We are looking for a creative and motivated pizza chef to join our kitchen team at Pear Tree Cafe, Battersea Park. We are looking for a pizza chef who is passionate and enthusiastic and keen to help us continue to develop our offering. All the dough is all made in house by our incredible bakers and our chefs then come up with delicious seasonal toppings to complement the crispy bases! Our three cafes serve an All-Day Menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch and as the summer draws closer we open in the evening serving delicious sourdough pizzas and flatbreads. We opened our first cafe in 2016 and quickly built a fantastic reputation in Battersea Park. In 2021, we launched our second site on Clapham Common, and in 2024 we opened our third cafe in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. We are known for our signature menus of thoughtfully crafted cafe style dishes, bringing a fresh, seasonal and innovative approach to London’s cafe scene. As a pizza chef, you will be running your own section and be responsible for prepping the toppings and garnishes for each pizza as well as making the pizzas during service. It is essential that you are well organised and able to ensure that our high standards are kept up with. Consistency and quality are both key to our production. You will also work closely with FOH and kitchen and bakery teams - we are one big family team at Pear Tree Cafe and we like everyone to be involved! • kitchen service, working closely with the team of chefs and KPs • quality assurance • attention to detail • health, safety and hygiene • compliance with statutory regulations and legislation Required skills and experience: • minimum of 1 year as a pizza chef • creativity, bringing new ideas to the table • boundless energy and enthusiasm • positive attitude • as a park cafe, weekends are our busiest periods, so weekend availability is a must!
Store Manager | £37,500 per year | Sunday - Thursday We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a six store operation, expanding across London. At The Salad Project, our passion goes beyond the quality of our food. We are equally committed to finding and nurturing our staff, so we are on the hunt for exceptional managers to join our team. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities - and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family. Role | Store Manager 45 hours per week | Sunday - Thursday To lead a team of 30-40 members of staff in total To delegate tasks to your supervisors to ensure standards are maintained during all opening hours To help manage our team members' morale and happiness at work while guiding their career development To implement & improve service processes while constantly looking out for ways to improve the way we operate To monitor & implement hygiene best practices in and out of service in order to maintain our 5* hygiene rating Ensure and enforce the use of current operating systems Assist in hiring and developing our staff to suit the needs of the store and the business To maintain control over the P&L of the restaurant To report any issues or wins to the management team To celebrate the staff wins To ensure proper maintenance of the store And most importantly, to ensure The Salad Project continues to offer great customer service, great operational service and great tasting, healthy food. Expectations | Efficiency, Communication, Energy Strong proficiency in organising a large team Ability to lead from the front while looking out for issues throughout the day Ability to steady the ship and prevent issues before they happen Communication skills, knowing when to use a firm hand or a softer approach Positive energy and dedication to the team Strong ability to maintain a clean and hygienic environment Experience Requirements | 2 Years Ideally, you will have 2 years’ experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment within the hospitality industry Ability to commit full time A desire to make a career in hospitality