Kitchen Assistant

Vagabond Wines; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the vibrant team at Vagabond Wines! As part of our independent wine bar and kitchen, you will assist in food preparation and cooking. With a strong emphasis on hospitality, you will engage with our guests while learning about wines and enjoying comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

£950 for mental and physical wellbeing

Half price cinema tickets

Discounted holidays and gym memberships

Free meals on shifts

Training and development opportunities

Amazing discounts on wines and beer

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in food safety are advantageous but not essential.
• No formal wine knowledge required; all levels welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of the full menu.
• Adhere to recipe specifications and dish standards.
• Work in accordance with company policies and Health & Safety.

Skills

Passionate about hospitality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

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We are an award-winning, high fiving, people loving, training leading, independent wine bar and kitchen!

If you love wine, and want a career in the industry, or if you love talking to people and want to learn about wine -there is no better place to start than at Vagabond Wines.

We offer 100+ delicious wines by the glass, available to sample and explore via our bespoke wine dispensers, a seasonal sharing menu and our very own, very cool, urban winery in nearby Battersea Power Station where we make English wines.

At the heart of our stores are of course people who through their vibrancy & energy bring our wines to life. All levels of wine knowledge are open to apply. If you just know you like it but don’t have the formal training, don’t worry. We offer great training opportunities. If you're looking for a role where you can inspire, lead, engage and motivate an entire team, this is the job for you!

What we can offer you:

• £950 to spend on your mental and physical wellbeing every year
• A benefits package like no other, including half price cinema tickets, discounted holidays, shopping and gym memberships
• Free meals on every shift you work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Training and development within a structured career path, with 100's of online and classroom lead courses
• Amazing discounts on our wines and beer
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career

Our guests overall experience is in your hands and as such we are looking for team members who are:

• Passionate about hospitality
• Who is well presented and trustworthy
• Who loves food
• Who works well as part of a team

We are an award-winning, high fiving, people loving, training leading, independent wine bar and kitchen!

If you love wine, and want a career in the industry, or if you love talking to people and want to learn about wine -there is no better place to start than at Vagabond Wines.

We offer 100+ delicious wines by the glass, available to sample and explore via our bespoke wine dispensers, a seasonal sharing menu and our very own, very cool, urban winery in nearby Battersea Power Station where we make English wines.

At the heart of our stores are of course people who through their vibrancy & energy bring our wines to life. All levels of wine knowledge are open to apply. If you just know you like it but don’t have the formal training, don’t worry. We offer great training opportunities. If you're looking for a role where you can inspire, lead, engage and motivate an entire team, this is the job for you!

What we can offer you:

• £950 to spend on your mental and physical wellbeing every year
• A benefits package like no other, including half price cinema tickets, discounted holidays, shopping and gym memberships
• Free meals on every shift you work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Training and development within a structured career path, with 100's of online and classroom lead courses
• Amazing discounts on our wines and beer
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career

Our guests overall experience is in your hands and as such we are looking for team members who are:

• Passionate about hospitality
• Who is well presented and trustworthy
• Who loves food
• Who works well as part of a team

The Role:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of the full menu
• Adhering to recipe specifications and dish standards with high levels of attention to detail
• Be involved in the general day-to-day tasks in the kitchen
• Work in accordance with all company policies and Health & Safety

Any relevant qualifications such as Food Safety Level 2 are advantageous but not essential.
If you are interested then apply today, we would love to hear from you!