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We are always looking to attract high calibre hospitality professionals, to join our teams in Kent. We will have 9 venues in Kent by the summer of 2021.
Mark Sargeant
Born in Kent, Mark Sargeant discovered a passion and flair for cooking at a young age. Mark began his culinary career at Boodles Gentleman’s Club in St James, before working in multiple restaurants across Kent and London, including Oliver Peyton’s Coast Restaurant, where he won the Young Chef of the Year Award.
Mark started working with Gordon Ramsay at Aubergine in February 1997, before becoming part of the team to open Restaurant Gordon Ramsay as Sous Chef. During Mark’s four years at the restaurant, it won its coveted three Michelin Stars…
Mark started working with Gordon Ramsay at Aubergine in February 1997, before becoming part of the team to open Restaurant Gordon Ramsay as Sous Chef. During Mark’s four years at the restaurant, it won its coveted three Michelin Stars…
Mark was appointed Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay at Claridges in 2001, where he stayed in position for 7 years, in 2002 gaining the restaurant a Michelin Star and winning the title National Chef of the Year.
In June 2011, Mark opened two of his own restaurants in Folkestone, Kent. Rocksalt, a harbour-front restaurant and bar plus bijou guest rooms, and The Smokehouse, a fish and chip restaurant and takeaway. In 2015, Mark went on to open his first pub - The Duke William, in Ickham, Kent, before opening The Wife of Bath in 2016. In 2019, 3 more pubs were added to the group, The Five Bells, Brabourne, The Woolpack, Warehorne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone.
Mark has also written a cookbook, ‘My Kind of Cooking’ which was published in October 2011 and has regularly appeared on shows such as Saturday Kitchen and This Morning.
In June 2011, Mark opened two of his own restaurants in Folkestone, Kent. Rocksalt, a harbour-front restaurant and bar plus bijou guest rooms, and The Smokehouse, a fish and chip restaurant and takeaway. In 2015, Mark went on to open his first pub - The Duke William, in Ickham, Kent, before opening The Wife of Bath in 2016. In 2019, 3 more pubs were added to the group, The Five Bells, Brabourne, The Woolpack, Warehorne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone.
Mark has also written a cookbook, ‘My Kind of Cooking’ which was published in October 2011 and has regularly appeared on shows such as Saturday Kitchen and This Morning.
the beauty of kent
Kent offers a slower, calmer, prettier pace of life to most. From any one of our venues either the beautiful idyllic Kent countryside or a lovely sandy beach is just steps away. Furthermore, Kent offers excellent transport links to both central London or to the continent via the Eurotunnel terminal or the Port of Dover.
the rocksalt groupopportunities to progress
We love nothing more than promoting within the group – our greatest success story is our Group Executive Chef, Marcin Szelag, he joined us in 2011 as a CDP and now oversees all of the kitchen teams in all venues! This illustrates how we invest in our staff and shows that there can be real career opportunities within our group.
Current vacanciesBenefits
Further to a slower calmer pace of life our employees also benefit from many other things including:-
- Full and part time opportunities available
- Staff food
- Auto enrollment into pensions to help for your future planning
- Some sites have staff accommodation available
- Opportunity to earn extra by working extra shifts
- Tronc scheme benefits all staff at all levels
- Staff discount in all our establishments
- Supplier days out and chef master classes
CURRENT VACANCIES
Rocksalt
Experienced Bar Staff
RocksaltWe are now recruiting for Experienced Bar Staff to join our existing team at Rocksalt. Rocksalt serves the best in locally sourced produce from along the Kent Coast and surrounding Countryside with a strong leaning towards Fish and Seafood. The dedicated bar area on the 1st floor sits cantilevered over Folkestone harbour with stunning panoramic …
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RocksaltWe are now recruiting for Experienced Bar Supervisor to join our existing team at Rocksalt. Rocksalt serves the best in locally sourced produce from along the Kent Coast and surrounding Countryside with a strong leaning towards Fish and Seafood. The dedicated bar area on the 1st floor sits cantilevered over Folkestone harbour with stunning …
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Seasonal Front of House Staff
SmokehouseWe are now recruiting for Seasonal Front of House staff for the acclaimed Fish and Chip restaurant The Smokehouse situated in the beautiful bustling harbour.
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Cleaner/Chambermaid
The Duke WilliamWe are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, had working candidate, preferably with chambermaid, cleaning or hospitality experience, to lead the team with all the daily cleaning and housekeeping duties in the main pub and four guest rooms. Duties will include general cleaning of all the main pub areas, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and dressing …
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The Duke WilliamWe are now recruiting for Front of House Staff to join our existing team at The Duke William, Nr Ickham. The Duke is a quintessential British pub serving great food with four beautiful overnight rooms.
More info Apply nowExperienced Pub Assistant Manager
The Duke WilliamWe are looking for a hardworking, creative and charismatic industry professional to help lead the team. You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of this 7-day operation alongside the Pub Manager. The candidates will be expected to bring fresh, new and exciting ideas. In return for your hard work you will receive an excellent …
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CDP
The Five BellsMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for CDPs at iconic country pub The Five Bells in Brabourne. Along with sister pubs The Woolpack in Warehorne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Five Bells has recently been acquired by Mark and joins existing pub The Duke …
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The Five BellsMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for Commis Chefs at the iconic country pub The Five Bells in Brabourne. Along with sister pubs The Woolpack in Warehorne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Five Bells has recently been acquired by Mark and joins existing pub …
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The Five BellsMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for KPs at iconic country pub The Five Bells in Brabourne. Along with sister pubs The Woolpack in Warehorne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Five Bells has recently been acquired by Mark and joins existing pub The Duke …
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Head Chef
The WoolpackMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for an experienced Head Chef at iconic country pub The Woolpack in Warehorne. Along with sister pubs The Five Bells in Brabourne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Woolpack has recently been acquired by Mark and joins …
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The WoolpackMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for CDPs at the iconic country pub The Woolpack in Warehorne. Along with sister pubs The Five Bells in Brabourne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Woolpack has recently been acquired by Mark and joins existing pub The Duke …
More info Apply nowCommis Chef
The WoolpackMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for Commis Chefs at the iconic country pub The Woolpack in Warehorne. Along with sister pubs The Five Bells in Brabourne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Woolpack has recently been acquired by Mark and joins existing pub …
More info Apply nowKitchen Porters
The WoolpackMark Sargeant, celebrity chef and ex-right-hand man to Gordon Ramsay, and The Pickled Egg Pub Company are now recruiting for Kps at the iconic country pub The Woolpack in Warehorne. Along with sister pubs The Five Bells in Brabourne and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Woolpack has recently been acquired by Mark and joins existing pub The Duke …
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