Work With Us
Join the team at Cheal's, home to Solihull’s favourite restaurant.
We are always seeking high-calibre, enthusiastic hospitality professionals to join the team.
We are committed to providing an environment for our employees to develop and progress within their role and to achieve their career goals. Whenever possible, we will promote from within but we also recognise the importance of recruiting new talent into the business.
With the company being committed to service, seasonality and sourcing, we are keen for all our employees to understand the importance of these and have a desire to play a part in creating a memorable experience for our customers and members.
We run a very rewarding Tronc Scheme where all service charges are shared amongst the staff every month!
To discover what opportunities are available, please see below.
Head Bartender
We’re looking for a Head Bartender to lead the drinks offering at Cheal’s. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thoughtful hospitality, takes pride in every drink they serve and wants the freedom to shape a bar programme of their own.
You’ll work in a great setup with high end products and have genuine creative freedom to develop the drinks offering, from cocktails and seasonal specials to the details that make a guest’s experience memorable. You’ll lead by example behind the bar and work closely with the restaurant team to deliver the standard of service Cheal’s is known for.
What we offer
● Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday off, plus Sunday evenings off
● Competitive pay based on experience
● A very generous service charge
●Uniform allowance
● A well equipped bar and high end products
● Freedom to design and develop the drinks offering
We’d love to hear from an experienced bartender with strong drinks knowledge, a creative outlook and a warm, confident approach to guests and colleagues.
To apply, send us your CV to pawelskrzypinski@cheals.co.uk
Host / Receptionist
We’re looking for a warm, organised Host / Receptionist to be the first point of welcome for our guests at Cheal’s. You’ll manage reservations, greet guests on arrival and work closely with the restaurant team to help every service run smoothly.
You’ll be confident communicating with guests, attentive to detail and calm during busy services. Previous hospitality experience is welcome, but a genuine passion for looking after people matters most.
Set shifts pattern: Friday evening, Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch, and occasional Thursday evenings.
Pay and benefits: National Living Wage plus a generous service charge, and a uniform allowance.
To apply, send us your CV to pawelskrzypinski@cheals.co.uk
Commis & Chef de Partie Roles
Cheal’s Restaurant Knowle is recruiting for both a Commis Chef & Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen team.
Working for a highly trained and award winning Head Chef you will work across all sections in the kitchen with the opportunity to develop your skills.
– 4 day working week, Thursday to Sunday
– 3 days off consecutively
– Free staff meal every shift
– A share of Tronc & Cash Tips
– 22.5 Days Holiday per year
– Christmas Day off
– First class training and development
– Fantastic culinary team using only the freshest ingredients
The Role
– Reporting to the Head Chef you will run your own section on either larder, garnish & sauce
– Use only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients
– Able to multi skill in the kitchen during busy periods
– Maintain a clean and tidy section throughout service
The Person
– Previous experience in a high end kitchen, ideally to AA rosette level or above
– Able to work unsupervised and train younger team members
– Good attention to detail
– Steady career showing progression
Waiting & Bar Staff
Cheal’s Restaurant Knowle is recruiting for Waiters & Bartenders to join our passionate team.
Working for a highly trained and experienced management team you will be in charge of running your own dedicated section. Providing first class service and developing a rapport with all of your guests.
– 4 day working week, Thursday to Sunday
– 3 days off!
– Free staff meal every shift
– A share of Tronc & Cash Tips
– 22.5 Days Holiday per year
– Christmas Day off
– First class training and development
The Role
– Managing your section during lunch and dinner shifts
– Taking orders, explaining dishes to guests and maintaining your tables
– Train inexperienced team members to assist you
– Full understanding of our food & cocktail menu
– Make all drinks including cocktails to the correct spec
– Taking orders, explaining dishes to guests and maintaining your tables in the bar
– Train inexperienced team members to assist you
– Help develop the in house cocktail menu
– Serve wine and other drinks to the restaurant tables
The Person
– Previous experience in a high end restaurant, ideally to 2 AA Rosette Level or above
– Able to work unsupervised and train younger team members
– Good attention to detail
– Steady career showing progression
