Sugar Cane Bar, a vibrant and lively cocktail bar in SW11, is looking for a Part-Time Afro-Caribbean Chef (Sous Chef/Cook level) to join our kitchen team. We’re a fast-paced operation with a strong reputation for quality food and a laid-back, fun atmosphere. If you thrive under pressure and take pride in your craft, this could be the right fit for you. What We’re Looking For: We're after someone experienced, reliable, and professional. A self-starter who can work independently, lead others when needed, and maintain high standards from prep to plate with cooking experience and a solid background in afro Caribbean cuisine The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and preparation, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes. As a Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team of kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food safety standards are met. Your leadership and culinary expertise will play a vital role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Key Responsibilities: · Prepare bespoke meals and meals to go with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency · Support menu design and food innovation that aligns with seasonal ingredients and bar promotions · Take ownership of inventory control, ensuring timely ordering, minimal wastage, and effective stock rotation · Enforce health & safety compliance and food hygiene standards in line with UK regulations · Manage and motivate other team members, assisting in training and maintaining kitchen discipline · Ensure food preparation and service meet speed and quality targets, even during peak times KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): · Food Waste Control: Maintain food wastage under 5% weekly through efficient prep and rotation · Stock Accuracy: Achieve 98%+ stock accuracy in weekly inventory checks · Dish Consistency: 95%+ customer satisfaction on food quality (based on feedback and service reviews) · Order Turnaround Time: Average food prep/service time under 12 minutes during peak hours · Health & Safety Compliance: Zero major hygiene violations; minimum quarterly internal compliance audits · Team Leadership: Maintain positive kitchen morale; contribute to new staff onboarding and skill development · Menu Contribution: At least 1 seasonal menu suggestion or update per quarter Ideal Candidate Will Have: · Experience in fast-paced kitchens (bar/restaurant background preferred) · Proven experience in Afro-Caribbean cuisine and ability to adapt dishes quickly · Strong grasp of food hygiene standards (Level 2 or 3 certification desirable) · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail · Experience managing small kitchen teams or mentoring junior chefs · Organised and methodical with good communication skills · Lives locally or within easy reach of SW11 “We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom, we are not able to sponsor visas.” Benefits: · Company pension · Employee discount Schedule: · Day shift · Night shift · Weekend availability Work Location: In person Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Work Location: In person
Job Description and Summary : To monitors and supervises aquatic activities, including overseeing swimmer safety, rescue operations and staying alert to changing water conditions To ensure that the Health Club brand is perceived by our trade partners and customers alike as the leading, highly desirable place. To always promote a positive perception of the company both internally and externally. Essential Qualification Requirement: We’re looking for safety-focused, skilled professionals to join our team. To be eligible, you must hold a valid RLSS UK Level 3 Award in Pool Lifeguarding. This is a mandatory requirement — candidates without this qualification will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: Supervising swimming activities at the aquatic centre and making sure that safety procedures, guidelines and policies are followed. Warning of unsafe activities and enforcing water safety policies and pool regulations. Providing first aid in the event of injury, rescuing swimmers in danger or distress and administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or artificial respiration, if necessary. Assessing conditions for safety and coming up with an action plan for aquatics emergency. Inspecting pool equipment, facilities and water to make sure they are usable and safe. Supervising and assisting in cleaning equipment and facilities. Opening and closing the pool each day, depending on schedule and hours. Instructing or assisting classes in fundamentals of swimming Resolving scheduling conflicts to make sure the pool environment is safe. To ensure customer supplies and accessories are replenished as required. To ensure that Lost property is reported in line with Hotel’s Policy To ensure that maintenance issues are communicated to a Duty Manager on duty. To attend training and departmental meetings as requested. To follow all health, safety and hygiene requirements when undertaking tasks throughout the Hotel To take care of all Hotel equipment required to carry out duties and to report defects immediately To report immediately any matters concerning the Security of the Hotel to a Duty Manager on duty. To ensure that all Health & Safety hazards found in Guest Areas (corridors, staircases etc.) are reported immediately to a Duty Manager To ensure that all accidents are reported to a Duty Manager on duty. To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure. To ensure all provided work tools / equipment’s are well maintained and in proper functional order. To ensure safety and return of all keys, in his/her possession. To ensure that a job of the day is completed in every area daily. To minimise wastage at all opportunities. Customer Relations: Demonstrate service attributes in accordance with industry expectations and company standards to include: Being attentive to guests Accurately and promptly fulfil guests’ requests Understand and anticipate guest needs Maintain a high level of knowledge which will enhance the guest’s experience Demonstrate a service attitude that exceeds expectations Take appropriate action to resolve guest complaints Key performance indicators: Attention to details Someone who is passionate about exceeding guest expectation Confident team player who can create and maintain a positive attitude with a CAN-DO mentality Team player Ability to work to strict timescales Comfortable to work in a high pressurised environment Ability to smile at all times This role requires an element of manual handling NPLQ qualification Benefits: Meals on duty Staff uniform Company pension contribution after you passing your probation period Recommend a friend reward scheme 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Dry cleaning of your uniform (if applicable) Training fund assistance of NVQ’s Awards and Recognition Programme Seasonal annual parties Staff rate with IHG hotels globally
DAY SHIFTS 8/5 We are a independent restaurant in the heart of battersea. The hot spot in South West London for brunch, lunch and private events. Day Shifts Mostly 8 until 4.30/5 with the occasional evening for private events Job brief We are looking for a capable Sous chef to work closely with our head chef. Someone who is able to lead a service when needed. Responsibilities: Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.) Follow the guidance of the head chef and have input in new ways of presentation or dishes Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality Enforce strict health and hygiene standards Requirements Proven experience in a Sous chef Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure * Knowledge of best cooking practices
SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB To supervise and manage a section of the kitchen to ensure that objectives are met in relation to all food prepared within the hotel. JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES To maintain regular and effective communication within the team and at all levels Performance standards are clearly communicated to every individual and is understood Technical and personal standards are high Staff are proud to belong to the team and the section Staff movements, communication and coordination within the section is effective. Sous Chef is informed of changes in keeping with payroll schedules. A system is in place for requesting time-off and is understood by staff. Hours are monitored, and potential problems are raised with Sous Chef/ Head Chef. All staff receive high quality performance feedback Appropriate action is taken to deal will all levels of performance Trends are monitored and consulted with Sous Chef for a suitable response Confidence in the application of policies and procedures Staff issues are brought to the attention of the Sous Chef Daily meetings are attended, and information effectively passed on to the team. Staff are fully informed of changes in the kitchen and to the section. Training & Development To arrange induction and training of staff to meet the required standard of performance, ensuring that all training is recorded on individual training record sheets. To provide coaching to Commis Chef to develop confidence, knowledge and skills. To ensure that all staff are well-versed in legal requirements and established standards are maintained. Act as section trainer for Commis Chefs and Demi-Chef de Partie · Planned section induction is carried out for new starters · All staff hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate · Working with the Sous Chef, technical skills for different roles are identified and training needs analysis is carried out on a rolling basis Food Quality To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been affected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu. To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel. Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation Safe and hygienic working practices are demonstrated during every shift Action is taken swiftly to correct any observed contravention in health, safety or hygiene practices. Service is calm and organised Raw and high-risk roods are prepared separately Food preparation areas are cleaned prior to use, maintained during service and cleaned down according to set procedures and in-line with Health, Safety and Hygiene requirements. Waste is promptly removed from the food preparation area and disposed of appropriately Food is checked for quality and presentation before sending to the hot plate/ pass Food not for immediate consumption is stored in the correct manner at a safe temperature according to legal requirements Stock control Stock takes are accurate People are available to assist Preparation is done to assist Market list is used for ordering stock for the next day Receiving and storage areas are prepared ready for delivery Food items are checked for quality, expire date and temperature Random temperature checks are made of chilled and frozen good delivered Delivery packaging is removed and disposed of appropriately Storage areas are kept secure from unauthorised access Temperature checks are made according to a set schedule agreed with the Sous Chef/ Head Chef No out of date stock in storage areas Menu Development To assist in menu development Continuous development of menu items New ideas given to Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef Takes an active interest in food trends GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Health, Safety and Security Hygiene regulations are enforced, monitored and swift action is taken where shortfall is detected To ensure safe and careful handling of equipment to safeguard people and property particularly in areas of manual handling, use of knives and COSHH. Hazards are spotted and reported Equipment used are according to guidelines Accidents are reported