We’re Hiring!

Indoor Play Supervisor

We are looking to hire an experienced individual to take on the role of a soft play supervisor, the role involves leading on the day to day running of the soft play facility, managing the admissions and serving from the food and drink bar.

The Cafe here at Bell Plantation is going through exciting times, we are growing our business and soon to open a brand new soft play centre.

We are looking to hire an experienced individual to take on the role of a soft play supervisor, the role involves leading on the day to day running of the soft play facility, managing the admissions and serving from the food and drink bar.

The facility will run along side the cafe/restaurant facility which is open Mon-Sat 9.00-17.00 and Sunday 10.00-16.00. This role is based on an alterative weekend work pattern.

Within the Café all food is made to order, we offer a range of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, hot food and daily specials.

The right candidate will have some proven experience in the hospitality industry. Excellent customer service skills are essential and a keen approach to systems and due diligence. We want to work with someone keen to develop their career who has a positive attitude and excellent behaviour.

We want to hear from you if you can bring ideas enthusiasm and energy to our already lively and busy Team . Please get in touch if you would like to part of our team

Café Assistant

We are an expanding Cafe which will soon include an Indoor play facility. We are looking to hire several energetic people to work as Cafe Assistants in our fantastic team at the Bell Plantation Café. No experience is necessary as full training will be given, a strong customer focus is essential with Immediate start.

This position is for 20-30 hours per week this is to include an alternative weekend pattern and short weekday shifts to help during the busy times. We do not require you to work evenings or split shifts, unless for special events.

Within the Café all our food is made to order, we offer a range of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, hot food and daily specials, in addition to this we bake all our own cakes, scones, desserts and savoury items to sell in our onsite Farm Shop.

The right candidate enjoys working in a team in a very efficient manner with excellent customer service skills, this is a dynamic role which with require you to work a range of jobs from basic food prep, coffee making to serving on the till.

Located within the Bell Plantation Garden Centre at Towcester, the Cafe is open Mon-Sat 9.00-17.00 and Sunday 10.00-16.00.

We want to hear from you if you can bring ideas enthusiasm and energy to our already lively and busy Café

Café Team Leader

The Café here at Bell Plantation is going through exciting times, we are a growing business and are currently building a new kitchen with increased covers to include a soft play area for families. We are looking for energetic people to work as a Team Leaders in our fantastic team at the Bell Plantation Café.

Located within the Bell Plantation Garden Centre at Towcester, the Cafe is open Mon-Sat 9.00-17.00 and Sunday 10.00-16.00. We do not require you to work evenings or split shifts, unless for special events.

Within the Café all our food is made to order, we offer a range of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, hot food and daily specials.

The right candidate will have proven experience in the hospitality industry, this role requires you to support the management team in the day to day running of the cafe, the right candidate must also be capable of leading the cafe team at super busy times in an efficient manner. Excellent customer service skills essential. We want to work with someone keen to develop with good attitude and behaviour..

We want to hear from you if you can bring ideas enthusiasm and energy to our already lively and busy Café. Please get in touch if you would like to part of our team.

Weekend Kitchen Assistant

We are looking to hire several weekend kitchen assistants to work alongside our chefs over the busy weekends.

Within the Café all our food is made to order, we offer a range of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, hot food and daily specials, in addition to this we bake all our own cakes, scones, desserts and savoury items to sell in our onsite Food Hall.

The right candidate will ideally have a keen interest in food preparation, no experience is needed as full training will be given. The role will include making sandwiches, toasties and assisting with food preparation and plating up, as well as general cleaning and washing up duties.

The Café has around 140 covers with plans to expand this to 220 covers in spring 2020 with the addition of a brand new 150sqm kitchen. The role therefore offers excellent development opportunities for the right candidate.

Part-time hours: 16 per week

Head Chef

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef with a zest for creating exciting menus and inspired by seasonal & local produce.

Set in a beautiful location in Towcester we have an upmarket Spacious 350 covers restaurant, serving seasonal fresh foods as well as great coffee!

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to come on board at the development stage of this project and to actively be involved and shape the future direction of the restaurant.

The Head Chef will lead the back of house hospitality team and will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to control the ‘financials’ of the restaurant including the achievement of budgeted sales, margins and the control of costs, as well as offering excellent food to exceptional standards.

The Head Chef will be responsible for the following:

· Recruitment and induction of all kitchen staff

· Managing the kitchen team on a day to day basis

· Setting up the kitchen and advising on catering requirements

· Working with the Restaurant Manager to create an exciting menu using regional and seasonal produce where possible

· Ensuring all relevant legislation and systems and controls in relation to health and safety and food hygiene are strictly adhered to at all times

· Achieving a profitable business within budgetary constraints

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· A passion for creating exciting food and striving for continuous improvement

· Previous experience of working as a Head Chef in a large operation and previous experience of supervising a kitchen team

· A proven track record of managing budgetary control including portion control, wastage and ingredient costings

· Experience of maintaining excellent systems in relation to stock ordering, rotation and monitoring

· Have a good working knowledge of working with national & regional suppliers

· A commitment to drive and maintain excellent quality standards

· An ability to demonstrate first class planning, team working and communication skills

· Previous experience of setting up a new restaurant operation would be advantageous

This is a full-time role working 40 hours a week (Majority daytime only).

The operation will run 7 days a week and there is therefore it is a core requirement to be able to work flexibly, including working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Minimum evening work is required.

Excellent salary and performance related bonus scheme

Licence:

• Health & Safety (Preferred)
• Food Hygiene (Preferred)

Café Cook /Chef

We are looking for a Cook or Chef who is skilled in baking to work in our kitchen team here at Bell Plantation Café.

Within the Café all our food is made to order, we offer a range of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, hot food and daily specials, in addition to this we bake all our own cakes, scones, desserts and savoury items to sell in our onsite Food Hall.

The right candidate enjoys producing fresh and delicious food in a very efficient manner. We are looking for someone who possesses baking skills which will keep the cafe stocked with fresh cakes, scones, traybakes and lots of other delicious items. There is also opportunity to create and develop a range of sweet and savoury items to sell in our on site food hall.

We want to hear from you if you can bring ideas, baking and cooking skills, leadership, creativity, enthusiasm and energy to our already lively and busy kitchen.

The role also requires you to prepare and create a range of hot and cold dishes to order for our Café customers, you’ll follow the menu plan to a very high standard and deliver the food within agreed time periods in line with food hygiene law.

We expect our Chefs to take responsibility for the ordering, cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen, planning and production of all food on offer.

The role would require early starts from 6.30am, the position offers a fantastic work life balance, alternative weekend work is required. There are no split shifts and no evenings required.

The Café has around 140 covers with plans to expand this to 220 covers in spring 2020 with the addition of a brand new 150sqm kitchen. The role therefore offers excellent development opportunities for the right candidate.

Experience Required – Baking/Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Bakery Chef

We are expanding our kitchen team and are now looking to recruit a full time baker to work in our kitchen team here at Bell Plantation Café.

Within the Café all our sweet and savoury baked goods are made in house. The right candidate will love producing fresh and delicious baked goods in a very efficient manner. We are looking for someone who possesses baking skills which will keep the cafe stocked with fresh cakes, scones, traybakes and lots of other delicious items. There is also opportunity to develop, create and grow a range of sweet and savoury items to sell in our on site food hall.

We would expect this person to be flexible and assist in other areas of the kitchen as is required, especially on weekends when we serve a high volume of customers.

The role would require early starts from 6.30am, the position offers a fantastic work life balance, alternative weekend work is required. There are no split shifts and no evenings required. This role would require 30-40 hours a week.

The Café has around 140 covers with plans to expand this to 220 covers in spring 2020 with the addition of a brand new 150sqm kitchen. The role therefore offers excellent development opportunities for the right candidate.

Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• baking: 1 year (Required)

WHERE TO FIND US
Watling Street
Towcester
Northants
NN12 6GX
United Kingdom

HOW TO CALL US
01327 354 126

FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US
enquiries@bellplantation.co.uk

VISIT US
Garden Centre, Food Hall & Poultry Centre
Mon-Sat: 9am to 5:30pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 4:30pm
Café
Mon to Sat: 9 am- 5 pm
Sun: 10:00 am-4:00 pm