JOBS

Due to open in late October 2023, the Grain Store is a new café, restaurant and bar complementing our current eateries here at Doddington Hall.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic and creative kitchen brigade. If you have a flair for culinary excellence, a love for crafting delectable dishes, and a burning desire to be part of an innovative dining experience, then this position is perfect for you.

Join us in creating memorable moments and delighting our guests with exceptional food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. You’ll be a vital part of our culinary journey as we embark on this exciting new venture together.

Here at Doddington Hall we are proud to showcase quality, seasonal produce from our own estate and local suppliers.

We have our own herd of Lincoln Red cattle for all our beef dishes, plentiful game, our own honey and foraged wild garlic along with fantastic year-round produce from our walled Kitchen Garden.

Beyond the estate we seek out the best local growers and producers from Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

Job Purpose

• To work within the Doddington Hall Catering Team creating and delivering innovative menus and ideas for our diverse client base and the mentoring of junior team members and Catering Apprentices.
• To increase the Doddington Hall profile through outstanding delivery of catering and customer service within the Doddington Hall Catering Department outlets; Café, Restaurant, Corporate and Special Events. Creating an outstanding reputation for the food at Doddington Hall.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine how food should be prepared and presented.
• Create decorative food displays.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients, facilities and attendees.
• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs, delivering a budgeted GP.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for Special Events such as conferences, weddings, parties and banquets.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Sourcing and regularly negotiating produce with local suppliers to maintain best business practice.
• Stock management.
• Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene and safety including food handling practices, procedures, and temperature control. Reporting of issues arising.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Good business and financial acumen.
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required within the scope of the post.

Scope

The post holder will be responsible for the running of the Café, Restaurant and any Special Event catering operations in the Head Chef’s absence.

They will be expected to control all activities within these areas and be creative and passionate about food to maintain our substantial client base and gain new business.

The post holder will be required to work with the Head Chef to develop and manage the budget for this area along with staffing and event requirements when applicable.

The post holder is required to report anything of significance relating to their work to their line manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of food safety & hygiene and health & safety legislation
• City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications desirable
• Computer Literate
• Food Hygiene certificate

Experience

• Minimum three year experience working with fresh, local ingredients
• Good track record in kitchen supervision
• Experience of working with young people is desirable
• Experience of managing workers, delegating responsibility and work closely with others
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm

Skills and Abilities

• Strong motivational and influential people skills
• An unquestionable passion for food and achieving quality standards
• An approachable manner and a hands on attitude
• An eye for detail and the ability to drive consistent brand standards
• Will be able to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Numeracy and analytical skills

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,500.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate

Doddington, Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Chef: 5 years (required)
• Cooking: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Closing Date: 04.10.2023

Expected start date: 09.10.2023

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to kitchen@doddingtonhall.com

Due to open in late October 2023, the Grain Store is a new café, restaurant and bar complementing our current eateries here at Doddington Hall.

We are looking for a hardworking individual to join our team as a Cleaner. You will play a vital role in the presentation standards of this new and exciting venue, providing an excellent environment for customers.

Skills

• Excellent organisation and housekeeping skills
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Work as part of a team

Previous experience preferred but not necessary

Full time including weekends

Closing Date: 28 September 2023

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to info@doddingtonhall.com

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Doddington Hall & Gardens for a Chef de Partie to work within our award-winning tea room, café & restaurant.

Here at Doddington Hall we are proud to showcase quality, seasonal produce from our own estate and local suppliers.

We have our own herd of Lincoln Red cattle for all our beef dishes, plentiful game, our own honey and foraged wild garlic along with fantastic year-round produce from our walled Kitchen Garden.

Beyond the estate we seek out the best local growers and producers from Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie who can support the kitchen brigade with maintaining standards and assisting different sections of the kitchen.

Required Experience

• Previous experience from a similar environment, with a solid understanding of working with fresh ingredients & produce
• Support the brigade with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Run the kitchen to the highest standard at all times
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with the Head Chef’s directions
• Minimise wastage through proper stock control and menu development
• Manage all Kitchen H&S Systems and procedures
• It is essential that you are able to work to a consistently high standard, in a calm manner, with a passion for producing high quality food

Applicants must have their own transport as there are no public transport links to the village

Salary: £22,698.00 – £24,383.00 experience dependent

45 hours per week. 5 days over 7. Mainly day time shifts with limited evening shifts

Benefits

Share of staff tips, discounts to retail areas of the business, long service rewards and additional 2 days annual leave at 5 years.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge as a Chef de Partie then please send a CV and covering letter to Conrad Adams kitchen@doddingtonhall.com to apply.