Careers

Dobson & Parnell is a progressive restaurant with listings in the michelin, hardens and good food guides. if you’re looking to develop your career at an award-winning restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

We're Hiring!

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.

WHY COME WORK FOR US?

The Hooked-on Group is the parent company of Blackfriars Restaurant, 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

CHEF DE PARTIE

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

Responsibility

Produce menu items following the menu standards producing a consistent product.
Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
Avoid unnecessary wastage, to observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
Contribute to keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy.
Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen
Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to your manager

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

At least one year’s relevant experience
To be able to follow standards and to have great organisational skills.
The ability to work well under pressure
To be able to communicate well with the kitchen and restaurant team
To be an active team player who ensures their colleagues are supported well
Follow Food hygiene standards
Fine attention to detail

Must Haves

Good verbal and written communication skills
Creativity with – and passion for – seasonal British ingredients

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.

WaitinG Staff

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

The main purpose of this role will be to take orders and carry food and drink to the guest’s table
You are responsible for effectively and efficiently completing every task required, including setting up the restaurant, running a section if required, cleaning and closing down.
You may be required to serve drinks behind the bar and serve wine at a guests table

Experience Required

The successful candidates will have at least one year’s relevant experience, a friendly personality, excellent customer care skills and good attention to detail.
You must have great organisation skills
The ability to work well under pressure
Good knowledge of food and wine is also essential to these roles.