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The Tobacco Factory family includes Tobacco Factory Cafe Bar, Sunday Market, Five Acre Farm and Shop, Mark’s Bread and Grain Barge.

 

Benefits:

• Food on shift

• Regular appraisal and development

• 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.

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company wide staff discount

• Supplier visits and team days

• Supportive, friendly team

• 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.

 

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, nationality, disability or age.

 

Chef de partie - Grain Barge

Grain Barge is a converted barge moored in Hotwells with amazing views of Bristol harbour. As well as our main bar, we have outdoor space on the top deck, as well as 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, wines, spirits and hot drinks.

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our small brigade at Grain Barge. The Barge has enjoyed a great summer and we are excited to find the right person for the team as we approach winter, continuing to focus on high quality, locally sourced organic cooking.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years experience in a similar role, with the ability to produce dishes with fresh quality ingredients. You must be self-motivated and a team player. Successful candidates will be excited to show off skills and be involved with the menu working alongside our lively small kitchen team.

Key responsibilities:

– Monitor stocks and maintain sufficient levels of food products at stations to ensure a smooth service period.

– Prepare a variety of; seafood, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Operating ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

– Run section; whether it be mains, starters or desserts. Taking full responsibility for the days designated section.

– Set an example to the other less senior members of staff by maintaining; appropriate dress, punctuality, due diligence.

– Have an excellent understanding of allergies and communicating the relevant information to the front of house team in an efficient and professional manner.

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We offer you:

  • An average 14-20 hr working week and flexible shifts
  • 28 days holiday per year
  • Overtime compensation
  • Expanding company with opportunity for advancement and progression
  • Training and cross training in other areas in our restaurants and farm (training is tailored to the individual)
  • Working with fresh food and produce from our farm
  • Free meals on duty
  • Fantastic working conditions, friendly and fun working environment, with a supportive team
  • 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.
  • Regular performance appraisals

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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.

Please send your CV and tell us why you are interested in working with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Apply for this job:

headchef@grainbarge.com