HEAD CHEF

Northbrook Arms, East Stratton, Near Winchester, Hampshire

Pub, Holiday Cottages, Events Spaces (& Wellness Centre)

www.northbrookarms.com

Starting Salary of c.£30,000 negotiable + bonus – could be Live In if required

The Timing

Start Date: 3^rd May 2021

The Property

Situated in the beautiful Test Valley, some 5 miles from the historic City of Winchester, this privately-owned, quintessentially British, period country pub sits opposite the village green and is at the outset of a truly amazing journey and the owners, (Adam and Kate), are actively seeking to recruit an experienced Head Chef with whom they can work closely to establish this enterprising family business. Currently the subject of a major refurbishment, upon full completion (estimated mid 2023) the property will consist of dining rooms (including extensive outdoor dining), extensive events space (opening around November 2021), 5 holiday cottages (of which 2 opening in July 2021) and a Wellness Centre including spa, gym and pool (July 2023).

The Opportunities

Head Chef – the successful applicant will be a driven, creative, proven Head Chef/Sous Chef ambitious to produce a new menu featuring top-notch, wholesome, contemporary dishes using local seasonal produce wherever possible. The food offer will include indoor and outdoor dining, event catering (parties, fetes, game shoots etc), in-room dining, afternoon teas, picnic hampers etc. Core duties and responsibilities will include:

• Constructing, directing and delivering a new contemporary pub menu
• Menu engineering to creating seasonal specials as well as managing event catering
• Identifying & appointing food suppliers, purchasing, stock management and cost management to achieve agreed food margins
• Managing, developing, scheduling and overseeing all kitchen staff
• Fostering a climate of co-operation and respect.

The Rewards on offer for the Head Chef

• Base salary of c.£30,000
• Meaningful & Achievable Bonus
• Work Life Balance – and the Owners mean it!
• Exceptional working conditions within welcoming village environment

DRIVER’S LICENCE & OWN TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL

What Next?

If you would like to know more or you would like to apply for this exciting Head Chef opportunity, please email Nick Charles including a copy of your CV in WORD format. I look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, only suitable Head Chef candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 3 working days, please assume that your application, in this instance, has not been successful.

GENERAL MANAGER

The Northbrook Arms, East Stratton, Near Winchester, Hampshire

Pub, Holiday Cottages, Events (& Wellness Centre)

www.northbrookarms.com

Starting Salary of c.£30,000 negotiable plus fabulous bonus + Could be Live In – if required

(Luxury Accommodation, all mod cons – Fully Refurbished)

The Timing

Start Date: 3^rd May 2021

The Property

Situated in the beautiful Test Valley, some 5 miles from the historic City of Winchester, this privately-owned, quintessentially British, period country pub sits opposite the village green and is at the outset of a truly amazing journey and the owners, (Adam and Kate), are actively seeking to recruit an experienced General Manager with whom they can work closely to establish this enterprising family business. Currently the subject of a major refurbishment, upon full completion (estimated mid 2023) the property will consist of dining rooms (including extensive outdoor dining), extensive events space (opening around November 2021), 5 holiday cottages (of which 2 are opening in July 2021) and a Wellness Centre including spa, gym and pool (July 2023).

The Opportunity

General Manager – the successful applicant will be a proven Hospitality Manager, a stickler for detail with a keen ambition to develop alongside an energetic, young team. The role will evolve as the fully refurbished luxury Holiday Cottages come on-line and are marketed through AirBnB, the property’s website and accommodation letting platforms. Core duties and responsibilities will include:

• Managing and oversee all aspects of the operation including the pub, holiday accommodation, events and (in due course) the Spa building
• Managing the on-line booking platforms and bookings for the holiday cottages/letting rooms
• Creating and managing schedules and checklists to cover all areas
• Managing the young upbeat team
• Recruiting and scheduling any/all additional cleaning support
• Managing staff development and appraisals
• Fostering a climate of co-operation and respect

The Rewards on offer for the General Manager

• Starting Base salary of c.£30,000
• Live In / Luxury Refurbished Accommodation – if required
• Meaningful & Achievable Bonus
• Work Life Balance – and they mean it!
• No Utility Bills to pay…!
• Exceptional working conditions within welcoming village environment

DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL

What Next?

If you would like to know more or you would like to apply for this exciting General Manager opportunity, please email Nick Charles including a copy of your CV in WORD format. I look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, only suitable General Manager candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 3 working days, please assume that your application, in this instance, has not been successful.

Front of House Supervisors x 2 – Hampshire (SO21)

Start Date: 17 May 2021

The Property

Situated in the beautiful Test Valley, some 8 miles from the historic City of Winchester, this privately-owned, quintessentially British, period country pub sits opposite the village green and is at the outset of a truly amazing journey. The owners, Adam and Kate, are actively seeking to recruit 2 Front of House Supervisors to work with them and support the very experienced Management Couple. Currently the subject of a major refurbishment, upon full completion (estimated July 2023) the property will consist of dining rooms, events space, 5 luxury holiday cottages, 3 luxury Bed & Breakfast outlets and a Wellness Centre including spa, gym and pool.

The Opportunity

An amazing opportunity to be part of a significant business relaunch, working closely with the enthusiastic owners to put this business firmly on the map.

THIS IS A GENUINE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FABULOUS NEW BUSINESS AND DEVELOP YOUR MANAGEMENT CAREER

The food offer will include indoor and outdoor dining, event catering (parties, fetes, game shoots etc), in-room dining, afternoon teas, picnic hampers etc.

The Requirements

• You will need to have had experience of working front of house in a quality hospitality (Restaurant, Pub, Hotel business) in a supervisory capacity.
• A Can Do – Will Do attitude
• Service driven with a keen eye for detail with the burning desire to be the best you can and develop within this expansive and progressive privately owned business.
• Own Transport ESSENTIAL!
• The capability of working both independently and as part of a team showing flexibility when it comes to achieving tasks.

The Rewards on offer for the Front of House Supervisor 

• Hourly Rate of £9.00 hour (more if you have lots of relevant experience!) + TIPS
• Progression through to Assistant Manager
• Achievable Bonus
• 5 days working week with Mondays and Tuesdays off every week (Business Closed)
• Close family working environment with enormous support from the Owners
• Welcoming village environment

What Next?

If you would like to know more or you would like to apply for these exciting Front of House Supervisor opportunities, please email Nick Charles including a copy of your CV in WORD format. I look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, only suitable Front of House Supervisor candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 3 working days, please assume that your application, in this instance, has not been successful.

Start Date

17 May 2021

The Property

Situated in the beautiful Test Valley, some 8 miles from the historic City of Winchester, this privately-owned, quintessentially British, period country pub sits opposite the village green and is at the outset of a truly amazing journey and the owners, Adam and Kate, are actively seeking to recruit a Sous Chef to support the very accomplished and super talented Head Chef. Currently the subject of a major refurbishment, upon full completion (estimated July 2023) the property will consist of dining rooms, events space, 5 luxury holiday cottages, 3 luxury Bed & Breakfast outlets and a Wellness Centre including spa, gym and pool.

The Opportunity

Sous Chef – the successful applicant will be a driven, creative, proven Sous Chef/Chef de Partie ambitious to work closely with the super talented, internationally experienced Head Chef originally from New Zealand to produce a new menu featuring top-notch, wholesome, contemporary dishes using local seasonal produce wherever possible. The food offer will include indoor and outdoor dining, event catering (parties, fetes, game shoots etc), in-room dining, afternoon teas, picnic hampers etc.

The Rewards on offer for the Sous Chef

• Base salary of c.£25,000 + Bonus
• 5 days working week with Mondays and Tuesdays off every week (Business closed)
• Close family working environment with enormous support from the Owners
• Welcoming village environment
• Realistic career progression – this business is going somewhere!
• Own Transport Essential

What Next?

If you would like to know more or you would like to apply for this exciting Sous Chef opportunity, please email Nick Charles including a copy of your CV in WORD format. I look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, only suitable Sous Chef candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 3 working days, please assume that your application, in this instance, has not been successful.

Code: AL-1 

F&B Service Manager – Boutique Hotel – Summer Season 2021 – Alicante – Spain 

The Company 

The hotel is just a few meters from the water, located in the charming Port of Javea, in Alicante.

Mediterranean living is at its core, natural interiors transition organically towards the outdoors and the turquoise sea and vintage Valencian tiles merge naturally with elements inspired by their lives overseas and trinkets brought from travels in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The Establishment 

The hotel has capacity for about 40 guests. The gastronomic fine casual Mediterranean restaurant, offering views on the seaside walkway consists of 25 seats indoor with and outdoor terrace with 100 seats max.

The Role 

• As F&B Service Manager, you will report to Director of Operation, being able to assume in the future Manager on Duty functions in his absence.
• You will be responsible for the flow of service operations in the hotel´s food and beverage operations.
• Design and development of F&B offer adapting it to the client and the evolution of demand: Define prices, products, menus, etc. In conjunction with the Executive Chef and under supervision of the hotel management.
• Perform cost of purchase orders and stock (COGS) in conjunction with the purchase and cost control manager.
• Identify and alert the management, of problems that may arise and harm the business and the work environments, and able to undertake new strategies to achieve the optional level of income.
• Identify, train, develop, direct, and retain internal talents.

The Requirements 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in F&B in luxury boutique hotel and fine dining restaurants.
• Degree in tourism or similar (Postgraduate or master studies in F&B management will be positively valued)
• High Spanish and English proficiency (Dutch, Flemish or French will be valued)
• Experience in team management, leadership, customer orientation, business skill, as well as planning and organisation skill
• Professional perfectionist, very operational, dynamic, with vocation towards the clients and interpersonal relationships

The Package 

• Salary between 2000-2300€/month 250€ fixed bonus net + performance bonus at the end of the season (bonus levels from 1000€ to 2500€)
• Free Accommodation in single room during first 3 months, then for the rest 4 offering the possibility to rent it with 250€ per month (*if partner comes along then there will be a rent of 150€/month)
• 6 days/week
• Duty meals