If you're looking for a job in the hospitality industry in Devon, there are dozens of opportunities available right now. From roles with flexible hours to those with benefits including added tips and free meals on shift, there's plenty to choose from.
Whether you're a keen chef looking to prepare food at one of the county's many independent restaurants or want to be the friendly face that welcomes and serves customers at a local pub, there might just be something that's right up your street.
We've had a look at employment website Indeed and compiled a list below of some of the vacancies currently up for grabs. We've also tried to compile a good range of hours and pay grades too.
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Commis Chef/Chef de Partie- Beachhouse
Location: Kingsbridge
Description: Some of the main responsibilities of the role include: preparing and cooking food items according to recipes and quality standards, assisting with inventory management and ordering supplies, collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations, and monitoring food production and presentation to maintain high-quality standards.
Pay: £27,000 - £29,000 a year
Grill Chef- Lost in Rio Restaurant Ltd
Location: Brentonside, Plymouth
Description: Some of the responsibilities of the role include: preparing and cooking food items according to recipes and quality standards, operating the grill and other kitchen equipment effectively and safely, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area, and assisting in food preparation and meal assembly as needed.
Pay: £10.42 - £11.00 an hour
Waiter / Waitress- Pho
Location:Exeter
Description: As a Pho waiter or waitress, you need to have a passion for food and service, as well as an excellent work ethic and can do attitude. Some of the benefits of working at Pho include: fast track management training programme, apprenticeship opportunities, and 50% off food and alcohol in all their restaurants for up to a table of six.
Pay: Up to £12 an hour
Restaurant Manager- Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa
Location:Torquay
Description: Some of the responsibilities for this position include: overseeing the restaurant to ensure all of the restaurant team are looking after their guests well, seating guests and delegating tasks appropriately, communicating with all departments, management, supervisors and the whole restaurant team, and training and developing the teams skills and leading by example.
Pay: From £12.50 an hour
Senior Assistant Manager - The Pig And Whistle Inn
Location:Totnes
Description: As the senior assistant manager you will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a pro-active approach to team management. You will also need to be enthusiastic and driven to continue the success of the pub and play a pivotal part in training the team.
Pay: £12.50 - £13.25 an hour
Kitchen Manager- Cookhouse & Pub
Location: Lockyers Quay, Plymouth
Description: In this role, you will support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new kitchen team members, demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, manage stock control and food margins, and drive individual high performance through development and regular one to ones.
Pay: £34,000 - £38,000 a year
Bar and Waiting Team - Samuel Jones
Part-time
Location: Exeter
Description: In this role, you'll need to do more than serve and pour; you’ll need to enjoy building relationships with regulars whilst providing memorable experiences for them. Some of the benefits of the job include: 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in St Austell Brewery pubs, a discount scheme across hundreds of retailers, great training and opportunities to progress, and free food while you’re on shift.
Pay: Up to £10.50 an hour
Chef- Stover Golf Club Ltd
Location:Newton Abbot
Description: Some of the main responsibilities of the role include: working alongside, and assisting the head chef, managing kitchen in the absence of the head chef, preparing and cooking meals according to the menu and recipes provided, and ensuring that food is prepared in a timely manner and meets quality standards.
Pay: From £12.50 an hour
Pastry Chef- Lost Kitchen
Location: Tiverton
Description: Lost Kitchen welcomes candidates with different levels of experience, but they are primarily seeking someone who is passionate about baking and has at least two years of experience. You should also be interested in creating naturally elegant and delicious pastries, celebration cakes and desserts, and expanding your role to include a small selection of European breads and developing upon what they do.
Pay: From £28,000 a year
Squad Member- YO! Restaurant
Location: Drake Circus, Plymouth
Description: In this role, you will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment, have a strong knowledge of all their product specs, work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability.
Pay: £10.42 an hour
Front Of House Team Member- Jack Rabbit
Location: Derriford, Plymouth
Description: In this role, you will greet and welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner, take customer orders accurately and efficiently, assist with food preparation and assembly in the kitchen, upsell menu items and promote daily specials, and handle cash transactions and operate the POS system.
Pay: £7.73 - £11.43 an hour
Front of House- KYOWA Sushi & Ramen Bar
Location: Ebrington Street, Plymouth
Description: An ideal candidate for this role would be expected to have over one year of experience working in a front of house role, and knowing how to handle a EPOS machine, taking orders, allergies and cleaning. You will be asked to work in different times of the week, although they said they do offer a level of flexibility.
Pay: £10.50 - £11.50 an hour
Kitchen Assistant - Strawberry Fields Farm Shop
Location: Lifton
Description: In this role, some your responsibilities will include: preparing and presenting high quality fresh dishes, working in different areas within the kitchen, providing friendly, efficient and hygienic service, and ensuring great presentation at all time.
Front of House Team Member- Nando’s
Location:Barbican Leisure Park, Plymouth
Description: The main duties of the role include: giving a warm welcome to our guests, serving food to Nando’s high standards, bringing food and drink to the table and making sure customers have everything they need, and following all health and safety.
Pay: £10.42 an hour
