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Square Tavern is on the lookout for a Cook to join our growing city pub . Working at Square Tavern you will be cooking food using the best produce and suppliers. Duties: - Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and quality standards - Assist in the development and implementation of new menu items - Ensure proper food handling and storage procedures are followed - Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment - Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation - Monitor food inventory and order supplies as needed - Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines Skills: - Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant or similar setting - Knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary terminology - Strong understanding of food safety practices - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Ability to follow recipes accurately and adapt as needed This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for food preparation and enjoy creating delicious foods, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

Are you passionate about crafting exceptional drinks and creating memorable experiences for patrons? Our lively pub is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Bartender to join our team! You'll be the heart of our pub's atmosphere, serving up a variety of beverages with a smile and engaging with our diverse clientele. Whether you're mixing classic cocktails or pouring the perfect pint, we want someone who takes pride in their work and loves the buzz of a busy bar. Responsibilities: - Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages - Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks - Assess customers' needs and preferences, making recommendations - Maintain a clean bar area, equipment, and glassware - Manage bar inventory and supplies Requirements: - Proven experience as a bartender - Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks - Positive attitude and excellent communication skills - Ability to keep the bar organised, stocked, and clean

Location: The Square Tavern Job Type: Full-Time Overview: The Square Tavern is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pub Manager to lead our dynamic team. As the heart of our establishment, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence while creating a welcoming atmosphere for both staff and patrons. This role requires a leader with a passion for the hospitality industry, strong management skills, and the ability to drive business success. Responsibilities: - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pub, ensuring that customer service is of the highest standard. - Manage and train staff, including organsing schedules, conducting performance reviews, and providing continuous professional development. - Maintain meticulous records of inventory, finances, and compliance with health and safety regulations. - Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. - Handle customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and patience. - Promote and market the pub, planning events and specials that attract and retain customers. - Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely deliveries. - Ensure the establishment is maintained to the highest standards, including regular checks and coordination of maintenance and repairs. - Implement and monitor systems for handling cash and other payments and ensure staff compliance with these systems. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Pub Manager or similar managerial role in the hospitality industry. - Strong understanding of business management and accounting principles. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for a diverse range of customers and employees. - Capability to resolve conflicts efficiently while maintaining professionalism. - Flexibility to work during peak hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Proficient in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Personal license holder preferred. Qualifications: - References from previous employers. - Relevant hospitality qualifications are advantageous. Benefits: - Competitive salary. - Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. - Dynamic and supportive work environment.

For a Pasta and Pizza Bar in Kensington , We are looking for someone CONFIDENT, HARDWORKING and FUN - who has a great passion to deliver the BEST customer experience and LOVES good food. Responsibilities: - Prepare pasta dishes and pizza according to recipes or as directed by head chef. - Assist in the development of new pasta and pizza recipes. - Ensure that all food meets quality standards and is presented attractively. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area. - Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies. - Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Requirements: The job roles involve: Serving / preparing customers food ( good knife skills would be beneficial) , ensuring Food Safety and general cleanliness, Delivering excellent customer service, Helping to build a strong regular customer base, Restocking and looking after displays etc. Applicants must be: energetic, bubbly and passionate people with previous experience in customer service. You should be a motivated team player with a good ‘willing to learn’ attitude. You will need to be ‘on the ball’ and have a good level of spoken English. Drop us your CV and a brief statement of what makes you a superstar, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the Labakery family.

Our Kitchen Assistants/Team Members are responsible for preparing our food offering to the highest quality and standards. Their role is crucial in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation in the kitchen. Opening hours: from 10.00am to 2.00am from Monday to Sunday What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists: - Ensuring that the kitchen is set up and ready for each service with the right amount of prepared Pasta Sauces and other ingredients that ensure the right amount for quick service but does not negatively impact food costs i.e. wastage. Including preparing par levels in the pre-prepared cold delivery fridge. - Wear a full smart clean uniform to the brand standard at all times whilst on shift and protective clothing as required. - Ensure the full Pasta Evangelists Standard is adhered to, thereby ensuring our Pasta and other Products are kept to the highest possible standard for Best product quality to our customer. - To ensure that the kitchen is exceptionally clean and complies with all Health and Safety / Quality and Safety regulations. - To keep an eye on the Availability and Inform the Team leaders and wider team in advance. - Document and keep a record of information on food as appropriate to the company policy and effective date labelling and make sure stock rotation principles (FIFO) are fully adhered to. - Ensure that all par levels are maintained. - Ensure any food wastage is recorded accurately. - Utilise the SOP to maximise the quality and speed of food readiness. - For all equipment i.e. Fridges, Pasta Boiler, Ovens, Microwaves etc ensure that the right temperature records are kept and the correct procedures are followed for safe food handling. - Ensure all equipment is maintained to the SOP standard. E.g. Kitchen management system, oven, fridges, freezers etc. - Preparing and cooking food to the highest of standards and complying with the preparation of all food that meets Pasta Evangelist’s requirements as laid out within “How to Cards”. - Ensure all food is prepared quickly, in the correct order, to the How to Card standard and in line with all SOP’s. - Full Checking deliveries into the Store and reporting any issues to the Team Leader/ Manager. To Ensure that all deliveries are Received & stored appropriately and storage requirements are adhered to. - Full Operating the wash-up area effectively and ensuring any equipment used is thoroughly cleaned. - Full Use correct signage whilst cleaning is taking place. - Full Ensure that all rubbish is disposed of correctly at all times, following the company waste management processes in relation to recycling and adhering to Local Authority requirements. - Reporting of any equipment defects quickly to Team leader or Area Manager. - Full Ensure that all close down kitchen procedures are followed and that the kitchen is always clean and prepared as possible for the next shift. - Full Regularly organise pest checks and report any concerns to the Team leader and higher management. Who are you: - You have knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses (preferable). - You are familiar with basic culinary techniques such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring ingredients. - You have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. - You are meticulous and detail-oriented when it comes to food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen organization. - You have the ability to work well as part of a team, communicate effectively with colleagues, and follow instructions from the Team Leader and/or Area Manager. - You are willing to adapt to changing situations, work schedules, and tasks as required in a dynamic kitchen environment. What we can offer: - £11.44 per hour - £12.44 per hour from midnight onwards. - Monthly bonus according to site performance. - Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team - Regular team socials - Free Pasta Evangelists products - Free Italian and English lessons - Discounted gym membership - Cycle to work scheme - Development Opportunities - you can grow inside the business.

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join one of our restaurants! You will need to be experienced in working as a Chef de Partie in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Chef de Partie will have experience managing a section and working as part of a busy team in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking. Key responsibilities of the Chef de Partie • To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. • To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef. • To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation. • To maintain strict kitchen structure and development of junior chefs and kitchen porters set by the Sous Chefs. • To assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll and all operations of the kitchen. • Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling stock and portion control. Requirements for Gaucho Chef de Partie • Have worked in a high-pressure kitchen environment • Will have a passion for fresh produce • Be able to run a section and manage a small team • Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team. Training and benefits                                                                                                      • 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants                                                                  •  Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform                    • Ongoing training                                                                                                       • Career development and progression

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Griller to join one of our London restaurants! You will need to be experienced in working in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Griller will have experience working with beef, managing a team and following the brand specs perfectly. There is a lot of opportunity for progression, and we are looking for candidates who are good at working under pressure and committed. Key Responsibilities of the Griller • To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. • To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs. • To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage • To prepare the beef ready for service. • To cook the steaks during service to a high standard and liaise with other sections to ensure timely service. Requirements for Gaucho Griller • Experience working in a busy, high pressure kitchen environment • Have a genuine passion for working with fresh food • Experience managing a small team Training and benefits • 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants • Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform   • Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller • Career development and progression

Join Our Team! Cantine is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate and knowledgeable about food, like to roll up your sleeves, enjoy working in a team, are interested to learn new skills and want to be part of a growing company, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: Cantine is an independent family run business led by women who are passionate about creating beautiful food. We feel fortunate to love what we do and consider work to be more than simply a job. Passionate about promoting lifelong learning, we believe in sustainable growth for our business, staff and natural world of which we are part. Our business has grown from a kitchen cupboard to a 2000 square feet kitchen. The kitchen was designed to function as a creative workplace: plenty of daylight, large and airy working spaces, state of the art appliances using 100% renewable energy (no gas). Our menu features strong Middle Eastern, European and East Asian influences with an emphasis on simplicity, seasonality, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Meat and fish dishes are served sparingly. We have built up a fantastic roster of long standing and high profile clients and collaborators, predominantly in the art, fashion, design and film industries. Besides our seasonal menus, a lot of client commissions are bespoke projects. We believe creative flair must be underpinned by methodical rigour and are looking for someone passionate about food culture with good culinary knowledge and experience. Job Description: • Support the head chef with the effective preparation and development of food and drink. Sous chef is to take over responsibilities of the Head Chef or Executive Chef during their absence. • Execute busy services of up to 200 pax daily across multiple days and clients. • In close collaboration with the Head Chef and Executive Chef, regularly review the taste, smell, texture, presentation and cleanliness of all food and drink. • Undertake regular recipe development and update the recipe library on a daily basis. Follow menus, recipes, methods and specifications as directed by the Head Chef and Executive Chef. All recipes must be imported accurately into the recipe library. • Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef with the placement of orders with suppliers, check that goods are received in a timely manner and satisfactory condition and ensure that ordered goods match received goods. • File invoices and arrange for credit notes when delivery is incomplete or a product is wrong and/or unsatisfactory. Monitor product quality and costs, research and procure new suppliers when required. • Support the head chef with stock rotation and mise en place. • All food stuff and drink to be correctly stored and labelled, fridge temperatures recorded and other storage requirements in keeping with health and safety guidelines. • Ensure FSO guidelines are followed by all team members throughout the entire food preparation process and storage, both on and off site. • Ensure all daily HACCP tasks are executed as outlined on the TRAIL APP. • Support the head chef with the everyday kitchen management. • Ensure team members feel empowered to take ownership of their work whilst overseeing and improving their daily output. • All team members should finish their daily work to a high standard within a set time frame. • Help to secure staff for future advancement.

About us Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It’s an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business also offer events catering. Responsibilities: To support the seamless running of the pastry area, by providing a highly efficient and effective service whilst ensuring that all Food production and operation adheres to specified recipes and food cost percentage. Reporting to the Head Chef and Chef de Partie. The main responsibilities will be to assist and supervise the agreed standard of food service for the duration of the shift. The ability to liaise and co-operate effectively with all Front and Back of house team members is a must, as is promoting the safe use of the kitchen, its equipment and the building under the Health and Safety at Work act, extended to any hygiene and safety regulations. The Pastry Chef de Partie must ensure that all relevant food controls and food safety records are logged and adhered to at all times, the supervision of the training also falls under the shared responsibility of the Chef de Partie, in particular at Senior level. - To check all prepared mise en place and food stocks (including dry stores) and replenish as necessary and inform supervisor of any relevant shortages. - To be aware of all relevant food suppliers and their product listings, to order accordingly as and when necessary and in accordance with the level of business. - To supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department by working with all elements from Front and Back of house, ensuring all necessary preps and works are completed prior to the commencement of service. - To ensure all department staff works hygienically and productively, in accordance with legal standards and the Head Chef’s standards. - To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department. - To control wastage by maintaining the correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores and avoid the over production of food and mis en place. - To be aware of the required food percentages and recipes as set down by budget. - To remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until you are discharged by the Head Chef or Sous Chef. - To ensure all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, and especially after your shift has finished. - To ensure, in close relation with your team, that all section files and recipes are maintained and updated, to maintain constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked ensuring it is to the Head Chef’s standards. - To ensure that all health marks are collected and allocated to the correct administration. - To operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards, and with the health and safety of our teams and guests as a priority. - To ensure all areas of the back of house remain tidy and clean prior, whilst and after each service.

Chefs at Kanada-Ya Kanada-Ya is an independent chain of award winning Ramen bars, so far spanning 4 countries. We currently have 6 super busy locations here in the capital, each serving a delicious selection of Japanese delights. Authenticity is at the heart of our menu and we import many of our ingredients from Japan to help us achieve the rich, deep and deeply loved flavours that we are famous for. Our speciality Tonkotsu ramen boasts an 18-hour cooked pork bone broth, batch crafted with love using traditional techniques learned from the Motherland. Added to this succulent, rich and flavourful broth are Hakata style wheat noodles, beautifully braised chashu pork belly and a superb selection of toppings all sourced from Japan. Our bold bowls are much beloved by our regular diners and newcomers alike. We are looking for fun and hard-working people to deliver excellent food and service. Experience in Japanese cuisine is not essential as we will give you all the training you need. What we offer & our benefits: - Starting pay is £11.50p/h plus tips. - Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of service. - Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app. - CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards. - Full uniform provided. - Training and opportunities of career progression. - Free team meals whilst on shift. - 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). - Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. - Optional pension scheme. Working on shift with us you will: - Prepare ingredients & meals to company specifications. - Take pride in keeping the premises organised & clean. - Work within the company’s food hygiene and health and safety procedures. - Enjoy being part of a friendly & cooperative team. - Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. - Take an interest in Japanese food & culture. Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our Head Chefs joined us as Chefs and they can earn well over £40k per annum.

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Sous Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in contemporary/modern cuisines (Brunch/Lunch/Dinner) - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards