Head of procurement jobs in London

Key Responsibilities - Design and implement menus based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients. - Making traditional Chinese dim sum. - Oversee and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food production. - Support the procurement of necessary food ingredients, following company guidelines. - Manage your budget by reducing controllable costs and minimizing food waste. - Deliver outstanding customer service through our dedicated service program. - Comply with all food safety regulations and standards. - Keep the kitchen clean and well-organized. - Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new technologies into menu development. Who are we looking for (qualifications, experience and skills) - Demonstrated experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable position. - Preferred: Culinary degree or equivalent certification. - In-depth knowledge of food preparation methods and flavour profiles. - Exceptional leadership abilities to inspire and motivate the team. - Comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations, including inventory management and cost control. - Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. - Superior communication and organizational skills.

Join Our Team! Cantine is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate and knowledgeable about food, like to roll up your sleeves, enjoy working in a team, are interested to learn new skills and want to be part of a growing company, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: Cantine is an independent family run business led by women who are passionate about creating beautiful food. We feel fortunate to love what we do and consider work to be more than simply a job. Passionate about promoting lifelong learning, we believe in sustainable growth for our business, staff and natural world of which we are part. Our business has grown from a kitchen cupboard to a 2000 square feet kitchen. The kitchen was designed to function as a creative workplace: plenty of daylight, large and airy working spaces, state of the art appliances using 100% renewable energy (no gas). Our menu features strong Middle Eastern, European and East Asian influences with an emphasis on simplicity, seasonality, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Meat and fish dishes are served sparingly. We have built up a fantastic roster of long standing and high profile clients and collaborators, predominantly in the art, fashion, design and film industries. Besides our seasonal menus, a lot of client commissions are bespoke projects. We believe creative flair must be underpinned by methodical rigour and are looking for someone passionate about food culture with good culinary knowledge and experience. Job Description: • Support the head chef with the effective preparation and development of food and drink. Sous chef is to take over responsibilities of the Head Chef or Executive Chef during their absence. • Execute busy services of up to 200 pax daily across multiple days and clients. • In close collaboration with the Head Chef and Executive Chef, regularly review the taste, smell, texture, presentation and cleanliness of all food and drink. • Undertake regular recipe development and update the recipe library on a daily basis. Follow menus, recipes, methods and specifications as directed by the Head Chef and Executive Chef. All recipes must be imported accurately into the recipe library. • Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef with the placement of orders with suppliers, check that goods are received in a timely manner and satisfactory condition and ensure that ordered goods match received goods. • File invoices and arrange for credit notes when delivery is incomplete or a product is wrong and/or unsatisfactory. Monitor product quality and costs, research and procure new suppliers when required. • Support the head chef with stock rotation and mise en place. • All food stuff and drink to be correctly stored and labelled, fridge temperatures recorded and other storage requirements in keeping with health and safety guidelines. • Ensure FSO guidelines are followed by all team members throughout the entire food preparation process and storage, both on and off site. • Ensure all daily HACCP tasks are executed as outlined on the TRAIL APP. • Support the head chef with the everyday kitchen management. • Ensure team members feel empowered to take ownership of their work whilst overseeing and improving their daily output. • All team members should finish their daily work to a high standard within a set time frame. • Help to secure staff for future advancement.

In house Legal Advisor - Job Types: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a proactive and positive Commercial Lawyer to help advise on a wide range of legal matters associated with our global activities. This is a broad and exciting role with exposure to many different jurisdictions. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of legal disciplines including mergers and acquisitions, company law, contract reviews, construction law advice, software, technology, intellectual property, disputes, claims and insurance. Responsibilities · Taking a commercial and practical approach and offering appropriate and innovative solutions · Assisting with the negotiation, drafting and advising on a range of contracts both UK and International based, with support from the procurement team · Drafting intra-group service/loan agreements · Drafting heads of terms/memoranda of understanding · Assisting with acquisitions and the establishment of new offices · Assisting with the drafting of reports for the Executive and Board · Providing day-to-day legal support and advice to the firm Requirements · NQ – 3 years PQE. Relevant experience either in private practice with a top national firm or in-house. · Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law. · Legal experience in negotiating and drafting commercial and immigrational areas (nice to have). · Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge. · Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities. · Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. · Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team. · Language: Mandarin Chinese (required) Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: London and Antigua