
-Paid Overtime if you want it
-Pension contributions and 28 days holiday pay, plus long- service gifts and treats
-50% off food when visiting one of their 10 sites, meals whilst on duty, team building events, inspiring industry days out, trips to vinyards, Taste of London tickets, annual staff party and awards ceremony – celebrate success!

This position offers a competitive salary package where the first year is guaranteed!

If you are a career focused and enthusiastic hospitality professional looking for a new opportunity then this Assistant Manager role could be the next step for you.

*Also recruiting for Assistant Managers for other sites in the Surrey area*

Senior Events Team Leader

Our client is an award-winning event caterer based near Guildford, Surrey, specialising in providing delicious food and exceptional service to weddings and parties across the South of England. Their reputation has been built on their attention to detail and by consistently exceeding their clients’ expectations.

They are currently looking to recruit a Senior Team Leader to Join the Events Team.

The Client are looking for a Senior Events Team Leader to manage their operational workforce. The Event Team leader will work with Event Managers, their supervisors and front of house teams to ensure every event is staffed, trained and briefed to execute outstanding weddings and events. This position is part office based, part operational but will be predominately Monday to Friday.

Expectations
*Leadership: Consistently manage, inspire and motivate any permanent, casual or contract staff who permanently or temporarily report to you.
*Communication: Communicate effectively with senior management, peers and junior staff including freelancers, consultants and contractors.
*Role Model: Command the respect of all staff and act as a role model; always enthusiastic, calm (even when under pressure), professional, approachable, considerate, patient and personable.
*Productivity & Efficiency: Manage and maintain the underlying infrastructure and processes of the company; ensuring that you and your teams deliver the scheduled work each week in a timely, efficient, productive and cost effective manner.
*Operating Procedures: Ensure that the company’s operating procedures are fully implemented across the whole company and are consistently followed by all staff. Actively contribute and manage your teams to maintain, develop and improve the Company’s operating procedures.
*Customer Service: For both external and internal customers consistently provide service levels that meet the high standards required by your colleagues, the company and clients.

Responsibilities:
*Oversee the weekly operations meeting to ensure all relevant stakeholders are invited and briefed for their events.
*Communicate brand standards and elevations to the operational teams and assist in their onsite execution.
*Manage supplier contracts and work closely with the logistics team to ensure each event kit is delivered and returned smoothly and in good condition.
*Creation and maintenance of operational team procedure handbooks.
*Recruitment and retainment of all operational teams.
*Managing staffing levels to ensure budgets are kept.
*Creating motivational devices to increase standards amongst staff, retention and recruitment
*Checking in on all EMs & Venue Managers monthly (Create KPI checklist for which EMs can be measured against)
*Checking kit boxes, canapé boxes etc. are fully stocked and in good condition
*Liaising with clients on end of journey event changes and re-briefing teams
*Periodical operational meetings with all venues and reporting back to Senior Leadership Teams on key issues

Applicants should have previous experience in a similar Events role and have excellent leadership, communication, organisation and customer service skills.

This Senior Events Team Leader role offers an excellent salary and benefits plus the opportunity to learn and progress within a successful events company.

Event Sales Executive

Our client is an award-winning event caterer based near Guildford, Surrey specialising in providing delicious food and exceptional service to weddings and parties across the South of
England. Their reputation has been built on their attention to detail and by consistently exceeding their clients’ expectations.

They are currently looking to recruit their Sale Executive to join their talented and successful team.

As an Events Sales Executive your primary focus will be to grow revenue. Making connections, building relationships, identifying new markets, and chasing opportunities where the product has synergy, revenue growth will be at the heart of your role. There will be an expectation for you to be resourceful, analytical, and proactive in your approach, leveraging your existing relationships and networks to build their name in new markets.

Objectives:
-Increasing Event Sales & Maximising Revenue
-Motivate and guide events team towards improving conversion rates on enquiries
-Competitor research and ensuring company service and offering stands above all others
-Encourage and set in place strategies for upselling on confirmed events to maximise revenue
-Past and ongoing tracking and analysis of lost business, identifying opportunities to follow up with appropriate actions
-Proactively Seeking New Business
-Increase Corporate Clientele
-Direct contact to set up meetings
-Spread word via venue network and research which companies organise events there – Take on new venues that are more directed towards corporate/ Private Event clients
-Target event agencies that work with companies
-Possible in-house opportunities
-Target and build relationships with wedding and event planners/agencies
-Actively find and explore new business opportunities e.g. sporting event contracts etc.
-Maximising Business from Existing Venues
+ More

Applicants should have previous experience in a similar Events Sales role with proven success.

In this Event Sales Executive role you will be working predominately Monday to Friday.

This Sales Executive position offers a generous salary plus commission and excellent company benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join and be part of a successful business.

General Manager

A newly refurbished Pub near Farnham, Surrey and are now looking to appoint their key position of General Manager in preparation for opening.

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 successful General Manager will be an inspirational leader with a true belief in recruiting great people, training and coaching them to develop an exceptional team that has a passion for working in hospitality and delighting their customers. It is key that you have previous experience of opening new pubs/venues and that you have rooms experience.

As the General Manager you will be able to drive sales through innovative marketing, maximising sales through developing reasons to visit by using social media and other methods to it’s full potential. It is essential that the General Manager has absolute understanding of what a quality offer looks like; excellent, consistent food and drink delivery, outstanding operational standards, and a passion for fantastic customer service.

In this General Manager role you will need to be able to demonstrate great leadership skills and the ability to build a high performing team in order to control, develop and improve all aspects of the business including: P&L, people, standards, legal compliance, service and integrity. This is an exciting position for someone who really wants to make their mark!

This key role offers an excellent salary + Bonus + Live in if required.

If you are looking for an exciting new General Manager role where you can really make your mark then this is the role for you!

Sous Chef – Care Home

Our client a high profile care home located in Cobham, Surrey, is currently seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Sous Chef to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.

As Sous Chef, you will work in support of the Hotel Services team, supporting and at times leading (in the absence of the Head Chef) a comprehensive, high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents. Their aim is to offer a variety of food which is nutritious seasonal, thoughtful and nourishing. Good quality food.

The key responsibilities of the Sous Chef include:
*Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff and provides catering for special occasions.
*Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
*Accept delivery of goods, checking against order forms and reporting any discrepancies.
*Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety of residents, visitors and staff.
*Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
*Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
*Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.

This Sous Chef Position is full time, 40 hours per week, straight shift pattern, 5/7 days on a rota basis to include weekends.

This Chef position offers a good salary, benefits and a work life balance.

Meeting & Events Supervisor

Our client is a fabulous hotel stepped in local history, offering a stunning cocktail bar, award winning restaurant and vast banqueting suite. The hotel in Weybridge, Surrey offers a contemporary style with the highest quality throughout delivering a great experience for guests. The Hotel is a 4 Star property and appeals to both the local corporate and leisure guests.

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Meeting and Events Supervisor to help the M&E Manager organise and run the vast banqueting suite.

As Meeting & Events Supervisor your responsibilities will be to ensure the smooth and efficient operation and control of the floor during conferences, meetings, events and private dining.

In your role as Meetings & Events Supervisor you will be required to
-maintain the quality and professional service required by the management to deliver exceptional service
-be able to solve problems and decision make in the absence of the Meetings and Events Manager

Applicants must ideally have/be:
– Experience in a similar Meetings & Events / Conference and Banqueting role
– A ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
– Well presented
– Good communication and organisation skills
– An eye for detail
– Good IT skills

This position offers Excellent Benefits including:

*Complimentary meals during work hours
*Discounted accommodation rates
*Discounted rates across the hotel
*Discounted membership at Health Club
*Discounted rates for friends & family
*Discounts with Entertainment groups
*Birthday Stay – which includes overnight accommodation and dinner for two
*Service Charge & Cash Tips

If this Meetings and Events Supervisor role sounds like the one for you, please contact us now.

Cafe Supervisor – Daytimes

Are you a café or restaurant supervisor looking for a new challenge? Our client, a successful daytime cafe/restaurant set in the picturesque Surrey village of Guildford, is looking to recruit a front-of-house supervisor to lead a small team. This full-time role comes with a favourable salary of up to £24,000 plus gratuities, some excellent benefits and a positive work-life balance.

This restaurant position would suit either a supervisor/Assistant Manager who has a passion for customer service and relishes the chance to contribute their ideas to the café/restaurant or an experienced waiter/waitress looking for the next step in their career.

If you were already working in this catering role for our client, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

●Running the café in the manager’s absence
●Leading the front-of-house team
●Delivering excellent customer service
●Taking orders, making drinks, and serving tables
●Co-ordinating event bookings and responding to customer enquiries

To apply for this supervisor job, which involves working 40 hours, five days per week (with every Sunday off), daytimes, you should have previous front-of-house experience – ideally at the Assistant Manager, supervisor or team leader level. You will also need:

●To be a diligent leader
●Possess an excellent work ethic
●Be creative
●Have great organisational skills
●Be able to demonstrate good business acumen

Our client offers a generous salary of up to £24,000 plus gratuities and a raft of employee benefits in return for your skills and commitment – including daytime hours, complimentary on-site parking, a pension scheme and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day off!

If this full-time Café/Restaurant Supervisor / Assistant Manager role in Guildford sounds like you, then please contact us today. We’d love to hear from you.

Head Chef – Daytimes

Our client, based in Wokingham, Berkshire are looking for an enthusiastic Head Chef who will thrive in their fast-paced café bar/Restaurant that serves high quality, freshly prepared food.

The successful Head Chef must have catering experience in a retail/café/Restaurant environment at a similar level and be able to work well under pressure. Previous experience and qualifications in managing food hygiene/safety is essential.

Our client know that it’s their people who make the company successful. Both their employees and our customers are extremely important to them. They want their employees to be known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and good customer service. In turn they provide an extensive benefit package, as below.

Rewards & Benefits:
* Excellent Employee Discounts
*Holiday (including bank holidays) – 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 week after 2 years’ service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service.
*Bonus – They reward their employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company in any financial year
*Pension -They offer a Contribution Pension Plan to new employees
*Attendance – Employees with 100% attendance in a financial year, are rewarded with a company gift voucher.
*Reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through; outstanding customer service, over and above normal duties or
initiatives that have grown / inspired the business.
*Learning & Development -You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with them that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need.
*Free parking – available to all employees in the designated parking areas on their sites.

Hours:
Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 08:00 – 17:00
Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Alternate Weekends

This Head Chef role is a Full time, permanent position where you will be working daytimes and alternate weekends.

If you are looking for a Head Chef role with a good company, offering a great work life balance and fantastic benefits then this could be the position for you.

Relief Chef – Daytimes

Our client are looking for an enthusiastic Relief Chef who will thrive in their fast-paced café Restaurant business that serves high quality, freshly prepared food.

As the Relief Chef you will be required to work across all of their restaurants/café bars, based on the needs of the business, covering Surrey & Hampshire. You must therefore hold a full, UK driver’s license

The successful Relief Chef must have catering experience in a retail/café/restaurant environment and be able to work well under pressure. Previous experience and qualifications in managing food hygiene/safety is essential.

The client knows that it’s their people who make the Company successful. Both their employees and customers are extremely important to them. They want their employees to be known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and good customer service. In turn they will provide an extensive benefit package as below.

Rewards & Benefits
* Excellent Employee Discounts –
*Holiday (including bank holidays) – 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 week after 2 years’ service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service.
*Bonus – They reward their employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas
*Pension – They offer a Contribution Pension Plan to new employees.
*Attendance – Employees with 100% attendance in a financial year, are rewarded with a company gift voucher.
*Reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through; outstanding customer service, over and above normal duties or
initiatives that have grown / inspired the business.
*Learning & Development -You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with them that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need.
*Free parking – available to all employees in the designated parking areas on their sites.

This Relief Chef role is a Full time, permanent position where you will be working daytimes and alternate weekends.

If you are looking for a Chef role with a good company, offering a great work life balance and fantastic benefits then this could be the position for you.

Head of Event Operations

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic professional to join a luxury events and catering company in Surrey. The company are looking for a passionate, energetic, hands on operation manager. They supply a wide range of events from Private parties, corporate launches, and weddings etc.

As the Events Operations Manager you would be responsible for the smooth running of events using a team of front of house staff and the ongoing support from the director. Your role will include:

– meeting clients, discuss the event and put together proposals based on their requirements, this can range from a simple dinner to a large marquee event or venue wedding.

-you would liaise with the clients from booking up to running their event on the day. This would include booking staff, equipment hire and other items required for the events. You will require good organisational skills to ensure that all necessary details are met and not overlooked.

-recruitment, training and Scheduling of Front and Back of House staffing for events.

-operationally ensuring that the day to day running of the business is a success. Attending weekly Ops meetings to discuss the previous week’s events. Running through all the upcoming events for the next two weeks and the progression of logistics, equipment, staffing etc. Discussing future events and any deposits or confirmation of contractors. Liaising with the team on any orders that need to be placed. Working out costings and profitability selected events.

-build a rapport with the contractors and keep in contact on a weekly basis.

Applicants should have previous experience within Events Operations Management and have excellent organisation and communication skills with an eye for detail.

The Operations Manager role for this Events company will be based on 45 hours a week, usually working Tuesday – Saturday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Events Operations Manager to join a vibrant and talented team.

Chef de Partie – Monday to Friday

Our client is one of the fastest growing hospitality providers in the UK and they are looking for new team member to be a part of their growing company.

They are looking for a Chef de Partie to join one of their sites based in Slough, Berkshire. The location consists of multiple units and the CDP will be given the opportunity to cover each one to help expand their skill set and progress within the company.

They pride themselves on their love for fresh, local, seasonal produce not just because they believe it tastes better, but because it has a big environmental impact, from reducing food miles, to huge social benefits supporting local suppliers and businesses.

Chef de Partie benefits:
-28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
-Free meals on shift
-Bespoke development training
-Pension and life insurance
-Discounts available from high street shops to holidays & cinema

What would they like from their Chef de Partie?
-Display a real passion for food
-Previous experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
-Team player with the ability to manage the team when Head Chef is absent
-Ability to manage costs, negotiate and build relationships with suppliers
-Compliant from both a Food Hygiene and Food Safety perspective
-Relevant catering qualifications

This Chef de Partie role is Monday – Friday, daytimes and a typical shift is 6.30am – 4pm with one weekend needed every two months when events take place.

This is a fantastic Chef de Partie role, which not only offers an excellent work life balance and salary package but also the opportunity to learn and progress in your career with a great company.

If this sounds like the chef role for you please apply now.

Head Chef

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

Our client, a well-established family run private nursing home near Guildford, Surrey are currently looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their friendly and dedicated team.

All meals are freshly prepared on site using fresh produce. As Head Chef you will be managing a team of 3 in the kitchen and will be responsible for:

* managing the kitchen operation
* Working with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
* Helping create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Working within a budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage ordering & stock control
* Leading and managing a team

You should have:
– A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
-Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
-A good understanding of nutrition and different dietary requirements
-Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
-Good understanding of HACCP

The hours of work are approximately 39 hours a week, working social hours between 8am and 7.30pm.

This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary, plus you will enjoy a wide range of company benefits including:
-workplace pension
-childcare vouchers
-long service awards/bonuses
-free meals
-free uniform
-free parking
-flexible, family-friendly hours
-regular, organised social activities
-career development
+ More

Successful candidates must be double vaccinated due to UK regulations for working in a care home.

If you are looking for a new Head Chef opportunity which offers a great work life balance then this could be the role for you.

Chef de Partie – School

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join a leading independent school in Farnham, Surrey.

The School caters for around 650 at lunch and 100 for supper. They also cater for a few Weekend boarders. As well as the day to day catering they also do hospitality, fine dining and weddings so there is a broad spectrum of catering. Therefore a chef with creativity and passion for good, well presented food is a must.

They produce all food from fresh food produce, well presented, to a high standard.

This is a 48 week contract, 5/7 days a week, working shifts 7am-3pm or 12-8pm and working one in 3 weekends.

This Chef de Partie role is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to learn and progress.

This Chef de Partie position offers the following excellent Benefits:
-Meals on Duty
-Uniform
-Training & Progression
-Paid Overtime
-Flexible Employer
Plus more!

If you are interested in this Chef de Partie position please apply now.

Kitchen Porter Supervisor – Daytimes

Our client, one of the UK’s leading independent schools are currently looking for a full time Kitchen Porter Supervisor to join their kitchen team near Godalming, Surrey.

As the Kitchen Porter Supervisor you will supervise the Kitchen Porter staff with their daily job routines, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard. Ensure that all checks are made with all tasks requested.

Responsibilities:
*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.

As the Supervisor of the Kitchen Porters you should have:
-Previous Kitchen Porter experience in a busy commercial kitchen
-Supervisory experience
-Experience with Health & Safety procedures in the kitchen
-Have good communication and leadership skills.

As the Kitchen Porter Supervisor you will work 48.19 weeks per year, 40 hours per week, 7am-3.30pm, 5/7 days on a rota basis.

This Supervisor position offers a good rate of pay plus excellent company benefits including live in accommodation if required.

Sous Chef – Live In Available

Our client, a Village pub steeped with history is currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef for one of their pubs near Guildford, Surrey.

This position offers the advantage of having live in accommodation available for the right candidate.

This village pub has been providing food and drink to the community for 100’s of years. They serve incredible fresh, British and seasonal dishes from seasonal specials to traditional pub classics as well as a fine selection of beers & wines. They’re passionate about developing their team, and have an incredible career pathway available to unlock your potential throughout a transparent and supported career journey.

They are looking for an experienced Sous Chef who is looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.

As the successful Sous Chef you will:
*Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
*Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
*Be an active hands-on Sous Chef
*You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
*Working alongside your Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for their menus and daily specials
*Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
*Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

This Sous Chef position offers an excellent salary plus
-Live in accommodation if required
-28 days holiday per year
-Average working hours 40-48 per week
-20% discount in their pubs and hotels
-Access to their development programmes

If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a company that offers training and development, good working hours as well as a good salary package then this could be the role for you.

Sous Chef

Our client, an established restaurant located near Byfleet, Surrey are currently looking to expand their team and recruit a talented Sous Chef.

They offer a warm and friendly atmosphere providing delicious authentic Italian cuisine.

Job Description:
The Sous Chef works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Sous Chef Job Duties:
-Leads kitchen team in chef’s absence
-Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
-Oversees and organises kitchen stock and ingredients
-Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance
-Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
-Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
-Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
-Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
-Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities
-Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
-Assists head chef with menu creation
-Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

Sous Chef Skills:
-Previous restaurant experience
-Experience in Italian cuisine is essential
-Familiar with industry’s best practices
-Understanding of multiple cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
-Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
-Ability to stay calm under pressure
-Pastry and dessert experience would be an advantage

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

-Pension
-Health care
-Dental care
-25 days holiday plus 8 UK Bank Holidays
-Free food and drink (not alcohol) during work shifts

If you are a talented Sous Chef looking for a great next step then please apply now.

Front of House Restaurant Manager

Our client is a restaurant offering a warm and friendly atmosphere providing delicious authentic Italian cuisine based near Byfleet, Surrey. They are currently looking for a Front of House Manager to oversee the day to day management of the restaurant and Bar.

Job Description:
Organises and overseas the restaurant ‘front of house’ to ensure the successful operation of the restaurant and ensure customer satisfaction.

Duties include:
*Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and running of the Restaurant and Bar
*Ensure compliance with applicable rules & regulations including without limitations; Food Standards, Health & Safety and Fire Safety, including creation & maintenance of applicable records
*Ensure compliance with all regulations on smoking &/or vaping.
*Take all reasonable steps to maintain authorities required for the operation of the Restaurant on a daily basis
*Implement effective front-of-house service procedures and develop rotas in line with bookings and staff holiday/absence requests
*Identify, agree and implement regular product promotions with Head Chef Leader such as dish-of-the day or specials
*Lead, supervise and motivate the restaurant staff throughout service, improving service standards and training personnel on a daily basis
*Train staff on upselling techniques to maximise daily revenues
*Ensure all staff obtain the relevant licenses and identify any additional staff training requirements
*Oversee the maintenance of all equipment and restaurant facilities, taking responsibility for any damages and ensuring replacements and repairs are conducted as and when required
*Monitor and control all financial transactions and operation of the till
*Ensure personnel compliance with all legal food and beverage service requirements.
*Deal with customer complaints

As the Head of Service you should have:
-Previous Restaurant & Bar Management experience
-Knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety , Fire Safety, licensing laws etc
-Be smart and well presented
-Have excellent communication & customer service skills

After a successful probation period they offer the following benefits:
-Pension
-Health care
-Dental care
-25 days holiday plus 8 UK Bank Holidays
-Free food and drink (not alcohol) during work shifts

If you are looking for a new opportunity within Front of House Management then this Restaurant Head of Service position could be for you.