Total 3 Junior Executive level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in BR1 1EZ

About the Role: Food Service AssistantAn opportunity has arisen for a Food Service Assistant to join our team at Guildford College. In this dynamic college environment, you’ll play a key role in providing excellent customer service to both staff and students.
Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the catering outlet, assist with basic food preparation, and deliver exceptional customer service. Your responsibilities will include restocking, handling deliveries, rotating stock, and ensuring our space is always presented to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with basic food preparation, adhering to healthy school guidelines that promote balanced meals for everyone.
Operating our barista-style coffee machine to serve drinks.
Clearing, cleaning, and storing food and beverage equipment following safety protocols.
Labelling all food items in accordance with food safety regulations and following allergen safety procedures.
Supporting hospitality orders, including preparation, setup, and delivery/collection across the campus.

This is a permanent opportunity working Term Time, 35 hours per week, Guildford College.
What do you need to be successful as a Food Service Assistant?
To excel in this position, the ideal candidate should bring strong customer service experience, ideally gained within the hospitality sector. Experience in food service or sales, along with any additional qualifications in catering or hospitality, would be highly beneficial. However, we are committed to providing training to ensure you succeed in this role.
Key qualifications and experience include:

Food Hygiene Certification: You should already hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, or be willing to undertake the necessary training to obtain one. This is essential for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and safety expected in our food service operations.
Food Service & Till Operation Experience: Previous hands-on experience in a food service environment, such as working as a café or till operator, will be critical. This includes managing transactions, handling food, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting.
Catering Outlets and Coffee Shop Experience: Ideally, you will have previous work experience in catering outlets, coffee shops, or similar food service areas. This experience will help you quickly adapt to our work environment and deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Additional qualifications or work experience in catering, hospitality, or related fields will be an asset, but we are happy to support the right candidate with all necessary training to develop these skills further. This role requires individuals who are adaptable, customer-focused, and passionate about food service excellence.
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:



Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.


Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Company Description

Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Dorothy & Marshall, BR1 1AN

Salary: £16 per hour (5 of 7 days worked per week - weekend work included)

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays (in Lieu)
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our team

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take a next step in their culinary career and to be a part of a business where who are OBSESSED about food and developing talent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Senior Chef De Partie or above.
• Knowledge of various scratch cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

INDVIP

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

junior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a junior sous chef at wagamama, you’ll support the management team to oversee all aspects of our back of house operation the wagamama way. embodying our people promise + values through how you show up at work, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of our food, managing inventory and various kitchen operations. you will support the management team to develop and grow the chef team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated and meeting wagamama standards. you'll be passionate about people and food, working to meet high standards as part of a talented and diverse team. so, if you're an aspiring kitchen leader or supervisor looking to develop their chef career this could be the role for you!

perks + quirks |

• £12.70 per hour + £37 per week average tips*

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• dedicated 4-week training programme

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• pension scheme + 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• an individual who is ready to lead by example and help motivate your team

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care to build relationships with your team

• ready to support ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• aware of the financial performance of your kitchen

• able to contribute to nurturing a culture of fun, encouraging everyone on your team to be the best they can be

• you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way