Caminata, a well-established independent and very busy Italian restaurant, is looking for an experienced Pasta Chef that is able to cover pasta and pizza station when needed to join our team! If you are an experienced culinary professional, with a love for high-quality cuisine, this is the perfect opportunity for you Salary: £16 - 18 per hour Plus share of service charge Key Responsibilities: - Work together with our Head chef, Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard and be able to cover our pasta section maintaining consistency and quality - Manage kitchen operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment - Collaborate with the team to create new menu items and improve existing dishes - Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards - Cover Pizza station when needed Requirements: - Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced kitchen - Passion for cooking and creating exceptional dishes - Ability to work efficiently under pressure - Knowledge of food safety regulations If you’re ready to bring your culinary talents to a thriving restaurant with a growing reputation, we want to hear from you! Join us at Restaurant Caminata and be a part of a team where your skills and dedication are valued!
Pittagoras is seeking a vibrant, ambitious, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Store Manager for our new site in Canary Wharf. Pittagoras is expanding and needs a leader to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations while training and developing our team. This role is essential for optimizing store operations, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and upholding the quality standards Pittagoras is known for. Role Purpose: Our Store Managers ensure our operations run smoothly, providing a memorable and magical place to work. As a Store Manager, you will model excellence in food preparation and service, ensuring a unique customer experience. You will also train new team members to uphold our high standards, making Pittagoras an employer of choice. Key Responsibilities: ● Service Preparation: Ensure the store is set up and ready for each service with the right amount of gyros on the spit and prep, balancing quick service needs with food cost management to avoid wastage. ● Uniform and Hygiene: Always wear a full, smart, clean uniform while on shift and protective clothing as required. ● Quality Management: Adhere to the gyros and prep management system according to the prep guide, ensuring our gyros meet the highest quality standards. ● Team Development: Recruit, train, and coach new starters and current team members to Pittagoras standards. ● Store Standards: Monitor all sections of the store and report any poor performance to the Operations Manager. Follow all Pittagoras systems and processes, including compliance with Food and Hygiene standards, Health & Safety, and opening and closing procedures. ● Profitability: Contribute to Pittagoras' profitability by following recipes and controlling food costs and wastage. Manage P&L budgets and profitability of the business. ● Scheduling and Ordering: Create weekly rotas, manage holiday cover, and order from suppliers according to par levels. Requirements: ● Proven management experience. ● Good command of the English language. ● Food safety level 2 certification. Competency/Behavioural Indicators: General Overview: ● Be a great team player and possess a high level of flexibility. ● Exhibit a professional attitude and approach, aligned with our company values. ● Display a can-do attitude with a sincere and courteous approach to customers and team members. ● Have a passion for cooking and customer service, aspiring to deliver the highest quality. ● Possess excellent communication skills and a strong customer service ethic. ● Be flexible regarding availability to work hours and location. ● Our Behaviors: ● Creating Empathy ● Building Confidence ● Making it Happen ● Processing Information ● Improving Performance ● Creating Ideas ● Facilitating Interactions ● Gathering Information ● Growing Talent ● Influencing Others People Management Responsibility: ● Direct and Indirect Reports: ● Manage a team of 6-10 people.
IF YOU: -Have proven experience as a Pub Manager, Restaurant Manager, or in a similar hospitality leadership role. -Are passionate for hospitality -Are proactive in driving a business, organised and problem-solver WHAT YOU WILL DO? -Help us create an exceptional pub experience for our guests! -Monitor bar sales and maintain a proper inventory of stock -Manage day-to-day activities of staff -Inspect products and make sure they are in good quality -Manage front house WHAT YOU WILL GET? -48 hours per week -Salary up to 40-46K annually, depending on the experience, including paid holidays -Working in a friendly environment -Opportunity to be a part of a fantastic team with ambitions to continue to achieve