Technical manager food jobs in United Kingdom

About Us: Broccoli cafe is a vibrant and community-focused cafe known for our passion for specialty coffee. Every cup we serve is crafted with love, precision, and care, and we are proud to offer a welcoming environment where quality is paramount. We are looking for an experienced barista to join our team, someone who shares our commitment to excellence and has a genuine love for coffee. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Barista who is confident behind the coffee machine and takes pride in delivering exceptional coffee with every cup. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of specialty coffee, a mastery of latte art, and the technical know-how to maintain and dial in grinders. You will play a crucial role in creating an outstanding coffee experience for our customers, from the first sip to the last. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based drinks, ensuring consistency and precision in every cup. - Demonstrate excellent latte art skills, adding a touch of artistry to every coffee. - Maintain, dial in, and adjust grinders to ensure optimal extraction and flavor profiles. - Provide knowledgeable recommendations to customers, enhancing their coffee experience. - Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area, including regular cleaning of the coffee machine and equipment. - Monitor and manage inventory levels of coffee beans and other supplies. - Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and efficient service. - Assist in training and mentoring junior staff members on coffee preparation techniques. - Uphold our cafe’s standards for quality, service, and customer satisfaction. Qualifications: - Proven experience as a barista in a specialty coffee environment. - Strong knowledge of coffee beans, brewing methods, and grinder calibration. - Proficiency in latte art, with the ability to consistently produce high-quality designs. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Passion for coffee and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. - Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor. - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with coffee equipment. - Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. What We Offer: - Competitive salary based on experience. - A supportive and dynamic work environment with a focus on quality. - Opportunities for professional development and further coffee education. - Free food and drinks - A chance to be part of a passionate and dedicated team.

La Maison Ani is a celebration of love and food a stone's throw from Sloane Street and situated in Jumeirah Carlton Tower, bringing the timeless allure of France to Knightsbridge, London. The sommelier is responsible the wine service in the restaurant whilst providing a professional, efficient and accurate service of the wine in order to completely exceed guests' expectations during the dinner experience. Working closely with the head sommelier and the commis sommelier in order to ensure a smooth service at all times. The sommelier is focused at all times to be an excellent and confident communicator with guests, colleagues, and management. The sommelier's main focus is to provide detailed technical wine knowledge of specific vintages, prodcuers and regions to the guest in order to assist with the choice of bottle. Advise on wine and food paining is another focus. A major part of the sommeliers dutics is the wine service for guests by topping up glasses, anticipating an upsell proposing a second bottle once the first has finished; all with the assistance of the commis sommelier. Out of the hours of service it is important to monitor wine inventory, update the wine list, conduct staff trainings on wine service and knowledge. The main focus use planning and organizational skills in the cellar in order to optimise space available

Meli Bakery is a new and exciting bakery and patisserie set to open in Russel Square, London, WC1N 1BS. We are professional, agile and creative. We are currently seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department at our flagship site based at The Brunswick Centre, WC1N 1BS Start time: October Onwards The Role: As Head Pastry Chef, you will play a pivotal role in crafting exquisite desserts and pastries. You will lead a team dedicated to creating memorable sweet offerings that complement the bakery's culinary vision. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity, technical skills, and passion for the pastry arts. The Ideal Candidate: - We are looking for an experienced pastry chef with a proven track record of success in high-end restaurant environments. The ideal candidate will possess: - Extensive experience in pastry and dessert preparation, with a focus on quality, creativity, and innovation. - Strong leadership skills to mentor and inspire a team of pastry professionals. - A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of presentation and flavor. - The ability to collaborate effectively with other kitchen departments to ensure a cohesive dining experience. - A passion for exploring new techniques, ingredients, and flavour combinations. - Excellent organisational and time management skills to oversee production schedules and manage inventory. - A dedication to upholding food safety and sanitation standards at all times. - The Head Pastry Chef will have the opportunity of bringing along their own team members. If you are a dynamic pastry chef with a flair for creativity and a passion for delivering exceptional desserts, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the culinary landscape of Central London and be part of an exciting journey with our renowned brand. Overview: Join our team as a Head Pastry Chef and showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen environment. We are seeking a talented individual passionate about creating delectable pastries and desserts to delight our customers. Duties: - Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts following recipes and quality standards - Decorate pastries using icing, glazes, and other toppings - Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station - Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new pastry items Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or relevant role in a kitchen setting - Knowledge of baking techniques, food safety standards, and pastry presentation - Culinary or pastry arts degree is a plus - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment - Strong attention to detail and creativity in pastry design Skills: - Kitchen experience - Cooking skills - Food preparation expertise - Culinary knowledge - Understanding of food safety practices - Baking proficiency - Food production capabilities Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Experience: Head Pastry Chef: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 07/10/2024