Job Description
Balham's effortlessly cool local wine-bar where great bottles set the tone, the pantry is always stocked and weekends are made for lingering.
Welcome to Charley's Flat.
ABOUT THE COMPANY -
Balham's brand new effortlessly cool new local wine bar and brunch venue where flat whites turn to funky reds and the vibe always hits just right.
Our philosophy: you're not out, you’re just over.
- Set to open in June, we will be the place for locals to come and listen to live jazz and acoustic music while enjoying simple curated top quality food and wine without the heavy price tag.
KEY BENEFITS & INCENTIVES
- Creative Freedom - Full creativity over menu development & input into dishes.
- Wine & Training - Ongoing wine training & education
- Team Perks - 50% off your bill (up to a party of 4) & free staff meal
- Growth and development - A real Opportunity to build a business from the ground up. Not just a single venue.
- A split of service charge
- Dental coverage
SKILLS/EXPEREINCE-
- An eye for detail and a zest for all things culinary!
- A passionate and dynamic leader, who can motivate a small team to ensure delivery of exceptional service to all guests.
- Full confidence in running all aspects of the kitchen including stock control, weekly ordering and a strong and strict cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen.
- A sharp understanding of kitchen health & safety, food safety and firm administrative tasks in place for kitchen staff to follow.
Job Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES-
- Cooking a consistently high-quality menu, input with menu creation, specials and menu changes.
- Leading a small kitchen team helping to develop their skills, help management with kitchen staff hiring and maintaining a high food safety standard at all times.
- Managing stock, orders and budgets to keep everything running smoothly
- Creating a positive kitchen environment where innovation and individuality shine
- Work closely with the management team to maximize service as well as manage a high service standard of our functions menu and execution
ABOUT YOU -
- A strong chef background, preferably with experience in a lead role previously, Although it is JUST as important to have the right attitude and get stuck in!
- Great people leadership- you know how to motivate and inspire others
- Excellent organisational skills with a focus on efficiency and standards
- A friendly and nice person who take their work seriously!
- A positive attitude and an ability to work well as part of a team.
- Great personality- patient, understanding and a passion for developing yourself and work colleagues. A zest for personal growth!
- Attention to detail: Ensuring that every ingredient meets a high standard and that kitchen protocols are followed meticulously.
- Strong food safety knowledge and a strict regimented safety practise at all times in the kitchen.
Join Charley's in early May to be ready for our doors to open in early June!
Job Location
75 Bedford Hill Road
Balham Sw129HA
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