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Join our dynamic team at Socca Bistro as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef and take the next step in your culinary career! Are you passionate about creating delectable pastries, working in a vibrant kitchen environment, and taking on a leadership role? If yes, we’re looking for you. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with daily kitchen prep work under the guidance of the Head Chef or Sous Chef - Coordinate tasks within the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef - Supervise and train Junior Staff Members to ensure a high-performance team - Maintain strict adherence to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation procedures and policies - Gain thorough knowledge of menu items, recipes, cooking methods, and presentation to guarantee consistently high-quality products - Conduct regular checks on food expiry dates and advocate proper storage practices - Uphold the cleanliness standards of the kitchen to surpass health and safety regulations - Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and fully functional - Model exceptional hygiene and professional dress standards for the kitchen team - Engage in stock management to maintain supplies and notify when ingredients are low - Commit to quality and quantity control in all aspects of the pastry department Candidate Qualifications: - Proven experience in food preparation specific to pastry - Knowledge of and ability to comply with standard food preparation protocols - Competence in supervising and guiding team members - Familiarity with sanitary food handling best practices - Attention to detail in regards to both cleanliness and culinary design - Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and organisational skills - A team player with a passion for culinary arts and leadership What We Offer: - An inspiring and supportive workplace - Opportunities for professional growth and development - A platform to showcase and refine your pastry expertise - Competitive salary and benefits If you are ready to whisk your way up the culinary ladder and add a sprinkle of creativity to a bustling kitchen, please apply now!

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.

Job details: Pay: £12.50 per hour (with generous bonus system if targets are hit) Job Type: Full-time, +40 hours per week. Permanent. Overview: Are you a Black Sheep? Got an itch to shake up the established order and offer something new and exciting to customers everywhere? So do we! Maybe we can help each other out... We are looking for a store Supervisor who wants to take the next step in their career and grow with a progressive and expanding company: we will support you during your journey with Brewing and Sensory trainings at SCA level, Cuppings of specialty grade Arabica and Robusta coffees from around the globe, as well as Leadership and Management training through the Black Sheep Coffee Management Development Programme. We don't complicate things here at Black Sheep Coffee... We're offering the chance to work with some of the best people who simply love what they do. What you'll be doing: It is our mission to rid the world of boring, average tasting coffee and who better to lead the crusade. As Supervisor, you will be an expert in all thing's coffee, in crafting unforgettable service experiences and driving practical and theoretical coffee knowledge within the shops. You will lead your team with a passion, acting as a support for them as well as the rest of the management team. You will not only be the fountain of knowledge when it comes to coffee, but you'll also assist in driving sales through operational support. What you'll need: The Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring brand standards and high-quality coffee drinks during the service, that's why we want people who have: passion and experience within the specialty coffee industry, a customer-oriented positive attitude, the diary to accommodate flexible shifts, ability to lead and inspire the team during busy hours, a basic knowledge of training and experience in supporting shop management, experience with manual espresso machine and dialling in grinders to extract the maximum flavour from every coffee bean. About Black Sheep Coffee: Founded by Eirik & Gabriel, university flat mates, who quit their jobs to #LEAVETHEHERD and embark on exciting coffee journey. Their mission is to challenge the establishment, take down the big corporate brands, and rid the world of boring, average tasting coffee. Black Sheep Coffee is the only retail coffee company in the world to serve 100% specialty grade Robusta Coffee in a market dominated by Arabica. We buy coffee directly at the plantations ensuring the picking, drying, and washing process adheres to the strictest of guidelines for a sustainable model that protects the environment, and everyone involved. All our venues boast an immersive urban experience combined with music and arts and an after-work scene where coffee inspired cocktails and local spirits come together. We also support the homeless community through our free coffee boards in all our locations. The Perks: Weekly cash plan (money when you need it) Flexible hours (no zero hours contracts) Grow your career with advanced coffee training Free coffee while working Discounted food and drinks Rewards for wowing your team or your customers Employee Assistance Programme for when you need advice or assistance A collaborative, creative, and inspiring working environment Socials including Friday night drinks and pizza nights Training and opportunity to progress your career Free food item on shift Bonus Scheme to boost your monthly earnings Join us in leaving the herd behind and apply today! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £12.50 - £13.50 per hour Expected hours: +40 per week Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Sick pay Store discount Schedule: 8 hour shift Every weekend Holidays Night shift Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Can you make world class coffee’s with latte art? Experience: Coffee: 3 years (required) Stocktaking: 1 year (required) Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

JOUFFRE LTD Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre Inc. stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in New York, Lyon, and Rabat. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces. At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation. This year 2024 will once again mark the history of Jouffre as we seek to develop a new workshop in London, Jouffre Limited. This project represents much more than a simple expansion, it’s for us a real challenge and an opportunity to build something remarkable again. MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION What is exciting is that everything has to be developed! From the search of the ideal location to the recruitment of an exceptional team and its management, including the acquisition of equipment and the development of production processes. Every day will be a new step in building a truly special new workshop. To give you a little more detail, you will be responsible for the workshops as well as all production within the company. By maintaining a very high level of requirements in terms of results and involvement, you will be in charge with the Country Manager of the serenity, well-being, pleasure at work of the team that we are going to recruit as well as of their personal development. As part of our values ​​(rigor, transference, perseverance, creativity) you will have to encourage them to make decisions and initiatives. This will ensure their commitment and lead to customer satisfaction. Your ambition? Achieve Jouffre’s human and economic performance objectives! RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS Development of the workshop (with the Country Manager) - Identifies and evaluates opportunities for setting up the workshop in London. - Manages the search, selection and negotiation of premises for the workshop. - Oversees the layout of the production space, ensuring it complies with safety standards and production requirements. Purchases of Machines and Equipment - Identifies the needs for equipment and machines for the workshop. - Manages the process of purchasing, delivering and installing the machines needed for production. Project Coordination - Collaborates with the Country Manager to understand customer needs and plan projects accordingly to align production goals with overall business strategy - Organize, coordinate and monitor daily production schedules and ensure you meet deadlines and time and quality requirements - Communicates regularly with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of production activities - Ensures quality control at all steps before carrying out delivery operations Management of Supplies and Inventories - Established partnerships with suppliers of materials and supplies necessary for the production - Manages inventory efficiently to ensure availability of materials needed for the production Recruitment and Team Management - Initially carries out seat upholstery and drapery work depending on the clients needs - Recruits, trains and supervises a team of experienced upholsterers - Develops training programs necessary to ensure quality and consistency of work Once the team is established and as Manager, supervises the team's performance and provides support to foster a productive and motivating work environment. Trust your teams and give meaning to their daily missions. You must succeed in soaking up the F-Form Company culture which should be at the heart of your concerns. Management Missions - Create and implement your optimal organization and related processes - Define and monitor KPIs and ensure objectives are achieved - Carry out individual interviews with your teams - Create a climate of trust in the team through communication - Make yourself available to your teams and support them towards autonomy - Ensure the training, skills development and development of your teams - With kindness, set your level of requirements and your expectations of involvement, challenges and teams! We are still a little craft company, your missions and your role are intended to evolve according to the needs of the company, your desires, your progress, your proactivity and the opportunities that you could identify. This job offer constitutes the basis of your mission and allows you to list the fundamentals that you will have to ensure. It’s not a limiting framework but the starting point of the mission that you are going to create! PROFILE To succeed in this amazing project, we will need people who share our passion for craftsmanship, our determination to push boundaries, and our commitment to excellence. We are looking for creative individuals, innovators who don't shy away from the unknown, leaders who know how to transform obstacles into opportunities, starting with you! We are looking for a candidate who is an Upholsterer with a minimum of 10 years of experience and who ideally has experience in production management, projects and team management or at least a great desire to improve skills in these areas! Of course, planning and monitoring production in a manufacturing workshop no longer holds any secrets for you! Perfectly autonomous and agile, you like challenges and you know how to inspire a team and support a company in its human and economic performance and international development. You are a truly positive, dynamic, proactive and optimistic leader even if you have character because you know how to question yourself. Your communication, your organization and your ability to manage tense situations are your main strengths. You are constantly proactive and you like to take initiatives. Acting results-oriented and proactively, we are counting on you to take charge of all production and operations at Jouffre Limited and develop this company! Together we have the opportunity to create a place where ideas come to life, where quality is unquestionable and where every piece is a work of art. Let's make it happen! Prerequisites: - Be a professional upholsterer with 10 years of experience - Experience required in the high-end sector - Be bilingual in English, French is a plus - Have worked in London or at least a good knowledge of the London market - Have good command of IT tools - Have had an experience in project management, production and team management (Management) is a real plus ADDITIONAL DETAILS Location: London Type of Contract: Full Time Starting Date: April / May 2024 (with prior training in our workshops in Lyon) Manager: Caroline Deschamps (Country Manager) Salary: £48,800.00 gross per year with benefits: 1.5 days holiday per month plus bank holidays (according to the British Law) 1 day holiday will be earned each year up to a maximum of 25 days holiday per year International health insurance to be provided by the company (April International) Monthly travelcards to be paid by the company 2 first monthly rent to be paid by the company 4 round trips to Paris to be paid by the company (if originally based in France)

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.