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Hours: 45 hours per week, including regular weekends and predominately daytime hours

We're on the lookout for a someone to combine their love of history and food to take the lead on our Roman Food offering at our Roman Villa - Bonum Convivium

Our Roman Chef

Reporting to our Executive Head Chef, we are recruiting for an experimental chef/food historian to lead on the development of our Roman food offering. We are looking for someone passionate about history to work in conjunction with our Roman Winemaker and Exhibitions Manager as well as the estate's wider F&B teams to research, develop and serve authentic Roman recipes using fresh ingredients from across our Estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards
• Naturally flexible, creative and driven
• Being customer led and focused on, ensuring our guests enjoy amazing experiences
• Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen and high standards of food safety
• Supporting senior kitchen team members, training junior kitchen team members
• Fully engaging in the estate's ethos

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme "Newt Awards" with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we're looking for

• Highly creative
• Passion for living history
• Previous experience in high paced kitchens
• Menu writing
• Ability to work well under pressure in the public eye
• Confidence in talking to guests
• Good attention to detail
• Great time management and self-motivated
• Ability to give and receive clear instructions
• A willingness to learn and develop

Where you'll be working

The Roman Villa Experience at the Newt in Somerset comprises a ground-breaking archaeology museum and a unique reconstruction of a living, breathing Roman Villa

The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.