Total 97 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE9 4JJ

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef

As a Chef de Partie you will be an integral part of the team to lead a section in the kitchen creating the finest dishes and working to the highest of standards.

The key focus of your role is to share your passion for cooking and food with your team and help train and develop them. You will be working in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, however, you will still be required to produce dishes to a high standard.

Main Duties:

Plan and oversee day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements
Follow all health and hygiene standards
Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs
Sample, smell and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards
Take orders from the Sous Chef and give tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner
Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in the section
Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section and ensures maximum utilization of food
Participate in food production. Portions meats, fish, vegetables and desserts and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Communicate with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production
Conduct daily food line inspections in section to ensure quality is maintained.

Requirements:

Ideally NVQ levels 2&3
Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment
Hotel or Restaurant background
Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles
Good understanding of food, hygiene and safety
COSHH knowledge
Good verbal and written English
Computer literate
The right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits:

Complimentary nights with breakfast, and 50% discount
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Great Training & Development
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef

As a Chef de Partie you will be an integral part of the team to lead a section in the kitchen creating the finest dishes and working to the highest of standards.

The key focus of your role is to share your passion for cooking and food with your team and help train and develop them. You will be working in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, however, you will still be required to produce dishes to a high standard.

Main Duties:

Plan and oversee day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements
Follow all health and hygiene standards
Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs
Sample, smell and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards
Take orders from the Sous Chef and give tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner
Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in the section
Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section and ensures maximum utilization of food
Participate in food production. Portions meats, fish, vegetables and desserts and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Communicate with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production
Conduct daily food line inspections in section to ensure quality is maintained.

Requirements:

Ideally NVQ levels 2&3
Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment
Hotel or Restaurant background
Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles
Good understanding of food, hygiene and safety
COSHH knowledge
Good verbal and written English
Computer literate
The right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits:

Complimentary nights with breakfast, and 50% discount
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Great Training & Development
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

At Lounge you'll be joining a team of real people who love real cooking - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Kitchen Assistant, you'll be making sure all kitchen cleaning and food preparation standards are top notch, supporting our team of talented chefs to make sure every customer leaves happy.
It's pretty simple. Without you, the kitchen just doesn't operate properly. You'll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a clean and well organised kitchen, and jump in when needed to help the rest of the team deliver freshly cooked food on-spec, on-time, every time. Simple!

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring

A natural talent and passion for hospitality.
Extremely driven and relentless at overcoming challenges or obstacles.
Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
Self-motivator working at pace with limited supervision whilst adhering to pressure and timescales.
Strong knowledge of best practice on all things allergens, kitchen essentials and food safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. We also love our real people who run Lounges. The person who runs these brilliant people has to be super-brilliant, and that'll be you. Your standards will be as high as ours, but exactly how you do it will be unique to you.

You'll be doing it your way. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making decisions considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
You will have worked in kitchen environments where you're required to report on various metrics including GPs; labour/house; food preparation.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chefs' go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week out.
You'll be leading shifts, making sure the kitchen runs effectively and safely. You're as relentless as us about the detail, so you'll be all over things like stocks, Health & Safety and Hygiene, manning the pass to ensure our food goes out on-spec and on-time, and always upholding 5* kitchen standards. You'll be on it. Like a chef's bonnet

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Sous Chef, or perhaps a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Extremely driven and relentless at deconstructing the can't mentality.
Familiar with KPIs and making decisions in the absence of the Head Chef considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
Epic communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust (that would be with our Ops Chefs and Ops Managers).
Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR etc.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

We are currently recruiting for Food Production Operative roles to join our team in Measham.

IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE

As a Food Production Operative you will need to have:

• Flexibility regarding shifts pattern, you will be given a daily plan
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, in a repetitive role
• Previous food / factory experience desirable but not required

Details:

• Salary: £11.50 per hour after, overtime after 40 hours paid x 1.25, after 48 hours x 1.5
• Hours Available: Full Time & Part Time
• Variety of shifts
• Location: Measham DE12 7DT

Role of a Food Production Operative:

• Quality checking
• Cleaning - wiping down the surfaces/ cleaning the floor
• The role involves manual handling
• Working on a fresh production line
• Assisting with the production process
• Packing/wrapping food
• Quality control of completed products and removing defective ones
• Store/stack food in designated containers and storage areas.

Benefits of working with us:

• 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Onsite car park
• Pension Scheme
• Employed Status
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Mortgage references

If you are interested in the above Food Production Operative role, please apply

If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website.

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CHEF – INDIAN

Do you have a passion for making delicious Indian cuisine? Are you looking for work life balance? Then look no further as our Client owns a renowned restaurant in the centre of food hub for Indian cuisine and has recently refurbished, as the business is expanding due to high demand within the area. The business is looking for a Indian Chef for its restaurant in Leicester.

Roles & Responsibilities:

You should have an experience in making Indian sweets and should be able to follow recipes and hygiene standards- Chef – Indian Expertise.
You will be responsible for preparing and cooking the Indian style sweets, maintaining the inventory of ingredients, ensuring the quality and freshness of the products, and delivering the orders to the customers. You will also be part of a friendly and supportive team that works together to create a memorable experience for our customers.

Prospective candidate must be experienced to cook using the equipment commonly used in Indian-style cooking. The Chef is required to know very well about different type of Indian cuisine with amazing & authentic Indian taste.
Must have knowledge regarding the combination of Ingredients and cooking style.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Preparation, cooking and presenting dishes.
•Assist with stock ordering and monitoring.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Participate fully in all meetings, training, personal development and forums.
• Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production.
• Supporting the other staffs to deliver on targets.
• Follow all company operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards.
• Take responsibility for delivering the highest measures of food production and presentation to customers including manning the live cooking stations if required.
• Monitor food consumption to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and minimum waste.
• Support in the introduction of new seasonal dishes to maintain profit margins.
• Cascade your knowledge and expert cooking to all kitchen staff.
• Suggested innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality.

Quality:
1) Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered.
2) Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to regulations.
3) Conducts quality checks of goods received
4) Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications Leadership
5) Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
6) Create daily schedule to ensure proper staffing requirements are met
7) Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees.
Relevant Experience:
1. Expertise in Indian sweets cooking.
2. Minimum 3 years, high volume catering/banquet experience.
3. Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations.
4. Strong and rational communication, documentation and organizational skills.
5. Knowledge and maintain food cost and hygiene regulations.
6. Ability to lead and mentor a team with high volume, restaurant experience and must have worked in restaurants doing over sales annually.
7. Skilled in writing production lists, F&B proposals and requisitions.

Benefits & Salary:
• Annual package is £35000 to £39000 depending on experience.
• Assistance with accommodation and free meals.
• Sponsorship may be available for overseas candidates.
• Pension scheme available.
• 20 holidays plus 8 bank holidays per.
• Number of positions x 1

Location : Leicester , UK.

CHEF – INDIAN SWEET MAKER

Do you have a passion for making delicious Indian sweets? Do you want to work for a food chain that values quality and customer satisfaction? If yes, then Aarti Sweet Centre Ltd is looking for you! Our Client Aarti Sweet Centre Ltd is a reputed Indian sweet & savouries maker, is expanding its business and is looking for a Chef for its restaurant on the famous Melton Road in Leicester.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Aarti Sweet Centre Ltd., is a leading provider of tempting Indian sweets and savouries in the UK. We are looking for a chef who can make various types of Indian sweets and delicacies. You should have an experience in making Indian sweets and should be able to follow recipes and hygiene standards.
As a chef at Aarti Sweet Centre Ltd., you will be responsible for preparing and cooking the Indian style sweets, maintaining the inventory of ingredients, ensuring the quality and freshness of the products, and delivering the orders to the customers. You will also be part of a friendly and supportive team that works together to create a memorable experience for our customers.
Chef – Indian Sweets Expertise:
Prospective candidate must be experienced to cook using the equipment commonly used in Indian-style cooking. The Chef is required to know very well about different type of Indian sweets such as variety of kaju sweets, gulab jamun, Jalebi, rasgulla, barfi, ladoo, etc. with amazing & authentic Indian taste.
Must have knowledge regarding the combination of Ingredients and cooking style.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Preparation, cooking and presenting dishes.
•Assist with stock ordering and monitoring.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Participate fully in all meetings, training, personal development and forums.
• Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production.
• Supporting the other staffs to deliver on targets.
• Follow all company operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards.
• Take responsibility for delivering the highest measures of food production and presentation to customers including manning the live cooking stations if required.
• Monitor food consumption to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and minimum waste.
• Support in the introduction of new seasonal dishes to maintain profit margins.
• Cascade your knowledge and expert cooking to all kitchen staff.
• Suggested innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality.
Quality:
1) Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered.
2) Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to regulations.
3) Conducts quality checks of goods received
4) Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications Leadership
5) Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
6) Create daily schedule to ensure proper staffing requirements are met
7) Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees.
Relevant Experience:
1. Expertise in Indian sweets cooking.
2. Minimum 3 years, high volume catering/banquet experience.
3. Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations.
4. Strong and rational communication, documentation and organizational skills.
5. Knowledge and maintain food cost and hygiene regulations.
6. Ability to lead and mentor a team with high volume, restaurant experience and must have worked in restaurants doing over sales annually.
7. Skilled in writing production lists, F&B proposals and requisitions.

Benefits & Salary:
• Annual package is £35000 to £39000 depending on experience.
• Assistance with accommodation and free meals.
• Sponsorship may be available for overseas candidates.
• Pension scheme available.
• 20 holidays plus 8 bank holidays per.
• Number of positions x 2

Location : Leicester , UK.

CHEF

Do you have a passion for making Indian and European Snacks? Do you want to work for a food business that values quality and customer satisfaction? If yes, then Jalaram's Farsans Limited is looking for you! Our Client Jalaram's Farsans Limited is a reputed manufacturer of specialised snack products which is expanding its business and is looking for a Chef for its business situated in Leicester.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team at Jalaram’s Farsans Limited. As a Chef, you will play a crucial role in our mission to continue delivering exceptional products that delight our customers. You will be responsible for creating and perfecting our range of specialized snacks, ensuring the highest standards of taste and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Develop, refine, and standardize recipes for Indian and European snacks for large-scale production.
2. Monitor every aspect of production to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
3. Develop and promote new food products to boost sales and increase generated returns
4. Supervise snack preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to standardized recipes.
5. Source high-quality ingredients, managing inventory for freshness and production needs.
6. Implement quality control measures, conducting taste tests and making necessary adjustments.
7. Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance, adhering to HACCP and GMP standards.
8. Train and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
9. Monitor and manage food costs, optimizing ingredient use and minimizing waste.
10. Innovate new snack products and flavors based on culinary trends and consumer preferences.
11. Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams for product development and promotion.
12. Maintain detailed records of recipes, production processes, and quality checks.
13. Adapt recipes to meet regional preferences and dietary requirements.

Quality:
1) Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered.
2) Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to regulations.
3) Conducts quality checks of goods received
4) Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications Leadership
5) Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
6) Create daily schedule to ensure proper staffing requirements are met
7) Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees.
Relevant Experience:
1. Expertise in Indian or European Snacks preparation.
2. Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience as a Chef.
3. Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations.
4. Strong and rational communication, documentation and organizational skills.
5. Knowledge and maintain food cost and hygiene regulations.
6. Ability to lead and mentor a team with high volume, restaurant experience and must have worked in restaurants doing over sales annually.
7. Skilled in writing production lists, F&B proposals and requisitions.

Benefits & Salary:
• Annual package is £35000 to £39000 depending on experience.
• Assistance with accommodation and free meals.
• Sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.
• Pension scheme available.
• 20 holidays plus 8 bank holidays per.
• Number of positions x 1

Location : Leicester , UK.

CHEF

Do you have a passion for making Indian and European Snacks? Do you want to work for a food business that values quality and customer satisfaction? If yes, then Jalaram's Farsans Limited is looking for you! Our Client Jalaram's Farsans Limited is a reputed manufacturer of specialised snack products which is expanding its business and is looking for a Chef for its business situated in Leicester.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team at Jalaram’s Farsans Limited. As a Chef, you will play a crucial role in our mission to continue delivering exceptional products that delight our customers. You will be responsible for creating and perfecting our range of specialized snacks, ensuring the highest standards of taste and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Develop, refine, and standardize recipes for Indian and European snacks for large-scale production.
2. Monitor every aspect of production to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
3. Develop and promote new food products to boost sales and increase generated returns
4. Supervise snack preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to standardized recipes.
5. Source high-quality ingredients, managing inventory for freshness and production needs.
6. Implement quality control measures, conducting taste tests and making necessary adjustments.
7. Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance, adhering to HACCP and GMP standards.
8. Train and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
9. Monitor and manage food costs, optimizing ingredient use and minimizing waste.
10. Innovate new snack products and flavors based on culinary trends and consumer preferences.
11. Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams for product development and promotion.
12. Maintain detailed records of recipes, production processes, and quality checks.
13. Adapt recipes to meet regional preferences and dietary requirements.

Quality:
1) Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered.
2) Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to regulations.
3) Conducts quality checks of goods received
4) Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications Leadership
5) Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
6) Create daily schedule to ensure proper staffing requirements are met
7) Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees.
Relevant Experience:
1. Expertise in Indian or European Snacks preparation.
2. Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience as a Chef.
3. Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations.
4. Strong and rational communication, documentation and organizational skills.
5. Knowledge and maintain food cost and hygiene regulations.
6. Ability to lead and mentor a team with high volume, restaurant experience and must have worked in restaurants doing over sales annually.
7. Skilled in writing production lists, F&B proposals and requisitions.

Benefits & Salary:
• Annual package is £35000 to £39000 depending on experience.
• Assistance with accommodation and free meals.
• Sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.
• Pension scheme available.
• 20 holidays plus 8 bank holidays per.
• Number of positions x 1

Location : Leicester , UK.

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Cook? If so, we'd love you to join our team at RMBI Devonshire Court Care Home!

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you'll be doing...

As a Cook you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7, 37.5 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line with excellent customer service skills
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Kitchen Assistant

Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That’s why we’re looking for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible customer experience.

The Role
We are looking for a new Kitchen Assistant to join our Prezzo Family who wants to support our kitchens by offering excellent work ethic and be able to keep our kitchens ticking along by ensuring maximum tidiness and organisation at all times.
As a Prezzo Kitchen Assistant you will:

• Have a keen interest in working within a busy, professional kitchen.
• Take great #Pride is everything you do (this is a key Prezzo value!)
• Keep your kitchen organised and clean.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a desire to grow your skills, as there are opportunities to train up to become one of our chefs!
• Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian dining experience.

Our ‘Deal’; What’s in it for you?

• 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 or your family/friends
• Free Meal on shift
• TasteCard - Free discounts at branded Restaurants Nationwide
• Prezzo Perks Discounts - Prezzo\'s own discounts App, numerous free discounts on High Street Brands, Leisure Venues, Super Markets, Gyms, online and at the locations.
• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink
• Access to Apprenticeships
• Wagestream - access to your wages early
• Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline
• Eye Test
• Voluntary Bupa Dental Cover
• Voluntary UNUM Critical Illness Cover
• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan
• ISA Investment plans with Cushon
• Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron
• More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme
• Prezzo Service Anniversaries

Where is our Restaurant?
We are delighted to announce that we have arrived in Hinckley.

Prezzo’s exciting expansion plans continue as we take up residence in the fantastic new development in Hinckley, called ‘The Crescent’. We’re opposite the cinema and very close to the bus station.

Come along, relax, unwind and enjoy fantastic Italian cuisine with a real touch of class for a wonderful date night, family meal or just a catch up with old friends.

Our Values:

One Team… working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.

Genuine Connection… building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.

Drive to Succeed… being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, to help improve and grow.

Pride… making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards
We\'re proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

• \'Excellence in HR Technology\' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
• \'Best use of Benefits Technology\' at the Employee Benefits Awards
• \'Fair Employment\' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
• \'Environmental Best Practice\' at the International Green Apple Awards
• \'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain\' at the PAPA Industry Awards

We have also been nominated for:

• ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards
• ‘Recycling excellence’ and ‘Partnership excellence’ at the National Recycling Forum

We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we’re proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level ‘London Health Workplace Award’.

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At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Hospitality Manager to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special residential care home provides high quality residential care, dementia care and respite care

**To be considered for this position you must have a Minimum of 3 years of experience of Hospitality Management**

As the Hospitality Manager your key responsibilities include:
• Develop a service experience that fits within our family vision and values; being compassion, empathy and transparency in our service delivery
• Develop and maintain a positive working environment for all staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and high-quality service
• Ensure that all residents are provided with an exceptional experience and that their needs and expectations are met and exceeded
• Manage the food service operation, working closely with the executive chef including menu planning, preparation, and delivery of high-quality meals in a timely and efficient manner
• Develop and maintain a robust activities program that is tailored to the interests and needs of the residents and is engaging, fun, and promotes health and wellness
• Maintain and manage best first impression experience
• Ensure the housekeeping function is effective, efficient, and maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver exceptional service
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the principles of first impressions and the ability to ensure that guests have a positive experience from the moment they arrive
• Knowledge of food service operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and delivery, as well as a good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements
• Strong understanding of the needs and interests of older people and the ability to develop and deliver a range of activities that are engaging, fun, and promote health and wellness
• Strong understanding of the principles of housekeeping, including cleaning, hygiene, and infection control
• Strong understanding of budget management and the ability to manage costs effectively whilst still delivering high-quality service

The successful Hospitality Manager will receive an excellent salary of £35,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Paid Breaks*
• Refer-a-friend*
• Reward Gateway – discounts, wellbeing, employee assistance & much more
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Excellent working environment
• Cost of DBS*
• We are a Living Wage Employer

Reference ID: 6111
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for 5 Chefs to join a multitude of Schools they are working in based in Leicester.

Working 27.5 hours per week from 7am till 2:30pm, this is a great opportunity for someone experienced in Catering to work during School Term times.

Overall Purpose of the Role will be:
To be responsible for:

• Preparing, cooking, and serving school meals for assigned school/s in line with nutritional guidelines, standard recipes and pre-defined menus, quality requirements, and budget parameters.
• Undertaking other activities to ensure compliance and the control and organisation of resources to fulfil service level agreements.
• Directing and supervising the day-day activities of onsite staff by providing decisive and effective leadership to team(s)

Each post holder will be primarily based at one school where they will be responsible for:

• Food to be produced and served onsite only.
• Food to be produced and served onsite + food to be distributed to other schools (this arrangement is known as a production hub).

Post holders will need to work flexibly and be required to:

• Provide short-term cover at another location as required.
• Be moved longer term or permanently to another school within the area cluster to meet service needs.

Key Job Activities:

• Food Production & Service
• Receive meal numbers, check special dietary requirements, obtain the recipes, and plan the preparation as per the pre-established menu.
• Prepare and cook food.
• Prepare and set up serving and dining areas in line with the menu and other pre-defined details.
• Serve food whilst interacting with children and school staff.
• Oversee the packing and collection of food prepared for other schools (for production hub kitchens only).
• Undertake routine cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment during and after each service.
• Oversee the safe disposal of waste.
• Direct and supervise the activities of over 10 onsite staff involved in food production and service.

We are seeking candidates who are able to act as a positive representative of the service by:

• Being approachable, friendly, and helpful.
• Dealing appropriately with straightforward questions, and requests from school staff.
• Escalating anything non-routine or contentious to the appropriate manager or support officer within the service.
• Promote the uptake of school meals and participation with new menus and ideas by engaging with children daily, and with parents and carers at school events.

Catering Logistics

• Compile rotas & timesheets to ensure daily kitchen tasks are assigned.
• Carry out safety checks on the premises and equipment, ensuring the security of the kitchen and any stores and surrounds.
• Report the breakdown of equipment and need for structural repairs, including Food Safety hazards, break-ins, and accidents.
• Report problems with stocks and supplies and liaise with other central staff within the service regarding other operational issues/risks/matters of concern.
• Reconcile daily and weekly meal numbers.
• Monitor and control stock supplies.
• Place orders for goods and supplies.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries.
• Record cleaning and food waste details on the schedule.
• Monitor food budgets and escalate any concerns to the Area Manager.
• Maintain accurate food safety, and health & safety record

Chef De Partie Position

This picturesque and beautiful village gastro Pub is looking for a creative and talented Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen brigade. Wherever possible the produce used in the kitchens is locally sourced often from their own land.

The property prides itself on serving only the best locally sourced produce, and wherever possible the produce used in the kitchen is locally sourced from their own land. Our Client is also proud of its many seasonal game dishes, which are all locally sourced and are all prepared on site by the team of professional chefs.

The successful Chef de Partie must be creative and have flair, which is also flexible and Love Cooking. All applicants should be dedicated to maintaining the high standards already established at this busy and popular Gastro property.

As Chef de Partie you will be reporting directly to the Head Chef in a great working and Inspirational Kitchen

Qualifications/Experience required for this Chef de Partie opportunity:

You must have NVQ 1&2 or equivalent and experience as a Chef de Partie.
It is also necessary that applicants are passionate about food and presentation.

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role:

28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Supplied and laundered chef whites
A share of restaurant tips
Contributory pension scheme
Employee awards

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

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