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About us: We are an exciting new dining establishment in London, dedicated to offering an authentic and exquisite Malabar culinary experience. Our restaurant aims to deliver traditional flavours with a modern twist, using the freshest ingredients and time-honoured recipes. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Head Chef specialising in Malabar cuisine to join our team and lead our kitchen. Job Description: As the Head Chef specialising in Malabar cuisine, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our kitchen operations. Your main goal will be to create and deliver an outstanding dining experience that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Malabar region. You will lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. Key Responsibilities: Menu Development: Design and develop an innovative menu that stays true to Malabar cuisine while incorporating seasonal ingredients and modern culinary techniques. Kitchen Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation, conducting regular checks and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Inventory Management: Manage inventory, order supplies, and control costs while minimising waste. Customer Experience: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless dining experience, addressing customer feedback and continuously improving service. Innovation: Stay updated with culinary trends and continuously seek opportunities to enhance our menu and offerings. Requirements: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef specialising in Malabar or South Indian cuisine. In-depth knowledge of traditional Malabar recipes, spices, and cooking techniques. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Creativity and a passion for culinary innovation. Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations. Exceptional communication skills. Qualifications: Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-end restaurant or hotel setting. Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment in London or a similar metropolitan area is preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Performance-based bonuses. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Staff meals and dining discounts. A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Restaurant Supervisor at Kanada-Ya Permanent Contract, Flexible Hours, No Early Starts, Great work-life Balance Kanada-Ya is an independent chain of award winning Ramen bars, so far spanning 5 countries. We currently have 6 super busy locations here in the capital, each serving a delicious selection of Japanese delights. Authenticity is at the heart of our menu and we import many of our ingredients from Japan to help us achieve the rich, deep and deeply loved flavours that we are famous for. Our speciality Tonkotsu ramen boasts an 18-hour cooked pork bone broth, batch crafted with love using traditional techniques learned from the Motherland. Added to this succulent, rich and flavourful broth are Hakata style wheat noodles, beautifully braised chashu pork belly and a superb selection of toppings all sourced from Japan. Our bold bowls are much beloved by our regular diners and newcomers alike. We are looking for fun and hard-working people to lead a team of waiters in a busy environment ensuring our guests receive a great experience. What we offer & our benefits: - Starting pay up to £12.50p/h plus tips. Pay is monthly. - Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of service. - Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app. - CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards. - Full uniform provided. - Training and opportunities of career progression. - Free team meals whilst on shift. - 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). - Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. - Optional pension scheme. - Successful applicants will be paid for their trial shift. Working on shift with us you will: - Lead by example and never compromise on quality or standards. - Support the General Manager and Assistant Manager in ensuring the shift runs smoothly and our guests have a great experience. - Ensure the company’s Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are strictly followed. - Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. - Take an interest in Japanese food & culture. Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our General Managers joined us as Waiters and they can earn well over £38k per annum.
Our Central Production Unit (CPU) combines traditional culinary art with advanced robotics, and we are looking for a professional who is passionate about actively leading food preparation and production. The Production Kitchen Manager will be actively involved in the planning, and leading a small team in preparation and cooking for a diverse range of dishes. This position is designed for individuals who thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting and are excited about working alongside innovative food preparation technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a small (3-5) team of food production professionals. Managing inventory and ordering food and kitchen supplies. Hands-on food preparation and cooking in a high-volume environment. Developing and working to precise workflows, procedures, and technology to ensure efficient and consistent food production. Managing and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and compliance with health and safety regulations. High degree of professionalism. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience of leading a team in a professional kitchen, with crucial experience in food production setting. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a high-tech kitchen environment. Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety practices. We Offer: Market-leading pay with bi-weekly payments and a pension scheme. Regular working schedule. A comprehensive training program with growth opportunities, including the potential for progression. A unique working environment where advanced robotics enhance the culinary process. Unlimited food and drink while on shift, plus a 50% discount off shift. A £300 referral incentive scheme. Direct involvement with cutting-edge food technology in an innovative setting. KAIKAKU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We are looking to hire an established Pizza Chef for this great brand in a great location. Please do not apply if you have not had good experience in making pizza as your application will be rejected. On target earnings for this role are over £14.00 - £18.50 per hour! Straight from Italy, comes Matteo Aloe’s celebrated sourdough pizza, which has been voted as one of the top 5 pizzas in the world. You will be able to: · Have a passion for food and willingness to learn · Have a basic level of conversational English (and ability to learn essential English for safety training) · Demonstrate a good working knowledge of food and cooking techniques · Show you can learn quickly and make our pizza perfectly in a short period of time · Display high attention to service standards and detail · Confidently manage Health and Food Safety procedures ensuring that the kitchen is run safely daily · Legally work in the UK - Note that you must live in the UK prior to application as we will not issue any visas for this role We like to work with people who are: · Warm and friendly · Attentive and can anticipate our customers’ needs · Unflappable and will always find a solution · Respectful What we can offer you: · Generous hourly rate and a share of tronc, approximately £3.50-£4.50 ph (no guarantees of this rate). On target earnings for this role are over £14.00 per hour Free organic sourdough pizza on shift and a generous discount when you are not working Training and progression opportunities with a growing business Pension Possibility of promotion soon as we have another site opening soon
RECEPTIONIST- NEW OPENING - AMBASSADORS CLUB HOUSE Salary - up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role within a large quality restaurant Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Receptionist to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Ambassadors Club House - New Opening Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes will be showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala spiced salts. Encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late. The Position As Receptionist, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner. Experience with late nights; preferred (The role will involve some late finish times over the weekend).