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Tosi Gorgonzola Bar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cheese and wine bar in London seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. You will ensure high-quality food presentation and maintain cleanliness while managing a small kitchen. Ideal candidates have at least a year of experience in a similar role, with a passion for food and wine. Position is full-time, Monday to Friday, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in charge of a section.
• Minimum one year with an open kitchen facing guests.
• An easy-going personality fitting a relaxed management style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food to guests.
• Ensure food consistency in size, taste, and presentation.
• Manage kitchen processes to minimize wastage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Food presentation skills

Flavor pairings

Fluent in English

Wine knowledge

Job description

Purpose of role

To be in charge of the day-to-day kitchen operation of the gorgonzola bar. The role reports to the Restaurant Manager and General Manager. Nature of role: This role requires a great attitude in working behind a counter in front of the guest. Able to showcase the greatness of prime products to the guests. Capable of working solo, managing the small preparation and the service, for a 15 seats cheese and wine bar. It is currently Monday to Friday role, dinner only, around 45 h (subject to change at GM discretion).

Duties & responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality food, presented to a high standard, that expresses the values of Tosi.
• Ensure consistency in portion size, taste, and presentation every time.
• Manage portion control and wastage to achieve margin targets as set by management.
• Be able to work in a small space, in front of the guests.
• Be able to work clean and tidy, to make sure that you minimize the hassle of small spaces.
• Manage kitchen processes so that food is delivered to the table in a timely manner as required by the front of house.
• Work closely with Managers to ensure smooth cooperation between the departments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food standards in the kitchen in order to achieve 5/5 food standards ratings.
• Ensure all required compliance forms are filled out correctly and in a timely manner.
• Manage kitchen processes to minimise wastage. Complete stocktakes as required. Manage stock levels to avoid over-ordering.
• Maintain kitchen equipment to a high standard, carrying out regular cleaning as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in charge of a section.
• Minimum one year with an open kitchen and be able to have direct contact with guests – useful but not essential.

Skills & interests

• Proven skills in food presentation and flavor pairings.
• Fluent in English; spoken Italian is useful but not essential.
• Proven abilities in the areas set out in the job description.
• Wine knowledge is useful but not essential.
• Character: An easy-going personality that fits with our relaxed and informal management style.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Full-time

Schedule

Monday To Friday

Starting time

Immediate start!

About Tosi Gorgonzola Bar

Little independent cheese wine bar owned by Italian cheese producers., based in the heart of Mayfair. We offer mainly cheese, charcuterie, and some cold dishes, everything accompanied by a selection of Italian and French wines.