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

The Package

A chef de partie would typically earn approx ~£28k per annum based on a 48 hour week (including basic, tronc (paid through PAYE system))Although we do offer some flexibility if you would be prefer a minimum 40 hour hourly paid contract.

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.

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