
Work With Us
Would you like to work with us?
We are a friendly bunch at Fairweather's and are all passionate about providing good service to our customers.
Uniform, training and staff discounts are provided. If you work in Steff's Kitchen, meals are provided. For all positions you must be 16+ unless stated otherwise.
Below are the current vacancies that we have available, take a look and see if we have a position suitable for you! Please make sure you email your up-to-date CV along with a covering letter to the person stated in job description.
The salary for our jobs will always be relevant to your age and experience.
We look forward to working with you soon!
General Manager – Steff’s Kitchen and Steff’s To Go
Introduction:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead our vibrant café, Steff’s Kitchen, and our takeaway service, Steff’s To Go, both nestled in the heart of Beaulieu. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee both front and back of house operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operational Leadership: Manage daily operations across the café and takeaway, dedicating at least two days per week collaborating directly with the kitchen team to maintain high-quality food preparation and service standards.
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Customer Experience: Lead by example in engaging with customers, consistently aiming to exceed their expectations through outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Team Management: Supervise and support staff across both outlets, fostering a collaborative environment aligned with our vision of delighting customers through excellent place, product and service.
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Menu and Product Development: Innovate and expand our menu offerings to maximise sales throughout the week and during key seasonal periods, while maintaining our commitment to quality and freshness.
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Financial Oversight: Manage budgets effectively, focusing on achieving sales targets and controlling costs, including rota planning and holiday scheduling within agreed budgets.
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Event Development: Enhance and promote our “pop-up” evening events and pizza takeaways, aiming to establish a reputation for outstanding quality, service and creativity.
About You:
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Proven experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry, with a strong background in both front and back of house operations.
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A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and the ability to inspire a team to uphold these standards.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
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Creative flair for menu development and event planning, with an understanding of current food trends and customer preferences.
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Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required by the business.
Why Join Us?
At Fairweather's, we pride ourselves on being a friendly and passionate team dedicated to providing excellent service to our customers. As part of our family-run business, you'll enjoy:
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A supportive and caring work environment
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Uniform provided
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Staff discount across our garden centre and café
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Competitive rates of pay, relevant to your age and experience
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Daytime working hours
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Full sick pay after two years of service
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Free access to health and wellbeing services
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Free parking
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Training and development opportunities
If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to the growth and success of Steff’s Kitchen and Steff’s To Go, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your up-to-date CV along with a covering letter to lisa@fairweathers.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Cleaner – Steff's Kitchen, Beaulieu
Sunday to Thursday to clean the café and toilets at Steff's Kitchen.
2.5 hours per day to be worked between 5.30pm and 8am.
The rate of pay is dependant on whether you are employed or self-employed.
Apply now
If you are dependable and have high standards, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please email marie@fairweathers.co.uk.
Chef/Pizza Chef – Steff’s Kitchen
We’re looking for a talented Chef or Pizza Chef to join our friendly kitchen team here at Steff’s Kitchen in Beaulieu.
Do you have experience crafting delicious, stone-baked pizzas – including preparing fresh dough from scratch? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be working alongside our team of five chefs in our busy daytime café. While our new gas-fired pizza oven won’t be in use every day, you’ll also be preparing a variety of dishes from our broader menu, with opportunities to be involved in developing future evening pop-up events.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has proven experience in pizza making and kitchen prep
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Can work at pace with consistency and care
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Maintains high standards of cleanliness and food safety
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Enjoys working as part of a positive and professional team
Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate of Pay: From £13.75 per hour, depending on experience
Location: Steff’s Kitchen, Beaulieu, Hampshire
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please email your CV to steff@fairweathers.co.uk – we look forward to meeting you.
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Benefits Working With Us
- Uniform Provide
- Staff Discount
- Competitive rates of pay
- Day time working
- Full sick pay after 2 years
- Free access to health and wellbeing service/advice
- Free parking
- Training provided
- Family run business with a caring environment
