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Company: India Fine Food Ltd Salary: circa £31k - £39k (37.5 hours/week) Contract: Full-time, 52 weeks per year India Fine Food Ltd ta Village Tandoori is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bengal Cuisine Chef with expertise in developing and preparing authentic Bangladeshi dishes from the Chattogram (Chittagong) and Sylhet regions. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to join our dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional dishes at our renowned restaurant in North London. Key Responsibilities: - Menu Planning & Development: Design and plan innovative, authentic Bangladeshi menus, focusing on regional specialties from Chattogram and Sylhet, such as Kala Bhuna, Mezbani Beef, Shatkora Gosht, Kacchi Biriyani, and Morog Pilau, ensuring that each dish reflects the essence of these regions while appealing to a diverse clientele. - Food Preparation: Lead the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of high-quality dishes, maintaining traditional flavors and presentation standards. - Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee and supervise the daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and effective kitchen workflows. Manage kitchen staff schedules, monitor kitchen performance, and address any issues promptly. - Team Leadership & Training: Inspire and lead the kitchen team, providing guidance, training, and support. Encourage continuous development of culinary skills and ensure all team members adhere to high standards of food preparation and presentation. - Supplier & Stock Management: Order supplies from Bangladeshi wholesalers and inspect the quality of produce to ensure authenticity and freshness. Monitor inventory levels, track stock rotation, and minimize waste. - Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations, including food safety standards and safe handling procedures. Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness standards. - Cost Control & Budgeting: Help manage kitchen budgets by controlling food costs and waste. Work closely with restaurant management to ensure profitability while maintaining high-quality standards. - Quality Control: Ensure that all dishes meet our restaurant’s high standards of quality, taste, and presentation. Continuously assess and improve food quality, based on customer feedback and kitchen reviews. - Customer Satisfaction: Address any special dietary needs or requests and ensure that guests are satisfied with the quality of their meals. Assist in creating an inviting dining atmosphere and positive guest experience. - Industry Trends & Networking: Stay up-to-date with developments in regional Bengali cuisine and network within the Chittagonian and Sylheti food communities in the UK and Bangladesh to keep our offerings relevant and dynamic Requirements: - Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a head chef or senior chef de partie, with a deep understanding of Bangladeshi cuisine, particularly from the Chattogram and Sylhet regions. - A recognised level 1 Chef Qualification or Bengal Cuisine Qualification preferred - Specialization: Expertise in cooking traditional Bangladeshi dishes, such as Kala Bhuna, Mezbani Beef, Shatkora Gosht, Kacchi Biriyani, Morog Pilau, and other regional specialties. - Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading a kitchen team, with strong management, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff to maintain high standards. - Communication Skills: Fluency in Bengali is essential, with a Chittagonian or Sylhetti dialect preferred. - Cost Management: Experience in managing kitchen budgets, controlling food costs, and minimizing waste while maintaining top-notch quality. - Hygiene & Safety: In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety, and hygiene practices in a professional kitchen. - Creativity & Innovation: Ability to create innovative and creative menus while staying true to the authenticity of the dishes. - Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail when preparing, plating, and serving dishes to ensure a consistently high-quality dining experience. - Candidate's must have the relevant authorisation to work in the UK although Visa Sponsorship may be offered to the candidate who meets the requirements for this role. What We Offer: - Competitive salary. - Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week). - A vibrant, supportive work environment with opportunities to showcase your culinary skills. - The chance to be part of a respected company that values quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction. - Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company. If you are a talented chef with a passion for Bangladeshi cuisine, a natural leader, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and expertise in Bangladeshi cuisine to the HR Manager. Join us at India Fine Food Ltd and be part of a team that celebrates the richness and diversity of Bengal’s culinary traditions.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager Ready to step into an amazing career? Join us in a leading role as Warehouse Manager. This is a full-time role which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. What you will do: You have to manage storage and warehousing plan, organise, and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the safe and efficient receipt, storage and warehousing of goods and for the maintenance of stocks at an optimal level. Lead and manage an assistant manager, Supervisors and a growing team of warehouse staff, providing clear daily instructions and expectations. Ensuring that staffing levels for both warehouse operations and deliveries by managing staff rotas effectively. Prioritise picking and dispatch of goods, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment. Handle returns and customer disputes professionally and efficiently. Work closely with customer service teams to resolve customer issues promptly. Manage the booking of containers and other door deliveries to the warehouse. Supervise the receipt and inspection of incoming goods to ensure that accurate records are maintained. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures within the warehouse. Oversee all stock control processes, including replenishment, goods in, and dispatch. Take the lead with the yearly warehouse stocktake. Manage warehouse equipment, stationery orders, and operational supplies. Ensure all orders are dispatched accurately and on schedule. Generate reports and statistics on warehouse operations as required. What You Will Need to Have: Proven experience in a warehouse management role. Excellent organisational and planning skills to manage stock and deliveries. Good knowledge of stock control. Experience in handling customer disputes and returns professionally. Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements. Ability to produce reports and operational statistics Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Experience using Microsoft Office, warehouse management systems (WMS). Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external customers. What You’ll Get in Return · Working with us is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. · Competitive remuneration package of £40,000 and paid holidays · Permanent job · Training and ongoing continuous professional developments. Once your application has been reviewed if it matches to the requirements of the role we will get in touch to chat about your application. The process will include a telephone interview. We look forward to receiving your application.