Careers at smoke & rye

Smoke & Rye is at the forefront of Staffordshire’s food & drink scene. In the first 3 years of operation we have received national awards and are now recognised as one of the prime places to drink & dine in the area.

Our success and growing fan base has lead us to expand our business. In order to fulfil growing demand we are seeking experienced servers to join team Smoke & Rye. We are food & drink fanatic’s who seek to recruit like minded individuals who have an eye for the finer details and enjoy the finer things in life.

We will offer you a supportive and exciting workplace with a unique environment, competitive salary and excellent training and development opportunities.

If you have the passion, flair and can work well as part of an ambitious team hungry for success Smoke & Rye could be the place for you.

HEAD Server

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Restaurant Manager in daily operations of this busy restaurant and ensure the highest standard of our unique service and style is met.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience in a similar hospitality supervisory position, excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and be able to lead by example.

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The head server will have a hands on approach in daily operations, whilst holding responsibilities such as arranging rota’s, carrying out staff training and maintaining the cleanliness of front of house areas.

Servers

Servers will have a hands on approach waiting on tables, serving food & drink and maintaining cleanliness of the front of house areas.

We are looking for someone who is a food & drink fanatic, you’ll have an eye for the finer details and enjoy the finer things in life.

The successful candidate will be responsible for waiting tables and ensuring the highest standard of our unique service and style is met.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience in a similar position, excellent communications skills, a proactive approach and interpersonal communication skills.

KITCHEN PORTER

The candidate will be responsible for the cleanliness of a busy kitchen and will have the ability to work in a high-paced efficient, proactive manner and keep calm under pressure. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic with the ability to follow instructions, an interest in food and exceptional hygiene standards.  

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The kitchen porter will have a hands-on, egar approach in supporting the kitchen team. Your day to day duties will include but not be limited to unloading deliveries, organising & maintaining store areas, managing waste, collecting & washing pots as well as assisting with food preparation and cooking.