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  • Sommelier
    Sommelier
    7 hours ago
    £16–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are beyond thrilled to have opened the long-awaited and critically acclaimed AngloThai, in partnership with John and Desiree Chantarasak, in central London. In an incredible achievement, just a few months after opening, we were awarded a Michelin star — a testament to the passion, talent, and dedication of our team. We couldn't be prouder! We're looking for an experienced and passionate Sommelier to lead and inspire our team, run a seamless service and create magical moments for our guests. We want our service to be approachable, fun and consistent whilst always ensuring high standards are met. A love for hospitality and strong attention to detail is a must with a desire to grow and develop within MJMK Restaurants. John draws influences from both sides of his Thai and British heritage to create dishes inspired by the eclectic cuisine of Thailand, while utilising the abundance of world class ingredients found within the British Isles. An alumnus from celebrated Thai restaurants Som Saa (London) and Nahm (Bangkok), John has spent the last decade honing his craft to bring this unique and exciting concept to the London dining scene. Desiree looks to her relationships with sustainably focused, small batch wine producers in Europe to complement the food at AngloThai, with many wines celebrating the craftsmanship and passion of a new generation of exciting wine growers. Well crafted, ethically minded and deeply delicious wines are the focus at AngloThai. Your responsibilities as Sommelier will include: · Collaborating with the Head Sommelier in maintaining and updating the restaurant's wine list · Working in service for lunch, dinner and private events. · Inspiring, training and empowering the FOH team to pair and sell wine confidently. · Developing relationships with wine suppliers · Wine ordering and cellar management · Assisting the Head Sommelier with wine inventory, stock counts and stock management · Ensuring that guests receive best in class wine service that enhances their experience You will deliver expert training; team empowerment and development of knowledge. You will be a great floor personality; energetic and engaging to our team, confident with experienced wine consumers and HNW individuals. Key requirements for this role are a passion for best-in-class hospitality, generosity of spirit, a positive outlook, and love of all things restaurants and people. You will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of what it takes to run some of the best restaurants in London. As a Sommelier at AngloThai, we'll offer you: · 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants · 28 days holidays, including Bank Holidays · Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants · Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling if you're struggling at work or at home. · Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us. · An enhanced pension plan after you've worked with us for 5 years. We'd love to hear from you if you're an experienced Sommelier and you're up for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside John and Desiree Chantarasak

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  • Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    6 days ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Hersham

    Full job description Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant The Nest Day Nursery | Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Salary: £12.71 to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent, full-time, all year round About The Nest The Nest is a small, independent day nursery with a warm, friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. We take pride in providing children with freshly cooked, nutritious meals and a caring, stimulating environment where they can learn, play and thrive. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking but would also welcome the variety of helping with other aspects of nursery life. About the Role This is a varied position combining responsibility for our nursery kitchen with practical support across the wider nursery. You'll spend approximately 18 to 20 hours per week managing the kitchen, with the remaining hours helping our nursery team with a range of practical, creative and organisational tasks. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooking and Kitchen Management • Prepare fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for our nursery children., • Plan and manage weekly online food shopping and ordering within an agreed budget., • Cater safely for children with food allergies and special dietary requirements., • Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety standards., • Manage food storage, stock rotation and minimise unnecessary food waste., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently. 2. Nursery and General Support Alongside your kitchen responsibilities, you'll help support the wider nursery team with a variety of tasks. Additional responsibilities could include: • Social media and marketing: Taking responsibility for preparing our weekly Instagram content and helping with nursery marketing activities, subject to our safeguarding procedures and manager approval., • Garden and outdoor areas: Weeding, general outdoor upkeep and helping establish and maintain a children's vegetable and herb garden., • Cleaning and housekeeping: Assisting with routine cleaning, laundry, tidying rooms and keeping nursery spaces and resources organised., • Activity preparation: Preparing materials for art and sensory activities, helping with displays and maintaining our dedicated art room., • Cooking club: Helping practitioners organise and deliver cooking activities with the children., • Stock and supplies: Monitoring and restocking consumables, organising storage areas and helping manage nursery supplies., • Events and nursery presentation: Helping prepare for parent events, our planned coffee mornings and nursery tours, ensuring the nursery looks welcoming and presentable. These responsibilities will vary depending on the nursery's needs, and appropriate training and guidance will be provided. Cooking and kitchen management will remain the primary responsibility of the role. About You We're looking for someone who is practical, enthusiastic, organised and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team. Essential Requirements • Confident preparing fresh, home-cooked meals independently., • Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Reliable, hardworking and willing to take initiative., • Friendly, approachable and comfortable working in a nursery environment., • Flexible and happy to undertake a variety of practical tasks., • Willing to undertake relevant training, including food safety, allergen awareness and safeguarding. Desirable, But Not Essential • Previous cooking experience in a nursery, school, care setting or similar environment., • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering qualification., • Basic computer and social media skills., • An interest in gardening, children's activities and early years education. You do not need to be a qualified chef or hold an early years qualification. If you don't already have a food hygiene qualification, The Nest will arrange and pay for appropriate online food safety training. We will also provide training in allergen awareness and our nursery's food preparation procedures. What matters most is having the right attitude, being organised and being confident preparing fresh, nutritious meals. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 to £13.50, depending on experience., • 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday., • Daytime working hours with no evenings or weekends., • A friendly, welcoming and supportive nursery team., • A varied Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work Location: In person

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