The "preamble" Before we get started on the usual jargon about how good we are, let's be real about this. We've got a pretty nice vibe here and we do genuinely care about hiring great people and treating them well so that they will stay and grow with us, but as most hospitality businesses know, we can't offer you a sweet little Monday to Friday gig with a million posh perks (like big banks do!). As much s we would love to.... We're lucky to have a very decent owner, 3 pretty cool locations, and a nice team of humans who are here to provide an amazing service to our guests first and foremost, and also to have a great time working with a solid team. Now, who would choose a bank over that?! Right, now to the usual... Who are we? A cultural landmark with a rich history in music and film, Olympic Studios has been lovingly restored back to film as an independently owned, boutique three-screen cinema with a buzzy Café & Dining room on the ground floor, and private Members Club upstairs. ** What are we looking for?** We are looking for a motivated, versatile and experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen, delivering a modern European menu to both upstairs members’ club and the cafe and bistro on the ground floor. What will you be doing day to day? · Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food both in its flavour, preparation and its presentation · Ensuring that each dishes is prepared and cooked with pride, according to our standards · Working as part of a great team to ensure a smooth and high-quality service in a supportive environment · Training, guiding and and mentoring other junior chefs (DCDP and Commis chefs) · Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions/allergens · Ensuring stock is rotated and labelled correctly within your sections · Ensure your work areas/spaces are clean at all times · Assist filling out daily due diligence checks and checklists to assist your team in subsequent services · Making sure all checklists and cleaning rotas are adhered to · Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs Preparation of a whole range of food but with a particular emphasis on pastry · To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies in line with required food safety standards · To assist the Head Chef, to check the completeness of all food and kitchen equipment sent to each function · To assist the Head Chef to check the completeness of all suppliers’ deliveries and the correctness of their invoices · To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation · Ensuring that all completed food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and put in out-fridge for each event · To ensure that all completed jobs are fully checked off before it leaves the unit · To work closely with Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that the function runs smoothly · To liaise and work closely with the Café and Restaurant teams What we are looking for (if you do not fill all of these criteria, we may still have opportunities for you) · A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Chef · Great knowledge on health and safety, especially food safety · Willingness to play a key part in a well performing team · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment · Commitment and drive · The ability to attend and undertake all required training · A genuine passion for food · Confident communication skills · Attention to detail How can you apply? What do we offer? · Staff cinema screenings and free cinema tickets (see? this is unique!) · Discounted dining (we would expect nothing less) · A really (honestly) great and supportive Head Chef (not a scary one) · Career progression (as expected) · 28 days holiday (we wish we could offer more) · Cycle to work scheme (the usual jargon- look, we're trying to improve at least!!!)
WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT WAXY O’CONNOR’S IN LONDON’S WEST END London’s biggest and best Irish bar sells more Guinness at any other in the UK. The team here serve up a warm welcome with a distinct Irish accent. So, the vibe is laid back – except when we’re watching the big games in Rugby, Hurling and Gaelic Football or hosting a traditional music session. Our team are enthusiastic about sharing their love of all things Irish and building on our reputation for warm hospitality and traditional, wholesome food. If you share our passion and are up for the craic, you’ll be made most welcome too. ABOUT THE ROLE As Sous Chef you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to design and deliver menus that meet both customer satisfaction and our bottom line. This will include placing orders, helping to minimise wastage and serving up consistently high-quality dishes. You’ll also help to recruit, train and develop the kitchen team, ensuring skills are up to date and opportunities for development are taken advantage of. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER: - Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry. - Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life. - A Competitive and Progressive salary - A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. The lower figure is the hourly salary and the higher figure is the average hourly income across a year including tronc distribution for the role advertised. - Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them. - Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service. - Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service. - 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays. - 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues. - Annual Staff Events - Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP - A LEADING FAMILY-OWNED PRIVATE HOSPITALITY COMPANY Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life. Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.
You will be supporting children with SEN through a range of exciting activities, including Easter treasure hunts, sensory circuits, social interventions, music therapy, circus skills and a magic show. The role can be demanding and may involve positive handling and nappy changing, depending on the needs of the children. Sessions will be lead by team leaders.