Front of house staff jobs in Epsom

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF REQUIRED - NEW FLAGSHIP STORE: GDK EPSOM, 60 High Street Epsom KT19 8AJ Ages 18-20 - £9 per hour, 21-22 - £10.75 per hour and 23 plus £11.50 per hour. Serve all guest efficiently and in a friendly manner, ensuring that food is hot, served quickly and neatly presented Provide all guest with accurate orders, including condiments as required for their meal Keep the dining area and toilets free from litter and clean all surfaces regularly To answer customer queries efficiently or promptly direct customer complaints to the manager where needed To recognise and act on individual customer needs e.g. parents with children, elderly and disabled guest. To offer a level of service that is above and beyond a guest expectations Use selling up techniques on front counter when working as cashier e.g. Meals, Extra meat, Side Orders. Advise guest of new menu items and promotion offers Encourage repeat business through fast courteous service and high standards of quality and cleanliness Recognize and acknowledge regular guest to encourage repeat business in the restaurant To reduce raw food wastage by using correct rotation procedures and recommended quantities when making up sauces and vegetables

We are recruiting a Cook/Cafe Supervisor. Reporting to: Hospitality Manager Location: The Horton Arts Centre, Epsom Hours: Full time Tuesday to Saturday (40 hours per week) This role would generally be Tuesday to Saturday day shifts with occasional evening required. Part-time considered (Minimum 24 hours) Salary: £25,000 (full time) Benefits - Pro-rata holiday pay - Staff discount in café - Free parking - Feel-good factor working for a local charity 🙂 - Family & friends offers on selected tickets The Horton Arts Centre is a growing not-for-profit venue for creative arts, heritage and events, in a renovated former chapel. It is run by a charity. The Horton’s Café-Bar offers fresh and excellent quality food and drink. It is a social hub that also provides hospitality for our events and private hires that take place at the venue. We have been awarded the maximum award of 5 for Food Hygiene and Safety. The Horton is currently open to the public 5 days per week 9.15-4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, plus specific evenings for performances and events. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cook/Café Supervisor to join our friendly team and play a leading role in the next phase of our inspiring social enterprise. This is a great opportunity to develop personally and professionally in a forward-thinking, ambitious organisation. As Cook / Café Supervisor, you will take the lead on our preparing our food offering, develop a seasonal menu in partnership with the leadership team and support the Hospitality Manager with the day to day running of our café-bar. What we are looking for Our ideal candidate will: - have professional experience as a Cook, with training in Food Hygiene and, ideally, a qualification in Professional Cookery - have front-of-house experience in a café, bar or other venue - have experience in supervising other members of a team - be a good communicator, who makes quick, effective decisions - welcome new ideas, leading with positive behaviour and a can-do approach - sets a great example to others as a hands-on team player - enjoys helping to maintain a healthy work environment, supporting and motivating staff Job description Principal duties – Cook To be responsible for the food preparation and service from the Café at The Horton. This includes: - preparing food to a high standard of taste and presentation. - preparing food in accordance with food safety, hygiene and allergens best practice. - ensuring food waste is kept to a minimum. - ensuring the kitchen and storage areas are clean and hygienic at all times . - delegating food preparation tasks to other members of the café team. - taking responsibility for the preparation of food for private events ensuring that these are catered for to the highest possible standard. - supporting the Hospitality Manager with food ordering, stock management and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures. - establishing good working relationships with local suppliers. - working with the Hospitality Manager to develop the café and private event hospitality menus. Principal duties – Café Supervisor To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Café-Bar at The Horton when the Hospitality Manager is not on site. This includes: - Being a hands-on member of the team, both front and back of house. - Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation of the Café-Bar. - Customer service including till operation. - Supervising the café/bar team, and directing their activities as required. - Providing excellent customer service, including addressing any customer feedback. - Opening and closing duties, including daily cleaning schedules, cashing out, locking up etc. - Ensuring that the café team follow procedures for reducing energy consumption and correct recycling and disposal of waste. - Principal duties – other - Taking part in the Duty Management rota for The Horton, responding to emergencies, incidents and customer complaints as required. - Exercising discretion and respect the need for confidentiality at all times. - Maintaining The Horton’s high standards and reputation at all times. - Promoting The Horton’s values of inclusion and welcoming diversity in all aspects of your work. - Undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required. If a DBS clearance is not currently held, then you may be required to undertake a DBS check. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Closing date: 19 May 2024 Interviews may be held prior to the closing date for early applicants.