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RAMEN SOUS CHEF Remuneration and Benefits Up to £16.60 per hour Training and development, with genuine career development opportunities Free meals after each shift 50% off meals for up to four people when not working so you can hang out with friends and family £100 Tonkotsu voucher for your birthday Annual staff party Referral scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £1,020) Paid sabbatical leave for long-serving team members Are you eager to learn new skills? Are you fun, confident and motivated? Then look no further! With our comprehensive training plan and support from the rest of your team, you will be set up for success in no time! Tonkotsu began serving ramen in 2012 in Soho. We have a few more restaurants now but our approach to our food and people is the same - we're passionate about providing excellent ramen with our homemade noodles made and served by well paid, well trained, and happy people. At Tonkotsu we define ourselves and our culture by four core behavioural values – Keep it Kodawari, Kaizen to the End, Omoiyari All the Way and Praise the Ramen – find out what they mean at the bottom of the page – and we expect you to adhere to these values, keeping them alive. We expect a lot, but we give a lot too – in return for all the hard work, you’ll be paid well and get some cool benefits. Key Responsibilities Help led a motivated team to ensure a smooth-running and profitable kitchen Help to hire, train, and supervise full time and part-time employees Drive profitability within the restaurant by controlling labour, stock ordering, storage and wastage and serving great food efficiently Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to, which include (but not limited to): labour and stock control Ensure the Health and Safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived Monitor quality and availability of products and service provided Hitting agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), which include Customer Satisfaction score, Health, Safety and Hygiene audit results and Operational Checks Ensure all security procedures are adhered to Complete all necessary documentation to company standard (e.g., Trail) Live and breathe the four Values Key Behaviours Keep it Kodawari – We are perfectionists! We will have an eye for detail and use this to ensure customers have everything they need. You will be trained and guided but we also expect you to use your judgement to prioritise tasks and adhere to our standards. You will take responsibility for your actions, even when you’ve made a mistake. You will have an infectious determination to make sure your customers are served the best food possible. Omoiyari all the way – We are compassionate and inclusive You will be friendly, approachable and use empathy to perceive the feelings of your team and customers. You will not discriminate against anyone on any grounds. You will have a genuine passion for hospitality that will ensure our customers feel welcome and looked after. Kaizen to the end – we constantly strive for improvement Nobody is perfect! We are all on a journey of improvement – personal and professional. You will be curious to learn and eager to develop. Praise the Ramen – We are committed to providing very high-quality food and drinks Your product knowledge will be second to none and you will share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the food we serve with the team, keeping an eye on product quality. You will be an expert in the workings of the Tonkotsu kitchen and passion for excellent customer experience.

­­­Summary Newly created, full time role for a small, ambitious café, located front and centre in the ground floor of our mixed use hospitality and workspace building in Peckham. The role will be hands-on, running and operating the café on a day to day basis and overseeing the café & floor team, to create an excellent, well established neighbourhood destination with the support of the Venue Manager and wider management team. . With expert training offered, this is a great opportunity for someone who has been a successful cafe assistant manager or head barista for at least 2 years, and is looking to take the next step in their career. It’s a chance to come in at the beginning and help create and shape the new team as part of a collaborative, progressive venue which is full of life and open to all. We’re looking for an organised, engaging, business-minded person who fully understands our customers. Applicants should have spent at least 2 years in specialty coffee, with 1 year in cafe management or 2 years at a senior level. SCA Intermediate is preferable. Company Description Rye Lane Cornerhouse is home to a huge number of independently operated small businesses in the centre of Peckham. We run a shared workspace (via our sister company Market Peckham) and food hall, as well as acting as landlord and building manager to a music venue, gym, rooftop bar and restaurant. We’re a multifaceted, independent business focussing on offering an evolving, high quality platform for a diverse group of businesses and operators, which translates into an energetic and varied local destination for our customers. As we evolve and grow our operations to launch a new café in May, we’re looking for a professional and engaged Café & Assistant Venue Manager who can embed themselves in the life of our building, and work in a structured and creative way to maximise our collective offer, customer service, local appeal and footfall. Key Tasks: Responsibility for the day to day running and operation of the café set within our ground floor food hall, supported by the Venue Manager and wider management team, as well as assisting in the oversight and operation of the food hall. Responsibilities include; 1. Operational leadership – overseeing day to day operations of the café, managing a team to embed a motivated and enjoyable culture, implementing SOPs to ensure highly consistent, excellent standards, and monitoring inventory and supplies (all supported by the Venue Manager) 2. Customer experience – providing an exceptional, welcoming and memorable experience for every single customer, ensuring the space always looks beautiful, proactively engaging with customers and community to gather feedback and address concerns, and implementing initiatives to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction 3. Financial management – adhering to budgets, exceeding sales targets and generating sustainable, healthy margins for the café, as well as feeding into strategic decision making to improve customer experience and business performance 4. Quality control – ensure the consistent delivery of a high-quality full hot and cold food and drinks menu, created and supported by a collective of creative, highly experienced industry professionals, as well as implementing and enforcing health and safety and general upkeep standards Required Skills; - Commercial Awareness - Strong understanding of café operations and financials. - Ability to set achieve sales and revenue targets. - Experience in cost control and menu pricing. - Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the UK hospitality industry. Leadership & Team Management - Self-starting and highly motivated - Proven ability to oversee, motivate, and encourage a diverse team. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members, collaborators and customers. - Ability to promote a positive and supportive work environment for maximum productivity. Customer Service & Operations - Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on exceeding guest expectations, and setting a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all. - In-depth knowledge of coffee as well as preparation techniques and equipment. - Good knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations. - Ability to handle customer complaints and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner. - Detail-focussed, with a proven track record in maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation throughout venues. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making - Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in fast-paced environments. - A proactive approach to anticipating and mitigating potential risks and challenges. - Excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure smooth daily operations and event execution. Additional Skills - Proficiency in relevant POS systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Commitment to continuous learning and development within the hospitality industry. If you’re interested we’d love to hear from you!

Job Title: Graduate Solutions Consultant (Management Consulting) Location: Manchester (City Centre) Type: Onsite Sector: Fintech Startup Reporting Line: Directly to the Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder Join an innovative fintech startup located in the heart of Manchester! The client is a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing the financial technology landscape. Their mission is to develop cutting-edge solutions that simplify complex financial processes, making them accessible and efficient for businesses of all sizes. The Solutions Consultant / Business Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing client processes and identifying how the technologies can be most effectively deployed to meet their needs. This position is ideal for a highly analytical individual with outstanding communication skills, who thrives on building relationships and presenting strategic solutions across organizational levels. What You´ll Do: - Researching key new target markets to: 1. Understand key challenges and opportunities where the client can drive growth, operational efficiencies and enhanced risk control through its Verified Identity Messaging products. 2. Clearly define Ideal Customer Profiles. 3. Identify target enterprise accounts and contacts and the specific strategic, goals, interests and motivations. - Analyse complex operations within enterprise prospects - Create high-quality, professional, in-depth, bespoke deliverables such as: 1. Account research papers 2. Market research papers 3. Proposal documents including: Operational designs (current state and future state). High-level project plans. Business case - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across prospect accounts and at all levels from on-the-ground operators to C-suite executives - Provide a day-to-day contact point for prospect queries - Maintain up-to-date and clear account plans - Configure SaaS sales tools used by the client to support marketing campaigns including: 1. Defining workflows 2. Shaping content/briefs 3. Analysing and reporting on performance and continuous improvement. What it Takes: - Strong analytical skills – proven ability to quickly consume and assess new information and apply existing knowledge and problem-solving skills to clearly articulate opportunities and solutions. - Top STEM/business degree and/or experience working in an analytical role for a top-tier technology, finance or management consultancy business. - Verbal communication – be able to communicate verbally over the phone, in video calls and in person, both 1:1 and within meetings, clearly and professionally with people at all levels of an organisation. Strong listening and empathy skills to ensure strong relationships can be built. - Exceptional written communication – be able to clearly and concisely create written content which is presented professionally. Examples provided within the application are appreciated. - Driven self-starter – be able to operate and be inspired by a fast-changing environment with limited guidance and formal procedure. Take accountability for finding solutions to problems, whilst remaining focussed on delivering against goals. We want someone who backs their own abilities, whilst working effectively as part of a team, with the potential to grow with the business. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply and join us on this exciting journey. Contact: Kate Prescott-Eckardt

The Red Shield pub is set to open in Spring 2024 in Waddesdon. We are looking to appoint key roles now in order to invest time in training and preparation for this exciting new opening in the village. A sister venture to the well established Five Arrows Hotel, the Red Shield will provide another opportunity for dining and entertaining for locals and visitors to Waddesdon Manor. The Pub Manager understands their role as an ambassador for Red Shield Pub and the Rothschild Foundation and displays pride in our products, services, and delivery of exceptional customer service, maintaining the high standards of food service in keeping with Waddesdon’s reputation. As a Pub Manager, you will ensure the smooth launch and running of the establishment; • Responsible for all daily operational aspects of the Red Shield • Maintain close control of wages and GP within budget • Provide excellent customer service, making every visitor’s experience remarkable and unique. • Ensure that the serving of food is timely, consistent, and to the highest possible standard. Liaise with the Head Chef to agree as to how you both wish each dish to be served. • Monitor customer satisfaction • Ensure that information management is meticulously maintained • Work closely with the General Manager (Hospitality) and the Red Shield Head Chef to develop the business strategy People Management: • Mentoring and guiding junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and development. • Ensure staff are trained, engaged, and proactive. • Provide strong strategic and operational leadership to the team. Ensuring the vision, values and culture are fully embedded, with clarity on objectives across the pub. • Responsible for ensuring all team members are meeting regulations, including sanitary and food safety guidelines, and checking customers identification to confirm legal drinking age. • Ensure that all front of house staff follow Health & Safety and hygiene legislation, as well as the Red Shield Standards of Procedures. • Ensure your team stays guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience. • Ensure that all team members are respecting pub fixtures and fittings, and that the General Manager (Hospitality) is notified of all breakages and equipment failures. • Act as Fire Warden and First Aider Financial & Performance Management: • Comply with all company financial procedures • Ensure firm control of costs in pursuit of profitability, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. • Ensure every effort is made to achieve budgeted sales and operating expenditure budgets. • Undertake accurate weekly and monthly reporting and forecasting. • Supervision of takings and the reconciliation of tills with daily takings. Ensure that all discrepancies are accounted for and reported to the General Manager (Hospitality) within 24 hours. • Checking and balancing of staff and petty cash floats and the ordering of extra floats when needed from the Accounts Department. Hours: 48 hours per week, on a seven day rota to include weekends. Evenings and split shifts as required by the business. Hours of work to suit the needs of the business (exclusive of breaks) and will be planned as far in advance as possible. £35,000 plus discretionary service charge Benefits: • Annual Leave: 33 days increasing to 36 days after 3 years’ continuous service, 38 days after 5 years’ continuous service, and 40 days after 10 years’ continuous service (Bank holidays included). • Matched company pension scheme up to 10% of salary. • Parental Leave: 3 months fully paid (after one year of service). • 50% Discount in Catering Takeaway outlets and 20% in the Manor Restaurant and Stables Cafe, 20% in Retail, 20% at the Five Arrows Hotel. • Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector. • Excellent wellbeing support and a focus on staff engagement and leadership development. • Free parking. • All the profits we make goes to the upkeep and preservation of the House & Grounds. Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, who took over ownership in 1957. It’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

About us: Central Electrical & Mechanical NW Ltd. is an electrical and mechanical engineering contractor operating within, but not limited to, the North West of England. With over 30 years of experience in the M&E industries under our belts, the firm now boasts a prolific portfolio spanning all manner of works. Such works include lighting, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, power, communications, security, and much more. We have a greater Manchester based clients in Hotels , bus stations , tram stations , factories and more that require maintenance mainly throughout the working day but will be required to work out of hours sometimes. Due to our unprecedented growth, there is an opportunity to join our team as a Maintenance Engineer. Duties: - Perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspecting equipment, troubleshooting issues, and making necessary repairs - Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify potential maintenance needs - Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure the longevity of equipment - Building management systems, air handling units for temperature control and Dali lighting control systems as well as a wide range of renewables products such as ground source heat pumps and solar PV and AHU - Various works which may included electrical and mechanical works including plumbing - Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs or installations - Keep accurate records of all maintenance activities and repairs - Respond to emergency maintenance requests in a timely manner - Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations What we need from you: - Fluent in English, both written and verbal - Proven experience in a similar role - Strong mechanical knowledge, including experience with logic controllers and schematics - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to weld and perform electrical work is preferred - Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and leadership - ECS/CSCS Card - 18th Edition would be an advantage but not essential If you are a motivated individual with a strong mechanical background and a passion for problem-solving, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth & paid training of your choice. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering this opportunity with us.

Head Chef - New Restaurant Opening Rockfish - voted one of the TOP 50 BEST COMPANIES to work for in the whole of the UK, as verified by all of our employees. We are delighted to be opening our newest restaurant in the beautiful coastal town of Salcombe, Devon and we have an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning business as Head Chef. Our chefs get to work with the best sustainable seafood, MSC certified or caught and managed in the Southwest of England. We buy direct from the market everyday, which is then prepared by our team on the quayside, packed and then delivered to each restaurant before service. Our Salcombe restaurant will be opening in early summer 2024 and we would like to invite our new Head Chef to begin working and training with us in April. The Role You will work with incredible fresh seafood and have a shared passion for sustainable fishing. You will be a role model and strong leader to your team of chefs, supporting and mentoring their training and development and leading the way on all our Rockfish values. Your attention to detail will be second to none, ensuring the food prepared is of a consistent and high quality, delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will manage fish respectively to minimise waste, control costs and ensure all food safety regulations are met. You will build a strong relationship with our front of house teams to collectively deliver exceptional levels of service to all our guests. Before starting in your new restaurant, we will get you up and running with an induction and training programme which includes onsite training at our training restaurant in Weymouth, Brixham fish market tour, extensive training plan and in-kitchen experience with our inspirational top chefs so you can hit the ground running. You will be required to have previous experience at Head Chef level and able to drive to the Salcombe location. Benefits We offer a relocation package for anyone wishing to join us from outside of the south west area. - A generous share of guest gratuities and tips - Discretionary bonus schemes for management levels - Summer incentives including trips abroad, food & restaurant experience days & an extra week off! - Paid Overtime when it's needed though our aim is for our teams to work only contracted hours - Company Auto Enrolment pension scheme to help you save for your future - Birthdays off, additional to your 28 days holiday allowance - Access to Rockfish paddleboards, to relax and enjoy for free - 24/7 support through Hospitality Action : including financial advice, counselling sessions and help when life throws a curveball - Reduced working hours to 40hrs in the winter and 48hrs in the summer - Competitions and incentives along the way - Generous paid refer a friend Scheme £££ - Christmas off! We close Christmas eve, Christmas day and Boxing Day! - 50% off all food when you dine at any Rockfish Restaurant We strive to be a Company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.

TERM: FULL-TIME W/H: 48 HOLIDAYS: 28 DAYS OFF: 2 We are looking for strong Pastry Junior Sous Chefs to join Alan’s team at The Twenty-Two. The focus is strengthening our Ground Floor Kitchen, which is open for two services (lunch and dinner) 7 days a week. Our handsome neighbourhood restaurant brings a Mediterranean flourish to modern British fare. Our menu is committed to minimal intervention and offers an uncompromising, lighter style. Paid overtime for hours worked above the contract hours. Chef requirements - Be friendly, approachable and professional - The ability to adapt and learn quickly - Driven to succeed with a stable background in the industry - Excellent attention to detail - Has a good understanding of all areas within a Kitchen - Is willing to learn and progress within the team - Is an excellent team player with a positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude - Is passionate about food and keen to develop their knowledge on the menu - Previous experience in a similar role. - Be able to take control and work all sections in the kitchen comfortably while maintaining the food standard. - Ensuring that food quality and portion control are always in line with the company's specifications. - Fully understand all health and safety requirements in the kitchen. - An ability to work well under pressure.