Total 9 job vacancies by Daniel Thwaites PLC

Are you ready to take the next step in your F&B career?

We are searching for a Food & Beverage Team Leader who can support our Deputy & Assistant Manager’s in our busy Inn.

Your day to day;

• Serving food & drink, taking room reservations and looking after guests
• Being the first point of call for any guest issues
• Leading a shift, ensuring our guests receive high standards of service and want to return
• Supporting and motivating the team
• Maintaining staffing levels to meet payroll budgets under guidance of your manager

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of your department and the team under you.

Food and Beverage Team Leader is a hands-on role so you will need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service.

We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation – exposure to supervisory or management duties is desirable.

Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

We currently have an exciting and rare opportunity for an apprentice Brewer to join the team in our purpose-built brew house at Head Office. Our beer has always been at the heart of our business and we’re looking for someone at the start of their brewing career who wants to continue our long heritage.

We are offering study support to complete a Level 4 Brewer Apprenticeship with clear progression to a career. This is a full-time position.

Who are we looking for:

You will enjoy being in a hands-on role with a passion for all things’ food and drink development and interest in beer and brewing would be advantageous. Each shift is varied, and you never know what the day can bring.

You’ll be a team player, working regularly with our small team of Brewers, lifting and moving raw materials, carrying out the brewing process and packing and storing the finished product. This position is extremely physical and demanding with repetitive motions. You will work in hot and cold temperatures.

You will need a creative mind with a head for numbers as you will be checking and adjusting recipes as you go. You will work in a team that embodies the Daniel Thwaites’ principles of Innovation and Craftsmanship, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.

GCSE Math’s and English would be advantageous but not essential as this can be completed alongside the apprenticeship.

Your day to day as an Apprentice Brewer:

• Supporting all day-to-day brewery operations – brewing & cask racking
• Cleaning of brewery lines, vessels and packaging equipment
• Laboratory work & accurate data collection and record keeping, QA/QC duties
• Ensuring good stock management for raw ingredients along the brewing process
• Monitoring brewing and processing of batches to control quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Follow written SOP’s always ensuring and maintaining the highest safety standards
• General brewery cleaning & cask cleaning
• Flexible working attitude

Your Training

During your first 18-24 months, we will support you while you complete your Level 4 Brewer qualification. This will be delivered at the ICBS (International Centre for Brewing Science), sited in the University of Nottingham campus on residential workshops through a structured training programme, and tailored for your learning needs.

So why choose an apprenticeship with Daniel Thwaites?

• You will earn while you learn, while earning a competitive wage.
• You will have a permanent job, with opportunities to develop across all our locations.
• Your learning will be flexible around your job role and tailored to you.
• You will have enhanced learning experiences, including access to additional courses and cross-exposure.
• Enjoy great company benefits including high street discounts, discounted food and drink, and stays including family and friend’s discounts.
• You can get immediate access to your earnings through Wagesteam – no waiting for pay day!
• You will be working alongside and learning from our talented team.
• We welcome all ages; an apprenticeship isn’t just for school leavers!

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
• 33 days annual leave
• Free parking
• Free tea, coffee and fruit is provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan with access to discounted high street perks
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family

We’d love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites Family

As Chef De Partie, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade and will be producing delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef. You’ll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop & progress
• Tips paid monthtly
• Wagestream - ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Free use of the brilliant gyms on site and discounted Spa treatments at our Spa Hotels
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Free car parking, where available
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and family

Who are we looking for?

This role as a Chef de Partie is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, a team player, committed and has a natural drive for excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career, we can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies.

As a Chef de Partie, you will have previous experience in a similar role with the proven ability to produce high quality food, ideally using fresh produce. We do have some recipes that you will follow but a creative flair is always welcomed.

Your day to day a Chef de Partie

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As a Chef de Partie, you will manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen
• Team work

We currently have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Brewer to join the team in our purpose-built brew house at Head Office.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Wort production, from bulk malt handling through to fermentation & cask racking
• Running a brewhouse
• Yeast management
• Monitoring of product throughout fermentation, dry hopping and fining beer
• CIP of brewery lines, vessels and packaging equipment
• Laboratory work & accurate data collection and record keeping, QA/QC duties
• Ensuring good stock management for raw ingredients along the brewing process
• Monitoring brewing and processing of batches to control quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Follow written SOP’s and ensure and maintain the highest safety standards at all times
• General brewery cleaning
• Flexible working attitude

Who are we looking for:

You will have exceptional time management and attention to detail. Commercial brewing experience is desirable. Have a brewing certificate (Institute of Brewing or similar) or willing to work to towards one.

You’ll be a team player, working regularly with other Brewers, lifting and moving raw materials, carrying out the brewing process and packing and storing the finished product. This position is extremely physical and demanding with repetitive motions. You will work in hot and cold temperatures.

You will need a creative mind with a head for numbers as you will be checking and adjusting recipes as you go. You will work in a team that embodies the Daniel Thwaites principles of Innovation, Craftmanship, Eye for Quality and Warm Hospitality, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
• 33 days annual leave
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• Free parking
• Free tea, coffee and fruit is provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Health cash plan with access to discounted high street perks
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family

Are you looking for the next step in your F&B career?

We are searching for an Assistant Manager who can support the GM & Deputy Manager in our busy Inn.

Your day to day;

• Taking control of rotas
• Managing staff levels to meet payroll budgets
• Managing and developing the skills of your team
• Being the point of call for any management issues
• Serving food, taking room reservations and looking after guests.

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations of the business.

Assistant Manager is a hands-on role so you will need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service.

We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation – exposure to supervisory or management duties is desirable.

Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

We’re searching for a Deputy Manager with a passion for people and head for business to be the second in command of our busy Inn.

Your day to day;

• Working alongside the GM to deliver fantastic hospitality and deputising in their absence
• Overseeing the control of rotas
• Managing payroll budgets in line with agreed targets
• Taking responsibility for all of the business operations when you are on shift
• Managing and developing the skills of your team
• Being the point of call for any management issues
• When needed, being hands on with food service, room reservations and looking after guests

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be proactive and a good communicator and ensure the smooth running of the business.

Deputy Manager is a key part of our leadership team but you will also need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service.

We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation – exposure to supervisory or management duties is essential.

Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

We’d love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites Family

As Chef De Partie, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade and will be producing delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef. You’ll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop & progress
• Tips paid monthtly
• Wagestream - ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Free use of the brilliant gyms on site and discounted Spa treatments at our Spa Hotels
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free car parking, where available
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and family

Who are we looking for?

This role as a Chef de Partie is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, a team player, committed and has a natural drive for excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career, we can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies.

As a Chef de Partie, you will have previous experience in a similar role with the proven ability to produce high quality food, ideally using fresh produce. We do have some recipes that you will follow but a creative flair is always welcomed.

Your day to day a Chef de Partie

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As a Chef de Partie, you will manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen
• Team work

We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in our busy Inn

You will be responsible for a diverse team, cooking from fresh and serving the highest standard of food. Our kitchen could be expected to deliver around one thousand meals per week including breakfast, lunch, dinner, events and room service.

Your day to day;

• You will be responsible for ensuring that ingredients are stored, prepared, cooked and presented to the highest standard and meets our guests’ requirements, complying with food safety guidelines
• Ensuring a clean and hygienic kitchen environment is maintained at all times. Following food safety management procedures and keeping the necessary records that meet internal and external standards
• Development of all menu items and specials, reviewing and refreshing dishes in line with business requirements and other external factors
• Use provided technology to aid menu planning, purchasing and safety procedures
• Collaborate with the Inn’s leadership team to ensure a safe environment for both guests and staff
• You will constantly focus on improving the performance of your team and yourself, consistently achieving targets and delivering results

Who are we looking for?

You will be able to demonstrate a keen business sense, producing menu items and directing a team in line with commercial and customer requirements delivering the highest level of quality.

As Head Chef, you will be someone with a proven track record of designing rotas that allow you to forecast and manage labour costs. You must understand the need to consider team characteristics and their collective productivity, looking to improve and deliver standards in the most efficient way possible.

You will be comfortable collaborating with other senior chefs in the group, sharing best practices in recruitment, retention and developing talented individuals.

From your experience you will be able to identify ways that business strategy, customer profile, culture and constraints influence the development of creative, profitable and competitive menus. You will be able to foresee market and business scenarios that present risks and opportunities to the business.

Someone who can set measurable, challenging goals for all team members, finding ways to improve staff’ knowledge and their approach, coaching and mentoring the kitchen team. Experience of delivering technical training and development content would be beneficial.

You will have a grasp of the principles of supply chain management, waste management, sustainable procurement and working practices in the kitchen. Understanding the principles of profit and loss and recognising how you can support the overall financial performance of the business through an efficient operation, building on past experience to achieve monthly and annual budgets.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

As Head of Creative, you will be responsible for the conception, design and delivery of impactful and effective creative communications to sit across multiple channels.

Your day to day:

• Creating and evolving the creative vision with the Marketing Director at the highest level to ensure creative direction is retained and in line with our brand principles.
• Championing the creative vision, by leading the in-house creative team, to create and deliver multi-channel campaigns that meet the business objectives.
• Leading our Seasonal creative storytelling campaign plan, working alongside the content team and wider Marketing team.
• Creative development and ownership for menu development and all customer communication channels across our properties.
• Driving conceptual thinking, creative development and execution across all aspects of design including creative projects, content, customer experience and digital ensuring consistency and brand elevation across all channels.
• Working closely with our channel leads to optimise creative to ensure we are following our creative vision whilst still delivering results.
• Working closely with stakeholders through all stages from briefing to delivery.
• Creating all brand guidelines and templates to ensure brand consistency across all touch points.
• Coaching and developing the team creatively.
• Developing strong internal processes and procedures.

Who we are looking for?

• Degree in Graphic Design.
• Skilled as a senior creative lead with significant experience in graphic design and digital design for a premium brand or from a creative agency background.
• Strong technical ability.
• Ability to deliver creative ideas with conviction to a range of stakeholders and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and remain calm under pressure.
• Exceptional experience in brand building and driving brand elevation.
• Knowledge and experience of working with both creative and marketing teams.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task effectively.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of print, digital, social, video content.
• Experience leading photo and video production.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively coaching and developing team members.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• A fun, engaging and supportive environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
• Free on-site parking
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 33 days annual leave
• Health cash plan with access to high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension and Life assurance
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with friends and family
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all

It is an exciting time to join our business, we’ve invested over £100m into the business in the past five years. We are based in the Ribble Valley, in a purpose built office, that boasts its own Grade II listed building, a brewery and stables for our shire horses.

Thwaites was established in 1807 remains a largely family owned business. We have around 300 properties including hotels, inns, pubs and a brewery and are focused on providing superb hospitality in outstanding properties in great locations.

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