We are looking a Breakfast Chef to join our passionate Kitchen team in our Thyme Restaurant – The Ox Barn.
OTE for this role is £34,422 based on 45 hours a week including an approximated service charge.
Rooted in a passion for the local land, food and entertaining, our carefully curated menus tell a story of the farm and seasons. Under the direction of Charlie Hibbert, the chefs and gardeners at Thyme work together to select and grow the fruits, vegetables and herbs used to create his modern British countryside fare.
A sustainable ethos and a dedication to good, honest food served without pretention is at the heart of our kitchen. Our menus change daily in response to the produce in our two acre kitchen garden, in addition to using fresh eggs from our flocks of hens, geese, quail and ducks and lamb, hogget and mutton from their rare-breed sheep.
Responsibilities & skills
* Working closely in the kitchen team with our Chef Director and his team producing exciting dishes that are directly linked to our gardens and farm
* A love for seasonal and local produce – this is really important as we have our own kitchen garden, orchards, herb gardens and animals that we include daily in our restaurant menu
We are set in a rural location, so your own transport is essential.
Why Choose Thyme:
A Flourishing Team: Our team is vibrant, professional and collaborative. With our company values at our heart, the team work together to deliver true hospitality excellence.
A Connection to the Land: Throughout Thyme, there is plenty of open space and gardens to wander. Our work environments are light and airy, always maintaining a connection to the outside.
Professional Development: Personal and professional development is at the heart of our people strategy, with training and leadership programmes as well as development plans for all the team.
Competitive Remuneration: We offer excellent pay and benefits. Our service charge is substantial, and every penny goes to our hard working team each month.
Benefits for the Team
* Exceptionally generous Service Charge bonuses paid monthly.
* 28 days annual leave PA + All staff to have an extra day off on their birthday.
* Healthy & delicious meals on duty prepared by our own Chef's, and a comfy team room to enjoy on breaks
* Employee assistance & wellbeing programme
* High quality, sustainably made, and stylish uniforms provided.
* Free staff parking on site.
* Team rates to stay at Thyme for £150 per night, with the ability to extend this to family.
* 50% off food in both the Ox Barn and the Swan.
* Cookery School discount - All classes are £40 per person, available for you plus 1 guest.
* 50% discount on Spa Treatments.
* 40% discount on our retail range Bertioli
* Annual staff Christmas Party with dinner, drinks, music & dancing
* A personalised approach to investment in your professional development.
* Beautiful Location with plenty of space to walk and relax during break times
Our Culture
A welcoming, caring, positive and supportive culture, defined by inclusivity, accountability, and recognition. Effective communication, listening and a commitment to health and wellbeing serve as the bedrock of our culture.
Our Values
* Considerate - Being thoughtful and Considerate in our actions and their impact on people and the planet
* Consistency - Delivering Consistency of performance and stability through collaboration and communication
* Integrity - Always displaying total Integrity, creating an environment where respect, honesty, and trust, thrive.
* Pride - Having Pride in who we are and what we do, and the sophisticated style with which we do it
* Aspiring - Aspiring to achieve excellence, applauding ambition, and rewarding resilience
Thyme is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued. We will ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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