Chez Antoinette

About us Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It’s an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business also offer events catering. Summary of the role • Greet and meet guests at the deli desk., • Present our deli and coffee, provide relevant information to our guests (food allergies, portions, various upselling and add-ons)., • Preparing and serving beverages, ranging from simple to elaborate ones., • Inform guests about our specials and any dishes or drinks that we are currently promoting., • Offer hot drinks or deli recommendations upon request., • Up-sell in both deli (pastry and cakes) and beverages., • Take accurate orders., • Taking accurate payments from customers., • Communicate efficiently with the Front of House and managers., • Maintaining inventory and equipment by cleaning and recording any defects., • Check your crockery and area for cleanliness and presentation and report any issues., • Arrange barista and deli settings, maintaining a tidy section., • Keeping the work environment safe, sanitary, and organized., • To respect the Allergen standards laid out by the law and Chez Antoinette standards., • Participate in team briefings and have a keen interest in the daily life of the restaurant., • Follow all relevant Health and Safety regulations and policies., • Provide excellent customer service to guests. Requirements • Previous experience in high paced environment, • Previous barista experience (Espresso machine)

About Maison Gigi Maison Gigi, a beloved family-run French bakery, is renowned for its exquisite patisserie, specialty coffee, and delightful grab-and-go options. Inspired by the rich traditions of regional French cuisine, we’re passionate about sharing authentic flavours with our loyal customers. Alongside our bustling bakery and café, we proudly deliver exceptional contract catering services for a diverse range of clients — from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events. Role Overview As a Junior Sous Chef within our Central London contract catering team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver creative, high-quality food experiences that reflect our French heritage and modern catering approach. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef to step up in responsibility, contribute ideas, and grow within a dynamic and motivated team. Key Responsibilities • Support the wider team senior Culinary Team in managing daily kitchen operations for contract catering services, • Lead, mentor, and motivate junior team members, ensuring a positive and professional kitchen culture., • Lead a production section with high level of independency, • Contribute to menu development, bringing creativity and a passion for authentic, seasonal cuisine., • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all avenues of operation, • Manage stock control, ordering, and minimising waste in line with budget guidelines., • Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, • Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef., • Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless service delivery. Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a senior CDP or/and Junior Sous Chef in Contract Catering, Events, or/ and Central Production Units, • Strong culinary background with a passion for French and seasonal cuisine., • Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a small team., • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices., • Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic about delivering outstanding food experiences. What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits., • Opportunities for professional growth and career development., • A family-run culture that values creativity, authenticity, and teamwork.

About us Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It's an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business. Part of Maison Gigi's operations include in-office catering and the transport of food from the production site to the offices. Responsibilities: • Mixed role (FOH/BOH), • Assisting with basic food preparation, • Cleaning and sanitising all equipment, tableware and utensils, • Setting up buffet & food areas in a safe and orderly manner, • Maintain a clean and safe work environment., • Perform inventory checks., • Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety protocols., • Being fully knowledgeable about allergens and their handling., • Transporting food from the kitchen to the office in a safe and responsible manner. As part of the team, you will undertake various activities and represent Maison Gigi in the offices being catered, a well-spoken English as well as knowledge of the products and allergens is essential. The required skills for this position are: • Good standard of personal hygiene, • Ability to work under pressure, • Ability to respect deadlines, • Team player, • Good customer skills, • Commitment to attendance at work, • Commitment to working in a Food Safe, Allergen Safe, Health &, • Safety focused environment The regular working hours for this position are Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm or equivalent, changes to the schedule can be made depending on events & holiday calendar.

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Team. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team , You're there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high quality product yet simple in a busy environment. What we are looking for: • To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality, • Promote good working relationships throughout the team, • Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen, • Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends, • Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times, • Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: • You can look forward to working with a dedicated team, • You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday, • Free staff meals, • You will be working in a central location

Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It’s an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business also offer events catering. We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Team at Gigi. We are looking for the right person to join the team, you’re there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. What we are looking for: · To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality · Promote good working relationships throughout the team · Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen · Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends · Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times · Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: · You can look forward to working with a dedicated team · You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday · Amazing staff meal · You will be working in a central location

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Commis to join our Team. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team , You're there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high quality product yet simple in a busy environment. Responsibilities • To assist in the preparation of all food mise en place, ensuring all necessary work is completed prior to the commencement of service., • To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department., • To assist other sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload., • To remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until you are discharged by the Head Chef or Sous Chef., • To ensure all recipes are executed following the directives of the Chef de Partie and other Senior Brigade members., • To ensure all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, and especially after your shift has finished., • To respect all regulations surrounding COSHH and Personal Protective Equipment use., • To apply, in your daily duties and activities, any knowledge that has been taught to you via on the job, online, group session or personal trainings., • To operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards, and with the health and safety of our teams and guests as a priority.

About us Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It's an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business. Part of Maison Gigi's operations include in-office catering and the transport of food from the production site to the offices. Responsibilities: • Mixed role (FOH/BOH), • Assisting with basic food preparation, • Cleaning and sanitising all equipment, tableware and utensils, • Setting up buffet & food areas in a safe and orderly manner, • Maintain a clean and safe work environment., • Perform inventory checks., • Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety protocols., • Being fully knowledgeable about allergens and their handling., • Transporting food from the kitchen to the office in a safe and responsible manner. As part of the team, you will undertake various activities and represent Maison Gigi in the offices being catered, a well-spoken English as well as knowledge of the products and allergens is essential. The required skills for this position are: • Good standard of personal hygiene, • Ability to work under pressure, • Ability to respect deadlines, • Team player, • Good customer skills, • Commitment to attendance at work, • Commitment to working in a Food Safe, Allergen Safe, Health &, • Safety focused environment The regular working hours for this position are Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm or equivalent, changes to the schedule can be made depending on events & holiday calendar.

About us We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our Team. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high quality product yet simple in a busy environment. Responsibilities • To support the seamless running of the kitchen, by providing a highly efficient and effective service whilst ensuring that all Food production and operation adheres to specified recipes and food cost percentage. Reporting to the Head Chef., • The main responsibilities will be to assist and supervise the agreed standard of food service for the duration of the shift. The ability to liaise and co-operate effectively with all Front and Back of house team members is a must, as is promoting the safe use of the kitchen, its equipment and the building under the Health and Safety at Work act, extended to any hygiene and safety regulations., • The Sous Chef will be required to supervise the training of all new staff members in the department, to the standard required by the Head Chef, to supervise and promote all relevant food controls and food safety records and ensure that they are always logged and adhered to., • To check all prepared mise en place and food stocks (including dry stores) and replenish as necessary and inform the Head Chef of any relevant shortages., • To follow and train the team on all the recipes in place for the actual menu., • To be able to create a bank of dish of the day, bringing creativity and variety to the menu in case of absence of the Head or Sous Chef., • To be aware of all relevant food suppliers and their product listings, to order accordingly as and when necessary and in accordance with the level of business., • To supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department by working with all elements from Front and Back of house, ensuring all necessary preps and works are completed prior to the commencement of service., • To ensure all department staff works hygienically and productively, in accordance with legal standards and the Head Chef’s standards., • To control wastage by maintaining the correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores and avoid the over production of food and mise en place., • To be aware of the required food percentages and recipes as set down by budget. To assist in the supervision and running of the department with a keen attention to these., • To remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until you are discharged by the Head Chef., • To ensure all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, and especially after your shift has finished., • To ensure, in close relation with your team, that all section files and recipes are maintained and updated, to maintain constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked ensuring it is to the Head Chef’s standards., • To ensure that all health marks are collected and allocated to the correct administration., • To operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards, and with the health and safety of our teams and guests as a priority., • To ensure all areas of the back of house remain tidy and clean prior, whilst and after each service., • To operate the pass service of food from the kitchen to the restaurant, liaising with the Front of House teams and ensuring the food is to the standard required by the Head Chef., • To operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards, and with the health and safety of our teams and guests as a priority., • To control the processes, labelling, cleanliness and safe running of the kitchen. In return: • You can look forward to working with a dedicated team, • You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday, • Amazing Staff meal At our restaurant, we value teamwork, leadership, and providing exceptional service to our customers. As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurant and maintaining high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for career advancement, and a positive work environment. If you are passionate about the restaurant industry and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!