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THE KING’S HEAD is our hidden gem in the heart of the old market town of Aylesbury.
This ancient inn dating from 1455 is the perfect place to meet up with family and friends and to enjoy great beers, food, coffee and some shopping whilst savouring
this amazing historical building.

Careers.

Join our team at

The King's Head, Aylesbury.

Work, grow and thrive! Be part of a living history by providing professional and warm hospitality in this historic coaching inn that has welcomed traders and travellers for several centuries.

As part of the reputable Chiltern Brewery, we recognise that our close knit, friendly and well-trained team is essential to a thriving business, and we hope to be able to welcome you as a part of it.

Whether you’re a talented chef or an aspiring cook, a fine server with attentive customer service skills or simply feel you have skills that we need, then please get in touch. We are always on the lookout for people who can add that little extra to what we do and take pride in what they do.

We welcome hard-working, pro-active individuals with a warm personality, honesty and great work ethic. In return, you are valued as a family member with great benefits and career potential.

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We are looking for a

Chef/Cook.

We are looking for a Chef / Cook who will support and work together with our Head Chef and kitchen team. You’ll be involved in many aspects of kitchen operations whilst serving 2 bars with 2 different menus - from preparing, cooking, plating and delivering food service to managing stock levels and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. You will be working with fresh produce to create our own recipes and dishes, using high-tech equipment in our focused and composed environment.

Honesty, reliability, professionalism and a great work ethic is what we are looking for, coupled with relevant skills and experience in a commercial kitchen. Your level of experience will determine the level of appointment and remuneration.

We are a thriving local business, so get the basics right and development and opportunities are plenty.

To be considered you’ll need:

Well-presented with a friendly personality

Passion for excellent food and service

Good skills and knowledge of cooking and food as a whole

Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills

Team-player mentality

Fast pace of work, while maintaining high quality standards

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions

Permanent Role

30-40 hrs / week

£12.75 - 14.00 per hour gross + tips

Chiltern Brewery Family Discount and other benefits

Living Wage+ Employer

Dedicated training

Paid breaks

Lovely staff room with lockers and changing facilities

Best real ale pub with a great team and customer base

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter to office@kingsheadaylesbury.co.uk

We are looking for a

Bar Team Member.

This front of house role includes looking after our guests by providing warm hospitality with excellent customer service whilst they drink, dine and celebrate with us. You’ll be involved in many aspects of the day-to-day running of our two bars, from bar tending and cellar management to waiting and keeping the site presentable for our lovely guests.

Honesty, reliability and a warm personality is what we are looking for, coupled with a great work ethic, professionalism and a hard-working attitude.

We welcome people whose career is already in hospitality and also those who aspire to have a career in this field.
Professional experience is not essential as full training is given.
Must be 18 or older.

We are a thriving local family business, so get the basics right and development and opportunities are plenty.

To be considered you’ll need:

Well-presented with a pleasant, warm and friendly personality

Confidence and a positive demeanour

Eagerness to serve guests with a smile

Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills

Team-player mentality

Fast pace of work, while maintaining high quality standards

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions

Able to work effectively without close supervision

Flexible hours

£12.75-14.25 gross per hour for all ages + tips

Chiltern Brewery Family Discount and other benefits

Living Wage+ Employer

Dedicated training

Paid breaks

Lovely staff room with lockers and changing facilities

Best real ale pub with a great team and customer base

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter to office@kingsheadaylesbury.co.uk