Job Vacancies

We’re a smart,  vibrant 4 star Country House Hotel and Restaurant and we’ve been thrilling guests for over 50 years.

We have a 40 cover restaurant, 16 luxury en suite bedrooms and a thriving wedding business.  We have 2 AA rosettes, and a fantastic team of friendly, enthusiastic staff who care passionately about the business.

As a result of ongoing growth, we are always on the look out for happy, committed people to join us. This is a great place to work with a great team spirit, good rates of pay and stunning surroundings.

If you are interested in joining us, even if we are not currently recruiting for your area of expertise, please email your details to julie@thehornofplenty.co.uk.  Please provide a covering note stating what you are looking for, and why you think you’d make a good match.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Role

To oversee the restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Manager, acting as the “maitre d’hote”.

To train, develop, manage and motivate staff, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.

To plan tables, set up bar, restaurant, sitting rooms and outside patio area. To warmly welcome guests and make them feel special and valued. To take orders, describe dishes, communicate any allergies/dietary needs to the kitchen. To serve food and drink, ensure guests are happy, resolve any issues, take payments.

In the evenings, to act as Deputy Hotel Manager, doing whatever is needed to ensure the comfort and happiness of guests.

To open up the hotel in the mornings and close down at night.

Salary and benefits

Salary: £18,000 – £21,000 + tips + 28 days holiday + pension

Working on average 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Shifts include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Excellent working environment, and the opportunity to be part of a closely-knit team.

Requirements

We’re looking for candidates who are confident, outgoing, great with customers, 100% reliable and always willing to “go the extra mile” to deliver outstanding service.

Previous experience leading a team is essential. Customer-facing experience /hospitality experience is strongly preferred.

You will need your own transport, as we are not on a bus route.

Sorry, no live-in accommodation is available.

Chef de Partie/Commis Chef

Role 

To work as part of a brigade of 6 chefs to deliver top quality food in a fine dining environment, using local produce.

Requirements 

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 12 months experience in a busy kitchen. However attitude is more important than experience.

We’re looking for a driven, energetic, and capable individual. Someone with a real passion for food, and a desire to push their own boundaries to be the best they can be.

Full training will be given.

You will need your own transport, as we are not on a bus route..

Salary and benefits

Salary: £14,000.00 to £19,000.00 /year + tips + 28 days holiday

Full time role, including evenings and weekends.

Excellent working environment and the opportunity to be part of a closely-knit team.

Interested?  Please email julie@thehornofplenty.co.uk.