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Chef de Partie

our Business:

We pride ourselves on our excellent hospitality from our two AA Rosette award-winning restaurant and are looking for someone to join our team as a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis.

‘Licet Esse Beatis’ sits above our front door at Squerryes Court. It means ‘permitted to be joyful’ and we have been in the business of creating joy for nearly 300 years.

We are a boutique English wine brand, producing vintage sparkling wine from fruit grown on our 2,500 acre Estate. Located high on the North Downs, our vines grow on a pure white chalk seam fed by a mineral rich aquifer nestled deep below the spiritual Pilgrim’s Way. We released our first vintage in 2014 and launched our tours and tastings in 2019.

Our restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, offering a la carte dining, tasting menus, Sunday roasts, private dining and events.

Job SUMMARY

We are looking for a talented, forward-thinking Chef de Partie with at least three years of high-quality kitchen experience, or someone who is looking to take that next step up to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on working in a team, has a passion for cooking, and an understanding of our values and ethos. They will be focused on delivering the best experience possible for our guests and are eager to learn and challenge themselves.

This role is crucial in the smooth running of the kitchen. You’ll be working with other members of the team and ensuring the very best use of the produce and preservation techniques that we use. You need to be creative and have an impeccable attention to detail.

The salary is a package of up to £13 per hour with a maximum of 48 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A mature outlook, quality driven, with impeccable attention-to-detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A friendly and approachable manner
• A genuine passion for the hospitality industry, the role and taking on responsibilities
• Ability to ensure the smooth-running of the kitchen, working closely with the senior chefs to execute instructions
• Have a high standard of food preparation skills, attention to detail, portion control and minimal wastage
• Skills to assist the senior chefs, where required, in recipe and dish development
• Organisation skills and be able to maintain high standards of a 2 AA rosette kitchen
• Ensure high levels of health and safety standards plus cleanliness of kitchen and all associated equipment  
• Deliver an exceptional experience for our guests from the kitchen and in the dining room
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the management.

The benefits of working for us:

Our people are the most important part of our business, and we provide a fantastic place to grow and develop your skills with excellent pay and good work/life balance.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and service charge
• Staff discounts across the group
• Career development and internal and external training opportunities
• The opportunity to work with exciting, interesting, and seasonal ingredients that we have grown, foraged or preserved
• Freshly cooked staff meals.

For more information and details of how to apply, follow the link opposite.

Senior Sous Chef

our Business:

We pride ourselves on our excellent hospitality from our two AA Rosette award-winning restaurant and are looking for someone to join our team as a Senior Sous Chef on a full-time basis.

‘Licet Esse Beatis’ sits above our front door at Squerryes Court. It means ‘permitted to be joyful’ and we have been in the business of creating joy for nearly 300 years.

We are a boutique English wine brand, producing vintage sparkling wine from fruit grown on our 2,500 acre Estate. Located high on the North Downs, our vines grow on a pure white chalk seam fed by a mineral rich aquifer nestled deep below the spiritual Pilgrim’s Way. We released our first vintage in 2014 and launched our tours and tastings in 2019.

Our restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, offering a la carte dining, tasting menus, Sunday roasts, private dining and events.

Job SUMMARY

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will assist in the management of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Duties:

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to health and safety standards
• Help with food preparation, including chopping, cooking, and plating dishes to meet menu specifications
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to ensure tasks are completed effectively and efficiently
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items and enhance existing recipes
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed
• Train new kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and safety protocols
• Foster a positive team environment through effective communication and leadership

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a strong Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a similar role within the hospitality industry
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for food preparation and presentation
• To be able to help with menu development with as the seasons change
• Excellent team management abilities, with experience supervising kitchen staff
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• A relevant culinary qualification is preferred but not essential

If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level and contribute to an exciting dining experience, we encourage you to apply for this position as Sous Chef.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

£35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

For more information and details of how to apply, follow the link opposite.

Coffee Shop Supervisor

our Business:

We pride ourselves on our excellent hospitality from our two AA Rosette award-winning restaurant and are looking for someone to join our team as a Coffee Shop Supervisor on a full-time basis (30-40 hours per week).

‘Licet Esse Beatis’ sits above our front door at Squerryes Court. It means ‘permitted to be joyful’ and we have been in the business of creating joy for nearly 300 years.

We are a boutique English wine brand, producing vintage sparkling wine from fruit grown on our 2,500 acre Estate. Located high on the North Downs, our vines grow on a pure white chalk seam fed by a mineral rich aquifer nestled deep below the spiritual Pilgrim’s Way. We released our first vintage in 2014 and launched our tours and tastings in 2019.

Our restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, offering a la carte dining, tasting menus, Sunday roasts, private dining and events.

Job SUMMARY

We are looking for a pro-active person to run our coffee shop, which in the summer months operates from the Vineyard Café and in poor weather plus the winter months, from the indoor Tasting Bar. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on working in a team but is confident to work alone, has a passion for coffee, and an understanding of our values and ethos. They will be focused on delivering the best experience possible for our guests and are eager to learn and challenge themselves.

The salary will be based on experience and we are looking for someone with a minimum of a year's worth of coffee-making experience.

Main Duties:

• Maintaining stock levels by replenishing displays and fridges
• Handling customer enquiries
• Operating tills and processing orders- no cash handling required
• Maintaining standards around product quality and store cleanliness
• Preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks
• Taking customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Operating espresso machines, grinders, and other coffee equipment
• Assisting with food preparation and presentation as needed
• Following recipes and ensuring consistency in beverage preparation
• Ensuring the cleanliness and organisation of the coffee bar area
• Maintaining stock levels of coffee beans, syrups, milk, and other supplies
• Providing excellent customer service by greeting customers with a smile and engaging in friendly conversation
• Upselling additional products or menu items to customers
• Adhering to food safety guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards
• Clearing tables
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.

The benefits of working for us:

Our people are the most important part of our business, and we provide a fantastic place to grow and develop your skills with excellent pay and good work/life balance.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Staff discounts across the group
• Career development and internal and external training opportunities.

To apply, please email your CV using the link opposite.

 Squerryes Ambassador Role

our Business:

 ‘Licet Esse Beatis’ sits above our front door at Squerryes Court, it means ‘permitted to be joyful’ and we have been in the business of creating joy for nearly 300 years.

We are a boutique English wine brand, producing vintage sparkling wine from fruit grown on our 2,500 acre Estate, located high on the North Downs, our vines grown on a pure white chalk seam fed by a mineral rich aquifer nestling deep below the spiritual Pilgrim’s Way.

We released our first vintage in 2014, in 2018 we opened our Winery consisting of a tasting room and terrace just outside Westerham, creating a special place for food and wine-led experiences for people to enjoy quality time with friends and family.

We now have a Cellar Door, Deli, 2 AA Rosette Restaurant and run popular tours and tastings throughout the year. 

Our Brand Ambassadors

We are seeking people to join our team of ambassadors who have a passion for wine and an enthusiasm for the English wine category. An associated qualification is preferable, but not essential. A love for supporting local is also key, with a personal connection either through being a member, living close by or already being a customer of Squerryes. You must be able to talk to new customers, members, and work closely with Squerryes staff so an enjoyment of speaking to others and interacting with them is crucial to the role.

We’re looking to build a team of ambassadors, each with their own distinct personality and strengths. Together their individual strengths complement one another, creating a fantastic team. 

Main Duties:

This role has no fixed hours, so there is flexibility to this role but weekend availability is crucial. There is no other rigid commitment or minimum number of days we need from you.

There will be a schedule of events and experiences, with the main role in 2025 of our ambassadors to host our tours and tastings, and represent Squerryes off-site. Rotas and work will be shared with you ahead of time which will include: 

• You will have the opportunity to represent Squerryes at away events, leveraging your passion for the wine industry and for our brand. You’ll share the Squerryes brand story and support the senior Squerryes team in conducting tastings across our portfolio of sparkling wines at these, recruiting new members if the opportunity arises
• Representing Squerryes at key times in the year with tastings at some of our trade customers - usually in the run up to Christmas, helping promote Squerryes and offering tastings to customers as they shop, whilst telling the Squerryes story.
• Hosting members case pick-up in our Cellar Door, and advising customers on the wine selection in the shop, so a passion for learning about wine and cheese would be a bonus.

The frequency of our experiences and events will be dependent on the time of year, with April to August and December being particularly busy periods. There will be experiences and events mainly at weekends, some in the evening, others in the day. We also have some during the week, mostly during the day.

These are some examples:

• Squerryes harvest picking party for 500 people on a Sunday lasting for 4 to 5 hours, where you will be a host, talking to members and helping pick our fruit
• Working in The Cellar Door offering tastings to shoppers and selling bottles 
• Christmas / Summer / Food fairs. You will be one of the team on the Squerryes stand, selling Squerryes membership, Squerryes by the glass, bottle and gift boxes

We say that we are in the business of creating joy, our ambassadors should live and breathe ‘Licet Esse Beatis’. We want you to enjoy this role, to really have fun doing it! 

The benefits of working for us:

On starting your role we will give you a full brand immersion at Squerryes to give you the confidence to fulfill this role as well as give you time with Squerryes stakeholders that will help grow your knowledge of the brand and business. Annually we will have a training day before the season starts to run through new vintages, give business updates and answer any questions you may have.

Remuneration: £14/ hour depending on experience whilst on site or at away events representing Squerryes.