Second Chef

Grill chef to cook some grill food

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Chinese Line Cook to join our Chinese Takeaway kitchen team. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking food to meet high-quality standards, working efficiently under the direction of the Head Chef or Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will ensure that dishes are cooked to order, adhere to food safety guidelines, and contribute to maintaining a fast-paced, organized kitchen during service hours

role will include helping Chef in kitchen

The Assistant Manager supports the Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow, and achieving business goals. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining quality standards, managing inventory, handling customer inquiries, and assisting in staff training and scheduling. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to resolve problems and make decisions under pressure. The Assistant Manager acts as a key liaison between the management team and employees to ensure a positive and productive work environment.

Location: Bexley, UK Position: Full-Time Manager Reports to: Sugars Owners Start Date: Spring 2025 About Sugars Sugars is a family-run, independent dessert café in Bexley that specialises in artisan ice creams, hot desserts, and seasonal specials. We aim to bring people together over sweet treats, celebrate local flavours, and create a cosy, welcoming space for both kids and adults. With a commitment to quality, creativity, and community, Sugars is the perfect place for dessert lovers of all ages. Role Overview We are looking for a passionate and experienced Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of Sugars. This is a full-time, hands-on role, ideal for someone with a love for desserts, customer service, and community. As the Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the shop runs smoothly, maintaining a high standard of service, and leading a team to deliver an exceptional dessert experience to our customers. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Staff Management: - Lead, motivate, and manage a team of dessert-loving staff, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. - Hire, train, and onboard new employees, ensuring they align with Sugars’ values and customer service standards. - Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster ongoing staff development. Operational Excellence: - Oversee the daily operations of the shop, ensuring it runs efficiently and meets quality standards. - Manage stock, inventory, and ordering of supplies, ensuring ingredients and products are always fresh and available. - Handle cash management, including till reconciliation and overseeing daily financials. Customer Experience: - Ensure a high standard of customer service at all times, dealing with any customer concerns or feedback in a positive and professional manner. - Create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat visits and community engagement. - Collaborate with the founders to create and implement seasonal specials, events, and promotions. Event Planning & Community Engagement: - Support and help organize events, promotions, and collaborations with local businesses or charities. - Maintain an active presence in the Bexley community, building strong relationships and brand awareness. Health & Safety Compliance: - Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to, including food hygiene and safety protocols. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, providing a safe environment for both staff and customers. Skills and Qualifications: - Proven experience in a managerial role within a customer-focused environment (preferably within hospitality or retail). - A passion for desserts, food, and creating memorable experiences for customers. - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a team. - Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. - A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure. - An understanding of financials, including budgeting, stock control, and cash handling. - Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations. - Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays (especially during peak seasons). - Experience in event planning and community engagement is a bonus! Why Join Sugars? At Sugars, we’re not just creating desserts – we’re creating a community. As the Manager, you’ll be part of a growing, family-run business with a strong focus on customer experience and community engagement. We offer: - Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses. - A fun, supportive work environment where creativity is encouraged. - Opportunities to make an impact on local events, seasonal specials, and future growth of the business. - The chance to be part of a passionate team and help bring our vision to life in the Bexley community. How to Apply If you're excited about leading a passionate team, creating memorable dessert experiences, and becoming part of a community-focused business, we’d love to hear from you! Sugars is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The role and responsibilities: The assistant will work closely with the childminder in a small but busy childcare setting. The business is growing and I am looking for someone to be involved in all aspects of the business, from looking after the children, assisting with settling in new starters, engaging with parents, writing observations and planning next steps in accordance with EYFS guidelines. You will help me to adhere to the terms of my registration and help me to grow the business over time. As a childminding assistant you may have your own key children in the setting and will be expected to ensure they receive the highest standards of care at all times. You will have previous knowledge of the EYFS requirements, development matters and planning and observations. You will be someone who is passionate about and comfortable interacting with children and communicating clearly with their families. You will be able to broach difficult subjects in a calm and caring way. You will be creative and playful with a commitment to tiney's educational philosophy of learning through play and outdoor learning. You will be a team player who is happy to muck in and get things done. Main tasks: caring for children in accordance with EYFS planning activities, writing observations Preparing food and snacks assisting the childminder on outings / at school pickup times assisting with larger observations and reports attending regular training Assistant requirements: You must have: Previous experience of working with children. A warm personality and commitment to positive, gentle interactions with children. An understanding of technology and using an app for observations and communicating with parents. A strong commitment to safeguarding children is essential, as is willingness to attend ongoing training, and respect for the views and needs of children and their families. Tiney childminders are committed to running diverse and fully inclusive settings and all staff will be expected to uphold these values at all times. Nice to haves: Previous experience working with children in a professional capacity An existing Early Years qualification (possibly level 3).