Join us
The Abarbistro is proud to be a part of The Coastal Kitchen Family; winners of“Best Employer” in the 2022 Business Excellence Awards.
We are always on the search for special individuals to join our team.
Founded on the values of family; community; honesty and hospitality, we enjoy looking after our staff and putting their wellbeing first. An inclusive employer with an industry – leading wellbeing package and work/life balance a priority, we aim to promote the hospitality industry as an exciting career option. We focus on personal development and professional growth, and encourage promotion from within.
With four restaurants and a wine wholesaler in the family, there is always room for movement across our sites. We are excited to welcome the next generation of Canteen alumni onto the team!
Please see the job specifications below for the following vacancies:
Join Our Family
FOH TEAM MEMBER
FULL & PART TIMERole: Front of House Team Member, Minimum 20 hours across a 7 day rota including weekends
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm
Hourly Pay: (plus tips)
Age 16 – 17: £5
Age 18 – 20: £6.56
Age 21 – 22: £8.36
Age 23+: £8.91
Who are we?
Abarbistro is a family-run bistro & bar, serving excellent food and drink in a casual & relaxed environment. A neighbourhood favourite of locals and newcomers alike, situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth opposite the local seafood market, customers can enjoy views of the Spinnaker Tower with Southsea Common just a short walk away.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have:
• Some experience working in a busy hospitality setting
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Enthusiasm, smiles and energy
• Be a Team Player through and through
• Eager to learn the Abarbistro way of doing things
We will offer you:
• Beautiful, buzzing, beachside work environment
• A strong and friendly team
• On the job training
• Free food when working & 20% discount at our sister restaurants
CHEF DE PARTIE
FULL TIMERole: Chef de Partie
Hours: 45 hours a week, comprising of 5 x 9 hour or split shifts
Opening hours: Lunch and Dinner
Package: £28,000
Location: Abarbistro, 58 White Hart Road, Portsmouth PO1 2JA
Part of the Coastal Kitchen Family, Abarbistro is a family-run bistro & bar, serving excellent food and drink in a casual & relaxed environment. Situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth opposite the local seafood market, we are a neighbourhood favourite, popular with the locals and newcomers alike. Customers can enjoy views of the Spinnaker Tower with Southsea common just a short walk away. Who are we looking for?
An experienced Commis Chef or Chef de Partie who is looking to further their career. Enthusiasm, energy and a keenness to embrace new ideas.
Main Responsibilities:
Managing your own section
Producing menu items in accordance with the Head Chef’s instructions.
Mentoring junior members of the kitchen team
Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene at all times
Being able to run the wood fired pizza section from time to time.
We will offer:
- Beautiful, buzzing work environment- Strong, friendly team- Personal development and training- Free food when working and 20% discount at our sister restaurants- Wellbeing package including access to our EAP 24/7 support hotline, and twice weekly outdoor group PT sessions.
We are a family run business, passionate about our staff. Built around the values of family, community, honesty and hospitality, we enjoy developing and supporting team members to grow within the company. We run 4 restaurants in Portsmouth and there are frequent opportunities for movement and growth.