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Join the Team

If you live in Winchester and enjoy your food and drink, chances are you’ve already been to Cabinet Rooms. We’re an award-winning, independent café-bar based opposite the theatre and are best known for our cosy, welcoming atmosphere and our classic cocktails.

There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes and we're always on the look out for dedicated and hard-working team players - particularly experienced cocktail bartenders -so even if your ideal job isn't listed below, it's always worth getting in touch with your CV.

    We are currently hiring for the following roles.

    • Front of House Supervisor (evenings)
    • Chef (daytime including weekends)
    • General Assistants (evenings)

    Please note that these are not seasonal vacancies and only candidates who can work all the year round will be shortlisted.


      HOW TO APPLY

      To apply for any of these roles, please send us a copy of your CV.

      Please note that if you are shortlisted, we will need you to provide us with the name, job title and email address for a professional reference from your current or most recent employer.

      We pride ourselves in being a safe, inclusive environment for our diverse staff and customers.

      If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview please let us know.

      SUPERVISOR

      We're looking for an upbeat and well-organised Supervisor to oversee busy shifts at weekends.

      If you’ve got experience of working in a busy bar or restaurant in a supervisory role, we want to hear from you!

      Managing four rooms, across two floors, plus outside seating takes experience and skill! We're looking for an assertive and positive person who can see the bigger picture but is also passionate about delivering excellent customer service every time.

      You’ll be a key-holder and responsible for running shifts so it’s important you are confident and reliable. We’ll provide product training but we’ll expect you to deliver first class customer service from day one and for you to support and develop the wider team's confidence in this area.

      You will be a naturally enthusiastic, outgoing 'people person' and possess the confidence to be able to train and inspire others.

      You will also be expected to support the Directors with stock counting and ordering so attention to detail and accuracy are vital skills to have.

      We are inviting applications from hospitality professionals who want to work in a fun and buzzing environment. The successful candidate will be given professional development opportunities after their first year of service, such as WSET wine/spirits training.

      Main responsibilities include:

      • Opening and closing and associated responsibilities, as required
      • Supervising shifts; ensuring the highest standards of customer service
      • Managing customer expectations and confidently dealing with any complaints to a positive outcome
      • Manage online bookings, group bookings, walk-ins and attendance at small events within the cafe to ensure the best use of the space
      • Ensuring that the atmosphere, ambience and customer experience matches the 'Cabinet Rooms' brand and meets the Directors' expectations
      • Providing a warm welcome for all customers
      • Providing support and training to members of staff in the delivery of excellent customer care; identifying where best practice should be shared and seeking guidance from the Directors when performance is not satisfactory
      • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times, including personal hygiene

      PAY & BENEFITS

      • Starting £13/hour
      • Approx. 16-21 hours/week over two to three shifts, including weekends
      • Pension scheme
      • Staff discounts on food and drink
      • Concessions on festival tickets for friends and family
      • Staff food for shifts longer than 6 hours
      • Training opportunities

      Qualifications & Experience

      • Proven supervisory experience in a restaurant setting
      • Strong team management and leadership skills
      • Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations
      • Experience in serving and providing exceptional hospitality
      • Familiarity with bartending and barista skills is a bonus

      BRUNCH CHEF

      We're looking for an organised chef who is looking for a part-time weekend role in a busy but fun environment

      We're looking for someone who can bring their passion for food and drink to our small, independent café-bar. Ideally, you'll have experience of working in a commercial kitchen already because, as well as making great food, there is a requirement for high standards in food hygiene and managing costs.

      We're not a restaurant per se but with a bit of creative flair and great quality ingredients we can still produce delicious homemade food from our very small kitchen.

      Do you love cooking and baking but don't want the pressure or exhaustion of working long hours in a hectic restaurant kitchen? Perhaps life has changed and you're now looking for daytime shifts that fit in more with your lifestyle? Are you looking to join a relaxed and friendly team; where staff are treated with respect? This may be just the role you're looking for!

      We're looking for someone to work a minimum of 3 shifts a week (Friday - Sunday) with the option to increase hours by working weekdays too.

      Full time will be considered for the right candidate.

      Key Tasks

      • Food prep
      • Short order chef
      • Baking
      • Ordering

      Qualifications

      • Proven kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment
      • Strong food preparation and cooking skills
      • Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices
      • Background in hospitality
      • Supervisory experience is a plus
      • Familiarity with food production processes and serving techniques

      Responsibilities

      • Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure high-quality meals are served.
      • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold food safety standards.
      • Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies to maintain operations.
      • Ensure efficient kitchen operations while adhering to restaurant policies and procedures.

      Pay and Benefits

      • Starting £14.50/hour
      • Min. 21 hours/week over three shifts, including weekends
      • Pension scheme
      • Staff discounts on food and drink
      • Concessions on festival tickets for friends and family
      • Staff food for shifts longer than 6 hours
      • Training opportunities

      GENERAL ASSISTANT

      We are always on the lookout for upbeat and enthusiastic all-rounders to join our team

      Our General Assistants are the powerhouse behind the organisation. They're all-rounders with a can-do attitude, ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in! It's a varied role that involves KP (Kitchen Porter) duties as well as bar backing and helping to serve customers. It's a great entry level role for anyone starting out in hospitality or for more experienced people looking for a shift or two to supplement their income.

      Make no mistake, it's hard work and there's never a shortage of things to do. Busy shifts will keep you on your toes but it's good fun to work in an effective and friendly team.

      KEY TASKS

      Cleaning and washing up
      Cleaning and polishing glasses
      Preparing garnishes and fruit juices
      Preparing bar snacks and other simple dishes
      Serving customers with a smile
      General weekly cleaning tasks on our Checklist
      Maintaining food hygiene standards
      Reducing waste and costs to the business
      Working at festivals and off-site events as required

      PAY & BENEFITS
      £10.85-£12.71/hour
      Pension scheme
      Staff discounts on food and drink
      Concessions on festival tickets for friends and family
      Staff meal for shifts longer than 6 hours
      Training opportunities

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