Working with us
We are a thriving, family-run pub at the foot of the Cotswolds, tucked away in the village of Little Somerford, near historic Malmesbury.
As a free house, our ethos is to create a pub with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that we would come to ourselves. Somewhere that serves excellent, unpretentious food, fantastic beer and wine while at the same time offering great value for money and accessible for all to enjoy.
Sourcing mainly local ingredients and supporting neighbouring farms and producers, we want to reduce food miles and reflect the great British seasons in their dishes. We have achieved much since taking over the pub in December 2019 and have exciting plans for the future.
We are always interested in innovative, inspirational hospitality or pub people to join our passionate team and help drive our ambition to be a ‘must visit’ pub destination in the Cotswolds.
Please see current roles below.
01/03/23
Kitchen Porter / Assistant
We are now seeking to recruit one full time Kitchen Porter / Assistant to work within our busy kitchen at one of Wiltshire’s leading Gastropubs. This is a really exciting opportunity for anyone looking to begin their career in hospitality who is looking for genuine career development.
What you will do:
- You will report to all our chefs within our busy kitchen. You will be covering:
- Basic food preparation
- Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas
- Unloading and putting away deliveries
- Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors
- Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly
- Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
- You will need :
- Level 1 Food Safety Award
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Some experience of kitchen equipment
- Good basic understanding of English
- Good sense of humour
- A team focused work ethic
The Package:
Negotiable base salary of up to £12pph with pension, 25% off food & drink. Full training provided.
Full time and part time available – evening and weekend shifts up to 45 hours per week.
Optional live in package available.
1/03/23
Front of House Manager / General Manager – Accommodation Package Available
Who you are:
A highly motivated, industry-driven candidate with at least 2 years of pub management experience in a fast-paced, high volume, premium food and drink environment who excels at ensuring the highest level of customer experience is delivered. This role is offered with the option of accommodation.
What you will do:
- You will lead our FOH team· Manage the weekly P&L performance of the pub
- Increase sales through best practice and motivational incentives
- Manage all FOH staff across all shifts
- Constant reviewing of Covid-19 procedures in line with current guidance
- Work with the senior team to plan innovative menus and promotions
- Coordinate media and social comms in conjunction with the marketing team
- Management at a central level of all booking, till & stock systems
- Create clear and precise communications processes with the kitchen, head chef and team.
What you will need:
- A minimum of 2 years experience at pub management level in a busy customer facing environment
- Extremely high customer service skills and an ability to build and maintain relationships with the local community and customer base
- P & L experience gained in food & beverage management
- To be a be a natural leader who inspires their staff to deliver 5 Star standard service and quality
- Excellent organisation, training and development skills
- The ability to deliver events throughout the year (Weddings and Events up to 150 People)
- Calmness under pressure whilst being able to adapt instinctively to any given situation
- The ability to create a disciplined yet fun working environment for the team
- You must be IT literate – working with systems and processes – previous experience of EPOS and E-commerce platforms would be a distinct advantage.
The Package:
Negotiable base salary of circa £27.5k + tip share, with pension, 25% off food & drink, performance bonus and 5 day week with balanced shifts & 2 days off. Genuine career development opportunities & training. Long term service reward starts in year 2, includes increased bonus, discounts, pensions and holiday entitlement
3/03/23
Front of House & Bar Team Members – Full and Part Time Positions Available – Evenings and Weekends Required
Who you are:
You’ll need a passion for hospitality, great communication skills and an engaging personality to welcome and serve our guests at the Somerford arms
What you will need:
- Experience would be great but we will train you if you are new to the industry
- Be energetic and customer focused with a natural sales driven attitude
- Natural understanding of customer behaviour, anticipating their needs
- An eye for detail with strong organisational skills
- Barista trained would be an advantage
- A passion for good food, fine wine and drinks
The Package:
Up to £11.00 per hour with pension, 25% off food & drink, + tips. Flexible working shifts. Genuine career development opportunities.
1/03/22
Chef – Full Time
Who you are:
You are already an innovative and passionate chef with a minimum of 2/3+ years experience working in small or medium sized team in a busy professional kitchen
What you will do:
- Prepare and cook our full service menus for Lunch and Dinner
- Be responsible for managing ordering, stock control and general stores management
- Have meticulous attention to food standards and hygiene with a methodical, organised & tidy approach
- Be a cool character and team player under pressure in a small team
What you will need:
- An instinctive passion for cooking
- A strong sense of humour and camaraderie
- Intermediate level 2 Food Health & Safety or NVQ Level 1/2
The Package:
Package salary starting at £25-30k per annum with tip share, dependent on experience, pension, 25% off food & drink, performance bonus and 5 day week with balanced shifts & 2 days off. Live-in package available.
Genuine career development opportunities & training. Long term service reward starts in year 2, includes increased bonus, discounts,
5 day week with two days off, (up to 48 hours – paid overtime) balanced shifts. and 4 days on 3 days off (up to 48 hours – paid overtime).
07/01/22
Sous Chef / Second Chef – Full Time
Who you are:
You are already an innovative and passionate chef with a minimum of 4+ years experience working in small or medium sized team in a busy professional kitchen
What you will do:
- Be confident in fresh food preparation from scratch & running a section
- Embrace our food culture & deputise for the head chef
- Manage ordering and stock control
- Have meticulous attention to food standards and hygiene with a methodical, organised & tidy approach
- Be a cool character and team player under pressure
What you will need:
- A determination to deliver success every time
- A strong sense of humour and camaraderie
- Be Intermediate level 2 Food Health & Safety or above
- Possess NVQ level 1 / 2 or equivalent
The Package:
Package salary starting at £30-35k per annum with tip share, dependent on experience, pension, 25% off food & drink, performance bonus and 5 day week with balanced shifts & 2 days off. Live-in package available.
Genuine career development opportunities & training. Long term service reward starts in year 2, includes increased bonus, discounts,
5 day week with two days off, (up to 48 hours – paid overtime) balanced shifts. and 4 days on 3 days off (up to 48 hours – paid overtime).
18/02/22
Head Bartender / Cellar Person
Who you are:
You are already an innovative and passionate bartender with a minimum of 2+ years experience working in a fast moving bar with an appropriate cellar management qualification
What you will do:
- Lead, manage and train the bar team
- Be the driving force behind the bar with passion and humour
- Manage the cellar
- Assist with ordering and stock control
What you will need:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good stock management and margin calculation skills
- Excellent knowledge of wine and general drinks
- Well organised with the ability to work under pressure in a small team
- A passion for the hospitality industry
- Barista trained would be an advantage
The Package:
Up to £11.00 per hour with pension, 25% off food & drink, + tips. Flexible working shifts. Genuine career development opportunities.
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