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Current vacancies are listed below, but if you’re passionate that Kismet is the place for you - please reach out and let us know what you can bring to our cabana. We take pride in providing professional catering service in our own style, we welcome individuals who have a genuine interest in hospitality, a strong work ethic and a friendly can-do attitude.
Current Vacancies
We are currently looking for individuals to join our busy team.
If you would like to work with us, then apply below, we'll be in touch.
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PANTRY SHOP & CATERING ASSISTANT
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Kismet / The Pantry - Jersey
We’re looking for a warm, hardworking and switched-on person to join our team at The Pantry by Kismet Cabana.
This role is mainly based in the shop, helping with the day-to-day running of The Pantry – welcoming customers, keeping the shelves looking beautiful, staying on top of stock, supporting online orders, and helping create the kind of friendly, thoughtful customer experience we want people to remember.
We’re looking for a proper grafter. Someone who notices what needs doing, takes pride in the little details, and is happy to get stuck in – whether that’s serving customers, restocking freezers, packing orders, keeping things clean and tidy, helping with displays, or learning more about the local produce and products we sell.
A genuine interest in food, farming and where our ingredients come from is really important to us. The Pantry is built around supporting local growers, producers and agriculture, so we’d love to find someone who is curious, open to learning, and excited to talk to customers about the people, farms and stories behind the food on our shelves.
There will also be opportunities to support our Kismet Cabana catering events, so a love of hospitality, good service and being part of a busy team is a must.THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Welcoming and helping customers in The Pantry
- Serving at the till and supporting day-to-day shop operations
- Keeping shelves, freezers and displays well-stocked, tidy and inviting
- Packing and preparing online orders for collection and delivery
- Helping with stock rotation, labelling and general organisation
- Learning about our products, local suppliers and seasonal produce
- Supporting customer service, enquiries and occasional admin
- Helping maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Occasional support at Kismet Cabana catering events
- Getting stuck in wherever needed — this is a small team, so flexibility matters
We’re looking for someone who:
- Warm, friendly and naturally good with people
- Emotionally intelligent and able to read the room
- A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Hardworking, reliable and hands-on
- Passionate about good food, local produce and supporting Jersey agriculture
- Curious, open to learning and willing to ask questions
- Organised, practical and able to use initiative
- Proud of doing a job properly, even when no one is watching
- Comfortable working in a small, growing business where no two days are quite the same
Essential:
- Registered status
- Full driving licence
- Strong customer service or hospitality skills
- Willingness to support occasional catering events when needed
- A genuine interest in food, local produce and the Kismet way of doing things
About Us:
The Pantry by Kismet Cabana is our next chapter – a local food shop, production kitchen and online store built around proper ingredients, chef-prepared meals, local suppliers and our Soil to Soul approach. We’re still growing, still learning and still building something we really care about. So we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey, passionately. If you love good food, good people and the idea of helping a small local business grow, we’d love to hear from you. For this role please email: Hello@thepantry.je
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Chef - Production & Events
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Kismet / The Pantry - Jersey
We are looking for a skilled, organised chef to join our small, passionate team working across both kitchen production and live events. This role is a mix of hands-on prep and exciting event work, from producing food for retail and private clients to cooking live at weddings, festivals, beach events and pop-ups.
The role includes:
- Production cooking for The Pantry and Kismet, following set recipes and specs
- Prep for events, weddings and large-scale catering
- Cooking live at events including BBQs, paella, street food and sharing feasts
- Maintaining high food safety, cleanliness and organisation standards
- Supporting menu development and seasonal dishes where appropriate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has solid kitchen experience (chef de partie or similar level)
- Is confident with large-batch cooking and prep
- Enjoys working at events and cooking for people, not just tickets
- Is reliable, organised and works well in a small team
- Can adapt to varied workdays (production days, event days, weekends)
What we offer:
- A varied role split between kitchen production and events
- Relaxed but professional working environment
- Creative, seasonal food with local suppliers
- Competitive pay based on experience
- The chance to be part of memorable weddings and events
Location: Jersey
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time considered for the right person)
Competitive Pay: Decent wages based on experience, plus tips.
Residency Requirements: 5 Years Residency
To apply, please send a CV and a short note about your experience and availability.
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Event TeaM
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Join our event team
at Kismet cabanaWe’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Front of House and Kitchen teams as we gear up for an exciting season! Whether you’re serving guests with a smile or keeping the kitchen buzzing, you’ll be part of a team delivering unforgettable experiences to our customers.
What you need to know:
- Flexible Opportunities: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Weekend-Only roles available year-round.
- Competitive Pay: Decent wages based on experience, plus tips.
- Residency Requirements: 5 Years Residency dependant on Role - please ask us
- Age Requirements: Must be over 16 (preferably over 18).
- Training Provided: No experience? No problem—we’ll get you up to speed.
- Room to Grow: Opportunity to progress and grow with our expanding business.
What you need to know:
We’re all about creating magic through amazing food, drinks, and experiences. We run a tight ship, but we’re a friendly bunch who love what we do. We need honest, hard-working team players who can think on their feet and share our passion for making people happy. If you value teamwork, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
Interested? Send us an email with your CV and covering letter telling us why you are the best for the job or complete the online form.
