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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? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be 2003

Working closely with the Head of Hospitality, other Food and Beverage Managers and Food and Beverage Team Leaders you will ensure the smooth running of your restaurant or bar within the hotel. This beautiful, coastal, 258-bedroom hotel with a theatre, purpose-built spa, and leisure facilities (inclu

My client a lovely hotel with 2 Rosette restaurant on the Isle of Wight is currently looking for a head chef to lead the team. They are looking for an experienced Head Chef ideally with some Rosette background. There is no live in accommodation so this would be a relocation. The salary is £45,000 plus tronc. They can help with temporary live in while you sort yourself some accommodation and its 45 hours per week. Please let me know asap if this would be of interest to you. AMRT1_UKCT ...

Branch: Solent Hotel & Spa Location: Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and great benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Various shifts, mornings, evenings and weekends Hours per week: 40 Are you looking for the next step in your F&B career? We are searching for a dynamic Food & Beverage Team Leader to support the front of house team in our busy restaurant and bar. Your day to day; • Serving food & drink, taking room reservations and looking after guests, • Being the first point of call for any guest issues, • Leading a shift, ensuring our guests receive high standards of service and want to return, • Supporting and motivating the team, • Maintaining staffing levels to meet payroll budgets under guidance of your manager Who are we looking for? You will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations of the business. Food & Beverage Team Leader is a hands-on role so you will need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service. We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation - exposure to supervisory or management duties is ...

Branch: Solent Hotel & Spa Location: Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary with great benefits + Gratuities Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Various including weekends Hours per week: 40 We're looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead and elevate our hospitality experience across all outlets, including our restaurant, bar, room service, and events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success. Your Day to Day: • Support the Managmenet team in running all F&B departments across all properties: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences, events, pub service., • Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments., • Deliver outstanding guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and service excellence, • Lead and inspire the food & beverage team, • Drive operational excellence, compliance, and guest satisfaction., • Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of warm hospitality and high standards., • Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs while driving sales through ...

Join our team at Lakeside, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This hotel on Hayling Island has spa facilities, a cabaret restaurant, and overlooks a lake near the Hampshire coast. Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join us at Warner Hotels. What will I be doing? Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service. Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment. Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques. Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets. Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback What are we looking for? A Sous Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment. You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork. Willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels. A chef with a passion for great food and service. What skills do I need? Understands the important of working with a branded menu. Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements. Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department's budget. The benefits of working with us Free use of gym and leisure facilities Free or 60% discounted food onsite Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers. A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level) 20% discount for you, your family & friends across Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: TPBN1_UKCT

Join our team at Lakeside, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This hotel on Hayling Island has spa facilities, a cabaret restaurant, and overlooks a lake near the Hampshire coast. Warner Hotels are looking for a Head of Food and Beverage , for Lakeside Coastal village on Hayling Island The Head of Food and Beverage is a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence. You'll bring strong commercial acumen, people leadership skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences across the hotel. The Head of Food and Beverage is a leadership role, driving and optimising all food and beverage operations across the hotel to deliver outstanding guest experiences while achieving commercial targets. In this role, you'll manage multiple restaurants and bars, working closely with Food & Beverage Managers and the Executive Chef to ensure seamless daily operations, exceptional service levels and full compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations. You will develop, coach and retain a high-performing multi-outlet team, owning labour and cost control to meet P&L targets. Responsibilities: Operational Delivery • Oversee day-to-day operations across restaurants, bars, and outlets, ensuring smooth service, effective shift handovers, and strong front-line leadership. Implement Central Initiatives, • Execute Head Office menus, promotions, and revenue-driving initiatives locally, maintaining consistency and commercial impact. Financial Performance, • Take ownership of P&L delivery for Food & Beverage, controlling costs (labour, waste, stock) and achieving departmental targets through tight execution and reporting. Labour & Rota Management, • Create efficient rotas, manage labour spend, and ensure adequate cover to meet service standards. Guest Experience, • Champion service excellence, monitor quality, and coach teams to deliver memorable moments for every guest. People Leadership, • Recruit, train, develop, and performance-manage the F&B team, fostering engagement, morale, and succession planning. Compliance & Safety, • Guarantee 100% compliance with food safety, health & safety, and licensing requirements; manage audits and corrective actions. Collaboration & Deputising, • Support Duty Management shifts, deputise for senior leaders, and work closely with Sales, Events, HR, and Procurement teams. Continuous Improvement, • Identify efficiencies and service enhancements, piloting and scaling improvements within Head Office guidelines. Governance, • Operate within approved financial and procurement processes, escalating issues outside delegated authority to the General Manager. You will need to have: Proven experience in multi-outlet F&B operations with strong knowledge of cost control and P&L management. A track record of delivering exceptional service standards and enhancing guest experiences consistently. Demonstrable ability to build and lead high-performing teams -setting clear expectations, coaching for success, and driving engagement through regular performance reviews. Commercial know-how in revenue delivery , including upselling strategies, maximising covers and spend per head, and using data to inform local decisions. Thorough understanding of compliance requirements across food safety, licensing, and health & safety. Strong operational and commercial execution skills , with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Technical proficiency with EPOS, stock control, and rostering systems, plus solid skills in MS Excel and reporting. Outstanding organisational and problem-solving ability , with reliable delivery, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder management. Ready to discover your glow? Be part of something more than a hotel - where your personality shines and your ideas matter. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: Please note: Unsolicited CV's from agencies will not be considered TPBN1_UKCT

Join our team at Lakeside, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This hotel on Hayling Island has spa facilities, a cabaret restaurant, and overlooks a lake near the Hampshire coast. Pay Rates: Up to £13.21 per hour depending on your age We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commis Chef to join us at Warner Hotels. What will I be doing? As a Commis Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking food in our kitchens, contributing to maintaining the kitchen and food safety standards, managing stock and working in a clean and tidy environment. You'll need to understand basic food hygiene practices, whilst working in a team where you will be supported and developed. What are we looking for? Enthusiastic people who want to develop a career in the kitchen. Have a thirst for knowledge and want to learn new skills. A genuine passion for food. What skills do I need? Ability to work under supervision. The benefits of working with us Free use of gym and leisure facilities Free or 60% discounted food onsite Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers. A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development 20% discount for you, your family & friends across Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use) Good communication skills If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: TPBN1_UKCT

Join our team at Sinah Warren part of the Warner Hotels Group. Set within magnificent grounds, Sinah Warren is part of the Warner Hotels Group. This beautiful, coastal, 258-bedroom hotel with a theatre, purpose-built spa, and leisure facilities (including gym and both indoor and outdoor pools), restaurant and bar is located on Hayling Island off the Hampshire coast close to Portsmouth. Salary £30,000 dependent on experience We have a fantastic opportunity for a Food and Beverage Manager to join us at Warner Hotels . What will I be doing? Working closely with the Head of Hospitality, other Food and Beverage Managers and Food and Beverage Team Leaders you will ensure the smooth running of your restaurant or bar within the hotel. Hospitality is a very important part of our guests' experience when staying at Warner. As a Food and Beverage Manager you are part of one great team, working within our restaurant and bar facilities. With inspiring and tasty menus and settings to be proud of, you will play an integral part in providing a perfect customer journey for our guests. What are we looking for? An inspirational manager who drives food and beverage service standards both front and back of house. A people focused leader who puts the guest journey at the heart of everything they do. An individual with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your leaders and team, even in times of high demand. A willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels. Someone who can make decisions confidently. A passionate leader to coach and give feedback across the Food and Beverage department to improve performance. What skills do I need? You'll need to be experienced in managing a large complex team in a customer facing environment, ideally with significant experience within hospitality You'll need to have the demonstrable ability to manage costs in line with budgets, and an understanding of where to drive sales as appropriate Have the ability to create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop You'll be a natural leader, with the ability to inspire and lead a team, communicating articulate ideas The benefits of working with us A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and career development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level) 20% discount for you, family & friends across Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use) Live in accommodation may be available Free use of gym and leisure facilities Free or 60% discounted food onsite Access to fantastic discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require. We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: TPBN1_UKCT

Join our team at Lakeside, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This hotel on Hayling Island has spa facilities, a cabaret restaurant, and overlooks a lake near the Hampshire coast. Looking to take the next step in your leisure career? At Warner Hotels, you can discover your glow, as we believe people thrive when their unique strengths and personality are nurtured. Here, you're free to be yourself, make an impact, and thrive in a tight-knit team that creates truly unique guest experiences. At Warner Hotels, we're more than just a place to stay, we're a place where guests come to make memories, discover new experiences, and feel truly cared for. As Food and Beverage Supervisor , you'll play a crucial role in bringing that magic to life. Role Purpose: The Food and Beverage Supervisor plays a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences, leading the team with energy, precision, and genuine care. The position supports guest experience, resolves issues promptly, and ensures safety, compliance, and operational efficiency throughout the shift. It provides leadership, coordination, and decision-making when department heads are not present, playing a key role in upholding brand standards and supporting commercial performance. This role ensures continuity,strong communication, and effective crisis management to deliver a seamless guest experience. Responsibilities: Operational Oversight Act as theon shiftleader across the department. Monitor operational standards and efficiency in all areas. Coordinate with department managers to resolve issues promptly. Guest Service & Experience Serve as the main guest contact during the shift. Handle queries, complaints, VIPs, and special requests professionally. Maintain visibility in public areas to support engagement and satisfaction. Team Support & Leadership Provide onshift support and guidance to teams across all departments. Reallocate resources during busy periods tomaintainservice levels. Motivate teams and lead by example with a positive, collaborative approach. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to H&S regulations, hygiene standards, and company policies. Act as the person responsible for emergency procedures, fire safety, and first aid. Complete incident reports and escalate as needed. Financial & Commercial Awareness Monitor upselling opportunitiesacross F&B and retail. Ensure correct cash handling and billing processes. Support cost control while protecting guest experience. Communication & Reporting Conduct thorough shift handovers to ensure smooth continuity. Prepare shift reports on key events, feedback, and challenges. Communicate urgent matters to senior leadership promptly. Event & Function Support Liaise withorganisersand internal teams to ensure requirements are met. Problem Solving & Crisis Management Take decisive action during emergencies or unexpected issues. Coordinate teams tominimisedisruption and ensure guest safety Behaviours, Skills & Experience Previous experience in food and beverage or hospitality operations. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards - Level 3 food safety certificate would be desirable Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Ready to discover your glow? Be part of something more than a hotel - where your personality shines and your ideas matter. Inclusion Statement Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: Please note: Unsolicited CV's from agencies will not be considered TPBN1_UKCT