Chef de Partie/Chef Tournant

About the Role:

Hours:

Typical working days are 0800 - 1700, to include weekends, with set days off.

About us:

Wentworth Grange is a unique and beautiful country house, operated like a top hotel, which offers the best quality residential nursing care available. We are here for those who would like to be cared for but don't wish to live in a conventional nursing home.  We are a family run business, that strives to provide the highest quality, ever-evolving, loving care to our guests.

Role responsibilities:

Reporting in to the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

Preparing, cooking and serving, fresh, local produce to an extremely high standard.

Supporting fellow team members.

Contributing and adapting to day-to-day events as they unfold.

Adhering to set food safety systems.

Assisting with the management of health and safety.

Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices.

About You:

Demonstrate a professional and corporate outlook.

Have a kind and friendly manner.

Have outstanding attention to detail.

Are a self-starter capable of working on routine tasks with minimum supervision.

Have a consistent high level of performance, even when under pressure.

Be organised and methodical with the ability to adapt and flex when required.

Requirements / Qualifications / Experience:

2 year’s minimum experience in a similar role within a quality hotel or restaurant

Food Hygiene certificate

DBS

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Own Transport (preferable)

Benefits:

Competitive rate of pay of £14 p/h

A good work/life balance

Work in a 5 Star setting in beautiful surroundings

Work alongside talented Chefs putting outstanding food on the table

Applications:

To be made via email to reception@wentworthgrange.net with the subject heading

“Chef de Partie/Tournant Application”. Please include CV and covering letter.

Waiter/Waitress

About the Role:

Hours:

Varied shifts

Weekend availability

About us:

We are currently recruiting a Waiter/Waitress for a 5* residential hotel for the elderly in the Northumberland area.

This hotel is unique in its offering, in that it is a luxury residential retreat for elderly guests. A real high end establishment offering only the very best in food, surroundings and leisure. The hotel houses 30 guests at one time so it retains a familiar and intimate environment. They have recently invested even further into the hotel by extending and improving the kitchens and dining experience. Its a real wow when you see the space.

Role responsibilities:

To be a friendly, polite, and a professional welcoming host.

Greeting guests and making them comfortable at their table

Advising guests of menu options

Serving meals/drinks

Making sure restaurant is clean and tidy at all times

About You:

Demonstrate a professional and corporate outlook.

Be kind and friendly manner.

Requirements / Qualifications / Experience:

Hold a enhanced DBS certification.

Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

Benefits:

Work in a 5* setting in beautiful surroundings.

Work alongside talented Chefs bringing outstanding food to the table.

Restaurant Manager – Restaurant Talia

About the Role:

Hours:

Monday to Friday working pattern, with occasional weekend requirements.

About us:

Wentworth Grange is a unique and beautiful country house, operated like a top hotel, which offers the best quality residential nursing care available. We are here for those who would like to be cared for but do not wish to live in a conventional nursing home. We are a family run business that strives to provide the highest quality, ever-evolving, loving care to our guests.

Restaurant Talia is based within Wentworth Grange for the Elderly in Riding Mill and is entering an exciting new chapter with a planned refurbishment and relaunch.

Role responsibilities:

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Leading the day-to-day running of Restaurant Talia, ensuring consistently high standards of service.

Creating and maintaining a welcoming and engaging dining environment for residents and guests.

Managing and supporting the restaurant team, including line management responsibilities.

Working closely with the Deputy Restaurant Manager and Events Manager.

Contributing creative ideas to enhance the dining experience and resident engagement.

Overseeing stock control, ordering, and cost management.

Supporting the delivery of events and special occasions.

Ensuring compliance with health and safety and food hygiene standards.

Adapting to day-to-day operations and service requirements.

About You:

Demonstrate a professional and corporate outlook.

Have a kind, caring, and compassionate manner suited to a residential care environment.

Be a confident, proactive, and assertive leader.

Have strong organisational and computer skills.

Be highly organised, flexible, and hands-on.

Have outstanding attention to detail.

Be a self-starter capable of working on routine tasks with minimum supervision.

Maintain a consistent high level of performance, even under pressure.

Requirements / Qualifications / Experience:

Previous experience in a similar Restaurant Manager role.

Experience in staff management and line management.

Strong knowledge of stock control and cost management.

Food Hygiene certificate.

DBS.

NVQ Level 2 or higher or equivalent (preferred).

Own transport (preferable).

Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay.

A good work/life balance.

Monday to Friday working pattern with occasional weekends.

Opportunity to lead Restaurant Talia through refurbishment and relaunch.

Work in a beautiful setting within a supportive, community-focused environment.

Freedom to bring creativity, innovation, and fresh ideas.

Applications:

To be made via email to reception@wentworthgrange.net with the subject heading:

“Restaurant Manager Application”.

Please include CV and covering letter.

For further information, please contact:

Jane Pilkington

PA to Managing Director Jeff Lee

📧 reception@wentworthgrange.net