Description : Spaghetti Tree is a well-regarded and award wining small restaurant chain with a reputation for exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a vibrant dining atmosphere. We are seeking a skilled, diligent, and professional Bartender/Server to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for the service industry who takes pride in delivering outstanding customer experiences. The ideal candidate will be versatile, able to handle both bartending and table service duties with ease, and eager to contribute to the continued success of our establishment. Key Responsibilities: Bartender: - Craft Cocktails & Beverages: Expertly prepare and serve a wide range of beverages, including craft cocktails, classic drinks, and non-alcoholic options, ensuring consistency and quality in every glass. - Customer Engagement: Provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, engaging customers in conversation, making personalized recommendations, and ensuring a positive bar experience. - Bar Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar, including inventory management, restocking supplies. - Compliance: Adhere to all regulations regarding the sale and service of alcohol, including checking IDs and responsibly serving customers. - Team Collaboration: Work closely with the waitstaff and kitchen team to ensure seamless service, particularly during busy periods. Waiter/Waitress: - Customer Service: Greet customers promptly and warmly, presenting menus and explaining daily specials, while providing knowledgeable recommendations tailored to customer preferences. - Order Management: Accurately take orders and relay them to the kitchen, ensuring that all customer requests are communicated clearly and fulfilled in a timely manner. - Service Excellence: Deliver food and beverages efficiently and with attention to detail, ensuring that all items meet quality standards and are served at the correct temperature. - Dining Experience: Anticipate and respond to customer needs throughout their dining experience, from refilling drinks to handling special requests or dietary needs. - Cleanliness & Organization: Ensure that the dining area is clean, orderly, and properly set before, during, and after service, including setting up tables, clearing dishes, and resetting for the next guests. - Payment Processing: Handle billing and payments accurately, including processing credit card transactions, making change, and ensuring that all financial transactions are correctly recorded. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Experience for bartenders: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Bartender, preferably cocktail bars. - Experience for waiter/waitress: Minimum of 1 year experience, preferably in casual/fine dining. - Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills with a genuine passion for making guests feel welcome and valued. - Beverage Knowledge: Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, and bar operations, with the ability to craft drinks to standard recipes and accommodate special requests. - Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills, able to interact confidently with customers and team members. - Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in both service and presentation, ensuring a high standard of excellence. - Multitasking Ability: Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining composure and efficiency. - Professionalism: A polished, professional appearance and demeanour, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. - Flexibility: Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits: - Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement within our expanding restaurant chain. - Employee Perks: Discounts on meals and beverages - Training & Development: Access to in house training programs to enhance your skills and support your professional growth.
About Us: The Golden Anchor is a vibrant gastro pub in Nunhead, known for its unique blend of classic British pub fare and authentic Caribbean flavors. With deep roots in the local community and a welcoming atmosphere, we’ve built a reputation for excellent food, drinks, and service. Our pub is a lively hub where Caribbean culture meets traditional British hospitality, creating a warm and exciting environment for both guests and staff. Role Overview: We are looking for a motivated and experienced Supervisor/Assistant Manager to join The Golden Anchor team. In this role, you will support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth running of the pub while maintaining our high standards of customer service. You’ll lead the front-of-house team, manage shifts, and play a key role in creating a friendly and efficient atmosphere. If you have leadership experience in the hospitality industry and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: • Leadership & Team Management: Supervise and support the front-of-house staff, ensuring they provide excellent customer service and work efficiently. • Shift Management: Oversee the running of shifts, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues promptly to maintain a positive guest experience. • Customer Engagement: Be the face of The Golden Anchor, greeting and interacting with customers, addressing any concerns, and ensuring they leave satisfied. • Training & Development: Assist in training new team members and providing ongoing support to ensure the team is knowledgeable and confident in their roles. • Stock & Inventory: Assist with managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and controlling waste, ensuring the bar and kitchen are always fully equipped. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are followed and that the pub is a clean and safe environment for both staff and guests. • Financial Responsibilities: Assist with cash handling, daily reconciliation, and other financial duties as required by the General Manager. • Event Support: Help coordinate and oversee pub events, including live music nights and special Caribbean-themed occasions, to ensure they run smoothly and enhance the guest experience. • Stand-In for Management: Step in to manage the pub in the absence of the General Manager, ensuring continuity of service and operations. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role in a pub, restaurant, or bar. • A strong understanding of the hospitality industry, with excellent customer service skills. • Passion for Caribbean culture and cuisine, with a genuine interest in sharing that with our guests. • Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed. • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within The Golden Anchor. • A supportive, friendly work environment in a pub that values both its Caribbean heritage and local community. • Staff discounts on food and drink. • Opportunities to develop your skills and gain further management experience. • The chance to work in a pub known for its vibrant culture, great food, and welcoming atmosphere. If you’re an experienced supervisor or assistant manager looking for an exciting role in a pub with Caribbean flair, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our team in Hornchurch at The Avairy. Duties - Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in your assigned section. - Oversee and manage junior staff within your section, ensuring they are trained and efficient. - Maintain mise en place for your section, ensuring that all ingredients are prepped, fresh, and ready for service. - Ensure that all dishes leave your section to the highest standard of presentation and taste. - Follow all food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring your section is clean, organized, and complies with health regulations. - Work collaboratively with the kitchen brigade to support smooth service and assist in other sections when required. - Assist with menu development by contributing creative ideas and ensuring all recipes and techniques are followed consistently. - Monitor stock levels for your section and communicate any shortages or issues to the Sous Chef. - Keep up with kitchen equipment maintenance and report any faults or issues. - Work under pressure while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude. Qualifications & Skills - Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-end restaurant. - Culinary qualification or equivalent professional training is desirable. - Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, techniques, and food safety. - Ability to manage and motivate junior kitchen staff. - Attention to detail, with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation. - Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - A passion for food, innovation, and the culinary arts. Working Conditions: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, standing for long periods, and lifting equipment or supplies. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00 per year Additional pay: Tips Benefits: Discounted or free food Schedule: Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability Work Location: In person