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Grain Barge - Head Chef

Grain Barge is a converted barge moored in Hotwells with amazing views of Bristolharbour. As well as our main bar, we have outdoor space on the top deck, and space for events and private hire in the Hold Bar. We serve sustainably sourced seafood and veg dishes that use ingredients from our own farm in Backwell and other local suppliers, alongside craft beer + cider, cocktails, local or independent wines, spirits and hot drinks.

We are looking for a passionate food-lover with an interest in sustainable cooking and a flair for creating interesting and inspiring seafood, vegan and vegetarian dishes in a modern and classic way to suit an informal restaurant bar. We serve delicious, honest, home-made pescetarian food with bold flavours that celebrate the best seasonal produce from local suppliers, including our very own Five Acre Farm in Backwell. At Grain Barge, everything is made on board including breads, desserts, ferments, sauces and our signature fries.

Here in our independently owned venues, we give young enthusiastic chefs the opportunity to shine, to be creative and to bring ideas to our kitchen and we are on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead and inspire those individuals. We want you to both steer and work with the team developing our menus, to keep our regular customers coming back and entice new customers in.

Position summary:

• To be a role model, leading and inspiring passionate young chefs, helping them grow in the early stages of their careers.
• Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation, and flavour – including both casual dining, table service dining and private event catering.
• To develop seasonal menus within quarterly menu cycles, with focus on Five Acre Farm produce, in conjunction with other select local food suppliers.
• Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.
• Manage food and labour budgets and areas of profit, including stock and wastage control.

This role offers a high level of freedom, allowing creativity and independence; whilst operating with consideration and respect for the environment and company goals of sustainable and responsible local food sourcing.

Our 5 Acre Farm, where we source much of our fresh ingredients, is a regenerative focused, sustainable farm and community interest organisation. Our kitchens look to craft seasonal dishes which uphold these values, and shine a light on the brilliant fresh fruit and vegetables which come out of the farm.

As well as working with the produce in our kitchen, you will have opportunities to visit, get your hands in the soil and learn first hand about all the goings on at the Farm by visiting the Backwell site.

Skills/experience:

• Head Chef / Sous Chef 2+ years
• Proven passion for working with quality local seasonal ingredients
• Knowledge and understanding of working with current food trends and flavours
• Event catering experience
• Management and leadership
• Budgets and forecasting
• Recipe and food purchase specifications
• Sustainable approach to managing kitchens and zero waste
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows.

Hours and pay:

£30,000 pa

+/-45 hrs pw

Please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and how you see yourself being a good fit – we look forward to hearing from you!

We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Grain Barge - Seasonal Front of House

We are looking for a new team member to join our fantastic FOH team.

This role is a mix of bartending and restaurant/event service, all of which we provide on-site training for. We are a small and close-knit team looking for someone with a great attitude, sense of humour, and enthusiasm for brilliant beers! Some days you’ll be providing excellent service on our main deck; others you’ll be bartending a live music event in our hold bar… No two days are the same!

We also require all applicants to be willing to work evenings and weekends, and willing to work throughout our busy summer season. In return, we offer fantastic company benefits, above minimum wage pay, and a guaranteed 2 shifts a week minimum. We are looking for someone that is available to work between 14 hours per week – with potential to pick up extra shifts in high season.

Please note, as we are a small team we are only accepting applicants with previous bar & restaurant experience at this time.

Benefits:

• Team benefit scheme across all of our venues
• Ethically and environmentally aware employer – we are part of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, a community of businesses working towards an environmentally restorative and socially progressive UK hospitality sector.
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential help and advice when you are facing problems, difficulties or challenges relating to your home or working life.
• A supportive, friendly team
• Food on shift
• Cycle to work scheme

Marks Bread - Lead Chef

Mark’s Bread is an award-winning bakery on North Street in Southville, selling artisan bread, cakes & pastries alongside amazing lunches and homemade groceries.

We are looking for an experienced and creative chef to join our team.

The kitchen serves lunches to eat in or takeaway Monday to Saturday. The Kitchen also makes some of the savoury pastries and home-made groceries on sale in the shop.

You will create a weekly changing breakfast and lunch service for our busy artisan bakery.

This role will take the lead on building the success of our exciting corporate and catering offerings.

Confidence, initiative and passion for working with seasonal fresh ingredients is a must. We are lucky enough to work closely with our farm 5 Acre Farm in Blackwell, so if this excites you get in touch!

Ideal Candidate:

– Experienced chef de partie looking for next step up.

– Confident in management of kitchen health and safety & daily operations.

– Have the ability to create seasonal recipes using fresh ingredients from our farm.

– Produce a new and exciting weekly changing lunch special / salads / grilled cheese.

Perks:

– Utilise the bakery for any bread products wanted alongside recipes.

– Be involved in the development of the new kitchen site (exciting renovations currently on the way!)

– No evenings.

– Creative control.

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There is room for progression within the business, with salary dependant on experience.

Day time shifts, Monday-Saturday.

35 – 40 hours a week.

Mark’s Bread is part of the Tobacco Factory family which also includes Tobacco Factory Cafe Bar, Sunday Market, Five Acre Farm and Shop and Grain Barge.

Benefits:

• Team benefit scheme across all of our venues
• We offer the opportunity for ongoing learning and professional development
• Ethically and environmentally aware employer – We are part of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, a community of businesses working towards an environmentally restorative and socially progressive UK hospitality sector.
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential help and advice when you are facing problems, difficulties or challenges relating to your home or working life.
• Regular performance appraisals
• A supportive, friendly team

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We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.