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Sous Chef – The Ivy Collection Do you want a job that is never dull, in a buzzing, busy environment with guaranteed career progression? As an Ivy Sous Chef you will need: Passion and personal drive. A solid background from an established organisation. To be able to deliver dishes that hit The Ivy’s standards, dishes that you can be proud of. It is a wide-ranging role with clear targets and high standards, reflected in an industry-leading pay & bonus package, flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, and in-role support from our Area Chefs to ensure your wellbeing. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. At The Ivy we offer: Industry-leading pay packages. Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. In-role support from our Area Chefs to ensure your wellbeing and career growth. You will have a team of 25+ to develop, inspire and mentor through their early career years. Incredible career opportunities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our entire team and offer structured employment paths and training at every level to ensure your confidence, and your career, grows with the collection every step of the way. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences. With a rich history and an enviable reputation, The Ivy is a market leader in prestige restaurants. We have exciting future ahead of us as we continue to open our iconic restaurants across the UK and Ireland. If you think you have what it takes to be a Sous Chef at The Ivy, then please apply now! Required skills: Fast-Paced Experience The Ivy Collection restaurants bring the inimitable service and vibrant surroundings for which The Ivy is loved and revered to a select group of upmarket brasseries and neighbourhood cafés. Each restaurant has been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy’s unique style, and extend the magic of our celebrated West Street venue to handpicked locations across London and the UK. Menus feature modern British dishes drawn from The Ivy’s own extensive menu so, whether you are looking for afternoon tea or a three-course meal, you can be sure of excellence in both quality and choice. Restaurants are open seven days a week offering a full service from breakfast through to dinner. Each restaurant also has a dedicated number of unreserved tables available throughout the day offering everyone the chance to enjoy a little taste of The Ivy’s glamour, whatever the occasion.
At Le Bab, we pride ourselves on creating not just meals, but experiences. As our Head Chef, you play a pivotal role in this mission, leading the charge in delivering high-quality, flavorful, and visually stunning dishes that elevate our service to levels often associated with restaurants of a much higher price point. Your role is crucial in ensuring our guests enjoy a buzzing, welcoming atmosphere, fostered by both the ambience of our venues and the excellence of the meals they receive. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for maintaining and driving a positive, supportive, and ambitious attitude within the kitchen team. We believe this creates an outstanding work environment where culinary creativity thrives and service excels. You are not just a chef; you are a leader, a motivator, and a mentor. Through your guidance, our kitchen staff are encouraged to explore their culinary passions, contributing to a team that is tight-knit, hard-working, and dedicated to excellence. Your expertise in culinary is the backbone of our menu's success. With your creativity and attention to detail, you'll oversee every aspect of food preparation, ensuring each dish meets our high standards for flavour and presentation. Cost control is also in your capable hands, balancing the art of fine cuisine with the practicalities of kitchen management. We recognise the importance of independence and growth, providing extensive on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development, including advanced apprenticeship schemes. Your role in this is vital, as you help guide and nurture the next generation of culinary talent. As Head Chef, you are the spokesperson for the kitchen, embodying our ethos and inspiring both your team and our guests with your passion and skill. You will coordinate closely with the General Manager, ensuring the seamless integration of kitchen and front-of-house operations. Together, you will create a dining experience that is not only delicious but also imbued with the good vibes and exceptional service that Le Bab is known for. Administrative duties, including roster management and performance reporting, are supported by our Head Office, allowing you to focus on what you do best. This position offers a high level of autonomy and the chance for substantial reward, suitable for candidates with at least 2 years of experience in a similar leadership role. Job Responsibilities Few of you job responsibilities will be: - Oversee all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation - Assign responsibilities to kitchen staff and ensure all tasks are completed effectively - Manage and lead the kitchen during peak hours to maximise efficiency and ensure timely preparation of dishes - Conduct daily team briefings and maintain records of kitchen operations and staff performance - Organise and record team training, ensuring all kitchen staff are up-to-date with culinary skills, safety protocols and other related training given by HR - Keep track of staff training progress and compliance is 100% at all times (Atlas and other related training given), ensuring training is completed and recorded - Ensure rigorous cleaning schedules are adhered to and maintain the equipment, backed up with daily checklists - Provide guidance and coaching to kitchen staff, fostering their professional growth - Conduct yearly appraisals (Performance Review) of your kitchen staff, setting SMART goals and reviewing progress twice a year: January and July - Ensure staff schedules are correctly updated and approved daily, balancing workload and efficiency - Keep labour costs in line with Le Bab’s targets - Ensure all kitchen staff maintain company standards in every aspect of their work: dress code, following SOPs, following Health & Safety regulations, etc - Encourage the kitchen team to exceed company targets, maintain the cost of products (GPs) and reduce waste - Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all regulations are consistently met. - Oversee the orders, ensuring inventory is managed and rotated efficiently, keeping the stock low and using FIFO at all times
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service in a dynamic and vibrant environment? Join our team at Rose Court, situated on London's iconic South Bank, and become a key player in the success of Green & Fortune Cafés – renowned for its sustainable and innovative approach to fresh food and specialty coffee RESPONSIBILITIES: - Prepare and serve high-quality specialty coffee and beverages with precision and care. - Collaborate with our skilled chefs to ensure the delivery of fresh and delicious food, and coffee. - Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety standards. - Provide exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming and positive experience for patrons. - Handle till transactions accurately and efficiently. - Recording the wastage REQUIREMENTS: - Previous experience as a barista or café assistant is advantageous but not mandatory. - A passion for delivering outstanding customer service. - Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new tasks. WHAT DO WE OFFER IN RETURN · Company Sick Pay · 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes · Holidays increase with length of service · Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service. · One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice, as we believe in the power of giving back · Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts · Cycle to Work Scheme · Refer your friend scheme · Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs · G&F Support Scheme · WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Financial and legal wellbeing, get fit programmes, and many more for you and your family members · Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US Green & Fortune is a company that encourages people to bring their own personality to the table. And this is exactly what we want in Rotunda, our busy bar and restaurant, people with bags of personality. Rotunda is a British restaurant with a large bar situated in the vibrant music and arts hub of Kings Place in King’s Cross. It has a great canal side location, a multi-functional private dining room and an extensive outside terrace. Since launching in 2008, Green & Fortune has established itself as an award-winning independent hospitality company operating across both retail and events. We operate in four iconic London venues that consist of Kings Place in Kings Cross, Sea Containers and Rose Court on South Bank and Central Hall in Westminster. If this position seems suitable for you, do not hesitate to get in touch to receive the full job specification for the role. We are fully committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our People team, and let us know what adjustments you may need. We appreciate every applicant who takes the time to submit their CV. However, due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK.
Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Griller/CDP to join our Richmond team! You will need to be experienced in working in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Griller/CDP will have experience working with beef, managing a team and following the brand specs perfectly. All the required training will be provided. There is a lot of opportunity for progression, and we are looking for candidates who are good at working under pressure and committed. Key Responsibilities of the Griller/CDP To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs. To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage To prepare the beef ready for service. To cook the steaks during service to a high standard and liaise with other sections to ensure timely service. Requirements for Gaucho Griller/CDP Experience working in a busy, high pressure kitchen environment Have a genuine passion for working with fresh food Experience managing a small team Training and benefits 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller Career development and progression
Our offer to a Chef From £13.50 to £15 p/h plus £100-£150 a week service 28 days holiday per year Average working hours 40 hours 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, development programmes and Chef Academy What we look for in a chef; We are looking for an existing Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef you will: Have experience championing excellent service, be confident in following health & safety procedures and have a passion for producing great British food. Apply today to join the best pub on the Southbank!
Chef De Partie The Coborn beautiful pub - 2 minute from Mile End or Bow underground stations. If you like to work in happy kitchen, with very good relationship between all team memebers, including with front of the house. What we offer our Chefs de Partie: Weekly pay 28 days holiday per year 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels Sharesave Scheme Company Pension Scheme Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Development Programmes and Chef Academy What we look for in a Chef de Partie: We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will: Have experience championing excellent service through quality food Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
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