We have the following vacancies currently available at Blackfriars and our sister restaurants, Dobson & Parnell and Hinnies.

FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANTS

THE COMPANY

Blackfriars Dominican Friary dates back to 1239. The restaurant occupies the former refectory and as such is the oldest dining room in Britain. It serves traditional historic dishes made from fresh, local and seasonal produce. Service is relaxed, informal and friendly yet professional with consistent attention to detail and also represents excellent value for money

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hours- we want you to have a work-life balance too
• Staff discount at all the restaurants in our group
• Company Pension Scheme & Wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• The opportunity to work for a well-respected restaurant group where people development is at the heart of our culture
• An array of learning courses in which you can attend – the sky is the limit with your development with us, we nourish your skills and talents to develop leaders of the future
• Meals on duty

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The main purpose of this role will be to take orders and carry food and drink to the guest’s table
• You are responsible for effectively and efficiently completing every task required, including setting up the restaurant, running a section if required, cleaning and closing down.
• You may be required to serve drinks behind the bar and serve wine at a guests table

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• The successful candidates will have at least one year’s relevant experience, a friendly personality, excellent customer care skills and good attention to detail.
• You must have great organisation skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Good knowledge of food and wine is also essential to these roles.

CHEF DE PARTIE

BENEFITS

• Staff discount at all the restaurants in our group
• Company Pension Scheme & Wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• The opportunity to work for a well-respected restaurant group where people development is at the heart of our culture
• An array of learning courses in which you can attend – the sky is the limit with your development with us, we nourish your skills and talents to develop leaders of the future
• Flexible working hours- we want you to have a work-life balance too
• Meals on duty

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce menu items following the menu standards producing a consistent product.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Avoid unnecessary wastage, to observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• Contribute to keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to your manager

 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• At least one year’s relevant experience
• To be able to follow standards and to have great organisational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure
• To be able to communicate well with the kitchen and restaurant team
• To be an active team player who ensures their colleagues are supported well
• Follow Food hygiene standards
• Fine attention to detail

Must haves:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity with – and passion for – seasonal British ingredients

Whilst relevant experience is undoubtedly essential for this position, we are looking for someone with the intelligence, intuition and motivation to excel at the role; constantly wanting to better themselves and over deliver. Relevant training and a thorough company induction will be provided, but we will only consider candidates who have the skills and characteristics listed above.

WHY COME WORK FOR US

The Hooked-on Group is the parent company of Blackfriars Restaurant and Dobson & Parnell in Newcastle and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay.

Staff are the core of our business and our most valued asset. We look for people with a positive attitude, friendly personality and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service. In return, we offer plenty of training, lots of opportunities to show initiative and a friendly team-work atmosphere. We invest in our staff and help them learn the skills necessary to progress within our teams. Your career matters to us; we’re extremely proud of our progression stories.

To apply email a covering letter and your cv to ruth@hookedongroup.co.uk.