About Us: Obica Mozzarella Bar is a premier Italian dining destination known for its authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine. We take pride in using the finest ingredients, traditional recipes, and delivering an exceptional dining experience. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team and contribute to our culinary success. Job Description: As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Head Chef to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen, uphold our high culinary standards, and help create exceptional Italian dishes. You will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff, managing food preparation, and ensuring that all dishes are made to perfection. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and presentation. • Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring that all culinary tasks are performed to the highest standards. • Ensure consistency and quality control across all dishes, with a particular focus on authentic Italian cuisine. • Manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure proper storage of ingredients, particularly fresh pasta, meats, seafood, and other key Italian ingredients. • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations. • Assist in the development of new menu items, seasonal specials, and innovative Italian dishes. • Ensure kitchen staff follows proper food handling procedures, hygiene standards, and safety protocols. • Help with staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. • Step in to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-end Italian restaurant or a fine-dining setting. • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for creating beautiful and delicious dishes. • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen management best practices. • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience is a plus. Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the restaurant. • A collaborative and creative work environment. • Staff meals and discounts on dining.
Class 2 Driver Southampton, SO19 7GA £38,322 per annum, plus benefits including pension, BUPA medical cash plan, life assurance, and 30 Days’ Holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising with service) This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making things happen in a ground-breaking and growing business who put safety at the heart of everything they do. As a Class 2 Driver based at our Southampton Depot, you get to be part of a supportive team and play an active part in helping the environment. What do we offer? - Saturday overtime paid at time and a half - Working hours predominately weekday-based - A paid trial day – see if you like us! - We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for you to develop your career - did you know almost 80% of our managers have been promoted internally? - Family leave – enhanced maternity and paternity pay - Wellbeing support – free access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to work scheme – hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance - Colleague networks – a range of forums and schemes that support social events and the local community - Coaching, training and support – if you have the right interpersonal skills we’ll help with the rest! - Olleco is a business that does what we say we’ll do, and we’re looking for people who operate the same way! The job - Delivering premium cooking oil and collecting used cooking oil from customers in a friendly and professional way - Collecting food waste and providing replacement bins - You’ll make your deliveries in modern vehicles using handheld technology to record your volumes What we’re looking for - Class 2 driving licence without any DR10 or IN10 (or equivalent) licence offence codes - No more than six points on your driving licence - Ideally experience in a multi drop, delivery or collection role, but not essential - Full CPC card – but we can help you get up to date - As the role can involve moving and carrying weights in excess of 20kgs, we will provide manual handling training and medical screening to the successful candidate. A bit more about us Olleco is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of foodservice businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes. With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, delivering excellent performance we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste which is then converted into renewable energy. Within a diverse, inclusive and open environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence. To apply for the role of Class 2 Driver, please apply via the button shown. Other organisations may call this role Multi-Drop, Multi-Drop Driver, LGV Driver, C+E Driver, LGV C Driver, C Licence, C+E Licence, Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Delivery Driver, Light Goods Vehicle, HGV Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, Class II Driver, or Tanker Driver.
Location: Kentish Town Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Start Date: end of October About Us: We are Piena e Felice, specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. With a focus on fresh ingredients, traditional techniques, and a warm dining experience, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic kitchen team. Job Description: Are you a commis chef eager to enhance your culinary skills, especially in Italian cuisine? Join our team and immerse yourself in the art of Italian cooking. You will work closely with experienced chefs, learning everything from handmade pasta to classic sauces and traditional dishes from various Italian regions. What We Offer: - Hands-On Training: Learn directly from Italian chef. -Creative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation. -Authentic Experience: Gain in-depth knowledge of Italian cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes. -Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation and cooking of Italian dishes under the guidance of senior chef. - Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen. - Participate in daily kitchen operations, from prep to plating. - Eagerly learn and apply new techniques and recipes. Requirements: - Previous experience as a commis chef or in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory. - Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges. - Excellent teamwork and communication skills. - Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and helping you grow your culinary career with us!
10 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on… Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we’ve got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we’re also a BCORP - something we’re extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Head Chef, you’ll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza’s, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You’ll also be accountable for: Team Management & engagement. Recruitment, training, and succession planning. Heath & safety compliance. Stock management. Successful guest pizza launches. Kitchen maintenance management. Food quality auditing. Reporting. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. ‘Push Yourself’ because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team. ‘Be Yourself’ means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work. ‘Respect Others’ because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong. ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. Don’t take our word for it. In our most recent ‘happiness survey’ (team feedback survey)… Over 200 people said the thing they love most about working at Pilgrims is their team. Over 100 people said their favourite pizza perk was the amount of free pizza they get. And nearly 150 people said they love the culture, development opportunities and pizza quality at Pilgrims. What's in it for you? £35,500 - £45,000 + tronc starting at £7k annually with the possibility for more + bonus. 45hr week over 5 days. Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next. On top of the standard 28 days holiday, you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years). Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day’ so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work. Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join. Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin) 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!) Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you’ve got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we’re a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon. Ciao!
We are looking for a well presented, affable and reliable candidate to join the team at our Mayfair based luxury goods boutique. If you would like to embark on rewarding new career path and share our passion in providing a truly superb client experience for our clients we would love to hear from you. Kindly note, due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to consider applicants who do not write a short statement of motivation. Duties will include: - Delivering excellent customer experience and ensuring fully personalised service - Acquiring extensive product knowledge and using such understanding to inform and assist clients - Ensuring the boutique is well kept and maintained at all times - Understanding, updating and using the POS + E-Commerce systems - Learning and utilising light craftsmanship techniques in preparation of frames and small repairs - Maintaining a clear order progress sheet and keeping track of possible delays - Preparing new orders for delivery and pick-ups Essential characteristics : - Positive 'can-do' attitude - Desire to learn - Happy demeanour - Team player Desirable but not required: - Experience in delivering/ assisting on marketing campaigns - Experience in luxury goods retail environment - Experience in social media account management - Experience with design suite software
Job Title: Commercial Sales Manager - £35 - £40k (DOE) Location: Ferndown Due to continued growth and success, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Sales Manager based on-site in Ferndown. This would suit someone with current or previous business development or strong sales executive experience looking for that next step in their career. This is a great opportunity to join a small and fast-growing business, where you will be provided with full training and the opportunity to grow within the business. If you enjoy dealing with people, sales, and managing a team, then this is for you! Our client, a specialist supplier and installer of alarm activated fire door closer's, providing service nationwide to the Residential Care, Social Housing and Retirement Living sectors. The company offers professional and independent advice on the wide range of products available in the market along with our own unique and exclusive solutions. What we are looking for: Dynamic, self-motivated with a professional and strong work ethic Strong in sales and prospecting Comfortable in managing and leading a team Strong management skills Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively. Highly organised, focused and adaptable to business requirements Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and on own initiative Liaising with both suppliers and clients on orders and expecting time of delivery Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook with experience of CRM database Responsibilities: · Assisting the owner with day-to-day running of the business · Assisting the owner with recruitment of a new team · Manage branch staff and ensure team productivity and efficiency · Develop and implement strategies to achieve branch targets and objectives · Source and prospect new business opportunities · Monitor sales performance and provide guidance to improve results · Maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships · Deal with inbound enquiries, generating quotations, placing orders and sales · Site visits, probing into client’s needs and requirements and a consultative selling approach · Developing and managing relations with existing customers and prospects · General office management · Any other duties required by the business Our client’s products are not particularly technical, however ongoing training is provided including some initial customer site visits. What’s in it for you? · Competitive basic salary (DOE) · Performance bonus (To be discussed) · Workplace pension · Private Medical Insurance (opt out after probation) · 28 days holiday Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 - 5:00 pm Apply today! Please note: Only candidates that have full right to work (RTW) in the UK will be considered for this role. COWELL RECRUITMENT is an equal opportunities recruiter. E&OE. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year