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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    23 hours ago
    £16–£16.9 hourly
    Full-time
    Bushey

    Location - NW11 Employment Type - Full Time Salary - £16.90 ph Hours per week - 35 Contract Type - Permanent This isn’t just catering … this is Jewish Care catering … We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. You’ll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, as well as working in an established and high-performing team. Our sociable working hours offer the perfect work-life balance and you’ll be able to make a real difference to our service users and residents through providing great quality meals and catering. Our campus locations offer a great working environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse and brilliant team. You’ll also support in the catering for our numerous events. We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported. As a result, our team members stay with us long-term, allowing us to build strong, well-established teams that work collaboratively and support one another. If you are not familiar with Kosher kitchen practices … don’t worry – full training is provided. We offer great benefits, including Free soup and sandwich during shifts Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gym membership, and shopping discounts Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, and access to a 24/7 GP Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions We are seeking a culinary professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users and their families & friends. This post is working 35 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 and will include some weekends. Shifts are either 7am to 2.30pm or 11.30am to 7pm. As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for: Ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve: Ensuring all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches ensuring market trends, cultural requirements and Kashrut laws are met Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored, met, and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislations Working within the agreed budget, administer unit controls in line with budget and consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service Leading, motivating and encouraging team building to ensure agreed qualitative outcomes are achieved and customer service expectations are exceeded and maintained Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence and comply with their responsibilities Who are we looking for? You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need: Appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Experience of working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements. Understands the challenge of and sensitivity needed to care and support vulnerable people

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  • Bar Manager / Supervisor
    Bar Manager / Supervisor
    10 days ago
    £35000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Potters Crouch

    Bar Manager Independent, Growing Pub Company We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Bar Manager to join an independent pub company at an exciting stage of growth. Our focus is on delivering premium hospitality and a standout service, supported by significant investment, clear systems, and long-term ambition. Our current project is a six-figure refurbishment of a 17th-century heritage pub. The aim is to restore and celebrate the building’s original character while introducing a refined, well-run operation with a professional yet welcoming atmosphere. Our food offering is rooted in classic French and British cuisine with modern influences, delivered with consistency, quality, and care. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who takes pride in standards, enjoys building teams, and wants to be part of something built properly from the ground up. There is genuine opportunity for career progression as the business grows and acquires new sites. Overview The Bar Manager will oversee the daily operations of the bar and front-of-house service, ensuring a consistently high-quality guest experience. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a comprehensive understanding of food and beverage operations within a sophisticated, service-led environment. Duties • Manage daily bar operations, ensuring smooth, professional, and consistent service, • Lead, supervise, recruit, train, and develop the bar and front-of-house team, • Set and maintain service standards aligned with a quality-focused, refined operation, • Deliver excellent customer service and handle guest feedback professionally, • Oversee food and beverage service to ensure quality, presentation, and consistency, • Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, food safety regulations, and health & safety policies, • Manage stock control and ordering., • Organise rotas, training sessions, and team meetings to support a structured working environment, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation throughout service areas, • Support menu development, including cocktails, drinks lists, and food pairings, • Assist with private dining, events, and functions as the business develops, • Proven experience as a Bar Manager or in a senior supervisory role within hospitality, • Background in bars, restaurants, hotels, or service-led environments, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example and set standards, • Solid understanding of food and beverage service, quality control, and guest experience, • Good working knowledge of licensing, food safety, and compliance, • Experience working closely with kitchen teams is highly desirable, • Barista, cocktail, wine, or spirits knowledge is advantageous, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Calm, professional approach under pressure, • Salary of £35,000–£40,000 per year (DOE), • Tronc payments, • Full-time, permanent position, • A key role in a major refurbishment and relaunch, • Clear career progression as the company expands and acquires new sites, • A professional, supportive environment focused on quality, integrity, and consistency

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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    1 month ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Watford

    Full job description Care Assistant Location: Watford and Three Rivers Watford – Garston-Leavesden Rickmansworth – Maple Cross – Mill End - Heronsgate Moor Park Chorleywood-Loudwater Croxley Green South Oxhey-Carpenders Park Abbots Langley Sarratt £14- £15 Hourly rate | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns Bluebird Care – Where you change lives We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard. Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong. Responsibilities As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Benefits £14- £15 Hourly rate Flexible hours Full induction and ongoing expert training Flexible shift patterns Uniform and PPE provided Regular support and ongoing career development Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Refer a friend scheme Requirements A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships Ability to follow care plans Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves. Bluebird Care Watford and Three Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Paid volunteer time Sick pay Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: UK Driving License (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: Watford (Hertfordshire, East of England Region) (required) Work Location: On the road

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