We are expanding our team! WHO ARE BLUE TIT? We celebrate the beauty and individuality of our clients, our people, and our planet. Blue Tit is a collection of lifestyle salons in all corners of London. We inspire creativity through our commitment to its team and the vibrant culture within its beautifully designed spaces, as well as supporting individuality and helping to grow each member of our team. Sustainability conscious, and B-Corp certified, and with education at our forefront, Blue Tit are looking for talented members to join the ever-growing team. We’re currently looking for creative stylists to join us across our 10 London salons on either an employed or self-employed basis, depending on your experience and preference. If you’re fun, driven, energetic, outgoing, enjoy being part of a creative team and ultimately love being a hairdresser – then we want to hear from you. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to explore and develop their passion for hairdressing. Besides the opportunity to work alongside some seriously talented creatives in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, we offer: • London Living wage or commission with unlimited potential to earn, • 28 days holiday per year, • Salon employment or self-employed contract, • To be a part of the global O-way Creative Team, • Continuous training on all hair types at our Academy, • An opportunity to learn from our textured and Afro hair trainer, • Prospect to showcase your work on stage, • An industry-leading benefits package (dependent on length of service) that entitles you to enhanced primary and secondary parental leave, sick pay, a flat/house deposit loan scheme, gender affirmation procedures leave and bereavement leave, • Collaborative working and getting involved in creative work and photoshoots, • The chance to work at one of our pop-up salons at festivals, as far afield as Croatia, • Hairdressing career progression through multiple levels, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year - where you’ll receive compassionate support whatever obstacle you face, • Different opportunities for growth within your hairdressing career – whether that’s teaching in our Academy, working in our art team, presenting on stage, becoming more fashion-focused, managing a company-owned salon, or owning your own Blue Tit franchise, • Regular awareness training and discussions on diversity and inclusion, • Dedicated wellbeing support, • The opportunity to work for a B Corp-certified brand that is passionate about sustainability, • A summer and winter team party and regular company social events Please send a copy of your CV At Blue Tit we’re an equal opportunities employer which means we are determined to ensure no applicant receives unfair treatment on the basis of ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, faith, belief, sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements. Blue Tit actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to our team. Diversity is our strength! At Blue Tit, we’re currently on the hunt for creative hairstylists to join us across our London hair salons on either an employed or self-employed basis, depending on your experience and preference. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to explore and develop their passion for hairdressing and work alongside some seriously talented creatives. So, if you’re on the lookout for hair stylist jobs, then look no further.
SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB To supervise and manage a section of the kitchen to ensure that objectives are met in relation to all food prepared within the hotel. JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES To maintain regular and effective communication within the team and at all levels Performance standards are clearly communicated to every individual and is understood Technical and personal standards are high Staff are proud to belong to the team and the section Staff movements, communication and coordination within the section is effective. Sous Chef is informed of changes in keeping with payroll schedules. A system is in place for requesting time-off and is understood by staff. Hours are monitored, and potential problems are raised with Sous Chef/ Head Chef. All staff receive high quality performance feedback Appropriate action is taken to deal will all levels of performance Trends are monitored and consulted with Sous Chef for a suitable response Confidence in the application of policies and procedures Staff issues are brought to the attention of the Sous Chef Daily meetings are attended, and information effectively passed on to the team. Staff are fully informed of changes in the kitchen and to the section. Training & Development To arrange induction and training of staff to meet the required standard of performance, ensuring that all training is recorded on individual training record sheets. To provide coaching to Commis Chef to develop confidence, knowledge and skills. To ensure that all staff are well-versed in legal requirements and established standards are maintained. Act as section trainer for Commis Chefs and Demi-Chef de Partie · Planned section induction is carried out for new starters · All staff hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate · Working with the Sous Chef, technical skills for different roles are identified and training needs analysis is carried out on a rolling basis Food Quality To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been affected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu. To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel. Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation Safe and hygienic working practices are demonstrated during every shift Action is taken swiftly to correct any observed contravention in health, safety or hygiene practices. Service is calm and organised Raw and high-risk roods are prepared separately Food preparation areas are cleaned prior to use, maintained during service and cleaned down according to set procedures and in-line with Health, Safety and Hygiene requirements. Waste is promptly removed from the food preparation area and disposed of appropriately Food is checked for quality and presentation before sending to the hot plate/ pass Food not for immediate consumption is stored in the correct manner at a safe temperature according to legal requirements Stock control Stock takes are accurate People are available to assist Preparation is done to assist Market list is used for ordering stock for the next day Receiving and storage areas are prepared ready for delivery Food items are checked for quality, expire date and temperature Random temperature checks are made of chilled and frozen good delivered Delivery packaging is removed and disposed of appropriately Storage areas are kept secure from unauthorised access Temperature checks are made according to a set schedule agreed with the Sous Chef/ Head Chef No out of date stock in storage areas Menu Development To assist in menu development Continuous development of menu items New ideas given to Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef Takes an active interest in food trends GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Health, Safety and Security Hygiene regulations are enforced, monitored and swift action is taken where shortfall is detected To ensure safe and careful handling of equipment to safeguard people and property particularly in areas of manual handling, use of knives and COSHH. Hazards are spotted and reported Equipment used are according to guidelines Accidents are reported Benefits · Meals on duty · Staff uniform · Monthly performance-based incentives · Company pension contribution after you passing your probation period · Recommend a friend fee · 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays · Training fund assistance of NVQ’s · Awards and Recognition Programme · Seasonal annual parties · Staff rate with IHG hotels globally