Grove Green Road, E11 4AP, London
Restaurant • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2024
Small independent with three venues, we promote longevity of working relationships and professional development within our small team.
We are opening up our range to introduce bakery and are looking for a passionate, experienced Bakery Assistant to help us with the setup and day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new venture and contribute to its success right from the beginning. Job Description: As a Bakery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping us set up and establish our new bakery. Your expertise in bakery operations, product preparation, and customer service will ensure the smooth launch and success of our store. We are seeking someone with strong knowledge of bakery items, operational processes, and food safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: Assist in setting up the bakery, including organizing kitchen equipment, inventory, and supplies. Help design and implement an efficient kitchen layout to maximize productivity. Prepare and bake a variety of baked goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, and other bakery items. Assist with menu planning and suggest new bakery products based on market trends and customer preferences. Ensure all products meet quality standards for taste, presentation, and freshness. Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with health and safety regulations. Train and support new team members in baking techniques and operational procedures. Manage stock levels and coordinate with suppliers for ordering ingredients. Monitor inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste. Provide excellent customer service and assist with front-of-house duties when needed. Collaborate with the management team to ensure the successful launch of the bakery. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience working in a bakery or similar food production environment. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment. Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations. Ability to follow recipes and produce high-quality baked goods consistently. Good organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Creativity in developing new bakery products is a plus. What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience. Opportunity to be a key part of the bakery’s launch and growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Potential for career advancement as the bakery expands.
Little Hudson cafe is looking for a breakfast chef to join our fun and friendly team! We are based in a residential area so have a lot of local and regular customers, so we promote a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the café. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, is able to work under pressure, is creative and is able to get along with others. We also have a flat hierarchy, so we encourage and support your ideas and suggestions. In return, we offer: - A competitive hourly rate plus service charge - Sociable hours (shifts end by 3.30pm or 4.30pm every day) - Free food and speciality coffee on shift - 50% discount on your days off If interested, apply and we will get back to schedule a trial shift!
Sous Chef - BAO Kings Cross Salary - £40000 to £42000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant BAO Kings Cross are seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan. Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a reimagined take on nostalgic Taiwan. The old foam teashop classics and cafes with a focus on rice plates, tea snacks and BAO Bakery Goods. Bubble teas, BAOs and BBGs can be ordered to go from the Counter. The Position As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. You will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Head Chef; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant; Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; Experience scheduling and reviewing staff rotas; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO We have a commitment to work life balance. Our rotas are based on 6 shifts over 5 days, with a maximum of 1 double. You are paid overtime, and you will get 2 weeks rotas in advance so you can have a life outside of work. Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. We’re serious on our education, meet School of BAO. Learn Mastery, Discover Artistry. A meticulously crafted calendar of events, workshops, talks. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. We have our own currency, meet BAOcoin. A reward scheme where you earn BAOcoin by displaying BAO behaviours, and cash in prizes from the BAOshop. There are other ways to earn some cash with the BAO Pyramid Scheme. Sell the BAO dream to your friends, and earn up to £500 for a referral. We’re serious about our parties. Our record turnout for our parties speaks for itself. At the beginning of the year we have a huge Wei Ya Party paired with our Annual Awards Ceremony.Our second large party is our Moon Festival BBQ in September. For good measure we throw in a handful of Karaoke Parties in the middle. The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 5 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.
Located in the heart of Kings Cross is our all-day dining restaurant Spagnoletti. Our Italian-inspired restaurant aims to create quality dishes from humble ingredients that honor authentic Italian cuisine, while also demonstrating the creativity and distinctive style of Spagnoletti and our new Chef Patron, Adam Simmonds. As one of the nation’s culinary talents, Simmonds is bringing to Spagnoletti the unmatchable skills gained from working under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, as well as expertise and knowledge acquired at his first Michelin Star restaurant Ynshir Hall along with his second at Adam Simmonds at Danesfield House. We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie experienced with fresh and seasonal produce and acquainted with Italian/Mediterranean cuisine to work alongside Simmonds and the team. The CDP will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within the company standard and concept, ensuring all standards are met as well as following food hygiene and health and safety rules. The Chef de Partie will help the sous chef and head chef develop new dishes and menus, will work alongside the rest of the brigade, and communicate efficiently with the entire team, included front of house. The ideal candidate will: · Be a team player. · Flexible in their working hours. · Ensure standards are met as well as follow food and hygiene guidelines. · Always keep the station extremely clean. · Supervise their work to ensure all standards are being met. · Contribute to the ethos and missions of the company. If you are looking for a forward-thinking, contemporary, and genuine company, then look no further. Apply now to begin your journey with us.
Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 11 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP
Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a** Junior Pizza Chef** to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We opened the doors to our Clapton shop, with the help of Macaulay Culkin in May 2014, serving up pizza to the good folk of E5, E8, E9 & N16 for dine-in, table away and delivery. Clapton is our smallest shop, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in heart. You wont find a better place to truly understand what the Yard Sale Pizza buzz is all about. What will I be doing? - You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills - Helping with the kitchen service to ensure it is running smoothly. - Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. What are we looking for? - Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment. - A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills. - Someone with a good command of English. - Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer… - Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place - A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late! - Full time or Part time hours available with all overtime paid for. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash - Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities - Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens - Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP
Position Title: Commis Chef Employer: Prescient Group Ltd Reports To: Head Chef / Restaurant Manager Job Level: Operative Department: Bureau Restaurant Location: Bureau Restaurant at the Design District (C3) The Group Prescient Group works with operators, investors and developers on business strategy and its implementation to transform spaces into meaningful assets that deliver targeted results. We are visionary in the way we create, deliver and operate. Our focus is to ensure results are aligned with stakeholder approved operating and financial strategies. Strategic Intent Prescient Group are the operating partners for the developer Knight Dragon’s Design District situated on the Greenwich Peninsula, London. MAIN RESPONSIBILITES Overview Reporting to the Head Chef but working in partnership with the other kitchen, Bar/Restaurant staff and Bureau team in growing a happy and engaged community. To provide a courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service at all times, supporting the Chef’s by assisting in running an efficient and effective kitchen. Service Delivery Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation: cutting, peeling, and washing food items Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day Maintaining the food storage areas: freezers and refrigerators Receiving deliveries and organising them as required Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans and/or loading/unloading the dishwasher Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers Ensure that the kitchen is always up to Bureau standards. You will contribute to the execution of all daily kitchen operations and assist in supervising kitchen duties. You will be responsible for service delivery and monitor food quality You will assist in many various aspects of kitchen management, from the daily production of food and quality control of products, stock control, food hygiene and HACCP. Teamwork Aiding Chefs and other kitchen staff, as required Work as a productive and supportive team member Organised, self-motivated and have a hands-on approach. Health and Safety All employees of the Company have a statutory duty to co-operate together to promote health and safety best practice. Enforcing any COVID-19 health and safety legislation and company protocols as required. Support the chef in accurate food safety and health and safety records, with extra importance on allergen information. Supporting the chef in maintaining all risk assessments to remain COSHH compliant Person Specification At Bureau we know the importance of a good Commis Chef for helping to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and that’s where you come in, you will have some great experience already but are keen to support us in this creative venture and ensure we deliver the best service we can for our guests. You have an ambitious attitude and are willing to learn and develop in a new and exciting offering. You are a competent all-rounder with similar experience and are keen to work within a new and exciting team and kitchen. The role is new and like the Peninsula itself, the restaurant is in its infancy and will require flexibility of approach, dedication, and determination. If this sounds like you – because you are passionate about standards and have previous relevant experience - you will love it here. Hours of work are 5 days a week, Monday to Friday with support for events as required (45 hours a week). No late nights. Key skills and attributes Skills - Essential Prior experience in an assisting role with an interest in progressing to chef Good communicator Ability to multitask Proven experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and lifting heavy tools and kitchen equipment experience of storage procedures of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish Good communicator with a calm and organised approach to the kitchen You are patient, empathetic and supportive towards you team, even in the most stressful situations Happy to work on shifts over supporting club hours with some evenings and event work Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions Attributes and behaviours These seven skills, attributes and behaviours capture the spirit of successful people at Knight Dragon. Decision making and getting work done You make sound decisions when obvious solutions aren’t clear and you get work done, on time and to the highest standard Communication You listen well and seek to understand the wider picture; you are concise and articulate in verbal and written communication and you adapt your communication style to work well with people Collaboration You collaborate effectively with people and your colleagues can rely upon you Creativity You challenge assumptions and suggest better solutions and you remove barriers to discover simple solutions to complex issues Curiosity and inquisitiveness You learn quickly and eagerly, and you make positive connections across other areas of business Fearlessness You say what you think, being mindful of the individual, even if it is uncomfortable and you admit mistakes freely and openly but also provide rapid solutions Passion You care intensely about our success and you are determined, resourceful and optimistic
LIFE AT CLAYS Clays is the premier indoor interactive clay shooting experience and cocktail bar, bringing all the fun of a British clay target shooting weekend to the city. We are the perfect place to spend time with friends or colleagues for an adrenaline-fuelled, fun-filled experience day or night. With a completely unique proposition in the competitive socialising arena, our gamified version of Olympic clay target shooting makes clay shooting safe, fun and accessible for all. We are on an exciting adventure as we expand both domestically and internationally into key global markets where the appeal for Britishness and competitive gaming has tested strongly. Careers at Clays are loaded with possibilities and as we grow our brand and business, we are also invested in developing our people, providing many opportunities for personal development and access to excellent training. We are building an amazing team of autonomous free thinkers who are passionate about creating amazing experiences for our guests. If you’re looking to join a company with a culture and working environment where integrity, fun and teamwork are prioritised, we might just be the place for you! CLAYS VALUES Just like our venues are designed for everyone, so is our workplace. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people, and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We want the different perspectives, increased creativity and higher innovation that comes from diversity. So, as long as you are passionate about making a positive impact then we want to hear from you. And of course, we're looking for someone who's going to live and breathe our Clays values, which is why we framed them as a set of questions that inform what we do: Safe - Is it safe? For our team, our guests, the business, our partners. Amazing experience - Is it delivering an amazing experience? We amaze, and are amazing. We bring fun, thrill, wonder and joy and deliver an experience like no other. Always striving to surprise, delight and exceed expectations Lasting - Is it lasting? We are committed to making a positive contribution to our world, our team, our guests and our industry in a way that is sustainable and enduring. We are here for the long term, we create a strong impression and make lasting memories. There is always a part of our amazing experience to discover and we are constantly evolving. SUMMARY OF POSITION It is the Junior Sous Chef's responsibility to orchestrate and be responsible for the overall delivery of the customer experience day to day with a focus on the food oriented side of the operation. You must ensure impeccable standards, have and maintain excellent product knowledge and deliver training and support for the kitchen and front of house team. You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sous Chef in all aspects of stock and inventory management. We are looking for a self-driven individual that strives for excellence. With experience in the hospitality industry. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will include but may not be limited to the following responsibilities; To support the Senior Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen including service, stock management and staffing To provide training and support to all Junior colleagues Communicate well with both kitchen colleagues and front of house colleagues Ensure the quality of the food and service delivered are at our standards and are within execution times Ensure all food safety procedures are followed daily Monitor the cleanliness of the kitchen and communicate any problems with Snr Sous Asiste in all aspects of stock management, including and not limited to, wastage, holding stock, perishable stock and consumables Ensuring delivery of colleague meals for the in-venue team daily Take initiative and demonstrate aptitude and desire to continue to further your career. Execute our Health & Safety policy SKILLS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES At least 3 years of experience within a similar role desirable Culinary diploma from a recognised institution or higher Excellent communication skills and computer skills Training and coaching skills First Aid (not essential) Competency in Stock procurement (training will be provided for our platform) Food hygiene level 2 (training to level 3 will be provided ) Understanding of Food Safety record keeping (training will be given on our platform) High volume Kitchen experience Always looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and abilities Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences A keen eye for detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients Honest with strong moral principles Take initiative, can solve problems calmly and work well under pressure WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary of £30,000 plus £5600 annual Tronc service charge and Tronc bonuses. Other great benefits include: Continuing career development via our Career Tree learning journey and opportunities for progression in our growing business Globally recognised qualifications as part of the Career Tree Journey funded by Clays 32 working days’ holiday pro rata every holiday year including bank holidays and an increasing holiday allocation with length of service up to a maximum of 36 days An additional Celebration Day every year to celebrate something that is important to you Generous 50% colleague discount during off peak periods and 25% colleague discount during peak periods to enjoy Clays with your friends and family Market-leading parental leave policies. In addition to your statutory rights, Clays offers all colleagues with 12 months service, 13 weeks leave at 100% pay (based on your average weekly earnings) for maternity, adoption and paternity and partner leave Health Care Cash Plan including up to £995 of reclaimable appointments & treatments and access to a Virtual GP An Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 employee support service and access to up to 8 counselling sessions A paid annual Volunteer Day for you to give back to your local community Choice of a Birthday Gift All colleagues are eligible to join Clays’ non-contributory Pension scheme, where we will contribute a minimum of 3% of your basic salary into the scheme and you will pay a minimum of 5% of your basic salary into the scheme Other team recognition and incentives via our Shooting Stars recognition programme Access to hospitality discounts via Hospitality Rewards Meals provided for colleagues working operational shifts in venues across mealtimes You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development.