We are excited to share that we are launching a new establishment in the vibrant area of Brentwood, Essex. This venue, known as The Duchess and The Dressmaker, will offer a premium experience featuring fresh seasonal cuisine, contemporary cocktails, lively music, and engaging events. Positioned centrally, it will attract a diverse clientele including local residents, shoppers, and professionals.

We are currently seeking skilled Culinary Specialists to become part of our dedicated team.

If you aspire to cultivate a career within a well-established, thriving family-owned business where guest satisfaction and quality are at the forefront, we invite you to consider joining us as a Culinary Specialist. As an independent establishment, we prioritize investing in our future and nurturing home-grown talent. We treat all our staff as family members, ensuring you are respected, trained, coached, and encouraged to grow in confidence and achieve your full potential.

Culinary Specialist Role

If you share our passion for upholding quality standards and enjoy contributing to a stylish, dynamic venue that serves exceptional bar cuisine from brunch to dinner, you could be the next Culinary Specialist at our High Street Premium concept, a vital part of the McMullen Family. We offer you...

• A competitive salary
• An attainable bonus structure
• Flexible shifts
• Weekly remuneration
• Enhanced pay rates for key holidays
• Family-friendly policies including improved maternity and paternity benefits
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discount on meals during work hours
• 25% discount on food and 20% off beverages for you and your friends on your days off
• Outstanding training and career advancement opportunities through McMullen's GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A pathway into a progressive company that values individuals as names, not numbers
• Full chef attire
• We also provide industry-relevant Apprenticeships for those looking to enhance their skills while earning

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving our menu items to the highest standards as per company specifications to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat visits
• Upholding food hygiene and health & safety regulations within the establishment and completing necessary documentation
• Receiving deliveries and ensuring proper food storage
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, hands-on attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Prior experience in a busy kitchen is essential; however, further training and development will be provided both in-house and at our Development Kitchen.