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Purpose of the role To take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high-quality food while maintaining an organised, safe and commercially efficient operation. The Head Chef will lead and develop the kitchen team, manage preparation and service, control food costs and waste, and work closely with restaurant management to meet agreed standards and business targets. Key responsibilities 1. Kitchen operations and service • Lead the kitchen during preparation and service, taking an active role in cooking and managing the pass., • Plan daily preparation levels around bookings, expected trade and upcoming events., • Allocate duties clearly and ensure each section is ready before service., • Check dishes for taste, temperature, portion size and presentation before they leave the kitchen., • Maintain consistent standards through agreed recipes, preparation methods and plating specifications., • Communicate with front of house about availability, specials, dietary requests and service delays., • Resolve kitchen problems promptly and respond constructively to customer feedback. 2. Team leadership and staffing • Lead by example, creating a professional, respectful and accountable working environment., • Prepare kitchen rotas in line with anticipated trade and agreed labour budgets., • Organise effective cover for holidays, absence and busy service periods., • Train new starters and develop existing staff in cooking techniques, recipes, service standards and safe working practices., • Monitor performance, provide regular feedback and address concerns with management., • Support recruitment and identify training needs across the kitchen team., • Ensure opening, closing and handover duties are completed consistently. 3. Food costing, purchasing and stock control • Work to agreed food gross-profit, purchasing and waste targets., • Maintain accurate recipe costings, portion specifications and preparation yields., • Monitor ingredient price changes and flag their impact on dish profitability., • Place orders in line with forecast demand, available stock and approved budgets., • Check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition, resolving discrepancies with suppliers., • Maintain stock rotation, labelling and organised storage., • Complete regular stocktakes and investigate unusual usage or discrepancies., • Record and review waste, taking practical steps to reduce overproduction, spoilage and avoidable losses. 4. Menu development • Work with management to develop dishes and menus suited to the restaurant’s customers, concept and price points., • Balance creativity with profitability, kitchen capacity and speed of service., • Trial and cost new dishes before introduction., • Produce clear recipe cards, portion guides and presentation standards., • Train the team before menu changes go live., • Keep ingredient and allergen information up to date when recipes or suppliers change. 5. Food safety, hygiene and safe working • Take day-to-day responsibility for implementing the restaurant’s food-safety procedures., • Ensure staff follow agreed controls for storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating and cleaning., • Maintain accurate food-safety records and ensure required checks are completed., • Manage allergen information and communication, including controls to reduce cross-contact., • Maintain cleaning schedules and verify that work areas, equipment and storage areas meet the restaurant’s standards., • Report equipment faults, safety hazards and maintenance requirements promptly., • Support inspections and audits, completing agreed corrective actions., • Ensure staff use equipment safely and follow the restaurant’s health and safety procedures. 6. Communication and accountability • Hold regular kitchen briefings and communicate priorities clearly., • Attend management meetings and report on food costs, waste, staffing and operational issues., • Agree purchasing, menu changes and staffing decisions within the authority set by management., • Work closely with front of house to improve service flow and the customer experience., • Maintain clear handovers so the kitchen operates consistently in the Head Chef’s absence. Person specification Essential • Proven experience leading a restaurant kitchen as a Head Chef, or as a Senior Sous Chef ready to take full responsibility., • Strong practical cooking skills and the ability to maintain consistent standards during busy services., • Experience managing, training and motivating a kitchen team., • Sound understanding of recipe costing, portion control, stock management and waste reduction., • Practical knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and safe kitchen working., • Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills., • Ability to plan preparation, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure., • Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable • Experience in [insert cuisine or restaurant style]., • Relevant professional cookery qualifications or equivalent practical experience., • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to complete suitable supervisory training., • Experience developing menus and maintaining recipe-costing systems., • Familiarity with digital ordering, stock-control or rota software., • Experience supporting food-safety inspections and internal audits.

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Layali Lounge

Food Runner and Waiter / Waitress

hace 24 días

Jornada parcial

London

Food Runner – Layali Lounge Layali Lounge is a Lebanese restaurant and shisha lounge at Trent Park Country Club, North London. We’re known for warm, generous Lebanese hospitality, where every guest is treated like family. Our aim is that every guest leaves feeling welcomed, well looked after and eager to come back. As a Food Runner, you’re a key part of the service team and the vital link between our kitchen and the floor. You make sure every dish reaches the guest hot, fresh and looking exactly as it should. Key responsibilities: • Take food from the kitchen to the right tables quickly, safely and accurately, • Check each plate against the order and presentation standards before it leaves the pass, • Know the menu well enough to describe dishes, especially our meze and grills, when serving, • Check in with guests after dishes arrive and pass any requests to the waiting team, • Clear, clean and reset tables promptly between courses and guests, • Keep the pass, service stations and floor tidy and well stocked throughout service, • Follow food hygiene and allergen procedures at all times, • Support the waiters, bar and shisha team whenever it’s busy What we’re looking for: • A friendly, positive attitude and a genuine wish to make guests happy, • The ability to stay calm, organised and quick during busy services, • Good teamwork and clear communication, • Attention to detail and pride in high standards, • Reliability, punctuality and a smart appearance Waiter/Waitress – Layali Lounge At Layali Lounge, service is at the heart of everything we do. We want every visit to feel special, whether it’s a relaxed meal, a celebration or an evening of shisha with friends. Our waiting team creates that experience through warm, attentive and personal service in true Lebanese hospitality style. As a Waiter or Waitress, you’ll look after guests from the moment they arrive until they leave, making sure every table feels valued and every detail is right. Key responsibilities: • Greet guests warmly, seat them and make them feel at home, • Present the menu with confidence, explaining dishes, recommending meze, grills, drinks and shisha, • Take orders accurately, including allergies and special requests, and pass them clearly to the kitchen and bar, • Serve food and drinks to a high standard, at the right pace for each table, • Read each table and anticipate what guests need, such as a top-up, the next course or a quick check-in, • Handle questions, feedback and any issues politely and professionally, • Take payments accurately and thank guests personally as they leave, • Keep sections clean, organised and ready for service, • Work closely with food runners, the kitchen, bar and shisha team to keep service smooth, • Follow food hygiene, allergen and licensing procedures What we’re looking for: • Excellent people skills and a natural warmth with guests, • Confident, clear communication and good English, • The ability to manage several tables and stay calm under pressure, • A smart, well-presented appearance and a professional manner, • A team player who takes pride in high standards, • Previous restaurant experience is a plus, but the right attitude matters most Why join Layali Lounge? • A growing business with real opportunities to progress into senior, supervisory and management roles, • Full training on our menu, service standards and hospitality, • A friendly, supportive team in a beautiful setting at Trent Park Country Club, • Staff meals and a fun, lively working environment

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Roaming Roast Borehamwood

Roaming Roast is looking for someone to run our Borehamwood coffee truck at weekends. Your main responsibilities will be: -Driving the tuktuk to its location from our storage facility -Lead barista throughout the day (you will be supported by another barista) -Ensuring standards of quality and hygiene are upheld Hours: 7.30-4pm Saturday and Sunday There will always be additional hours available during the week should you wish to take them but this is not required. You must have held a full driving licence for 2 years and be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes. We are a small chain of specialty coffee trucks operating in London and Hertfordshire. Our ideal candidate is someone who has multiple years of experience as a barista and someone who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, you'll wear many hats other than just barista. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desirable. This is an incredibility rewarding job for the right candidate. We believe that people in hospitality deserve better. So if you love standing outside talking to people whilst accepting the responsibility of managing a coffee truck for the weekend, this is for you! Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount

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About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

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Roaming Roast Borehamwood

Roaming Roast are a small chain of three specialty coffee trucks located in on the border of London and Hertfordshire. We are a growing business looking for part time and full time baristas. We have a range of hours available depending on your preference. Ideally you will be a career barista and who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, there's no where to hide for people who are not willing to give the job their full attention. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desireable. Being a small business and sometimes working alone, we can be required to wear many hats - barista, plumber, handyperson or even electrician. This is the everyday reality of working on a coffee truck. Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday for full time employees, prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Regular sales incentives to boost earnings Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount Application question(s): • Do you have 1 or more years of full time (or equivalent) speciality barista experience?, • We are a mobile truck and working outside in all weathers is part of what we do. Are you ok with this?, • Are you able to easily and reliably commute to Borehamwood and arrive ready to start work at 7am each day? Please make sure you have checked your journey! • Do you have supervisory or managerial experience in hospitality where opening and closing procedures have been your responsibility?, • If you have a driving license, have you held it for more than 2 years? Licence/Certification: • Driving License (preferred) Work Location: In person

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Full job description Breakfast Chef Salary: £15 - £16 per hour depending on experience Location: Layali Lounge, London Oakwood N14 Working Hours: Around 48 hours per week, typically across 5 shifts between Monday and Sunday. Flexibility for additional hours may be required. We are looking for a Breakfast Chef who brings the right morning vibes, takes pride in their food, and loves turning simple ingredients into something special. Your Role as Breakfast Chef • Own the breakfast shift from start to finish – prepping, cooking, and plating each dish with consistency and flair, • Set up the kitchen each morning with everything needed in place and ready to go, • Work side by side with the team to deliver smooth, calm, and timely service, • Keep quality high and waste low, always following our food and safety standards, • Bring a sense of pride and passion into the kitchen, every single morning What We Are Looking For • Previous kitchen experience in a similar fast-paced, high-quality hotel or restaurant, • Great time management and ability to work efficiently during early morning hours, • Confidence in cooking and presenting breakfast dishes to a high standard, • Positive, team-focused mindset and clear communication, • Availability for early starts, and to work weekend shifts and on bank holidays when necessary Not sure if your experience ticks every box? That is okay. If this role excites you and you are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you. Our Hiring Journey • Quick 15-minute call with People & Culture, • Meet our Director of Food & Beverage, • If it feels like the right match, we will send you an offer Ready to Turn Meals Into Unforgettable Experiences With Us? Apply now and help us create memorable moments. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need adjustments to the process. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are currently unable to sponsor visas. Please live within reasonable commute time to Oakwood Underground station. Ideally within 4 miles range. Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour Benefits: • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Work Location: In person

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