HR Manager

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are currently hiring for a HR Manager on behalf of a renowned luxury country store nestled in the Highlands of Scotland.

About the company:

Renowned as Scotland’s most prestigious country store set in the Highlands of Scotland half an hour north of Perth. No trip to Scotland is complete without a visit to The Home of Country Clothing which offers a unique variety of shopping opportunities rolled into one.

About the role:

Overall responsibility and accountability of the HR Function
Work in close partnership with Directors, Senior Management and Heads of Department to prepare and implement HR strategy
Recruitment, Selection and Induction
Training and Development
Develop and maintain HR policies
Build a strong relationship with internal and external clients
Act as the externally facing representative for HR for the business

Experience / Knowledge of:

Recruitment and Selection
Performance Management
Absence Management
Employee Relations
Learning and development
Reporting
Strong influential communication skills

The perfect candidate will be / have:

Proven HR generalist experience on both strategic and operational level. Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of employment law, an ability to work autonomously, an excellent people manager with experience of motivational management skills including coaching & development.

Company benefits include:

Competitive salary.
Generous holiday allowance.
Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
Good work/life balance.
Being a part of a company whose values underpin who we are as a company and a community and will give you a standard to aspire to.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
On-site parking
Store discount

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

PH18 5TW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Relief Chef

Adkins and Cheurfi are looking to recruit contract catering chefs to join our relief team. We supply local multiple contract catering sites and offer full-time and part-time hours.

We also supply chefs into hotel, restaurants, care homes, schools & more.

Responsibilities:

Cooking food from scratch using fresh ingredients
Ensuring food hygiene procedures are followed and kitchen cleanliness is maintained at all times
Food labelling
Food prep
Stock ordering/Stock control

Requirements/Skills:

2+ years chef experience
Level 2 food hygiene
Own transport is desirable
Must have own chef whites and knives

Benefits:

Day-time hours
Weekly hourly pay
Uniform provided after probation period
DBS certificate if required

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Experience:

Chef de partie: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

For more information or to apply to for this role, please email your most updated CV to Rachel@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

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Hotel Receptionist

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are excited to be recruiting for a Reception/Reservations Supervisor at a new luxury hotel & estate in Alnwick.

Please note this is a fixed term maternity cover role (12 months) which could lead to a permanent position with the end hirer.

About the hotel:

Set to open in Summer 2023, this new luxury hotel boasts 15 sumptuous guest bedrooms and suites. The hotel will sit alongside the estate’s existing businesses and will compliment their well established wedding & event offering.

About the role:

Do you pride yourself on creating exceptional guest experiences? If so, you could be who we’re looking for. This is an exciting time to join the estate as you will play an key part in the opening of the new luxury hotel. This is a full-time, 40 hour, fixed term contract (12 months) with the potential of being made into a permanent role. You will be expected work to a shift pattern between 8am-8pm, including weekend work.

Key responsibilities:

To meet and greet guests on arrival in a friendly and professional manner.
To manage the operation of the reception desk, responding guest enquiries swiftly and supervise the reception team.
To answer all incoming calls and email enquiries to the highest standard.
To sell accommodation for all venues effectively and coordinate room and cottage bookings to ensure maximum occupancy and revenue for the group.
To manage guest issues in a professional and timely manner.
To communicate effectively with maintenance and operations to resolve guest issues and accommodation defects.
Liaise with wedding parties and event guests to ensure room listings and payments are received in a timely manner.
To communicate with all guests on arrival capitalising on opportunities to upsell additional products.
To keep channels of communication between Operations, Housekeeping and Maintenance open and current.
To undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed.

Experience:

Experience in a supervisory role is desired.
Experience using online travel agency software is desired.
Experience in using ‘Guestline’ also preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Educational Chef

Are you currently looking for a new start? Adkins and Chuerfi are presently recruiting for a chef in the Ampleforth area. This role is for a primary school with around 400 pupils. The hours will be 6 hours daily Monday to Friday meaning no weekends! A fantastic opportunity for a chef to further their career, if you are interested please get in touch via 0191 516 6118 or alternatively by email at lucijo@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

Day to day:

Preparing food for dinner
Making sure you have enough ingredients
Preparing a mix of warm and cold dinners

What you need:

Enhanced DBS
Food safety
Food hygiene
Experience in cooking

Chef de Partie

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of an award-winning 5* Hotel and Spa in Seaham for an experienced Chef de Partie.

About the venue:

Situated on the Durham coast, this 5* venue has been named amongst the best places to stay, dine, and celebrate in the North East. It’s home to a collection of beautiful bedrooms – each one different to the next, but all featuring beautiful design, lots of luxuries, and unbeatable views.

About the role:

Are you an experienced Demi-Chef de Partie who is ready to progress or an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new challenge? We are seeking to appoint a Chef de Partie to join our vibrant team in providing quality food for our guests dining in the ‘The Dining Room’ restaurant.

4 day week – live in available -tips of up to £180 take home.

The perfect candidate will have / be:

Previous Chef and Kitchen experience is essential – minimum of x2 years
A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Health & Safety within a Kitchen, including but not limited to COSHH, HACCP and Risk Assessments
Hold the appropriate Food Hygiene Certificate from within the last three years
Provide own knives
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail to ensure the 5-star standard of service is delivered
Experienced at managing your own section in a busy kitchen
Be a team player as well as an individual worker
To be well presented and represent a high standard of competence at all times
Must have transport
Ability to effectively interact with management and team members in a professional manner

Company benefits:

Great support from Executive Chef
Training & development provided with progression opportunities
Exciting opportunity to be a part of the growing business and the chance to work at a Hotel that continues to undergo significant investment to its facilities, properties and award-winning Serenity Spa
Exciting opportunity to be a part of an award-winning business with many accolades including gold winner at the North East England Tourism Awards 2022, gold winner of Small Hotel with Visit England, short listed for Small Hotel at North East England Tourism Awards 2023, voted North of England Hotel of Year 2023 by Sunday Times
Competitive salary
Four day working week, 23 days holiday including bank holidays
Free parking
Share of monthly Service Charge/Tips
Access to Hospitality Rewards which is a scheme offering discounts off various retailers and brands across the UK and a cashback scheme using a byond card
Chef whites and shoes provided

Interviews commencing immediately, apply now for a confidential chat.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year.

Please send your CV to jak@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

Full Time Waiting Staff

Adkins & Cheurfi are the leading Hospitality Recruitment Consultancy in the North East, and we are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fabulous B & B restaurant in the heart of Wylam.

Being personable and comfortable around people is just as important as being able to carry a tray or make a stellar G&T in this role, and being a genuine people person is a must.

Able to work Friday, Saturday and Sundays is paramount. You will be asked on occasion to assist in all areas of our establishment, therefore flexibility and willingness is also required.

In turn they offer a lovely working environment, meals provided for longer shifts.

Job Responsibilities

Meet and escort customers to their table
Take all orders via the iPad, making sure to take note of all dietary requirements
Pass customer orders along to kitchen staff for preparation
Prepares drinks and serves them to customers
Collects food orders from the kitchen, verifies that they are correct, and serves them to customers
Ensures that customers are satisfied with their meals and processes orders for additional courses if necessary
Removes used dishes, glasses, and flatware from tables
Prepares bills and delivers them to customers
Processes cash and credit card payments correctly
Sets tables with dishes, glasses, and flatware and refills condiments
Maintains familiarity with menu items, specials, and restaurant information
Meets with managers and wait staff daily or regularly in order to learn about menu changes and specials as well as discuss upcoming reservations and customers with special needs

Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Day range:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Physical setting:

Bistro
Café
Restaurant

Shift:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wylam: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Apply today for review or email your CV to Hester@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

Live in Kitchen Porter

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are passionate about supplying venues around the northeast with top-quality hospitality staff all year round.

We are currently looking to recruit a live-in Kitchen Porter for an permanent position in Hexham, Northumberland.

Approximately 35-40 hours a week, 4 days out of 7.

Responsibilities:

Keeping the kitchen clean at all times
Pot washing
Stock unloading
Reporting to and assisting the Chef as and when required

Requirements and Skills:

Kitchen Porter Experience
Awareness of health and safety practices within the workplace, for example, using cleaning products, correctly picking up boxes etc.

Benefits:

Weekly pay
Work with a fantastic team
Free live-in onsite in private & locked staff accommodation
Access to on site activities for free
60% off food & drinks onsite

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kielder: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

If you are interested please apply or send your CV to Hester@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

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Chefs Required – Immediate Start

Adkins and Cheurfi are looking to grow our team of Relief Chefs to work in ongoing contracts in the North of England.

I am currently looking to recruit a number of Relief Chefs across the North of England, we are looking to build a strong team of Relief Chefs.

We offer excellent rates of pay and flexibility to suit your needs and lifestyle. We are proud to work with some of the most highly respected hospitality clients and supply chefs to fine dining restaurants and Hotels up to 3 Rosette standard.

*As a Relief Chef, your responsibilities will include:*

* Working in restaurants and Hotels with a variety of different menus

* Working on conferencing and banqueting at some locations

* Supporting weddings, events, and functions throughout the year

* Working within cafés and restaurants within office buildings and factories

*Skills and experience you’ll bring to the Agency Chef role:*

* Due diligence with records, and health & Safety procedures

* Ability to follow recipe specifications and guidance from different venues

* Ability to work well in a committed team environment

* Flexibility

* At least 2 years kitchen experience

If you were interested in joining our relief team, we pay between £12 and £17 per hour. You have the option to join us PAYE or Umbrella, we have immediate roles available.

If this is something that would be of interest to you please get in touch with your contact details and I will give you a call to discuss in more detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £13.00-£17.00 per hour

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift

Experience:

Chef De Partie: 2 years (required)

General Assistant

Adkins & Cheurfi are looking for a temp-to-perm General Assistant to work at a site based in NE27 0QQ.

This role with include serving on a counter and using the tills, making teas and coffees, helping in the kitchen if required, and helping to clear service areas. You will be working alongside the head chef, barista and kitchen staff.

This role is Monday-Friday working between the hours of 7am-4pm, around 35-40 hours per week.

Your role would include

Till use
Serving on counter
Basic food prep
Cleaning the kitchen, tables, and service areas
Disposing of rubbish
Customer service

Requirements for this role

Experience in a similar setting
Driver is desirable, but not necessary
Barista experience is describable, but not necessary
Knowledge of food hygiene
Experience of using a till
Reliable & punctual

Please apply today for immediate review

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

Head Chef

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are hiring on behalf of a newly refurbished restaurant & pub in Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland.

About the venue:

The Copt Hill Pub, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, is looking for a Dynamic and Talented Head Chef who would like to put their stamp on the local area. The Copt Hill has recently undertaken a complete £500,000 refurbishment. With beautiful surrounding views, constantly providing high end food for its ever growing customers, it really makes this a chosen destination restaurant and pub. As head chef of a fresh food operation you will work closely alongside your team in producing fresh quality food.

About the role:

As Head Chef you can look forward to the following: Average 45 hr week, Staff discounts across the group, Ongoing development opportunities in a growing group.

Person specification:

The successful Head Chef will have the following:

Experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
Be able to work well under pressure.
A positive attitude and a hands on approach
The ability to manage a team
Adaptable and flexible approach to guests

Benefits:

Vast range of learning and development opportunities to progress your career, Friendly and fun working environment, Great family run business with longevity. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, driven and professional head chef to really progress their career within a professional company.

Apply now for a confidential discussion on the role.