The Cheese Bar
Restaurant•51-250 employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2023
The Cheese Bar is dedicated to championing British cheese. We’re the only fully cheese-focused restaurants in London, with a site in Camden Market, our conveyor belt of cheese dreams in Covent Garden, The Cheese Barge and Rind in Yorkshire.
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Head Chef23 hours ago£45000–£48000 yearlyFull-timePaddington, WestminsterThe Cheese Bar are looking for a talented Head Chef to join and lead the Back of House team at our restaurant in Paddington Central, The Cheese Barge. We’re dedicated to celebrating the best in British Cheese, working with suppliers from all around the country to create our signature grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese boards and other classic cheese-focused dishes – all seasonal, and made with the best quality produce. We're busy year-round, so you’ll need energy and a positive attitude to succeed in our small, but passionate and determined team. You will have the exciting opportunity to lead and develop the back of house team to deliver The Cheese Barge dining experience that our customers have come to know us for since opening in 2021. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits. Professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for all culinary activities at The Cheese Barge, Paddington., • Working with senior management to develop menus and special dishes, liaising with suppliers, monitoring GP and staff costs, and writing product specifications and recipes., • Lead the BOH team, hiring, motivating and managing staff of all levels, and ensuring full training on produce, products, food hygiene and H&S., • Overseeing food purchasing and storage., • Maintaining rigorous standards across all aspects of your role, leading by example to the rest of The Cheese Barge staff., • Manage relationships and workflow within BOH team, and between FOH & BOH, working closely with the General Manager. Benefits: • 28 days holiday per year, • Monthly British cheese box, • Quarterly Bonus, • Producer visits, • Free staff meals & trader discounts, • 50% off meals on your days off, • Full training & tastings, including Academy of Cheese qualifications, • Staff socials Requirements: • A strong knowledge of flavours and palate, with 2-3 years' experience in a good calibre of restaurant., • An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it, • A strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, seasonality and British produce, • Creative, driven and passionate, with the ability to manage and motivate a team, • Excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills, • Friendly, approachable and humble
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Front of House Team Member 40h a week.8 days ago£14.05–£16 hourlyFull-timeLondonWAITER / WAITRESS - up to £15 PER HOUR INC. TRONC 30h-40h/week The Cheese Bar are looking for experienced waiting staff to join the Front of House team at Pick & Cheese, at Seven Dials Market (Covent Garden). We’re dedicated to celebrating the best in British Cheese, working with suppliers from all around the country to create our signature grilled cheese sandwiches and other classic cheese-focused dishes – all seasonal, and made with the best quality produce. Pick & Cheese is the world’s first cheese conveyor belt. 25 different British cheeses, individually paired with a unique condiment and small producer wines. We are busy all year long, so you’ll need energy and a positive attitude. We’re an extremely passionate, creative and determined team, with an eye for detail and a strong focus on the customer experience. If you’re passionate about hospitality, understand what fantastic customer service is all about, and love cheese as much as we do, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for experienced, enthusiastic and reliable waiting staff, who have a natural talent for hospitality and a desire to pursue a career in this industry. Full training is provided, along with a range of benefits, and professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver the company steps of service to the highest standard, creating positive experiences for our guests and colleagues., • Continuously improve product knowledge and understanding of our company ethos, conveying this to our guests where possible., • Promote a positive perception of the company at all times, both internally and externally. Benefits: • 28 days holiday per year, • Monthly British cheese box, • Quarterly Bonus, • Producer visits, • Free staff meals & trader discounts, • 50% off meals on your days off, • Full training & tastings, including Academy of Cheese qualifications, • Staff socials Requirements: • 1 year+ restaurant experience, • Basic wine knowledge, good general food and beverage knowledge (British cheese knowledge a bonus but not essential), • Superior customer service skills, • Thrives in a busy, fast-paced working environment, • Keen to learn whilst working, with a passion for good produce, • Hard working, with a pro-active attitude, and uses their own initiative
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