Counter service assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Purpose of role To be in charge of the day-to-day kitchen operation of the gorgonzola bar. The role reports to the Restaurant Manager and General Manager Nature of role This role requires a great attitude in working behind a counter in front of the guest Able to showcase the greatness of prime products to the guests Capable of working solo, managing the small preparation and the service, for a 15 seats cheese and wine bar It is currently Monday to Friday role, dinner only, around 45 h (subject to change at GM discretion) Duties & responsibilities Deliver consistently high-quality food, presented to a high standard, that expresses the values of Tosi Ensure consistency in portion size, taste, and presentation every time. Manage portion control and wastage to achieve margin targets as set by management. Be able to work in a small space, in front of the guests. Be able to work clean and tidy, to make sure that you minimize the hassle of small spaces. Manage kitchen processes so that food is delivered to the table in a timely manner as required by the front of house. Work closely with Managers to ensure smooth cooperation between the departments. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food standards in the kitchen in order to achieve 5/5 food standards ratings. Ensure all required compliance forms are filled out correctly and in a timely manner. Manage kitchen processes to minimise wastage Complete stocktakes as required. Manage stock levels to avoid over-ordering. Maintain kitchen equipment to a high standard, carrying out regular cleaning as required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience Minimum one year of experience in charge of a section Minimum one year with an open kitchen and be able to have direct contact with guests – useful but not essential Skills & interests Proven skills in food presentation and flavor pairings Fluent in English; spoken Italian is useful but not essential. Proven abilities in the areas set out in the job description. Wine knowledge is useful but not essential. Character An easy-going personality that fits with our relaxed and informal management style.

We are on a look out for a skilled CDP to join our well known restaurant The Counter. Main responsibilities 1. Assist the Head Chef in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. 2. Oversee a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring all dishes are prepared efficiently and to the highest standards of taste and presentation. 3. Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation during service periods. 4. Train and supervise junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed. 5. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards. 6. Monitor stock levels and assist in ordering ingredients and supplies as necessary. 7. Assist in menu planning and development, offering creative input and suggestions for new dishes. 8. Handle any special dietary requirements or guest requests with attention to detail and professionalism. 9. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times. 10. Collaborate with the Head Chef and other team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Requirements: 1. Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a busy kitchen environment. 2. Culinary qualifications or relevant training from a recognized culinary institution. 3. Strong knowledge of kitchen procedures and best practices. 4. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 5. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. 6. Attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional food quality. 7. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. 8. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations. 9. Creative flair and a willingness to contribute ideas to menu development. 10. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. This job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for the Chef de Partie position, emphasizing the importance of culinary skills, teamwork, and attention to detail.

About Native Places We are a group of apartment hotels, 4 of them located in London in key locations such as Bankside, St Paul area and Hyde Park and the rest in Manchester and Scotland. Join the team & be part of our journey!! Right now we are looking to find our next Kitchen Supervisor to join our Front of House Team In London, for our property located in St Paul Cathedral area- Native Kings Wardrobe. We are on the way to open at the end of April our Deli Counter- in a few words a food and beverage offering for our hotel guests with a simple and welcoming service. Counter is the new addition at Native King's Wardrobe. Our guests' first sense of arrival, is a reception, hotel lobby, cafe and counter deli during the day, serving small plates and drinks in the evening. We will serve classic cafe shop staples for breakfast, nourishing salads & sandwiches for lunch, and yummy small plates in the evening to complement a selection of wines, beers and classic cocktails. What the job entails? ·Oversee the ordering of food supplies and kitchen equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels at all times. ·Maintain accurate records of inventory and conduct regular stock checks to minimise wastage and maximise efficiency. ·Coordinate food preparation activities to ensure timely service and adherence to quality standards. ·Assist in the development and implementation of new menu items, ensuring the alight with our culinary vision and customer preferences ·Assist in the development and implementation of new menu items, ensuring they align with our culinary vision and customer preferences. ·Monitor kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards. ·Prepare and assemble a variety of food items, including salads, sandwiches, pastries and small plates. ·Follow recipes and ensure food quality meets established standards. ·Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen. ·Build positive and productive working relationship with colleagues across the business. Experience: ·Previous experience in a similar role, within hospitality industry ·Demonstrable experience of working in a customer-facing role ·Experience of working within the hotel / hospitality / travel sector ·Strong, proven track record of delivering exceptional guest service As well as being able to call yourself a ‘Native’ here’s some of the other great benefits of working with us: 6 complimentary stays in any Native properties, including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester. Friends & Family discount on Native stays. 6 days Company Sick Pay / year Cycle to work scheme. Number of Holidays increasing with years of service (1 day per year). Meals on duty Employee of the month perks Recommend a Friend scheme If you're as passionate as we are about providing exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you! We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The role: As a Driver and Warehouse Assistant, you’ll be committed to delivering an outstanding level of service, and you’ll be professional, driven and enthusiastic. The Driver and Warehouse Assistant role reports into the branch management team and will provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers, and will deliver products to our customers against some very tight deadlines. This role will also be to assist in the warehouse and may at times be customer facing within the branch, serving on the trade counter and dealing with customers over the telephone ensuring that we provide the best service and maximise sales at every opportunity. You’ll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and we’re sure you’ll have some fun along the way! Please note, this role requires you to have the appropriate driving licence with previous experience as a driver You will be contracted to 30 hours a week, but you will be flexible to work a pattern of up to 37.5 hours a week to cover peak trading hours, holidays and meet business needs. We know that work shouldn't get in the way of life, so where possible, hours and shifts will be agreed with you with plenty of notice so that you know exactly what you are doing and when! Key Responsibilities: Health and safety of yourself and your vehicle Maintenance and condition of your vehicle Report any issues or incidents to your line manager Comply with transport compliance law and regulations Dealing with stock and deliveries Supporting the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager with achieving and exceeding sales targets at optimum margins. Ensuring we maintain high standards, creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and providing a first class service. Assisting with the general duties within the branch such as serving customers on the trade counter, telesales Ensuring the housekeeping standards are maintained both on the trade counter and warehousing You: Along with a clean driving licence, you will ideally have previous warehouse and driving experience and knowledge of the products associated with our industry would be an advantage. You'll be flexible with working hours and able to work up to 37.5 hours a week. You’ll thrive on providing the best customer service and being a huge support to your branch colleagues and we're sure you'll have fun along the way!

Join our team as a Food Court Cashier & Sales Associate, where you'll be the friendly face behind the counter. Your main role is to ensure smooth transactions, boost sales, and provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities: Greet and assist customers warmly, processing their orders efficiently. Upsell menu items and promotions to enhance sales. Keep the area clean and organised and helping with cleaning duties Handle cash and electronic payments securely. Resolve customer concerns with professionalism. Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Flexibility to work various shifts.

We are searching for a friendly and energetic Runner to join our team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands. Key elements of your role as Runner includes assisting waiters in taking and relaying orders to the kitchen, keeping tables, chairs and counters clean, preparing new tables ready for service and maintaining mise en plus stations. We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.

Position Title: Barista Reports to: Store Manager/ Assistant Manager Department: Operations Job Summary: The barista is responsible for serving all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer. They are also responsible for educating customers about products. The barista will fulfill and any other duties that the Store Manager will assign to him. Main Duties: - Selling and serving products to customer in a courteous and friendly manner. - Safely handling all hot and cold drinks during preparation. - Receiving all customers orders. - Making drinks using specialist equipment. - Ensuring that all customers are educated on our products and services. - Providing the highest quality standards to customers. - Answering customers questions regarding any products in the shop. - Weighting, grinding, and packing coffee's per customers order according to company's guidelines - Routinely cleaning all the shops areas (Bar lounge, dining floor, toilets, trash) - Reporting any potential threat safety hazard to Assistant Manager. - Checking all the machines regularly during the day. - Setting up the coffee shop ready for opening. - Collecting food from the kitchen area and returning dishes if needed. - Serving and cleaning lounge when needed. - Refilling products in all the shop areas. - Keeping service counters clean ad fully stocked. - Promoting customer care through all actions. - Informing Assistant Manager of low stock levels. - Ensuring that all cabinets are stocked and tidied to deliver a full service. - Using the correct handling and lifting procedures as outlined in induction training and shop manuals. - Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the shop health and safety standards. - Cooperating with other staff members. Benefits: - Competitive wage depending on experience & qualifications - Extra team incentives & product perks - Specialized training & brewing skills development - Open- door communication - Ability to advance your career - Opportunity to earn certification by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

TERM: FULL-TIME W/H: 48 HOLIDAYS: 28 DAYS OFF: 2 Nestled in the heart of London’s West End, you’ll find The Palomar. Our small space is bursting with the vibrant colours, flavours, sounds and aromas of the cuisine of Modern-day Jerusalem. Whether in the midst of the action, sitting up at our kitchen counter, back in the elegant dining room, or spilling out onto our street terrace, the atmosphere here remains at the forefront of our city’s dining scene. Our success at The Palomar and its sister venues – The Barbary, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table and The Mulwray – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality. We create places where we want to go. Places that combine elegance, professionalism, quality and style have won us critical praise and multiple awards. We want you to be a part of it. Chef requirements - Careers at The Palomar are amongst the best in the industry; whether it’s the generous pay, taking pride in working in an award-winning restaurant environment, fantastic career and learning opportunities or being surrounded by a close-knit team, you'll find it here. - In service, imagine working on the plancha or Josper Oven behind the kitchen counter, interacting with our guests and being part of the restaurant flow from your section. Let your personality shine, and be part of the electric atmosphere that makes us who we are. - We're a small but busy restaurant; with limited storage, it’s all about daily deliveries of super fresh ingredients and prepping the line whilst maintaining high standards and quality control. - Learn fromHead Chef Dan Murray to develop your knowledge and palate for our cuisine with the likes of sumac, za'atar, ras el hanout, amba, mahaleb – and get used to eating everything from dawn to dusk with addictive tahini. - Great position for growth within the company – Chef de Parties across the group have developed into our next generation of Sous Chefs and managers. - Best employee referral scheme around. Have your friends and colleagues join our team and earn £2,000 for the referral! - Free meals whilst you're at work. - Beyond opportunities for promotions, we support our best employees’ development outside of the workplace by putting them forward for courses and qualifications, including Watershed, WSET, Mental Health First Aid and others. - Staff discounts at all of our venues – we encourage you to enjoy them. - Cost price wine - Automatically enrolled into Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme - access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more. - Enhanced maternity/paternity package - Cycle-to-work scheme - Wagestream - access up to 50% of your wages ahead of payday