Vacancies
The Stubbings Group comprises a number of different business activities, and employs around 50 staff.
As our businesses have seasonal peaks of demand, we are always on the lookout for people to join our team, so please feel free to apply to us regardless of skill-set, or the specific opportunities listed below.
In particular we are always interested to hear from horticulturally knowledgeable and/or qualified individuals. Please email including your CV to recruit@stubbingsgroup.com
Café Chef – Day-time only
Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for a role that offers great work-life balance and creative freedom?
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum
Benefits: Employee discount & Free on-site parking
Join our friendly team at Stubbings Café, a 70-cover daytime café set in a picturesque rural location. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with a menu featuring breakfasts, light lunches, snacks, daily specials, Afternoon Teas, coffees, and homemade cakes.
What We Offer:
- Daytime Hours: Enjoy a schedule that prioritises daytime shifts, with only occasional evenings for special events.
- Work-Life Balance: Time to focus on family, hobbies, or relaxation.
- Creative Opportunity: Take ownership of seasonal menus and specials, showcasing your culinary expertise.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming, collaborative team that values creativity and excellence.
- Customer Loyalty: Contribute to a café loved for its quality, charm, and regular clientele.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes with stunning presentation.
- Design creative, seasonal menus and specials in collaboration with the Café Manager.
- Oversee stock control, reduce waste, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Work closely with front-of-house staff to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role.
- Passion for creating delicious, beautifully presented food.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills to manage a busy kitchen.
- Commitment to maintaining exceptional cleanliness and safety standards.
Get in touch now to become part of Stubbings Café’s friendly and talented team.
Kitchen Porter
We are seeking a friendly, efficient Kitchen Porter to contribute in all aspects of delivering excellent quality and service to our customers. You must have a high standard of cleanliness and be able to work in a high volume environment.
There is the opportunity to be involved in some food preparation and is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to learn and progress.
This is a part-time role – up to 24 hours per week.
For further details/to apply for positions, please email us at recruit@stubbingsgroup.com
When applying for any roles please note that you will need to have your own transportation as Stubbings is located away from any public transport links