Job Description

Assist the Head Chef

We need a strong second to help our head chef meet the ever-increasing numbers coming into our restaurant and hotel.

The key ingredients for the successful applicant will include:

Being an out and out FOODIE, a keen cook at home and at work.

Being open to new ideas and concepts.

Having a great team ethos, be happy to work in a small family style environment.

Wanting to collaborate with and support the chef and colleagues alike.

A pure enjoyment of producing best possible dishes, utilising our herbs and vegetables, working with local suppliers.

Support the Chef with all the usual kitchen responsibilities:

Adherence to strict health, safety and hygiene regulations, menu planning, cost control, team leadership.

You will be trained to NVQ 2 (or have similar level experience) and have a current L2) Hygiene Certificate.

The Old Vicarage is a 14th Century Boutique Hotel and Restaurant based in the centre of Bridgwater, Somerset.

We have made great in-roads to becoming a first-choice dining destination by providing a great choice of freshly prepared food coupled with a relaxed efficient service style and ambience.

Over the past seasons we have enhanced our aspirations to include: a wood fired Pizza Oven, enclosed patio area increasing capacity further, a 64-cover marquee, our beautiful cottage style gardens and by producing vegetables and herbs.

We currently operate a seasonal restaurant menu and active specials board. Additionally, we frequently cater for larger groups and events. The Chefs are responsible for all the food production leaving the kitchen having planned the menus, organised delivery of goods and all preparation.

Future ambitions include the launch of a new restaurant concept, continued development of our bespoke wedding venue, providing more of our own produce, Somerset tour guides, and special events.

We strive to give our team the right "life/work" balance in a challenging and rewarding hospitality setting.

You may well currently be a senior CDP/Junior Sous Chef ready to step up to the next level.

If interested, please send your CV and a cover letter introducing yourself and your food passions.....

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person