Are you keen to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment, including meat cutting and preparation, with a positive, can-do attitude? Join us at The Ethical Butcher, where you’ll not only grow your skills in the kitchen but also contribute to a more sustainable future in the meat industry. We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter who will also train to become a Butcher Assistant. If you have knife skills and a passion for learning about meat preparation, this role is for you and we can’t wait to welcome you to our team! ** Responsibilities:** - Wash equipment and maintain cleanliness in the production room - Assist with receiving, packing, and unpacking deliveries - Help pick and pack customer orders - Train in butchery skills, including learning cuts of meat and poultry - preparation, deboning, and portioning orders - Follow strict food safety and hygiene standards ** Requirements:** - Knife skills are essential for this role - Previous kitchen experience or basic food handling knowledge is a plus - Keen to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment, including meat cutting and preparation, with a positive, can-do attitude. - Ideally based in West London Working Hours: 4 am to 2 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with every other Monday off Apply now - interview next week- Start 1st October
The Restaurant Floor Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant floor, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and managing the front-of-house staff. This role focuses on creating a positive dining experience for guests while maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. 1. Staff Management: - Supervise and coordinate the activities of waitstaff, hosts/hostesses, and bartenders. - Train, mentor, and develop front-of-house staff to deliver outstanding customer service. - Schedule shifts and manage staff rotas to ensure proper coverage during peak dining hours. 2. Customer Service: - Greet guests, manage reservations, and ensure timely seating and service. - Address customer inquiries, complaints, and concerns promptly and professionally. - Monitor dining experience and solicit feedback to enhance customer satisfaction. 3. Operational Oversight: - Ensure the restaurant floor is clean, organized, and properly set up for service. - Collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service. - Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and portion control. 4. Sales and Financial Management: - Assist in achieving sales targets and managing operational costs. - Monitor and report on daily sales and performance metrics to management. - Handle cash and credit transactions, ensuring accuracy at the point of sale. 5. Health and Safety Compliance: - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and alcohol licensing laws. - Implement and maintain cleaning and sanitation protocols for the restaurant. 6. Event Coordination: - Assist with planning and executing special events, private parties, and catering services. - Work with management to develop promotional activities and menu specials. Qualifications: - Previous experience in a restaurant management or supervisory role. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Excellent communication and customer service abilities. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure situations. - Knowledge of food and beverage service, health and safety regulations, and POS systems.
washing pots, gastric, pans, keeping floors clean, sanitizing food preparation areas and occasionally helping with food prep work. If you think you'll enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen, we'd like to meet you
We are a small, family run restaurant in need of someone to help us do several different jobs. These range from taking orders and serving food, to preparing vegetables and washing dishes.