Every Friday, Bristol Food Union rounds up available jobs in food, farming and hospitality, and shares them with budding job hunters looking for work.
We are currently experiencing a severe skills crisis in the industry, and experienced chefs or front of house staff are hard to come by. If you have skills and would like to talk about available placement with some of Bristol’s best food businesses, please get in touch.
We aim to share jobs from across the Bristol food movement. We focus on ethical employers, concerned with sustainable food, drink, farming or community activism, in or close to Bristol.
Where we can, we have linked to the positions on the venue’s website for more information.
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Chef and cooking Job
Bosco Pizzeria BATH – Chef – Our busy restaurant is looking for a chef to join our team at our new site in Bath. If you are excited by, and have experience in working in a faced paced, busy environment, with fresh produce prepared to a high standard then please continue. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is currently fulfilling a Chef de Partie role currently, or someone who is ready to take the next step forward in their career. Experience is a must, we love to nurture and train at Bosco, but at least 1 years experience in a full time position will be required – please contact Zack on – [email protected]
Ruby and White – BBQ Chef – We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and creative street food chef to run our outdoor BBQ! ? Tuesday to Saturday, no evenings required! If this sounds like you, please send your CV to [email protected]
Nook (Fox and West) – Chef – We are looking for an experienced and innovative Chef or Cook to be part of an exciting new venture NOOK Fox & West at Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Wells Road, Knowle. The store will be a fusion of a café serving homemade, seasonal light bites and hot drinks, as well as a retail element, selling gifts, locally produced art and crafts and a small events/ workshop space. An understanding of or experience in independent small businesses would be ideal to help us drive forward and lead our team to success. Apply and find out more here
Little Hollows Pasta – CDP and KP – Little Hollows Pasta is opening on Chandos Road and is looking for some pasta loving superstars! To find out more and apply head to their jobs page here
Cargo Cantina – CPD & KPs – Send CV to [email protected]
Pasta Bianchi – Pizza Chef – ***PIZZA CHEF WANTED*** In anticipation of opening @pizzabianchi soon we need a Pizza Chef to lead the team. This is a head chef position so the applicant must have at least 5 years of experience within the land of dough -is it dough!! Rolls the balls like a pro, feel up the dough feel it up now. Emails CVs to [email protected] & [email protected] Good luck gangsters x
North Street Standard – Chef – Fulltime – We’re looking for a talented chef to join the team. Competitive hourly rate up to £10.50 per hour depending on experience/skills. It’s a full time, permanent contract & you get to work with the bee’s knees of a team. Send us a CV & tell us how great you are! [email protected]
The Gallimaufry – FT Chef required. Apply via email [email protected]
Dog Town – Kitchen Manager – £22,000 – £23,000 a year. Dog Town is a vibrant and experimental kitchen making the best Hot Dogs in the city. Along with hand cut fries and a range of beer slushies – everything is crafted and created inside our shipping container restaurant!
You will be responsible for the day to day operations of our busy, independent restaurant based at Wapping Wharf on Bristol’s waterfront. The successful candidate will have previous experience in team leadership and delivering a menu to excellent standards. As a leader of a small team you will require good interpersonal skills and confidence in your ability to create a positive work ethic and environment for your team.
You will work 40 – 45 hours a week over five days and enjoy the benefit of every Sunday off! Wapping Wharf is a fantastic location and you will enjoy being part of the wider community at Cargo. With food provided on shift, competitive pay and a positive working environment, you will have the chance to thrive as a team leader and be supported in the role by the owners. The role will also allow you to continue your professional development as a chef with the opportunity to evolve the menu and bring your own creative ideas to fruition. Find out more and apply here
The Plough – Head Chef/Kitchen Manager – We are looking for a head chef / kitchen manager to join our friendly team at The Plough! The person would lead a team of 3 chefs and 4 KPs. We are currently open 7 days per week. Our kitchen is open 5-9 Mon-sat and 12-4 on Sundays. 30-35 hours per week. £11 ph. Find out more and apply here
Beerd – Pizza Chef – FT £11ph – Send your CV or get more info by emailing [email protected]
The Pumphouse – We’re looking for full-time commis / cdp’s (40-50 hours per week) and part-time KP’s (20-30 hours per week).
Commis and KP’s starting at £9 (based on experience), Cdp’s starting at £9.50 (again variable based on experience)
All staff also get equal share of tips paid through monthly pay. Can apply via email at [email protected] or by dropping a cv into us in person.
Papadeli – We are looking for an experienced full-time Pastry Chef at Papadeli. It will be to fulfil catering orders, making creative & original cakes, tray bakes and sweet items for the deli. We will need someone who is interested in all aspects of the kitchen, be super imaginative with ingredients and be flexible and happy to work in other sections of the kitchen when needed. So the job may have a 4 day pastry 1 day savoury split. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, work with high-quality ingredients, make everything from scratch and be creative. Would need to be happy as part of a friendly team and also an independent worker who’s good at thinking on your feet. This would be between 40 hours a week over a 5 day period and usually Monday to Friday but also very occasional evenings, weekends and events if and when needed. May develop into more hours if this is what you are looking for.
Please send your CV and cover letter to Simon at [email protected]
The Ethicurean – We are looking for full time (35-40hours) supervisor for our lovely restaurant in a walled garden, just outside of Bristol. A passion for sustainability essential, keenness to join the team learning about the seasonal produce grown in our garden, and foraging the local area for interesting ingredients. We are living wage employers (£9.50ph). All applicants to send their cv to [email protected]
Restaurant manager, FOH and waiting jobs
Sunday General – Store Manager and Buyer – 20-26k – Sunday General, based in Clifton Village, is looking for a new team member to lead and inspire our small team. As a small but ambitious company at the start of its journey you have the opportunity to implement your own systems and procedures across the business. Your skills are required at every avenue across the company, a strong work ethic and an organised mind is essential. You must have a minimum of one year’s experience at managerial level in a similar role. Knowledge of working with products with short sell-by dates is a big tick, as is a genuine love for great food and drink from passionate makers and producers. You’ll also be joining at an exciting time as we are on the cusp of launching our online delivery service to local postcodes. Knowledge of Vend and shopify is helpful but not required. Find out more and apply here
Nook (Fox and West) – GM/AM- NOOK Fox & West is an exciting new venture at the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle, Bristol. We are thrilled to be opening new independent gifts and homeware store with a focus on beautiful local and sustainable products nestled alongside a café serving seasonal light bites. We are passionate about supporting independent small and micro businesses, local makers and craftspeople as well as offering something new and vibrant for the local community to enjoy. We are looking for the right people to help us succeed. To find out more and apply click here
Little Hollows Pasta – Assistant Manager and FOH – Little Hollows Pasta is opening on Chandos Road and is looking for some pasta-loving superstars! To find out more and apply head to their jobs page here
Loco Klub – Duty Manager – We’re looking for two dynamic individuals to join our fantastic Loco team! The Loco Klub is going through an exciting period of growth and to assist with this we are looking for passionate and enthusiastic new members of the venue team to work alongside our venue manager & bar manager. ?Duty Manager £10.75 per hour (£11.50 per hour after midnight); freelance. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Cave – Supervisor – PT – We are looking for a wine-lover with wine bar or restaurant experience to join our small but perfectly formed team. Email a bit about yourself and CV to [email protected]
The Orchard Inn – FOH – ?JOIN THE TEAM!? We are looking for a part-time bartender to grow our little gang. Applicants must be friendly, enthusiastic, enjoy working as a team as well as flexible & able to work evenings and weekends. If this could be you or someone you know please get in to touch or share this post! Email us at: [email protected]
Wolf Bath – GM/FOH – We’re on the hunt for a new General Bar Manager and some awesome part-time FOH pals at The Saloon ?? It’s an exciting time for us as a company and we’re looking for fun, hardworking and creative people to fit in with the Wolf Wine culture. We’ve got the best in craft beer and natural wine, with speciality coffee hoping to make a comeback soon ☕️ If you want to join a cool, clever, gorgeous and not at all big-headed team, then drop Sam a CV and short covering letter at [email protected] ???
RECRUITMENT is now open for IDLES…AND Love Save The Day!! A massive double header coming to Bristol 3rd-5th September 2021 & we’re looking for experienced, happy & hard working bar staff to join us! Shifts available Friday 3rd, Sat & Sun 4th-5th or across the whole 3 days. Pay Rate: – £12 per hour inc holiday. We’re looking forward to crew old & new joining us! For info & to apply: – http://www.refreshwest.com/recruitment
Circomedia – Front Of House & Bar Person – £9.50 an hour – Part-time. Circomedia is looking to recruit new Front of House & Bar People to join our events team from September onwards. You will be passionate about customer service and will work at shows and events within our Grade 1 listed church venue and circus academy on Portland Square. This is a casual, zero-hours contract that can fit in with other commitments. Weekend and evening working are essential. Find out more and apply here
Eat a Pitta – Kitchen Crew Member – Eat a Pitta is a home to Bristol’s best falafel! We are a growing, independent business with shops in Bristol’s busiest locations. We are proud to serve food that is healthy, fresh, and made by us while giving our customers an outstanding experience and have them leave our stores satisfied and happy.
The production unit is the heart of our operation with high volume and consistently great quality food prepared and delivered daily to our five locations. We are looking for a Food Production Operative to join the team that makes the best falafel and hummus in Bristol. We are looking for enthusiastic people to work in a permanent position to compliment the great people we have already have working for us in our kitchen. Motivated, dynamic individuals with proven food prep and driving skills, and the will to learn and progress are valuable to us. Find out more and apply here
Nutmeg Restaurant – Restaurant Cocktail Bartender – £8.50 – £9.50 an hour – Part-time, Permanent. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working cocktail bartender to join our vibrant front of house team and start immediately. Our restaurant is busy and bustling with a strong team atmosphere so proactivity and good work ethic is essential. Flexibility with shifts and helping the front of house service is also important. Find out more and apply here
Harts Bakery – We are HIRING Part-time Barista / FOH vacancy. Please see link for more information & send your cv to: [email protected]
Rosemarino – We’re on the hunt for a full-time front of house hotshot with waiting experience. Do you like sociable hours, pay that values your experience and a small and personable team? That’s what we offer at Rosemarino. And what we’re looking for?
Someone with waiter experience and flexibility, a friendly and approachable attitude towards customer service, and some barista experience is a bonus, however not essential. Like the sound of us? Drop a CV instore or email us at [email protected]
Marmo – Restaurant Manager – We are recruiting a full-time restaurant manager (35-40 hours) to join our small, friendly team. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Previous restaurant experience required and interest in wine preferable! Please send CVs to [email protected]
Bar and coffee jobs
Wogan Coffee – Coffee Roastery Production Team Member with Deliveries.
We need a Roastery production assistant and occasional delivery driver. The role is exciting, constantly changing and requires a people person to give our customers the best experience whenever they meet you as the face of Wogan Coffee. You will:
- · Be delivering around Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Devon – often with time restrictions, so time management is essential.
- · Work on the production table team, efficiently and accurately: measuring, weighing and organising whole coffee beans prior to grind production.
- · Label and organising coffee bags with diligence and care ensuring each coffee is packed to perfection.
- · Assemble, pack and label boxes for shipping so that you can seamlessly transition from production to packing.
- · Always leave your station and the warehouse in impeccable shape: sweeping, organising, and cleaning the floor after each production run.
- · Support your team members as needed, to keep production running smoothly.
Find out more and apply here
The Nectar House – Various positions – Email [email protected] to apply or for more information
- Kitchen Manager
- KP
- Barista
- Assistant Manager and Manager to cover mat leave
The Bank (Totterdown) – FOH Coffee and Bar – FT – £9.50 plus profit share and tips. Apply via [email protected]
Brewery Jobs
Wiper and True – Cellar Person –
We are looking for a new Cellar Person to join the Wiper and True production team. Reporting directly to the Head Brewer, you will be responsible for making sure we produce the best possible beer we can, with responsibilities including tank cleaning, beer fermentation, cropping yeast, dry hopping, carbonating beer and cellar quality control checks in our main brewery site and our Barrel Store site. Find out more about the vacancy and how to apply here.
Specialist trade jobs
Ruby and White Butchers – Butcher – We’re looking for a full-time butcher for our wholesale site. Experience & a great work ethic is a must. Send your CV to [email protected]
Find out more and apply here
Pop ups and markets
Gingerbeards preserves Market Stall Trader – PT – £10ph
GingerBeard’s Preserves is looking for a part-time, reliable, enthusiastic Market Stall Trader to book, prepare and trade at events in the South West. The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated, organised and have excellent customer service. The right person will be keen to be part of a small, independent and growing enterprise and passionate about the local food and drink scene (beard not compulsory!). Find out more and apply here
Retail Jobs
Better Food Co – Various Roles – We’re growing! And that means a host of new job opportunities helping us bring the very best organic, local and ethical food to our community! As our Gloucester Road store is only months away from opening its doors, we have a range of roles opening up for those of you who are as passionate as we are about organic and sustainable shopping and eating. From customer service advisors to produce assistants, Health and Bodycare specialists and even a managerial role – these are very exciting times at Better Food. If that sounds good to you, click the link to apply!
Elm Tree Farm (Brandon Trust) – Project Leader – Farm Shop – £20,067 – £21,285 per annum pro rata + benefits. You’ll oversee the procurement of stock range, especially working closely with other Brandon Enterprises to sell products produced by people we support. With an awareness of local competition and the farm shop target customers, you’ll oversee the pricing of stock and marketing of the farm shop. You’ll manage the staff rota to ensure the shop is staffed and trading throughout its opening times. You’ll provide person-centred management and coaching to colleagues with a learning disability, autism or both to support them to achieve their aspirations, develop new skills and to recognise and use their talents. Working with the farm staff, you’ll expand the shop offer to serve hot drinks and snacks. You’ll look for or create further business opportunities that may increase the commercial success of the project. Find out more and apply here DEADLINE 15TH AUG
Gingerbeards preserves – Warehouse and distribution operative – PT – £9.50ph. GingerBeard’s Preserves is looking for a part-time, reliable, enthusiastic Warehouse/ Distribution Operative to work alongside Founder and Director Harry, at our production unit in Kingswood. The successful candidate needs to be willing to learn all aspects of the business alongside providing excellent customer service due to occasional deliveries to our valuable customers and stockists in and around Bristol. The right person will be keen to be part of a small, independent and growing enterprise (beard not compulsory!) Find out more and apply here
Office based jobs
Sustainable Food Trust – Communications Manager – We are looking for experienced and media-savvy communication professional with a passion for digital communications and an understanding of the food & farming sector. You will be working for an organisation at the forefront of debates on sustainability, climate change and agriculture policy in the UK and internationally, so an active interest in these issues is important. A passion for the areas in which we work is critical, so do take a look at our website to gain an understanding of our principles. We are seeking someone with previous experience in communications and in a managerial role. This role would suit somebody creative and with a passion for comms, who would like to take on a key role at the heart of a small yet influential organisation and help the SFT expand its communications and the reach of its campaigns. You’ll need to be highly organised and comfortable working as part of a small team and alone (including from home). Find out more and apply here.
Coexist Community Kitchen CIC – Creative Marketing Lead – We are looking for someone who is passionate about community-based initiatives and has experience in marketing and communication. They will support the main team with marketing, branding and creative campaigns- ensuring our project is communicated well to our audience and expanding our reach. The focus will be promoting the kitchen’s vision, values and activity in order to spread our message and engage people with our work. This will be an interlinked strategy to promote our message and our identity as well as supporting us to sell products, events and activities that produce an income to support our project. To find out more, and apply click here. Deadline: 30 Aug 2021
Butcombe – Marketing Manager – Butcombe is a multi-award-winning Brewery serving some of the best beer in the South West with a thriving tenanted pubs business with some of the most beautiful in the South West including Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. We’re looking for a self-starter, pro-active and well-organised Marketing Manager to help us support and promote our Brewery and drive our tenanted pubs division forwards. You will need to be great at juggling a varied and heavy workload, prioritising your work and be able to deliver work at pace. To find out more and apply click here
Outdoor Jobs
