Thorn’s Farm

The ideal applicant We`re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams. No experience is needed, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure. As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills you`ll need to succeed. Whether you`re looking for a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you`re reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team – this role could be perfect for you. What`s in it for you? - competitive rate of pay - a free meal and a drink, when working - 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests), when not working - £1 extra per hour, for hours worked during midnight-5.59am - bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay - availability of guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts - paid holiday - free shares (after a qualifying period) - loyalty reward scheme The role At a glance, your role is to work as part of a team to prepare and cook food and to help to keep the kitchen running smoothly, all while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service. Our pubs open early and close late, so we offer great flexibility with shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes. Duties include: - preparing, cooking and presenting food to the correct spec - operating kitchen work stations, including grills, fryers, microwaves and more - working as a team to keep to time and quality targets - following food hygiene and allergen, as well as health and safety, standards - cleaning as you go, including full kitchen clean-downs - rotating stock and storing food safely - completing required induction, role-specific and ongoing refresher training and contributing to continuous improvement Progression and development Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you`re looking to progress, we can support your development with: - structured on-the-job training. - apprenticeships and management academies. - cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel). - opportunities to move into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader and/or pub-manager roles. Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us. Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.

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A shift manager supports the pub manager and, when running a shift, takes responsibility for the pub`s operation. This includes motivating, supporting and organising the team, responding to customers, delegating tasks and working in all areas of the business, including in the kitchen and behind the bar. We`re looking for people with personality, a can-do attitude and not afraid of hard work. In return, we will train and develop your skills to succeed in a career at Wetherspoon, offering an award-winning training programme and a competitive pay and benefits package. Pay and benefits include: - starting salary of £28,167, increasing to £29,363 after training (there is additional pay-weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations) - 40-hour working week - 28 days` paid holiday - company sick pay (after a qualifying period) - bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary) - complimentary meal and drink at work - off-duty employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation) - free shares in the company (after 18 months` service) - pension scheme - loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years` service) - future pub management opportunities The role: - when running a shift, taking responsibility for the pub`s operation, including compliance with company operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and cash management - leading, supporting and motivating the team - prioritising tasks, delegating and problem-solving - working a variety of shifts across the week (including front of house and in the kitchen) - delivering high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

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