JKS are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team for their new pub, The Hound in Chiswick. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. Working closely with the senior team; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: - Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality Restaurant; - Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; - A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; - Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; - A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES General · To anticipate customer needs by continuous improvement of existing offering and development of newness. · To report all disciplinary and grievance matters immediately to the Head Chef · To inform the Head Chef of any irregularities in the conduct and/or appearance of staff from another department. · To ensure that the Kitchen and Staff Canteen are regularly cleaned and are tidy at all times. Ensures that stock and linen are properly used to prevent soiling, damage and wastage. · To handle all guests’ requests, queries and complaints, in a courteous, prompt and discrete manner. · To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure. · To be fully conversant with all Hotel and Departmental policies and procedures. · To manage staffing levels and to make adjustments as required. · To assist in the recruitment and selection of people according to the hotel’s recruitment and selection policies, procedures and guidelines. Food quality · To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. · To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been effected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu.· To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel.· To order, receive and store all food commodities and related supplies in accordance with company specifications. · Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards · Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation · Working practices are demonstrated during every shift · Personal inspection and monitoring of buffet display · Personal inspection of service at the carvery · There is no shortage · Service is calm and organised · Presentation standards and SOPs are in place to support current menus Training · To work in conjunction with the Head Chef to implement re-training or additional training when a need is identified. Health and Safety · Report to the Department Health and Safety Representative or Security Officer any Health and safety hazards. · Report immediately to the Security Office any accidents that may occur. · In the case of fire or bomb threats, assists in the clearing of all occupied rooms to ensure that all guests are roused. · In case of fire, bomb emergencies, assists in evacuating staff and guests in their area to the assembly point. Additional duties · Comply with set standards of behaviour, discipline and appearance within the hotel. · Comply with the Hotel's Health, Safety and Hygiene policy. · Perform related duties in the Kitchen and related departments and special projects as assigned. · Comply with the Hotel and Departments Environmental procedures · To carry out any additional task deemed reasonably by the Manager. Please note: This is a full-time position. Only full-time applicants will be considered.
Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Server to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced environment in a boutique hotel in East Putney. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for hospitality and demonstrate exceptional guest service skills. As a Server, you will be responsible for providing an outstanding dining experience by taking orders, serving food and beverages, coordinating with chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout their breakfast. Responsibilities Greet guests warmly and provide them with menus Take food and drink orders accurately and promptly Upsell menu items to enhance the dining experience Ensure food safety standards are met during food preparation and service Serve food and beverages in a timely manner while maintaining high presentation standards Respond to guest inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints efficiently Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow Maintain cleanliness of the dining area, including tables, chairs, and utensils Assist in training new staff members as needed Skills Previous experience in a hotel or hospitality setting is preferred Strong knowledge of food safety practices Ability to upsell menu items effectively Basic culinary skills for food preparation tasks Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tables efficiently Proficient in basic maths for handling bills and payments Outstanding guest service skills with a friendly disposition Familiarity with kitchen operations and teamwork Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
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