Restaurant Team Member

Oakman Inns; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned employer as a Restaurant Team Member at The Kings Head in Chipping Ongar. This fixed-term role offers competitive pay, ample training, and a vibrant work atmosphere. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts, and the chance to grow within a valued team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Accrue holiday days as you work

Up to 50% off meals taken off duty

Access to Award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Referral incentives of up to £1000

Annual festival invitation

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

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We are looking for a Restaurant Team Member to join us for a fixed term of up to 3 months at The Kings Head in Chipping Ongar.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £12.21* per hour plus your share of cash and card tips
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Accrue holiday days as you work
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Access to our Award-winning training program
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and discounts at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks, and Tesco
• Service Awards
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to our annual festival!

About The Kings Head:

Located on Chipping Ongar High Street, the King’s Head is a listed coaching inn with a traditional lounge, function room, a large restaurant, and a modern, theatre-style kitchen with a Josper Grill and a wood-fire pizza oven.

The Kings Head offers a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu with weekly specials crafted from sustainable, quality ingredients. Our meat and poultry are from British farms, eggs are free-range, and fish is responsibly sourced from MSC-approved suppliers.

About The Oakman Group:

Recognized as a leading employer, we are proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

We believe success comes from our people. We recruit passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent service and using top-quality ingredients.

We invest in our employees through:

• Our award-winning online training academy offering education on demand
• Hands-on experience and craft visits with our suppliers
• Access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programs

Our people are central to our success. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and we ask only that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.

About You:

• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Thorough with a good eye for detail
• Team Player
• Willing to learn and committed to giving your best

Experience is welcome but not required, as we will provide all necessary training.