1. Assist with menu planning and preparation for all upcoming events
2. Manage culinary team on each event to ensure smooth execution
3. Deliver commercial and internal events according to function sheet specifications
4. Attend weekly function sheet meetings with the Events Team
5. Maintain exceptional high standards for all types of events
6. Conduct detailed briefings enabling them to perform to expected standards
7. Provide BOH & FOH team members with all HSE documentation required
8. Communicate effectively with FOH Event Operations team
9. Complete relevant H&S paperwork and insightful end of night reporting
1. Prepare and execute all menu items to specification
2. Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure quality control is monitored and maintained
3. Assist with organising the culinary team daily/weekly tasks
4. Confidently lead the team in the absence of head chef to cover senior responsibilities
5. Ensure par levels of menu items are available across all outlets
6. Sound understanding of stock control, placing orders and maintaining par levels
7. Carry out regular stock counts for the culinary department
8. Adhere to all business & HSE policies
9. Complete relevant H&S paperwork and insightful end of night reporting
1. Line management of culinary team including CDPs & Commis chefs
2. Hands-on approach to training with the culinary team
3. Ensure temporary staffing have the relevant information to complete tasks
4. Oversee with head chef staff training, including inductions, health & safety and event-specific training
1. Brief allergens and other key dietary requirements clearly and effectively
2. Conduct regular health & safety audits of culinary areas
3. Ensure compliance with food safety and general HSE requirements
4. Knowledge of H&S compliance, COSHH, Allergen awareness and Food Safety policies
5. Minimum level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
1. Effectively manage all kitchen equipment including regular stocktakes and maintenance
2. Liaise with logistics team regarding event requirements in a timely and efficient manner
3. Assist with laundry of kitchen linen and stock management
4. Using stock system to effectively manage stock transfers across departments
5. Assist head chef with support of 3rd part restaurants equipment management & logistics
1. Confident: Sound understanding of all menus, can deliver a wide range of events & operations. Able to oversee multiple areas of the business and deliver consistently exceptional food.
2. Detail-focused: Highly organised individual. Follows process and procedures to ensure smooth delivery of daily operations, including planning, to ensure all team members have the right information to deliver a seamless operation.
3. Flexible: Embraces the agility required to manage multiple events simultaneously, with guest numbers of 200+. Open to adjusting working patterns within reason, as relevant to business requirements from time to time.
4. Safety Led: Leads by example on all HSE practices across the department and implements best practice.
5. Financial Acumen: Manages stock, wastage, staffing levels to the business needs.
6. Curious: Has a passion to bring ideas to the table, as well as a desire to develop and grow their own skills, with a long-term objective to grow the project.
1. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities through GROW program
2. Perks at Work – savings and discounts for everyday shopping and experiences
3. Generous holiday allowance with the option of purchasing additional leave
4. Private Pension scheme with a company match up to 6%
5. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
6. Medicash Healthcare and Life Assurance
7. Long Service Rewards and recognition
8. 15% off all outlets with the National Theatre, with a 25% discount in the Bookshop.
9. Kerb Card - 20% discount on drinks and 50% discount on food at Seven Dials Market.
10. Complimentary tickets to shows at the National Theatre (subject to availability)
11. O2 – last minute ticket offers for O2s show in our VIP box (subject to availability)
12. Onsite parking – parking is available at a discounted rate of £4 per day
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