Current Roles

We are always looking for talented people to join our team! So if you’re looking for a change of direction in your career please send us a Covering Letter and CV.

Full-Time Kitchen Porter

Are you passionate about maintaining a pristine kitchen environment and supporting a dynamic culinary team? We’re seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to become an integral part of our fresh food-led kitchen.

Position: Full-Time Kitchen Porter

Hours: 40+ hours per week

Location: The Blue Bell Inn , Emsworth

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure all kitchen areas, including equipment, surfaces, and floors, are cleaned and sanitized to the highest standards.
  • Dishwashing: Efficiently manage the cleaning of dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, either manually or using industrial dishwashing equipment.
  • ⁠Basic Food Preparation: Assist chefs with tasks such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables, and other preliminary food preparation activities.
  • Stock Management: Receive deliveries, organize stock rooms, and ensure proper stock rotation to maintain freshness and quality.
  • Adhere to Hygiene Standards: Follow all health and safety regulations, ensuring the kitchen meets food safety and hygiene standards.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: depending on experience
  • Benefits: Including uniform provision, staff discounts, bonuses,
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career progression within our expanding company.
  • Supportive Environment: Work alongside a friendly and professional team dedicated to culinary excellence.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate.
  • Skills: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.
  • Attitude: A proactive approach, willingness to learn, and a team player mentality.

If you’re enthusiastic about contributing to a high-standard kitchen and eager to grow within the hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position to giles@bluebellinnemsworth.co.uk or apply in person at The Blue Bell Inn, 29 South Street, Emsworth.

Lead Our Fresh Food Kitchen!

Are you a passionate and creative Head Chef looking for your next challenge? We’re a fresh ingredients, food-led pub with a strong focus on seasonal produce and fresh seafood, and we’re looking for the right person to take the helm in our kitchen.

Position: Head Chef

Hours: Full-time

Location: The Blue Bell Inn, Emsworth

Key Responsibilities:

  • Menu Development: Create and deliver exciting seasonal menus that showcase the best of fresh, local ingredients, with a focus on seafood.
  • Kitchen Leadership: Manage and inspire a team, ensuring smooth service and a high standard of food quality.
  • Stock & Supplier Management: Work with trusted suppliers to source the best ingredients, control stock levels, and manage food costs effectively.
  • Hygiene & Safety: Maintain the highest levels of kitchen hygiene, following all food safety regulations and ensuring compliance with HACCP procedures.
  • Efficiency & Quality: Oversee prep and service to ensure dishes are consistently high quality and efficiently delivered.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: £35k per annum, plus performance-based bonuses.
  • Creative Freedom: The chance to design and execute your own seasonal menus.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Work with top-quality, fresh produce and seafood.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and training.
  • ⁠Supportive Team: Be part of a passionate and dedicated front- and back-of-house team.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fresh food environment.
  • Passion for Ingredients: A love for working with fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
  • Leadership Skills: The ability to manage, train, and inspire a team.
  • Strong Organisation: Excellent kitchen management, stock control, and cost efficiency.
  • ⁠Commitment to Quality: A keen eye for detail and a drive to maintain high standards.

If you’re an ambitious, hands-on chef who loves working with fresh ingredients and wants to make your mark in a thriving pub kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position to giles@bluebellinnemsworth.co.uk or apply in person at The Blue Bell Inn, 29 South Street, Emsworth.