oakbarnrestaurant.co.uk The Oak Barn is currently one of the Top-Rated Fresh Food Restaurants in Sussex. It is a Privately Owned, Family Run, 150 Cover Restaurant & Bar, situated close to Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill. If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for the restaurant industry & possess the necessary skills to lead a team to success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our freshly made Rosette standard, seasonal menu, is the key to our business. It features modern British cuisine that combine the classics alongside more contemporary dishes. We also organise many events throughout the year, as well as cater for large group bookings, buffets & weddings. Why Work for The Oak Barn: Excellent Pay & Bonuses / Family Run Business Fantastic Tips / Flexible Shifts 18 Free Hospitality Training Courses / No Two Days Are the Same Great Training & Progression Prospects / Great Lifestyle Balance A Relaxed & Fun Atmosphere / Free Meals / Weekly Pay Oak Barn Training, Courses & Progression Prospects: FREE INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED COURSES (in house & offsite) Expediter Training / Bartending Training / Barista Training / Coffee Art Training Multiple Plate Carrying Training / Customer Service Skills / Wine Training Host Training / Menu & Recipe Training / Customer Service Training Cellar Management / Social Media Training / Marketing Training Profit Margin Training / Costing & GP/RRP Training / Cocktail Making Shifts Examples: 40-45hrs a week made up of 8 shifts Food served: Mon - Sat: 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm / Sun: 12pm-7pm Day shift: 11.30am - 4pm Evening shift: 5.30pm - Close 10.30-11pm (approximatively - so no late lockups) Responsibilities & Duties: Maîtres d' / Hosting - manage reservations, greet guests upon arrival, & guide them to their assigned tables. Ensuring food & beverages are delivered to customers in a timely manner. Responsible for managing daily operations. Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, health & safety standards. Training our waiting staff to a high standard & maintain these standards. Oversee food preparation & ensure high-quality dishes are served. Help organise special events & create social media content. Develop & implement strategies to meet revenue goals. Skills & Experience: Strong leadership abilities to motivate & guide staff effectively. Hospitality background with a focus on customer satisfaction. Bartending experience is advantageous. Proficiency of culinary practices, food preparation & kitchen operations. Previous experience in a restaurant or kitchen environment. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Please take a look at oakbarnrestaurant.co.uk The Oak Barn is currently one of the Top-Rated, Fresh Food Restaurants in Sussex. It is a Privately Owned, Family Run, 150 Cover Restaurant & Bar, situated in Mid-Sussex, close to Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill. Our freshly made Rosette standard seasonal menu is key to our business. It features modern British cuisine that combine the classics alongside more contemporary dishes. We also run specials which change daily. In addition to this we also cater for large group bookings, weddings & buffets so there is always plenty of variety. We are currently looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our talented team to continue providing fantastic quality fresh dishes. The ideal candidate will have a passion creating exciting & innovate dishes from locally sourced fresh ingredients with great attention to detail. The candidate must be able to relish in a fast-paced environment & have competent background in gastro pubs or restaurants. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality, restaurants & gastro pubs. Why work for The Oak Barn: Excellent Pay & Bonuses / Family Run Business Fantastic Tips / Flexible Shifts / 2.5 Days Off Per Week Fresh Produce & Cooked To Order / No Two Days Are the Same Great Training & Progression Prospects / Great Lifestyle Balance A Relaxed & Fun Atmosphere / Brigade Of 8 Chefs / Weekly Pay Finish Approx. 9.15pm Weekdays, 7.30pm Sundays Progression Prospects: Very experienced Chef Team who are willing to encourage, motivate, teach & train Opportunities for development & promotion NVQ training courses are available for those wishing to further develop their career Learning about maintaining GP’s & targets set by the business & Head Chef Opportunity to learn the skills on different sections Responsibilities: Checking the cleanliness, organisation & standards within the kitchen Assisting the brigade in the smooth, safe & efficient running of the kitchen operation To assist the Head chef in the training of younger members of the team Responsible for the day to day running of any given section Demonstrating a committed approach & maintain a consistent service in the kitchen Assisting the Head chef in the development of both the menus & daily specials Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected Be aware of health & safety, hygiene regulations & help maintain to a high standard Help with ordering daily, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning & business levels Running of the kitchen in conjunction with the Head Chef Effective communication with front of house Food Service Times: Food served Monday – Saturday 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm Food served Sunday 12pm-7pm