As a Front of House/Kitchen Assistant at our takeaway shop, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of both the kitchen and customer service areas. Your dedication to maintaining high-quality food preparation standards and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers is essential to our success. Key Responsibilities: Front of House: • Greet customers with a warm and friendly demeanor. • Take orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring special requests are noted. • Maintain a clean and organized front of house area, including dining and service areas. • Assist customers with inquiries, provide menu recommendations, and ensure their satisfaction. • Handle customer payments and transactions with precision. • Uphold excellent customer service standards and address customer concerns professionally. • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery. Kitchen: • Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times. • Maintain kitchen equipment and utensils in good working condition. • Assist in inventory management and restocking supplies as needed. • Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate orders efficiently. Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years of experience in both front of house and kitchen roles. • Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong attention to detail in both food preparation and customer service. • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy objects. • A positive and outgoing personality with a commitment to excellent service. If you are a passionate individual with extensive front of house and kitchen experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional service and delicious cuisine to our valued customers. After Hours is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are an American / Caribbean soulfood takeaway, known for our late opening. There are the shift below that’s needed but can change Shift starts from 8pm -4-am weekends Weekday 6pm- 2am. Afternoon 2-8 ( once fully trained ) Payment is paid per week We are a company that do bonus schemes and reward for hard work, and increase pay when we see improvements and determination. Salary: From £13.00 per can increase due to experience
4 days per week Applicants must have excellent health & safety, safeguarding, building management, fire safety and COSHH training/understanding with a minimum of 1/2yrs experience in a professional environment. You must have competent IT skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, high-level knowledge of working with third party contractors and the local authority councils. Applications must be submitted by email on the official application form with a covering letter by: 12noon 5th June 2025 Interviews are on Wednesday 18th June 2025 2.30pm – 5pm NO CVs WILL BE ACCEPTED. Personal Specification Essential: 1. Administration, fire, health & safety and building management experience within a professional working environment, with a minimum of 1 - 2yrs in the sector. 2. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally & externally, with verbal and written competence. 3. Knowledge of PPE and fire safety regulations. 4. Planning skills with a methodical approach and able to follow procedure precisely. 5. Must be a proactive and structured self-starter able to work on own initiative. 6. Training in asbestos, fire safety and legionella awareness. 7. COSHH training certificate/qualification. 8. Current DBS certificate – if not, the successful applicant will acquire a DBS certificate 9. First Aid at Work certificate – preference Level 2 upwards, which also be acquired on appointment 10. Awareness of Equality & Diversity and Environment regulations. 11. Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. 12. Ability to maintain accurate data for carbon footprint monitoring and reporting – utilities usage. 13. Must be numerate and fluent in spoken and written English. ** Desirable:** 1. Understanding of the charitable or voluntary sector. 2. Knowledge of dealing with local authority contractors and/or Lewisham Council. 3. Any carpentry, electrical or plumbing qualifications. Working Hours (Fixed): · Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am – 5.30pm · Tuesdays 1.30pm – 9.30pm & Thursdays 1pm – 9pm