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About us Maison Gigi is a family-run French bakery and caterer renowned for its exquisite patisserie, specialty coffee, and delicious grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options. Inspired by regional French cuisine, we are passionate about sharing authentic flavours with our loyal customers. To lead our talented team and ensure the smooth operation of our bakery and cafe, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Bakery & Cafe Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing daily production, managing customer cake and catering orders, and inspiring your team to deliver the highest standards of quality and service across all aspects of our business. You will also play a key role in maintaining a safe environment for both our team and our customers. This role requires a self-starter who can take initiative and thrive independently. ** What You'll Do** - Lead and inspire: Manage and motivate a team of bakers, pastry chefs, and baristas, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. - Oversee bakery production: Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand and ensure efficient use of resources. This includes: - Managing ingredient inventory and ordering supplies. - Monitoring production quality and consistency. - Implementing and maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards. - Delight customers: Manage customer cake and catering orders, ensuring personalized service and timely delivery. This includes: Consulting with customers to discuss design, flavours, and special requests. - Processing orders and managing order fulfilment. - Addressing customer inquiries and ensuring complete satisfaction. - Manage the cafe experience: Oversee the daily operations of the cafe, ensuring efficient workflow, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This includes: - Managing cafe staff schedules and training. - Maintaining optimal stock levels of raw ingredients, pastries, and other cafe supplies. - Upholding the specialty coffee standards of preparation. - Champion health and safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for both staff and customers. This includes: - Conducting regular risk assessments and implementing necessary safety measures. - Ensuring all staff are trained in food safety and hygiene practices. - Maintaining accurate records and documentation. - Deputize for the General Manager: Assume responsibility for the overall operation of the bakery, café and catering in the General Manager's absence. - Optimize operations: Analyse sales data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability across the bakery and cafe. - Maintain visual appeal: Ensure the bakery and cafe maintain a visually appealing and inviting atmosphere, with attractive displays and impeccable cleanliness. ** What you'll bring** - Proven experience as a Bakery Manager, Cafe Manager, or in a similar leadership role within a bakery or cafe environment. - A passion for French pastry and a good understanding of baking techniques and ingredients. - Knowledge and appreciation of specialty coffee, with experience in managing a cafe environment. - Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. - Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and motivate a team. - A customer-centric approach and a commitment to providing outstanding service. A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices in a food service environment. A self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and solve problems effectively. In return - Join a dedicated team: Become part of a passionate and supportive team that takes pride in delivering exceptional quality and service. - Competitive salary and holidays: Receive a competitive salary plus bonus and 28 days of holiday to enjoy your time off. - Amazing staff meals: Enjoy delicious staff meals prepared with the same care and attention as our customer offerings. - Central location: Work in a vibrant and easily accessible central London location. - Company pension: Benefit from a company pension scheme to support your future financial security. - Cycle to work scheme: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme to save money and stay healthy.

An Indian Street Food Chef specializes in preparing traditional and modern Indian street food dishes, offering an authentic taste of Indian cuisine. This role requires culinary skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Here is a detailed breakdown of the job role: Key Responsibilities Preparation and Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of Indian street food dishes such as pani puri, chaat, puff - patty, pav bhaji, dosas, sev-usal, vada pav, bhajji, dabeil, samosa chat, surti locho and more. Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation of all dishes. Menu Development: Design a menu that highlights diverse Indian street food flavors. Experiment with traditional and fusion dishes to cater to customer preferences. Regularly update the menu to include seasonal and trending items. Ingredient Management: Source fresh, authentic ingredients and spices to maintain the quality and authenticity of dishes. Monitor inventory levels, manage storage, and minimize waste. Hygiene and Food Safety: Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards. Keep the cooking and serving area clean and organized. Conduct regular checks to ensure compliance with health regulations. Customer Interaction: Engage with customers to explain dishes and provide recommendations. Address customer feedback and improve the culinary offerings accordingly. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff and team members to maintain efficient service. Train junior staff or assistants in street food preparation techniques. Operational Efficiency: Manage time effectively during busy hours to ensure quick service. Coordinate with vendors for timely delivery of supplies. Skills and Qualifications Culinary Expertise: Proficiency in cooking various Indian street food items. Deep understanding of Indian spices and regional cuisines. Speed and Precision: Ability to handle high-pressure environments and deliver consistent quality. Creativity: Innovative in designing and presenting dishes that attract customers. Knowledge of Hygiene Standards: Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen hygiene. Customer Service: Polite and approachable demeanor when interacting with customers. Work Environment Street food stalls, restaurants specializing in Indian cuisine, catering services, or food trucks. Fast-paced and energetic, especially during peak hours. Career Path An Indian Street Food Chef can grow into roles such as: Executive Chef for Indian cuisine. Restaurant Manager or Owner specializing in Indian street food. Culinary Consultant for Indian cuisine. By mastering the art of Indian street food, chefs can gain a loyal customer base and contribute to the global appreciation of India's culinary heritage.

*Full time contract 35-48 hours per week *Minimum of 2 years waiting experience in fine dining About Park Chinois Park Chinois represents the ultimate Chinese fine dining and entertainment restaurant. The 1930s Shanghai inspired ambience opens its doors to an eclectic selection of music and vocal performances in an atmosphere of sophisticated, charming elegance, combined with exceptional food quality underpinned by classic fine dining service culture. The Role The Waiter/Waitress primary role is to manage the flow of service for an entire section either during lunch, dinner or late-night performances. He/she will bring a personal exuberance to a unique cinematic and musical setting, serving each table within the essence of the true dinner-dance experience at Park Chinois. Their main responsibility is guest care, and service energy and dynamics in its entirety. By maintaining service standards and anticipating floor service needs, and with an excellent product knowledge, they also support and inspire the Commis Waiters (Food Runners) to continuously improve. Skills and Experience requirements The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience working as a Waiter or Head Waiter, in a well-established restaurant, private members club or comparable establishment. He/she will have refined skills in all aspects of table service and maintenance, as well as developed food and wine knowledge. Asian cuisine knowledge is desirable. If you feel inspired by the Dinner & Dance concept and feel that you have the experience to enhance the service we aim to deliver, we look forward to hearing back from you. Salary and Company Benefits Up to £16.00 per hour + a generous share of credit card and cash tips Free staff meals prepared daily by our very own accomplished chefs Personal training and development programme 30% food and beverage discounts throughout the company worldwide Staff room facilities including a lounge area Uniform and dry cleaning provided Long service recognition and rewards Life Assurance and 24/7 GP consultation access via WeCare Only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK are eligible to apply.