THE COMPANY
Dobson & Parnell is a bustling, smart, reliable, grown-up casual fine-dine restaurant on Newcastle’s vibrant quayside. Specialising in perfectly-executed, refined British and European cuisine, utilising preserving techniques and using ethically-sourced local, sustainable and seasonal produce
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
- Working within the company framework to produce creative, original dishes for the seasonal changing menu
- Driving the kitchen forward towards maintaining accolades and winning awards
- Assisting in the recruitment, training and development of a small brigade of chefs
- Compliance with Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety regulations
- The maintenance of consistency of taste and presentation of food
- Working to set budgets for both food purchases and wages
- Championing and upholding the company values and ethos
- Maintaining equipment and the working environment to ensure operational excellence
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for someone with excellent culinary skills, creativity and passion with the ability to lead, manage and inspire a team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter, a problem solver and a natural communicator who is focused, career-minded and driven.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Bright, confident and enthusiastic
- A strong character that can maintain effective communication with a diverse team
- Absolute focus on detail, consistency and perfection
- Understands the importance of team development and development of individuals
- Unflappable and able to work effectively under pressure
- Ambitious and eager to progress
Must haves:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Creativity with – and passion for – seasonal British ingredients
- Extensive Modern and Traditional European cooking experience
- Able to quickly gain an understanding of specific business functions and take ownership of the resulting tasks
- A sound financial understanding of all aspects of running a busy kitchen
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. If this role interests you, please send us your CV and a cover letter stating why you’re perfect for the job. Please feel free to include any other information or documents to support your application.
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
Pay: £41,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
