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At the heart of Giggling Squid are the incredible people, each of whom shares the generosity of spirit that lies behind every great guest experience, from our skilled chefs, to our welcoming front of house staff. Competitive salary + service charges.

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire Your Team. Create Exceptional Food. At Venture Hotels, we're not your typical hotel group. Part of Greene King, Venture Hotels is a collection of distinctive hotels and inns that celebrate character, individuality, and unforgettable guest experiences. We believe every venue should have its own personality, and we're looking for passionate leaders who share that vision. We're searching for an ambitious Head Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, loves developing talented teams, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food every single service. If you're ready to take ownership of a busy kitchen, drive standards, and make your mark in a hospitality business that champions progression and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As Head Chef, you'll be at the heart of the operation, leading from the front and creating an environment where your team can thrive. You'll: Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team of chefs and kitchen staff. Deliver consistently outstanding food quality and presentation. Plan, organise and execute busy services with confidence. Drive kitchen performance while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards. Manage stock, wastage and kitchen efficiency to maximise profitability. Create a positive and collaborative team culture where everyone can succeed. Ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from experienced Head Chefs, Senior Sous Chefs or Kitchen Managers who are ready for their next challenge. You'll have: Experience leading a busy, high-volume kitchen. A proven track record of developing and retaining talented teams. Strong organisational and communication skills. The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure. Passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences. Excellent knowledge of food safety, health and hygiene regulations. Commercial awareness with the ability to drive both quality and profitability. Why Join Venture Hotels? This is more than just another Head Chef job. It's an opportunity to lead your own kitchen, build a team you're proud of, and be part of a business where great people are recognised and rewarded. What's In It For You? Competitive salary and pension scheme Industry-leading career progression opportunities across Greene King and Venture Hotels Award-winning training, development and apprenticeship programmes 33% discount across Greene King brands for you and 15% for friends and family 50% discount at Greene King Inns and Hotels for you and 25% for loved ones Wagestream access, giving you flexibility with your earnings before payday Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health, wellbeing, financial and legal support Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies Proud Menopause Friendly Employer Retail discounts including Superdrug, Three Mobile and many more leading brands Refer a friend scheme with rewards of up to £1,500 Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're a passionate Head Chef looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can influence menus, develop talented chefs, and build an exceptional kitchen culture, apply today and join a team that's committed to doing hospitality differently. TPBN1_UKCT

Deputy Manager Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Salary: £31,000 per year + Excellent Tronc & Tips Join One of Kent's Most Beautiful Gastro Pubs! We're looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our stunning fresh food gastro pub in the heart of the Sevenoaks countryside. Set in a beautiful location, our pub is renowned for its exceptional food, warm hospitality, and bustling atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences while leading and inspiring a successful team. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business. Leading the team from the front and delivering exceptional customer service. Motivating, training and developing a passionate front of house team. Ensuring consistently high standards of food, drink and service. Managing shifts, opening and closing the business confidently. Driving sales while maintaining excellent labour and stock controls. Creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests return time and time again. Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and team development. Maintaining excellent health & safety and licensing standards. What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager within a busy gastro pub, premium pub or fresh food restaurant. A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience. Strong leadership and communication skills. A hands-on approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Commercial awareness with a proactive attitude. A team player who enjoys developing others and leading by example. What's in It for You? £31,000 salary Excellent tronc and generous tips Free meals on duty Staff discounts across the group Company pension Ongoing training and career development Opportunities to progress within a growing hospitality business Employee recognition and reward schemes A supportive management team Work in a stunning countryside location with a fantastic reputation for fresh food and hospitality TPBN1_UKCT

Our client, a group of stunning pub restaurants located around the Southeast pride themselves on the level of service, quality of dishes and guest satisfaction. They are highly proud of the brand they have built and the reputation they hold within the industry. A substantial amount of time and resources are invested into the development of the team and menus to ensure market trends and guest expectations are always adhered to. We are on the hunt for a passionate Chef De Partie to join the team and assist in the delivery of their fantastic menu. We are looking for a “role your sleeves up” mentality and an industry professional looking to develop their skillset to progress through the ranks in the future. • You will have experience in working with fresh food and the safety aspect behind working with such product., • You will be responsible for always keeping your work area and the rest of the kitchen clean and today., • You will assist with stock management and be confident when rotating stock at the correct time for the purpose of health and safety and cost control., • You will ensure food is prepped correctly in line with allergen awareness., • You will maintain a positive mindset and work with the team to achieve the very best results. Our client is focused on their team and providing a workplace their teams are proud to be a part of. They have built a package which is attractive to a developing chef and provides the foundations for them to build upon. This includes; • £13.25 p/h, • TRONC, • Team discount across the group, • Company events Are you a creative chef with fresh ideas and the desire to share them? This could be the role for you. Interested in learning more about this role or would like to apply? Lets have a chat