Smokestak
Restaurant•11-50 employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2021
A buzzing barbecue restaurant with an open kitchen and an industrial feel. Highlights include the brisket and ribs: these are brined, oak-smoked, coated with a sweet and sour BBQ sauce and chargrilled – the results being unctuous and incred
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Waiter/Waitress6 days ago£14.5–£15.5 hourlyFull-timeLondonSMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspired by the founder’s Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, and honed by a pilgrimage around the southern states of America. Originally starting out as a street food trader, SMOKESTAK has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at is core. Since its founding over 10 years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the London food scene. Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aesthetic, and vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAK’s own. About the role. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic waiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar role is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself. SMOKESTAK is as dynamic as it is fast paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments. Responsibilities. • Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism., • Be a warm and welcoming to all guests., • Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests., • Be a supportive team member for wider floor and kitchen teams., • Support with the upkeep of the restaurant aesthetics, and through routine tasks on site both in and out of service., • Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests. Requirements. • Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential.
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Pit Master / BBQ Chef6 days ago£17–£18 hourlyFull-timeLondonWe are looking for an experienced pit master chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with wood-fire smokers, a love for crafting mouth-watering BBQ, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be overseeing the cooking of all our meat in our professional smoker and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. What we are looking for. • Expertise in BBQ cooking techniques, especially smoking, • Strong knowledge of meat preparation and seasoning, • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, • A team player with a passion for great food Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. We offer. £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses. £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-Work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Trips to meet suppliers and producers. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards. We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training. Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home. Whole team staff parties. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. Christmas eve, Christmas day, boxing day & New Year’s Day off. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.
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