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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    16 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    As a Sous Chef for our new opening, specializing in cocktails, cicchetti, and pizzas, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen operations. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, quality, and presentation, and contributing to the development of our exciting menu. Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing and overseeing daily kitchen operations., • Lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive and efficient work environment., • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest culinary standards, maintaining consistency and quality., • Oversee inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimizing waste., • Contribute to menu development and innovation, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients for cicchetti and pizzas., • Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations., • Support the training and development of kitchen staff., • Manage the kitchen during the Head Chef's absence. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie looking for career progression, ideally within an Italian or Mediterranean cuisine setting., • Strong leadership and organizational skills., • Excellent culinary skills with a passion for quality food and creative presentation., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment., • In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

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  • Pizza Chef
    Pizza Chef
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£12.72 hourly
    Part-time
    Walton-on-Thames

    ​Fireaway is the UK’s fastest-growing pizza takeaway, and we are looking for fresh talent! Whether you are a seasoned Pizza Chef with years of experience or a motivated "fresher" looking to start your career in the kitchen, we want to hear from you. ​If you have the right attitude, we have the training to turn you into a stone-fire expert. ​Key Responsibilities ​Pizza Production: Hand-stretching fresh dough and using our authentic Italian toppings. ​Oven Operation: Mastering our fast-fire ovens to deliver pizzas in 180 seconds. ​Customer Service: Managing front-of-house interactions, taking orders, and ensuring a great guest experience. ​Stock Management: Helping the team monitor stock levels, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring ingredients are fresh and rotated. ​Kitchen Hygiene: Keeping the prep area and oven station clean and compliant with food safety standards. ​What We Are Looking For ​Experience Level: Experienced Chefs: Proven ability to handle high-volume shifts and stretch dough at speed. ​Freshers: No experience? No problem. If you are a quick learner, hardworking, and love food, we will provide full training. ​Customer-First Mindset: You are comfortable talking to customers and providing friendly service. ​Energy: You enjoy working in a fast-paced, "theatre-style" kitchen where the customers see the action. ​Reliability: You are a team player who shows up on time and ready to go. ​Perks & Benefits ​Full training provided (perfect for those starting out). ​Flexible shift patterns. ​Free/discounted meals on shift. ​Growth opportunities (many of our chefs move up to Store Management). ​Apply Today! ​Ready to join the Fireaway family? ​Send your CV to introduce yourself!

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