Award-winning Bristol restaurant Noah’s is recruiting members of the Front og House Team to be key players in building a destination seafood restaurant for the UK. You’ll be part of a progressive team that works together to deliver the best possible hospitality to diners.
Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as unfortunately, we’re unable to provide sponsorship
The Role
Award-winning Bristol restaurant Noah’s is recruiting a Head Chef to be a key player in building a destination seafood restaurant for the UK. You’ll be passionate about seafood and fish cookery and want to be part of a progressive team that works together to deliver the best possible hospitality to diners.
As a Head Chef, you will be working with amazing produce from some of the UK’s best suppliers, and your duties would include liaising with them to ensure all produce received is of the highest quality. You will be assisting Dan and the team in the preparation and service of food and ensuring that the highest standards are maintained and that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy. You will manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up/break down, production and making sure prep is completed. You’ll ensure disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable and will also be responsible for training and coaching junior members of the team as well as helping inspire them.
This role is 7 shifts and approximately 40-45 hours a week, with a basic salary package of £35,000 per year, plus tronc and a performance bonus, bringing it up to the advertised pay.
About Us
The first standalone venture for husband-and-wife team Daniel and Joie Rosser, Noah’s has grown from strength to strength since its inception in May 2023.
Awarded 3rd best Fish & Chip Restaurant in the UK at the National Fish & Chip Awards, in just under 10 months of being open, the family-run restaurant has gone on to receive glowing reviews in the national press, a Good Food Guide listing and coveted ‘100 Best Local Restaurants’ accolade, an AA Rosette, Harden’s inclusion, TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice recognition, Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism awards and, most recently, a Bristol Life award for Best Restaurant.
Dan and Joie were delighted to breathe new life into this iconic Bristol venue by opening Noah’s. Having put down roots in Hotwells and wider Bristol community over the last two years, they’re continually striving to build on Noah’s hard-earned reputation as a rising star on the local and national restaurant scene.
Required Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Sous Chef/Head Chef
- Seafood and shellfish experience is an advantage but not essential
- Exceptional standards
- Detail oriented, process driven, with the ability to solve problems in a high-volume, demanding, and fast-paced environment
- Passionate and influential leader with the ability to cultivate a team-oriented environment
- Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Passionate about food trends, best practices and local health & safety compliance regulations
- Promote teamwork and synergy between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
- Dedicated and hard-working attitude
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Up to 28 days’ holiday
- Meals on duty
- Inspirational trips, training and development programmes
- 50% off food bill up to 4 guests
- Christmas Day and Boxing Day Off
- Paid overtime
- Fun competitions and incentives throughout the year
- Pension enrolment
Dan and Joie are passionate about creating a special and unique atmosphere at Noah’s. With that in mind, company culture is based on four core values at the heart of everything they do.
Dedication - We are committed to our purpose and give strong support and loyalty to our team, job role, and customers
Simplicity – We don’t over complicate; we focus on consistency and what is important
Fun - We have fun through work and strive to always be the source of happiness for others
Togetherness We have a strong sense of family, as without each other we are nothing
If these values resonate with you too, then we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this role, please apply by sending your up-to-date CV to Joie at [email protected]
Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as unfortunately we’re unable to provide sponsorship
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
