Relief Chefs – North Yorkshire – Permanent and Temporary work
Adkins & Cheurfi are currently looking to build our team of experienced relief chefs working in the North Yorkshire area.
We are looking for chefs CDP level and above with experience in quality, fresh food kitchens to jump on board. Our clients include some of the top pubs, hotels, restaurants, and event venues across the North East.
Duties may include:
- Producing quality fresh food under the direction of the head chef
- Food prep
- Setting up and closing down on site
- Following all food safety guidelines
- Directing junior members of the kitchen team
- Stock control
You must:
- Have at least 2 years of experience at CDP level or above in a fresh food kitchen
- Possess chef whites and knives
- Have the means to get to and from your place of work
- Be a team player with a good working attitude and strong work ethic
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be a good communicator
- Have a recent Food Hygiene Certificate dated within the last 3 years or be willing to complete one
- Have a recent Allergen Certificate dated within the last 3 years or be willing to complete one
Why apply?:
- Choose your shifts
- Get paid for every hour worked
- Get the opportunity to work alongside some of the region’s top professionals
- Staff incentives
- Temp to perm opportunities for the right candidates
This work may suit a chef who is looking for a better work-life balance, a chef looking for a change from working in the same hotel/restaurant kitchen week in, week out or a chef looking to gain a better insight into how other kitchens work before taking their next permanent role.
If you believe that this line of work may be perfect for you or are even just interested in finding out more information about the type of work we can offer, send in your CV today.
Sous Chef – Permanent Work – Barnard Castle
Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef for one of our clients. A vibrant, modern cafe renowned for their homemade cakes, scones, and desserts. This is a rare vacancy in a beautiful location with sociable hours and the freedom to express your creative flair as a chef. Typical working hours will be 8am-5pm though you may be asked to assist in food production for weddings and events held at the venue.
The client is looking for someone who is willing to learn and adapt to different situations, whilst being able to cope during service which can be extremely busy. They would like at least 1 year’s experience in a similar role but are willing to consider current Chef de Partie’s who feel they are ready and able to make the step up.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Delivering high quality, fresh, tasty food to order on a daily basis
- Producing cakes, scones, and desserts to delight customers
- Working alongside the existing kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of the cafe
- Adhering to all health and safety guidelines, keeping records as appropriate
- Opening and closing procedures as required
- Assisting the kitchen team in the production of food for weddings and other events held at the venue
The successful Sous Chef will be:
- Experienced in a similar environment for at least one year
- A dab hand at producing delicious cakes and pastries
- A creative chef who takes an interest in modern cafe cuisine
- Competent in all areas of COSHH and HACCAP
- A real team player with excellent attention to detail
- Able to travel to and from work independently
What can you expect in return?:
- Work in an enviable location with a fantastic reputation
- Creative freedom
- Free onsite parking
- Sociable hours
If you feel like you tick all of these boxes and would like to learn more about the position, send your CV today.
Restaurant manager needed for a new restaurant in Newcastle city centre!
Adkins & Cheurfi are recruiting, on behalf of one of our clients, for an experienced restaurant manager to take charge of a brand new restaurant.
We are looking for candidates who have at least 5 years in a high-end restaurant manager role. You will be responsible for the entire restaurant operation on a day to day basis including ensuring the restaurant is profitable and in line with budgets and adhering to legislation and H&S procedures. You will ensure that high customer service standards are implemented and maintained whilst offering training and development to your team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be actively involved in the future direction of this new venture and be the face of the company.
The restaurant will be closed on a Monday and Tuesday so you will be required to work Wednesday-Sunday.
This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced restaurant professional looking for more responsibility.
Please call Ashleigh on 0191 5166118 for more information or email a CV to ashleigh@adkinscheurfi.co.uk to apply.
Adkins & Cheurfi are recruiting, on behalf of one of our clients, for an Assistant Head Housekeeper.
Our client, a 140+ bedroom hotel based in Sunderland, operates under a leading hotel brand. The role involves working closely with the head housekeeper and ensuring the department runs smoothly in their absence. You will assist with staff training and development, rotas and overseeing and implementing health and safety procedures.
We are looking for someone with exceptional attention to detail that can maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness and work with the team to prepare guest rooms and public spaces.
The ideal candidate will:
- work well under pressure,
- be committed to ensuring brand standards are upheld
- have strong leadership and communications skills
- have administration and IT experience
The role would suit an experienced hotel housekeeper looking to take the next step in their career. Working on a 5 out of 7 days basis you must be flexible to work throughout the week.
Please contact Ashleigh on 0191 5166118 for more information or email your CV to ashleigh@adkinscheurfi.co.uk to apply.
Adkins & Cheurfi are recruiting, on behalf of one of our Sunderland based clients, for an experienced Hotel Operations Manager.
The 140+ bedroom hotel independently owned hotel operates under the name of a leading hotel brand.
Boasting varied meeting and events spaces there is a large focus on the conference and banqueting department. The ideal candidate will have a strong F&B and events background, as a main focus of the role will be to drive revenue and sales in these areas of the hotel.
We are looking for an individual with proven hotel operations experience as well as knowledge of room bookings and maintenance. As the role requires you to work closely with the team, we require someone with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a hands-on approach.
The role will be 48 hours per week working 5 days out of 7.
Benefits include 30 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme and discounted rooms across the group.
For more information call Ashleigh on 0191 5166118 or email your CV to ashleigh@adkinscheurfi.co.uk to apply.
Senior Chef required for permanent vacancy in Riding Mill, Northumberland
Our client is seeking a senior chef to work alongside a high performing head chef at a luxury residential home, fifteen miles from Newcastle in Riding Mill near Hexham. You would be working 40 hours per week, daytime hours, five days out of seven. The property offers fresh, appetizing food for their residents with an emphasis on superb presentation and seasonal produce.
Senior Chef – responsibilities:
- Working alongside the head chef to deliver outstanding meals from a rotation menu, making the best use of all ingredients available. Personal preference, dietary requirements and soft food requirements must be taken in to account.
- Running the kitchen to high standards in the absence of the head chef.
- Guiding and developing the junior members of the kitchen team.
- Taking deliveries and managing stock
- Making scones, pastries and biscuits from scratch daily
Skills you will have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Three years minimum at CDP level or above in hotels or high quality restaurant kitchens
- You will be adaptable, flexible and able to work with a sense of urgency
- You will have Food Safety Level 3, COSHH and HACCP training
- You will be a hard worker great organisational skills
- Your time management will be excellent
Why apply?
The perks of this job are many. The successful candidate will get the chance to produce high quality, creative food but work day time hours and will not be required to work every weekend. There is free parking on site and staff meals are given. Free uniform available on request. 30 days holidays. Staff incentive schemes are in place and this employer is genuinely interested in building a fantastic kitchen team and will take on board all your feedback as senior chef.
Sales and Recruitment Consultant Wanted
After continued success and growth within the business, we are now looking to expand the team.
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced recruiter or sales professional to join us on a full time or part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business at a key stage of growth and to play a key role in its development.
The individual who joins us will be a high achiever, a proactive self-starter, and a go-getter. Someone who already has contacts and experience within their chosen industry.
We would be interested in speaking with individuals who have experience in the following sectors:
- Finance / Office support
- IT / Digital
- Media / Marketing
- Engineering
- Renewable Energy
What’s on Offer:
- Basic Salary up to £28000 + Monthly and Yearly Bonuses
- Uncapped Bonus – Your earnings are only limited by your own capabilities.
- Performance-based yearly pay rises
- Full or Part-Time position available
- Management of own desk
- Mobile Phone & Laptop
- Flexible working hours within reason
- Free onsite parking
- Regular staff lunches and team outings
- Sociable, friendly office environment
- Ongoing training and career development
Responsibility – Key Duties
- You will be tasked to build and run your own profitable desk.
- You will build and maintain strong and honest relationships with candidates and clients.
- Generate new business/vacancies from clients via sales and business development.
- Screen candidates, interview, and match candidates to clients.
- Provide consultancy advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels and career opportunities.
- Cold calling businesses and speak to decision-makers.
- Resource databases and social media for suitable candidates.
- Identify and win new business opportunities
- Sales and CRM will be paramount as you will be expected to win, gain and retain new business.
- Driving license and access to a vehicle for client site meetings.
You will be building a new desk so must have a strong focus on Candidate sourcing, Sales and Business Development. In return, we will offer you a genuine opportunity to become an integral part of the business.
About us:
Adkins & Cheurfi recruitment is an independent recruitment agency based in the North East of England. We launched in 2016 we have quickly become one of the largest agencies in the region within the hospitality sector. Through natural progression, we have now expanded into providing our existing clients with candidates for back office and financial roles. We are looking this year to invest in a new sector and provide our new consultant with all the tools and support necessary to succeed.
With our forward-thinking and modern approach to the industry we are not just another agency, offering the same old incentives and approach, but a genuine ‘hands-on’ business with a hard-working team that empowers our employees to grow and nurture within the industry. In 2018 we won ‘best newcomer’ at the NE Business Awards and achieved this through our modern approach and genuine care for our business and its employees.
We are true believers in giving our employees real control of their own business and we are here to support and help them collectively and as individuals.
If you believe you have what it takes to be a success in this role then please do not hesitate to contact Adkins & Cheurfi today
www.adkinscheurfi.co.uk
