You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. We also love our real people who run Lounges. The person who runs these brilliant people has to be super-brilliant, and that'll be you. Your standards will be as high as ours, but exactly how you do it will be unique to you.

You'll be doing it your way. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making decisions considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
You will have worked in kitchen environments where you're required to report on various metrics including GPs; labour/house; food preparation.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

SHE Manager, Food Manufacturing
Opportunity for an SHE Manager based in Essex to join the business as they grow their operation.

As Safety, Health and Environment Manager for a busy food manufacturing site you’ll report into the Technical Director.

This is a great opportunity for a SHE professional to join a food manufacturing business that is experiencing exponential growth. They plan to grow their operation significantly over the next few years and invest in custom built facilities.

Day-to-day you’ll co-ordinate all Safety, Health and Environment related activities across the site, embed a behaviour-based safety approach that leads to Continuous Improvement and ensure that all SHE related activates on site comply with all legislative requirements.

You’ll act as the initial point of contact across the business on all safety matters, undertake weekly and monthly reporting on a range of Health and Safety KPIs. You’ll collate incident documentation, SHE databases / spreadsheets and produce relevant management information for the site operations team and the General Manager. You’ll coach, monitor, audit, and review activities to ensure that working practices are safe, comply with legislation and have a safe system of work along with ensuring that all potential risks associated with all activities are identified, assessed with appropriate control.

This role will suit a Safety, Health and Environment professional who is either based in Essex or able to relocate and has worked within the food industry.

To be considered for this role you will need:

Proven SHE experience gained from either a single or multi-site role in the food manufacturing sector
Working knowledge ISO SHE related management systems
Experience of managing safety or advising on safety matters
Competent user of MS Office at intermediate level (Word, Excel, Outlook)
SHE-related qualification
Qualifications – Desired:

NEBOSH Diploma
IOSH Managing Safely
IEMA
Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a business that is expanding rapidly and want to join them on their journey of growth, then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further.

REF. NAH47921

Join our team at the Orchards Holiday Village close to the maritime town of Brightlingsea on the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8LJ GBR

Job DetailsCome and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Restaurant Manager!

As part of our full time, permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you will… 

- Oversee the day-to-day front of house operation of the Parks main Restaurant, following standard operating procedures ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
- Deliver our performance targets against budget, manage stock, margin and cost control
- Complete relevant administrative tasks including team Rota’s, Safety and Legislative compliance checks
- Drive continuous improvement, provide solutions to issues and set goals for growth
- Lead and coach the team ensuring they work productively and develop professionally
- Engage and inspire the team to always be Guest obsessed
- Effectively recruit and train new team

What’s In It For You? 
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool  
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops  
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena  
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers  
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels  
- Reward & Recognition Schemes  
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications  
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme  
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied) 

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus

Experience and Qualifications 
You may already be a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Duty Manager which is great. Or maybe you’re an experienced Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the next step! All we are looking for is…

- Proven experience leading large teams in a Food & Beverage or similar environment
- Experience in managing operations, performance, resources and cost control
- Can confidently deal with Guest concerns and resolve problems
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Understanding of ‘Back of House’ as well as ‘Front of House’ Restaurant operations

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

We aim to offer flexibility where we can, our Team Managers working hours are usually 45 hours per week over 5 days and could include evenings and weekends.

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

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 resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Kitchen Team Leader at Miller & Carter - Langdon Hills, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Restaurant Manager!

As part of our full time, permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you will…

- Oversee the day-to-day front of house operation of the Parks main Restaurant, following standard operating procedures ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
- Deliver our performance targets against budget, manage stock, margin and cost control
- Complete relevant administrative tasks including team Rota’s, Safety and Legislative compliance checks
- Drive continuous improvement, provide solutions to issues and set goals for growth
- Lead and coach the team ensuring they work productively and develop professionally
- Engage and inspire the team to always be Guest obsessed
- Effectively recruit and train new team

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus

Experience and Qualifications
You may already be a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Duty Manager which is great. Or maybe you’re an experienced Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the next step! All we are looking for is…

- Proven experience leading large teams in a Food & Beverage or similar environment
- Experience in managing operations, performance, resources and cost control
- Can confidently deal with Guest concerns and resolve problems
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Understanding of ‘Back of House’ as well as ‘Front of House’ Restaurant operations

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

We aim to offer flexibility where we can, our Team Managers working hours are usually 45 hours per week over 5 days and could include evenings and weekends.

We would love to hear from you
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

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 resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Role overview

Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Chef Manager help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at one of our
schools in the Basildon area.

The school has a lovely little team of people in a real well cared for school. You will have a close relationship with the school
and be responsible for a well-established kitchen, dedicated to providing the best for all children.

As a Chef Manager, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school.

In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing
healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you’re important; without our employees we wouldn’t be where we are today with such a
strong, innovative, and constantly growing business.

With over 120 sites across Southern England there’s plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Preparing our delicious food
* Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and you'll have the
Unit Bookwork to keep up to date
* Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage
* With a reputation for an excellent service and fabulous food we always put our customers first, as one of our Unit Managers we
expect you want to do the same. By developing a great working relationship with clients, team and customers alike you will be
able to ensure the catering contract you are part of is always growing in the right direction.



Our ideal Chef Manager will be:

* Passionate about food and great customer service
* A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team. Good communication skills throughout our customer and client journey
are a must, with excellent supervisory skills being the real key to managing, developing and motivating a large team
* You will need to be financially astute, but we'll make sure you receive full training in all our processes and software systems
to help you.
* A craft background with qualifications/experience to match



Role details and benefits include:

* £26,000 per annum plus our Chef Bonus which we pay each term. This will add a further £1000 per year extra to your salary. And
the best bit. It’s tax free!
* Monday to Friday 7:00 -15:00 hours
* Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract
* Holiday pay
* NEST pension scheme
* Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
* Consistent training and development
* Unlock – discount membership
* Excellent work/ family life balance due to term time only contract



At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role;

* The food – Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront
of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen
or processed foods.
* The people - Happy customers always come back for more, so we expect you to ensure they have an excellent customer experience.
* And you – We are recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our positive and professional team.



As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references and we’ll also carry out an Enhanced DBS
/ Criminal Record Check as well (which we’ll pay for).



Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family?

Please apply online. If you would like to contact me directly to discuss the role you can call me on 07964117453 or alternatively
send an email to hannahbradley@pabulum-catering.co.uk - Click to send an email [hannahbradley@pabulum-catering.co.uk]

Join our team at the Orchards Holiday Village close to the maritime town of Brightlingsea on the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8LJ GBR

Job DetailsCome and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Restaurant Manager!

As part of our full time, permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you will… 

- Oversee the day-to-day front of house operation of the Parks main Restaurant, following standard operating procedures ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
- Deliver our performance targets against budget, manage stock, margin and cost control
- Complete relevant administrative tasks including team Rota’s, Safety and Legislative compliance checks
- Drive continuous improvement, provide solutions to issues and set goals for growth
- Lead and coach the team ensuring they work productively and develop professionally
- Engage and inspire the team to always be Guest obsessed
- Effectively recruit and train new team

What’s In It For You? 
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool  
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops  
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena  
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers  
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels  
- Reward & Recognition Schemes  
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications  
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme  
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied) 

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus

Experience and Qualifications 
You may already be a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Duty Manager which is great. Or maybe you’re an experienced Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the next step! All we are looking for is…

- Proven experience leading large teams in a Food & Beverage or similar environment
- Experience in managing operations, performance, resources and cost control
- Can confidently deal with Guest concerns and resolve problems
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Understanding of ‘Back of House’ as well as ‘Front of House’ Restaurant operations

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

We aim to offer flexibility where we can, our Team Managers working hours are usually 45 hours per week over 5 days and could include evenings and weekends.

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

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 resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Restaurant Manager - Manor Farm (Rainham) - Beefeater
Salary:£35,000 - £38,000
Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It's all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.
It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you'll...

Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new team members.
Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
Drive high individual performance through regular one to ones and coaching, ensuring they understand their goals
Have an eye for detail, high standards and the ability to thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment
Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team are as knowledgeable and confident as you are

We want you to be the best you can be and so we will give you the tools to manage labour and cost margins effectively. It's up to you to show what you've got when it comes to driving sales and revenue, proactively using guest feedback to maximise opportunities.
We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and implement this with the team.
What's in it for you
In addition to a competitive salary, you'll also benefit from:

Full induction and training.
Excellent access to training and development programmes.
The top tools and systems to achieve your KPI's
25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

If you want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company and have the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. We also love our real people who run Lounges. The person who runs these brilliant people has to be super-brilliant, and that'll be you. Your standards will be as high as ours, but exactly how you do it will be unique to you.

You'll be doing it your way. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making decisions considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
You will have worked in kitchen environments where you're required to report on various metrics including GPs; labour/house; food preparation.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Cook/Chef Manager? If so, we'd love you to join our Catering team at Stisted C of E Primary Academy!

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

As a Cook/Chef Manager you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 2:00pm, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Kitchen Manager - Watermill Basildon - Beefeater
Salary:£36,000 - £40,000
Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It's all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.
It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you'll...

Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new Kitchen team members.
Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
Manage stock control and food margins.
Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
Deliver to spec and brand standards.
Drive individual high performance through development and regular one to ones.
Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast paced environment.
Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.

Alongside working with a General Manager that has been back of house trained to support, you'll also benefit from...

Full induction and training.­
Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academy's.
Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
Excellent access to training and development programmes.
A big say in how you run your kitchen.
Tools and systems to manage your KPI's.
25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It's up to you to show what you've got when it comes to serving up excellence.
We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and drive this with the team.
If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!

Deputy Hotel Manager - Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Rd) - 40 hours Contract
Salary: £26,750 - £30,000 + Benefits
As Deputy Hotel Manager you are a pivotal part of the Hotel Management team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll be responsible for the successful daily running operation of all departments (Front of House, Back of House* and housekeeping teams) whilst making sure our guests and team are kept safe, all internal audits successfully passed and compliance requirements are met.
Working with your Hotel Manager you will drive commercial best practice, maximising revenue opportunities and manage our controllable costs to deliver a strong business performance .With a keen eye for detail you'll ensure that brand standards are consistently maintained and utilise guest feedback to increase performance against KPI targets
Putting our guests first in everything you do, You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing high performing, competent and motivated teams to ensure we deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with company standards to make us the most loved hotel brand.
As a role model who is passionate about exceeding our guests needs and expectations you will be a great communicator who demonstrates passion for our brand by engaging regularly with our guests, and continuously coach the team to deliver their full potential.
Ideally, you'll have be able to demonstrate your previous or current management experience from hospitality, leisure or retail backgrounds driven by guest service and business results. (If working in Solus/ Breakfast Room sites)*Experience within F&B or food services is desirable and knowledge of food hygiene and H&S.
What's in it for me?
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity as the UK largest Hotel brand. You will receive a salary of up to £30,000in addition to the following benefits;

Full induction and training
Performance related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme
Whitbread Privilege Card offering up to 25% in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn Hotels.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Perks at Work Discounts through a variety of Retail and Leisure outlets

Reception Manager

Holiday Inn Basildon

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our hotel team as a reception manager. As the first point of contact for guests, the reception manager plays a vital role in ensuring a positive guest experience from the moment they arrive.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the reception desk, ensuring that all staff are providing excellent customer service to guests
• Monitor and ensure the achievement of key performance indicators, such as guest satisfaction and revenue targets
• Train, coach, and motivate reception staff to deliver exceptional guest service and handle any guest complaints or issues
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with guests and other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Oversee the reservations system and ensure that guest bookings are accurate and efficiently managed
• Work with other departments to ensure that all guest requests and needs are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage the reception budget, including labor costs and other expenses

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a hotel environment
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with guests and colleagues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with hotel management systems, such as PMS and reservation systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving targets and driving revenue
• A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• If you are an experienced and passionate hotel professional looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Hotel

The Holiday Inn Basildon is an exceptional hotel located opposite Festival Park, providing a perfect setting for conferences, meetings, weddings, events, and leisure guests. With 148 comfortable bedrooms available, guests can enjoy a delightful stay. The hotel offers a range of dining options to cater to all tastes.

Our team at the hotel is friendly and approachable, fostering a culture that encourages personal development. We are committed to ensuring that all our guests have a memorable experience during their stay with us, and we strive to provide the highest levels of service and hospitality.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Deputy Hotel Manager - Saffron Walden - 40 hours Contract
Salary: £26,750 - £30,000 + Benefits
As Deputy Hotel Manager you are a pivotal part of the Hotel Management team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll be responsible for the successful daily running operation of all departments (Front of House, Back of House* and housekeeping teams) whilst making sure our guests and team are kept safe, all internal audits successfully passed and compliance requirements are met.
Working with your Hotel Manager you will drive commercial best practice, maximising revenue opportunities and manage our controllable costs to deliver a strong business performance .With a keen eye for detail you'll ensure that brand standards are consistently maintained and utilise guest feedback to increase performance against KPI targets
Putting our guests first in everything you do, You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing high performing, competent and motivated teams to ensure we deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with company standards to make us the most loved hotel brand.
As a role model who is passionate about exceeding our guests needs and expectations you will be a great communicator who demonstrates passion for our brand by engaging regularly with our guests, and continuously coach the team to deliver their full potential.
Ideally, you'll have be able to demonstrate your previous or current management experience from hospitality, leisure or retail backgrounds driven by guest service and business results. (If working in Solus/ Breakfast Room sites)*Experience within F&B or food services is desirable and knowledge of food hygiene and H&S.
What's in it for me?
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity as the UK largest Hotel brand. You will receive a salary of up to £30,000in addition to the following benefits;

Full induction and training
Performance related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme
Whitbread Privilege Card offering up to 25% in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn Hotels.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Perks at Work Discounts through a variety of Retail and Leisure outlets

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Restaurant Manager!

As part of our full time, permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you will…

- Oversee the day-to-day front of house operation of the Parks main Restaurant, following standard operating procedures ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
- Deliver our performance targets against budget, manage stock, margin and cost control
- Complete relevant administrative tasks including team Rota’s, Safety and Legislative compliance checks
- Drive continuous improvement, provide solutions to issues and set goals for growth
- Lead and coach the team ensuring they work productively and develop professionally
- Engage and inspire the team to always be Guest obsessed
- Effectively recruit and train new team

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus

Experience and Qualifications
You may already be a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Duty Manager which is great. Or maybe you’re an experienced Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the next step! All we are looking for is…

- Proven experience leading large teams in a Food & Beverage or similar environment
- Experience in managing operations, performance, resources and cost control
- Can confidently deal with Guest concerns and resolve problems
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Understanding of ‘Back of House’ as well as ‘Front of House’ Restaurant operations

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

We aim to offer flexibility where we can, our Team Managers working hours are usually 45 hours per week over 5 days and could include evenings and weekends.

We would love to hear from you
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

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 resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk