DOWNHAM HALL

Responsibility

• we are a boutique Wedding and Events venue with a restaurant
• we focus hugely on good quality, locally sourced, fresh ingredients to serve to our guests in beautiful surroundings
• we are looking for a motivated, inspirational leader who, along with the Head Chef, will take initiative in creating a modern menu which appeals to a variety of ages in a fairly affluent area of the Essex countryside
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• we are now aiming for rosette standard and are seeking an applicant who has a work hard attitude, is well organised, an excellent chef and works well leading the team and working closely with the Head Chef
• in the summer months we are a popular alfresco dining venue
• as a small BnB and wedding and events venue we offer a very wide range of different culinary options and the ideal candidate will be able to create innovative menus which keep a classic twist for our restaurant, but who is also comfortable working on and delegating banqueting and catering for numbers of up to 100 guests at an event
• tasks will include food ordering, stock rotation, health and safety, implementing menus and food budgeting
• as a small venue we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday Lunch, afternoon teas and a varied menu for guests to choose from for events and larger group bookings
• previous experience of leading a team is necessary and the ability to work closely with the Head Chef and owners as well as a team of chefs is essential
• we also offer a large number of afternoon teas and have created a good reputation for these as well as our Sunday Lunches in particular
• as a countryside venue, access to private transport is essential
• we are looking for a flexible, organised and great chef to lead the team and create innovative food which attracts new customers as well as keeping our regulars happy
• as a small family run business you will work closely with the owners and be a very committed member of the leadership and managerial team

Requirements

• chef: 5 years

Responsibility

• operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Requirements

• fine dining: 2 years
• line Cook: 1 year
• demi/chef de partie: 2 years
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• restaurant: 1 year

Earnings for position senior chef de partie

Responsibility

• operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Requirements

• line Cook: 1 year
• restaurant: 1 year

Earnings for position chef de partie

Responsibility

• we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Front of House Restaurant Manager to join our team and run our restaurant and drinks service
• due to the countryside location, access to private transport is essential
• we are a busy venue with hotel, restaurant and function facilities in the heart of the Essex countryside based between Wickford and Billericay
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• we are well known for our restaurant evening meals, lunch time menu, afternoon teas, Sunday Lunch and private dinign options as well as offering food focused more intimate weddings and events
• weekend work required
• this is a job which requires someone with drive, ambition and who clearly loves hospitality, hard work and people
• as Restaurant Front of House Manager, you will need to be versatile and work across the restaurant and events, with particular emphasis on booking private dining events, running our booking system, rotas, emailing, corresponding and meeting clients and increasing footfall through social media, various restaurant initiatives, and working closely with our owners and Head Chef
• we have a small team who are passionate about what they do and we are looking for someone with plenty of experience in leading in a fine dining and restaurant service with good wine knowledge to push our venue on to reach accolades and rosette standard
• exceptional organisational standards are needed with clear communication, proven leadership within a restaurant or \*hotel
• our family run venue is a fantastic place to work with a friendly, hardworking team, great food and a beautiful venue to work from
• and an ability to move the restaurant autonomously with the full support of the owners and Head Chef

Responsibility

• we have an exciting new role working in our family run, busy restaurant and events venue
• we take great pride in our food, service and venue and get wonderful reviews for all three
• weekend work, some early morning and evenings shifts are essential
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• as we are relatively remote, access to private transport is required
• work remotely
• no
• this is a brand new role working on our events, afternoon teas, restaurant and BnB guests and primarily working on staff training and ensuring there is a smooth service throughout
• it is a varied role, with wonderful guests, a small but hard working team and a role which you can really mould and create as your own