Email your CV to info@grouseandale.co.uk to apply for a job role below.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be the face of the business, interacting with customers and ensuring their visit is one to remember for all the right reasons. Additionally, you will be assisting the Food & Beverage Manager by overseeing the floor and bar staff ensuring they work to the best of their abilities. You will strive to exceed our customers’ expectations and deliver a truly exceptional experience. Additionally, you will want to progress within the company and help new recruits to deliver excellence

Key Responsibilities

Manage the opening and closing of the restaurant and bar as required
Working alongside the Food & Beverage manager
Oversee floor and bar staff
Ensure all food and drinks are correctly and promptly delivered to the customer
Ensure the customer is happy with their order
Ability to change barrels and gas, handle casks and clean lines
Adhere to company policies and procedures and licensing laws 
Be involved with and contribute to at all team meetings 

Moving Up

In addition to the above, you will want to take on the following responsibilities:

Assist with ensuring stock counts are accurate and completed on time 
Assist with maintaining accurate ordering and stocking levels
Assist with cellar management and maintenance
Assist with training of junior staff including standards of service and dealing with complaints

About Us

We have a proven track record in running pub/restaurants to the highest standards having run the very popular Grouse and Ale in Lane End for over 15 years. Renowned for our excellent food as winners of South East Gastro Pub of the Year and Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence for 7 consecutive years, we provide a friendly and relaxed dining environment with busy bar. 

The Benefits

We offer a benefits package designed to give some food for thought, whilst fully reflecting your performance and endeavour. For any member of our Front of House Team who can add to our growing reputation for serving top quality food and drink, then this is just a taste of what you can expect:

A competitive salary
A blend of training including food handling, on-line courses and practical training
28 days’ holiday (pro rata for part-time)
The chance to develop your knowledge and skills, in a busy and fun environment.
The chance to progress your career as the company grows

About You

You will already have a flair with ingredients and first rate culinary skills and you will now be looking to continue to expand your skills and continue your kitchen adventures. You must have the ability stay calm and perform well under pressure and have great leadership skills to motivate your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the kitchen as in the absence of the head chef
Manage a safe and hygienic kitchen at all times
Assist with ensuring stock counts are accurate and completed on time
Assist with managing accurate ordering and stocking levels
Manage wastage through correct portion control and records
Assist with training and developing staff to assist in kitchen duties
Adhere to company policies and procedures and licensing laws
Be involved with and contribute to at all team meetings

About Us

We are a small independent group of pubs located in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire with a proven track record in successfully running award-winning pubs for over 12 years.
Currently we have the Grouse and Ale in Lane End, a busy village centre pub which has won numerous awards, and the Yew Tree in Frieth which is a pretty country pub and is an ongoing success. Our current opportunity is based with the team at the Grouse and Ale.
The key to our success is our people – and that’s where you come in!

The Benefits and Rewards

We offer a reward and benefits package designed to give some food for thought, whilst fully reflecting your performance and endeavour. For any Chef who can add to our growing reputation for serving top quality food and drink, then this is just a taste of what you can expect:
· A competitive salary and pension scheme
· 28 days’ holiday
· Tips
· The chance to develop your knowledge and skills, in a busy and fun environment.
· A blend of training including practical kitchen sessions, self-learning and our online continuing professional development courses
· The chance to progress your career