Meat and Grocers (Asian)

A huge part of this role will require you to be able to develop and create new fresh menus, seasonal menus, sourcing ingredients and suppliers. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Chef to join our team. As the Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of food production and ensure the highest quality culinary offerings. Your leadership and expertise in the kitchen will contribute to our restaurant's success and our guests' satisfaction. Duties: - Lead and manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support - Create and develop innovative menus that showcase culinary excellence - Oversee food preparation, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest standards - Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed - Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment - Collaborate with restaurant management to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences - Train new kitchen staff members on proper food handling techniques and safety procedures - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques into menu offerings Requirements: - Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-volume restaurant setting - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team - Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary trends, and kitchen operations - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional quality - Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Skills: - Food production - Leadership - Kitchen management - Culinary expertise - Restaurant operations - Team management - Cooking techniques - Hospitality industry knowledge We offer competitive compensation based on experience. If you are a passionate, talented Head Chef looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

At Warai good food may be the backbone of our restaurants but our PEOPLE form the heartbeat and if you share our belief, then it's you we want! Warai is a fast-growing, Pan Asian cuisine establishment based in Kingston Upon thames. This dynamic UK-based restaurant is looking for a 'Wok Whizz' to join our ever expanding team. If you love stir-frying with a wok and possess a flair for it, we want YOU on our team! As our quick-service restaurant is Asian-Japanese Cuisine, you will ideally have experience working with Oriental styles of cooking. There will be huge progression opportunities within the company as we are continually expanding our brand and we're fully invested in building your future with us as we work together towards our common mission and goals. ** Your Role as Wok Chef:** Enthusiastic and passionate about cooking Asian cuisine and excellent wok skills Good knowledge of Asian roast meats Support the kitchen team on all aspects of running the kitchen Prepping ingredients, preparing, cooking and plating items in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and specifications Ideally possess a minimum of 1 year experience working with a wok in a fast-paced or Asian restaurant Possess working knowledge of health & safety, COSHH and HACCP procedures and ensure these standards are maintained throughout the kitchen Excellent communicator at all levels Be a good team player ** Your Perks:** Staff food on shift Gym Membership discount Company enhanced pension *NOTE : Only candidates residing within the UK will be considered for this role.

At Warai good food may be the backbone of our restaurants but our PEOPLE form the heartbeat and if you share our belief, then it's you we want! Warai is a fast-growing, Pan Asian cuisine establishment based in Kingston Upon thames. This dynamic UK-based restaurant is looking for a 'Wok Whizz' to join our ever expanding team. If you love stir-frying with a wok and possess a flair for it, we want YOU on our team! As our quick-service restaurant is Asian-Japanese Cuisine, you will ideally have experience working with Oriental styles of cooking. There will be huge progression opportunities within the company as we are continually expanding our brand and we're fully invested in building your future with us as we work together towards our common mission and goals. ** Your Role as Wok Chef:** Enthusiastic and passionate about cooking Asian cuisine and excellent wok skills Good knowledge of Asian roast meats Support the kitchen team on all aspects of running the kitchen Prepping ingredients, preparing, cooking and plating items in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and specifications Ideally possess a minimum of 1 year experience working with a wok in a fast-paced or Asian restaurant Possess working knowledge of health & safety, COSHH and HACCP procedures and ensure these standards are maintained throughout the kitchen Excellent communicator at all levels Be a good team player ** Your Perks:** Staff food on shift Gym Membership discount Company enhanced pension *NOTE : Only candidates residing within the UK will be considered for this role.

Pizza Chef £11.45 – £17.25 Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Pizza Chef for our pizzeria in London. Since our 2008 opening in Brixton’s market, we have created an amazing reputation for producing the best Neapolitan sourdough Pizzas. We have restaurants all over the UK and plans for a further expansion with a huge possibility of career growth and personal development. We also offer our Pizza Chefs: Tronc Scheme 48 hours per week/28 paid holidays Paid Overtime Flexible Hours and shifts Employee referral bonus scheme 2-week initial training Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy to become a Head Pizza chef Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on shift Free Sourdough bread to cook at home Uniforms provided and laundry service Pension Scheme Annual Social events 25% Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and group restaurants Team competitions and personal rewards Career opportunities all over the UK Fun & diverse working environment The Pizza chefs we are looking for will: Preferably having experience of working in a pizzeria or kitchen Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards Have the ability to clearly communicate with the Head Pizza Chef. Enjoys working in a busy, fast paced but fun and friendly environment If you have the skills and passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Chef, then welcome to the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!

We are recruiting a Cook/Cafe Supervisor. Reporting to: Hospitality Manager Location: The Horton Arts Centre, Epsom Hours: Full time Tuesday to Saturday (40 hours per week) This role would generally be Tuesday to Saturday day shifts with occasional evening required. Part-time considered (Minimum 24 hours) Salary: £25,000 (full time) Benefits - Pro-rata holiday pay - Staff discount in café - Free parking - Feel-good factor working for a local charity 🙂 - Family & friends offers on selected tickets The Horton Arts Centre is a growing not-for-profit venue for creative arts, heritage and events, in a renovated former chapel. It is run by a charity. The Horton’s Café-Bar offers fresh and excellent quality food and drink. It is a social hub that also provides hospitality for our events and private hires that take place at the venue. We have been awarded the maximum award of 5 for Food Hygiene and Safety. The Horton is currently open to the public 5 days per week 9.15-4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, plus specific evenings for performances and events. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cook/Café Supervisor to join our friendly team and play a leading role in the next phase of our inspiring social enterprise. This is a great opportunity to develop personally and professionally in a forward-thinking, ambitious organisation. As Cook / Café Supervisor, you will take the lead on our preparing our food offering, develop a seasonal menu in partnership with the leadership team and support the Hospitality Manager with the day to day running of our café-bar. What we are looking for Our ideal candidate will: - have professional experience as a Cook, with training in Food Hygiene and, ideally, a qualification in Professional Cookery - have front-of-house experience in a café, bar or other venue - have experience in supervising other members of a team - be a good communicator, who makes quick, effective decisions - welcome new ideas, leading with positive behaviour and a can-do approach - sets a great example to others as a hands-on team player - enjoys helping to maintain a healthy work environment, supporting and motivating staff Job description Principal duties – Cook To be responsible for the food preparation and service from the Café at The Horton. This includes: - preparing food to a high standard of taste and presentation. - preparing food in accordance with food safety, hygiene and allergens best practice. - ensuring food waste is kept to a minimum. - ensuring the kitchen and storage areas are clean and hygienic at all times . - delegating food preparation tasks to other members of the café team. - taking responsibility for the preparation of food for private events ensuring that these are catered for to the highest possible standard. - supporting the Hospitality Manager with food ordering, stock management and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures. - establishing good working relationships with local suppliers. - working with the Hospitality Manager to develop the café and private event hospitality menus. Principal duties – Café Supervisor To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Café-Bar at The Horton when the Hospitality Manager is not on site. This includes: - Being a hands-on member of the team, both front and back of house. - Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation of the Café-Bar. - Customer service including till operation. - Supervising the café/bar team, and directing their activities as required. - Providing excellent customer service, including addressing any customer feedback. - Opening and closing duties, including daily cleaning schedules, cashing out, locking up etc. - Ensuring that the café team follow procedures for reducing energy consumption and correct recycling and disposal of waste. - Principal duties – other - Taking part in the Duty Management rota for The Horton, responding to emergencies, incidents and customer complaints as required. - Exercising discretion and respect the need for confidentiality at all times. - Maintaining The Horton’s high standards and reputation at all times. - Promoting The Horton’s values of inclusion and welcoming diversity in all aspects of your work. - Undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required. If a DBS clearance is not currently held, then you may be required to undertake a DBS check. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Closing date: 19 May 2024 Interviews may be held prior to the closing date for early applicants.

Chef de Partie Based at the heart of our neighbourhoods, Megan's at the Griffin (Kingston) is a truly all-day dining restaurant, serving up delicious food from sunny places. Chefs at Megan’s are experienced with high volume, fast paced all day dining environments. You will be producing amazing food from high quality fresh ingredients whilst being part of a fun and supportive kitchen team. Life at Megan’s Competitive hourly rate from £13.5ph, plus tronc for every hour you work (based on a points-based troncscheme). Earn an extra £1ph after 1 years service. Investment in YOU! You’ll be provided with comprehensive training when you start, as well as continued opportunities for personal progression & development, Work & life balance – we offer 8, 15, 30-hour contracts, Free money if you introduce us to your friends through our Referral scheme (up to £1000), 50% off when visiting Megan’s (with up to 5 guests), Regular team parties. Plus, the standard ones you would expect: auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, holiday, team meals & bottomless hot drinks on shifts Are you our next Megan's Chef de Partie? You are passionate about food, Love the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment; Driven to deliver exceptional food & standards. Experience working as a line chef. We live by our core values: We are Team Players, We are Results Driven, We are Adaptable, We have GRIT. Megan’s Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Junior Sous Chef Based at the heart of our neighbourhoods, Megan's at the Griffin (Kingston) is a truly all-day dining restaurant, serving up delicious food from sunny places. Junior Sous Chefs at Megan’s are experienced with high volume, fast paced all day dining environments. You will be producing amazing food from high quality fresh ingredients. You will support your Sous Chef & Head Chef to create a fun and inclusive kitchen team. Life at Megan’s Competitive hourly rate up to £14.5ph. Plus tronc for every hour you work (based on a points-based troncscheme) and earn an extra £1ph after 1 years service. Investment in YOU! You’ll be provided with comprehensive training when you start, as well as continued opportunities for personal progression & development, Work & life balance – we offer 15, 30-hour contracts, Free money if you introduce us to your friends through our Referral scheme (up to £1000), 50% off when visiting Megan’s (with up to 5 guests), Regular team parties. Plus, the standard ones you would expect: auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, holiday, team meals & bottomless hot drinks on shifts Are you our next Megan's Junior Sous Chef? You are passionate about food, Love the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment and have Pass experience, Driven to deliver exceptional food & standards; and Keen to develop as a leader within the kitchen. Life at Megan’s Competitive hourly rate up to £14ph (inclusive of non-contractual tronc scheme*) Investment in YOU! You’ll be provided with comprehensive training when you start, as well as continued opportunities for personal progression & development, Work & life balance – we offer 8, 15, 30-hour contracts, Weekly incentives – earn up to £1 extra for every hour you work, Free money if you introduce us to your friends through our Referral scheme (up to £1000), 50% off when visiting Megan’s (with up to 5 guests), Regular team parties. Plus, the standard ones you would expect: auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, holiday, team meals & bottomless hot drinks on shifts We live by our core values: We are Team Players, We are Results Driven, We are Adaptable, We have Grit Megan’s Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Chef de Partie – The Ivy Collection Do you want a job that is never dull, in a buzzing, busy environment with the opportunity to expand your career with guaranteed career progression? a Chef de Partie role at the Ivy Collection is for you As an Ivy Chef de Partie you will need: Passion and personal drive, Ideal but not essential, previous experience as a Chef de Partie, we will teach and train you. To be able to deliver dishes that hit The Ivy’s standards, dishes that you can be proud of. At The Ivy we offer: Industry-leading pay Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, guaranteed 20 hours In-role support from our Area Chefs to ensure your wellbeing and career growth. We are committed to the wellbeing of our entire team and offer structured employment paths and training at every level to ensure your confidence, and your career, grows with the collection every step of the way Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more If you think you have what it takes to be a Chef de Partie at The Ivy, then please apply now!