Chef - The O2, London

TOCA Social France; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tron

Complimentary TOCA games

F&B discounts

Free meal on shift

Local retail discounts

Counselling support

Career progression

Job summary

TOCA Social in London’s The O2 is seeking a dedicated Chef to join a dynamic team delivering memorable guest experiences. You will help prepare and plate TOCA dishes, maintain high kitchen standards, and collaborate with staff across the venue to exceed expectations.

Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required. Training is provided with opportunities to work in other departments as needed to support venue growth and career progression.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with a great attitude and work ethic.
• Quick learner able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Passionate about delivering top quality experiences.
• Willingness to make people happy and deliver memorable experiences.
• Roll up your sleeves and support other departments when needed.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualified (ideally).
• Experience in a kitchen as a Chef, Kitchen Assistant or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support teammates across the kitchen with preparation and delivery of TOCA Social dishes.
• Ensure high kitchen standards, cleanliness, food quality and presentation.
• Work closely with teammates and venue to exceed guest expectations.
• Escalate maintenance issues to the leader.
• Ensure proper storage and labelling of products.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Food Safety and Allergy processes.

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Fast paced

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Description

TOCA Social is the world's first dining and entertainment experience with a football twist, and it’s set to change the game! Our first venue opened in 2021 in The O2, London and our second in Birmingham in 2024. We are also set to open in Westfield London, Dallas and Mexico in 2025!

At TOCA Social, Everybody Plays! Football knowledge is not required, so if you thrive being in an energetic and fun environment you’ll quickly fall in love with our concept!

Description

TOCA Social is the world's first dining and entertainment experience with a football twist, and it’s set to change the game! Our first venue opened in 2021 in The O2, London and our second in Birmingham in 2024. We are also set to open in Westfield London, Dallas and Mexico in 2025! At TOCA Social, Everybody Plays! Football knowledge is not required, so if you thrive being in an energetic and fun environment you’ll quickly fall in love with our concept!

Benefits

• £12.71 per hour + tronc (approx. £1.67 per hour based on last month's average)


• Complimentary TOCA games!


• Huge discounts on our F&B


• Free meal whilst on shift


• Local retail & hospitality discounts!


• Teammate Assistance Programme with access to free counselling sessions


• Great progression opportunities as we expand!

Job Highlights

Location: TOCA Social, The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX

Reports to: Area Head Chef

Hours Required: Minimum of 10 or 15 hours per week. Candidates must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.

The dynamic role of a Chef means no 2 days are the same at TOCA Social! You are responsible for bringing together multiple elements of our guests' journey together to deliver memorable experiences! We’re passionate about training and developing all our teammates to support their career progression and help them become legends, so you may receive training within other departments to support the venue as and when necessary!

Role Scope & Responsibilities

• Supporting your teammates across the kitchen with the preparation and delivery of TOCA Social dishes


• Ensuring high kitchen standards at all times, including high cleanliness standards and ensuring food quality and presentation is always at the hear of your work


• Working closely with your teammates and wider venue teammates to exceed guest expectations


• Escalating any maintenance issues to your leader


• Ensuring all products are stored and labelled correctly


• Adhering to all TOCA Social standards and guidelines as well as statutory regulations e.g. Health & Safety, Food Safety and Allergy processes


• Ensuring your communicate in a clear, warm and friendly manner to all teammates within the venue


• Supporting the kitchen and wider venue during events


• Being a team player who’s ready to support other departments as needed


• Supporting junior members of the team to develop their skills


• Monitoring stock levels, ensuring everything is always maintained and correctly stored and labelled


• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure minimum wastage and following portion control guidelines


• Having an eye for opportunity to exceed expectations in a positive, surprising and delightful manner


• Being flexible in covering a range of duties in line with business needs when required

Qualifications & Experience

• A punctual and reliable individual with a great attitude and work ethic!


• A quick learner with the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment


• Passionate about delivering top quality experiences


• A willingness and desire to make people happy and deliver genuine and memorable experiences


• Someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in (and help out other departments and teammates!)


• Food Safety Level 2 qualified (ideally but not a deal breaker)


• Experience working within a kitchen as a Chef, Kitchen Assistant or similar

TOCA Social is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.