The Spread Eagle Inn is a traditional pub with rooms which date back to the 18th century

The Spread Eagle Inn is situated in the world-famous landscaped gardens of Stourhead in Stourton, with it’s magnificent lake, reflecting classical temples and rare exotic trees and offers a fantastic day out for all.

We are currently recruiting chefs of all levels and front of house staff. This is a great opportunity to work in a famous and historic place to visit in the UK.

We are currently hiring waiting staff to join our dedicated & passionate team

Full-time or part-time hours available.

Similar experience is ideal but an engaging personality & a can-do attitude is what we’re really looking for.

You must be able to work weekends

Benefits

Free parking

Share of service charge tips

Free food on shift

Discount food on days off

Beautiful place to work 

Maybe you’re an aspiring CDP looking to progress into a sous chef role?

Are you:

Passionate about Food

Experienced in all Aspects of Culinary Skills

Reliable & Conscientious

Hardworking

Food Hygiene Awards Level 3 and above

Allergen Awards

Proven Track Record.

Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from You!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and fully qualified Chef to assist in running our large, busy restaurant kitchen. You must be able to work on your own initiative and work alongside our Kitchen Team during very busy periods. You will work closely with our Head Chef in the production of all home cooking recipes using locally sourced and fresh produce from the surrounding area.

You will need to be calm and work efficiently to a very high standard and high demands we experience here. The Restaurant alongside our Bar Area and Outside Seating area demands fast and efficient control of foods being expedited from our kitchen. Our Menus consist of British Classics and Gastro foods for our visitors to the World famous Stourhead Gardens and our local Country Inn set in the beautiful gardens of Stourhead.

The successful applicant will have had previous experience in this role or be looking to step up from Chef de Partie but with a proven record in:

Managing a Busy kitchen

Setting menus and food pricing

Ordering and monitoring supplies

Rostering Staff

Instructing Apprentices and Team members

Be prepared and capable in working in any station of the kitchen if need be.

Be able to run the kitchen efficiently in the Head Chef’s absence

Attention to detail is a must as is demonstrated culinary expertise. You must be able to cope in a calm and efficient manner with the large numbers our kitchen demands. You will have creativity and passion and will help produce innovative dishes and enhance the overall dining experience of our customers.

You will have Level 1 and 2 in Food Safety Awards

Minimum 6 months proven experience in a commercial kitchen

Certification in the Culinary Arts

Be passionate about food.

Have the ability to work under pressure

Effective communication skills

If you feel you fit this description then we need you!

We are looking to recruit a hardworking and efficient Commis Chef to prepare meal ingredients. You will be competent in assisting your team members in meal preparations, receiving deliveries and rotating Staff.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills and ensure that all duties are completed in a efficient and timely manner. You will be competent in following instructions and complying with Food Health and Safety Regulations.

You will be preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef. Your duties will include performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring work stations are properly cleaned and sanitised.

On the job training will be given to further your career.    There is opportunity to further your career with us here at the Spread Eagle.

Wanting to join the hospitality trade? -  then look no further, join us to kick start your career at our countryside Inn set in the Gardens of Stourhead in Wiltshire.

If you have little or no experience but are passionate about cooking then our Chef Apprenticeship is for you, it will give you the confidence to work in a busy kitchen and develop your career alongside the best chefs in the industry.

A willingness to learn to a high standard

Reliability, determination and resilience

Conscientious

Passionate about food

Enthusiastic and flexible

An interest in seasonal produce, locally sourced ingredients

Promotion opportunities

You will be an enthusiastic home cook who would like a career in the culinary trade. You will have a keen interest in the hospitality trade and a passion for cooking. The Spread Eagle is a busy Pub with

Rooms sitting in the attractive grounds of Stourhead. You will have to be hardworking and be able to cope with the fast pace of our service. Being of a calm disposition is an advantage.

Full training in the Culinary Arts will be given alongside full Food and Hygiene Certification.

Rewards

Above average apprenticeship rate of pay

One to one teaching with our Head or Sous Chef on a daily basis

Meals supplied on duty

Average 8 hour Day

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Share of service charge tips

Discounted meals

Promotion opportunities