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Beverage Preparation: • Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, matcha, and other specialty beverages according to company recipes and presentation standards., • Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and appearance of drinks., • Stay informed on new products, seasonal offerings, and ingredients. Customer Service: • Deliver friendly, attentive service, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all customers., • Communicate effectively with customers about menu options, dietary needs, and product knowledge., • Handle transactions accurately and efficiently. Food Hygiene & Safety: • Follow all food hygiene, safety, and allergen protocols in line with company policies and local regulations., • Ensure all food and drink areas are kept clean, tidy, and well-stocked throughout the shift., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all preparation and service areas, including equipment and storage spaces. Cleaning Duties: • Perform daily and deep-cleaning routines of machines, surfaces, and equipment., • Follow closing and opening checklists to ensure all hygiene and cleanliness tasks are completed thoroughly., • Dispose of waste properly and in line with recycling and environmental guidelines. Teamwork & Communication: • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations and efficient service flow., • Communicate openly and respectfully with team members and management., • Support new team members through training and by sharing knowledge and best practices. Flexibility & Initiative: • Be adaptable to various roles during shifts, including support with deliveries, restocking, or customer service., • Proactively identify areas for improvement and take initiative to help where needed without being asked., • Show reliability in shift coverage, punctuality, and overall team support.

Job overview To provide a consistent professional approach to all customers through the highest standards of product and service. To actively contribute to meeting and exceeding sales targets and profit margins. Main responsibility as customer-oriented restaurant supervisor to ensure that all restaurant operations run smoothly. The restaurant supervisor's responsibilities include overseeing the activities of restaurant staff, expediting customers' orders as needed, and maintaining good working relationships with suppliers. You should also be able to identify ways to decrease the restaurant's operational costs. To be successful as a restaurant supervisor, you should exercise effective management skills and take necessary disciplinary actions to address poor staff performance. A restaurant supervisor should be able to achieve exceptional customer service and ensure that customers have a pleasant restaurant experience. This is a full-time position that requires your consistent, year-round availability. Please apply only if you can commit to a full-time schedule on an ongoing basis. Applications with part-time availability will not be considered. We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: breakfast service, restaurant operations, bar management, café service, event coordination, and conference support. Duties and responsibilities Costs and efficiency: To minimise wastage at all opportunities Time and manpower are appropriately allocated to planned work routines optimising efficiency and productivity To actively promote an energy efficient culture throughout the department All departmental resources are monitored and controlled in line with departmental objectives Customer relations: To liaise positively with the guest ensuring all their needs and requirements are met To ensure product knowledge on Hotel products and services is up-to-date at all times To respond in a pro-active manner to guest feedback for positive and negative comments To feedback to the sales teams in a constructive manner for service improvements To ensure personal and Team presentation is of the highest standards at all times to project a professional image to customers To support the Manager with a system of Quality Standards to ensure the Team is providing a consistent approach to customer service within the department Operational requirements Restaurant Supervisor Responsibilities: Screening, interviewing, hiring, and training restaurant staff. Managing restaurant staff's work schedules. Conducting regular inspections of the restaurant kitchen to determine whether proper standards of hygiene and sanitation are maintained. Overseeing food preparation, presentation, and storage to ensure compliance with food health and safety regulations. Checking in on dining customers to enquire about food quality and service. Monitoring inventory and ensuring that all food supplies and other restaurant essentials are adequately stocked. Monitoring the restaurant’s cash flow and settling outstanding bills. Reviewing customer surveys to develop and implement ways to improve customer service. Resolving customer complaints in a professional manner. To prepare restaurant as required to the correct standard To ensure all equipment is correctly installed and in good working order To adhere to all Health and Safety Requirements as required by the Hotel To be responsible to the prompt and efficient delivery of refreshments and meals as required by the customer To ensure the cleanliness of the department is maintained through the allocation of the duties and cleaning rosters To be responsible for the set-up, running and clearing of an event as required. To serve at private dinner functions To adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times Computerised and manual storage systems are maintained in line with the Hotel procedures To adhere to all the requirements under the Food Hygiene and Liquor Regulations To ensure all maintenance issues are reported according to the Hotel procedures To undertake tasks in other departments when required Team Requirements To allocate tasks within the shift to ensure all operational requirements are met To maintain regular and effective communication within the Team by attending daily briefing sessions and departmental meetings as required To identify training needs throughout the department communicating with the Manager to meet the training need To provide coaching and on-the-job training as identified, especially for new employees To create an environment which promotes employee morale and encourages the Team to have high levels of productivity To ensure all Hotel personnel policies and procedures, and employment law are observed at all times Performance Indicators Customer Feedback Complaints and Compliments Completion of tasks on shift Team feedback 1:1 with Manager We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. 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Small coffee shops is looking for kitchen staff some experience but FULLT TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED . Monday-Friday 07-16pm Saturday 08-16pm Prepare food and beverages to a high standard, as directed . • Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.

Job overview As a commis chef you’re on the first rung of the ladder to becoming a great chef. You will work well in a close-knit team and will be a pro-active individual that is willing to learn and develop their current skills, as well as being dedicated to preparing a high standard of food. Duties and responsibilities Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie. Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits. Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie. Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality. Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers. Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized. Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions. Maintaining high standards of hygiene Preparing the ingredients for a more senior chef Stock rotation Operational Requirements To assist with the preparation of the Carvery and to serve the customers as required To adhere to all the requirements under the Food Hygiene Regulations at all times To ensure all maintenance issues are reported according to the Hotel procedures To adhere to all Health and Safety Requirements as required by the Hotel To carry out any reasonable request as per the Senior Chef on duty Customer Relations To ensure product knowledge on Hotel products and services is up to date at all times To respond in a pro-active manner to guest feedback for positive and negative comments Feedback from customers is monitored and analysed to improve service delivery To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standards at all times to project a professional image to customers and Hotel To maintain a consistent approach to customer service at all times in line with the Hotel’s expectations Costs and Efficiency To follow the procedures for minimal wastage throughout the kitchen To maintain the correct procedures for stock control and monitoring according to departmental policy To assist with deliveries into the kitchen as required To actively engage in an energy efficient culture throughout the department All departmental resources are monitored and controlled in line with departmental objectives Skills Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment Willingness to follow instruction Relevant training and culinary qualifications A food handler's license. Proven commercial kitchen experience. Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations. The ability to stand for extended periods. The ability to work under pressure. Excellent organizational skills. Effective communication skills.

Food Preparation & Cooking: • Preparing breaded chicken strips & prawns, • Cooking slow-cooked steak & grilled chicken/wings, • Making creamy mac & cheese, • Creating homemade sauces, coleslaw & fresh juices, • Boiling pasta and making sauces from scratch, • Cooking rice using rice cooker, • Batch cooking and prep for weekly production Kitchen Setup & Operations: • Setting up food in warmers and all equipment ready for 12:30 service, • Receiving deliveries and managing stock rotation, • Logging food safety checks and maintaining HACCP records, • Cleanliness & Maintenance:, • Keeping the kitchen clean during and after shifts, • Changing fryer oil safely, • Managing kitchen waste and transporting bins using wheely bin to main site for collections twice a week

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

La Mia Mamma is more than just a restaurant – it’s an authentic culinary journey that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of Italy’s regions. Each of our restaurants offers a rotating menu curated and cooked by real Italian mammas flown in from across Italy, bringing regional dishes to life in the heart of London. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join one of our vibrant and growing teams. If you have a strong background in regional Italian cuisine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy leading a kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume, quality-driven kitchens, • Ability to follow and replicate authentic recipes and specifications, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and consistency, • Right to work in the UK (essential) Key Responsibilities: • Support and lead the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes, • Follow La Mia Mamma’s recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines, • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen in line with hygiene regulations, • Manage daily kitchen operations and assist the Head Chef in team supervision, • Oversee deliveries, stock rotation, and portion control, • Contribute to training and mentoring junior chefs, • Ensure all cleaning schedules and maintenance routines are carried out What We Offer: • £35,000 – £42,000 per year (including service charge), • A supportive, people-focused team with real growth opportunities, • The chance to work in a truly unique Italian concept, • Access to authentic Italian products and menus that change regionally, • A dynamic environment where food, culture, and family come together If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a restaurant that values tradition, quality, and genuine passion for Italian food – apply now!

We are looking for an experienced and talented Sous Chef to join our vibrant team at Carbobar. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in culinary arts, a passion for quality ingredients, and a commitment to outstanding hospitality. As Sous Chef, you will be a key partner to our Head Chef, contributing to the seamless management of kitchen operations. Your role will involve overseeing high standards in food preparation, ensuring an efficient, safe, and high-performing kitchen environment, and inspiring the team with your culinary expertise. We only use fresh and seasonal ingredients. We do not use frozen products. Key Qualifications: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role within high-quality bar or restaurant settings. Proven expertise in Italian cuisine or similar Mediterranean styles, with a focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Note: We do not use frozen products; only fresh, locally sourced ingredients are served. Strong leadership skills, capable of managing and motivating kitchen staff, especially during high-volume service. Culinary certifications or professional training preferred. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in developing menu items, supervising food prep, and ensuring consistent quality in every dish. Oversee daily kitchen operations, including inventory management, food cost control, and health and safety compliance. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace, in line with our high standards. Why Join Us? Carbobar is more than just a bar—it's a place for community and culinary excellence. We offer a supportive and creative environment where you can grow as a professional while making a significant impact on our customers’ dining experience.

As a Chef de Partie, you would be working on a variety of stations. responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 1. Able to organise the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders., 2. Able to prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations., 3. Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers., 4. Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff., 5. Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area., 6. Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

We are looking for a full time Commis Pastry Chef to be responsible for assisting in the crafting of delicious desserts and confectionery, as well as savoury items and pastry based delicacies. You should be passionate about baking and hard working. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Pastry Chef Responsibilities: • Assisting the Head Baker with the operating and management of the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Head Chef to ensure a successful working environment., • Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment., • Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe., • -Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations. Pastry Chef Requirements: • 2 or more years in the industry, • Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process., • In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition., • Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment. There will be 3 stages: Interview | Reference Check | Trial Thank you.

The Shop Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and overall management of the Tops Pizza takeaway branch located in Walton. This role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and excellent customer service skills to ensure smooth running of the store, staff performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the takeaway shop, ensuring timely and accurate food preparation and delivery. Manage stock levels, order supplies, and ensure proper inventory control to avoid shortages or wastage. Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently maintained in accordance with food safety regulations. Handle any on-site issues with equipment, supplies, or service, escalating as required. Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule staff including kitchen crew, delivery drivers, and front-of-house employees. Provide leadership, motivation, and support to the team to maintain high morale and productivity. Monitor staff performance and implement disciplinary measures or performance improvement plans where necessary. Maintain compliance with employment laws, including health and safety, working hours, and pay requirements. Customer Service: Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered consistently across all interactions – in-store, phone, and online. Address customer complaints and feedback professionally and promptly to resolve any issues and maintain customer loyalty. Monitor delivery times and service efficiency to meet or exceed customer expectations. Financial Management: Oversee cash handling procedures and ensure accurate daily reconciliation of sales and expenditures. Assist in budgeting, cost control, and achieving sales targets. Implement promotional strategies to boost sales and improve customer reach. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, safety, and licensing regulations. Maintain required documentation including health & safety logs, food temperature records, and delivery logs. Provide regular reports on staff performance, sales trends, and operational challenges to senior management.

🌟 Join Our Team at Crème de la Crepe in Covent Garden 🌟 Are you passionate about creating delicious crepes and providing exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Part-time Team Member! Experience Essential: • Training as a Crepe Chef, Server, or Barista, • Food and Hygiene Level Two certification Don't worry if you don't have all the necessary experience; we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your role. As a Team Member, you'll play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of Crème de la Crepe. Your responsibilities will include: • Carrying out standard operating procedures & cleaning duties., • Coffee & Crepe making., • Drinks making., • Operating the till system., • Handling cash and card transactions., • Full product knowledge of all menu items and services., • Serving customers and ensuring their requests are met to the high standards required., • Provide customers with help and advice., • Ensure every customer is greeted when entering the shop so they know what to do and feel important and valued., • Be aware of your responsibility to make timely delivery of all food & beverage items to customers., • Confident and clear communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolution of complaints where required., • Ongoing customer interaction to ensure they are enjoying their food/drinks after they have been served., • Ensuring the food service area is left clean and tidy once all the guests have left – ideally clearing crepe trays etc while customers are still seated and asking how they have enjoyed their experience., • Reporting problems with staff and operations to Management., • Opening and closing the shop. We're looking for hard-working, highly motivated individuals who take pride in their work and strive for excellence. If you're ready to join a dynamic team in the heart of Covent Garden and start making delicious crepes for our valued customers, we want to hear from you! To apply, please contact us ASAP. The successful candidate must be available to begin training immediately. Don't be a pancake, join us at Crème de la Crepe and be part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our customers!

CALLING ALL HOSPITALITY PRO’S We are looking for hospitality and service loving candidates with a passion for people, food and drink. Whether you are an experienced supervisor or team leader looking for their next step, we offer all of our supervisors a training programme that can get you to Assistant Manager level within 6 months. THE GOOD STUFF... · Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life. · Every shift you work, we will fuel you with pizza or pasta on us (thank you chef) · Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. · 28 days holiday. · Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. · Length of service awards. · An awesome referral scheme – Good people know good people. · Advanced management training sessions in service, atmosphere management, financials and hospitality standards. · Uniform provided. · Excellent tronc renumeration. · Ever changing offering with premium products. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? As a key player in the management team, you will assist the management team in recruiting, training, and coaching your team. Creating an amazing experience for our customers. Service and standards are your number 1 priority. Sometimes opening or closing the business. We will teach you the semantics of operating a hospitality business through stock takes, rotas planning and cost management. You will be responsible for maintaining our venues to the highest standards and delivering amazing results through people. SYSTEMS WE OPERATE · Design My Night / Collins – reservations / events · Access – tills / ordering / stock management · S4 Labour – Labour / payroll / HR · CPL - Training · We will train you on our systems, experience not essential. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses for good measure. WHAT’S THE DEAL? · 48h per week. · Salary up to £16.5 per hour 5 things we ask from everyone · Be nice · Tell the truth · Do what you say you are going to do · Be available · Say hello and goodbye

A special and great taste of the food that out cusstomer absolutely love. Our restaurant serves Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, Platters, Veggie, starters, Sides, Burgers, Wraps, Kids’ meals, and all soft drinks. We are looking for a Shop Manager for smoothly run our business and drive it to further. Duties of the job:  Coordinating staff schedules and managing shift allocations to ensure optimal coverage  Delivering exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty  Demonstrating leadership through proactive involvement and setting high performance standards  Designing and planning menus in collaboration with culinary and management teams  Liaising with food and beverage suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery  Enforcing strict adherence to food safety protocols and sanitary regulations  Complying with all company policies related to cash handling, equipment usage, and property management  Ensuring the kitchen is cleaned and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations  Promoting and maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment  Monitoring inventory levels, conducting audits, and placing orders to ensure consistent product availability  Recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members to build a skilled and cohesive workforce  Collaborating with management to achieve financial and operational goals  Analyzing performance metrics and implementing strategic initiatives to address challenges and drive sales growth Skill : • Expertise in pizza and fast food., • Strong multitasking and time management skills., • Recipe accuracy and ability to adapt to dietary requests., • Creativity in menu innovation and dish presentation., • Knowledge of food storage and safety.

Food preparation including bread and cookie baking Ensure food storage and preparation areas are maintained according to Health & Safety and Audit standards Comply with Food Code of Practice Till Operator Monitoring stock levels Checking in deliveries Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules Follow security & safety procedures Maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers Maintain high personal presentation in the provided uniform to meet the Subway® brand and customer expectations Work as a team member Deliver a high standard of service when dealing with products, sales and catering for customer needs.