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Chef – B&I

Our client is a contract caterer based within a B&I site near Farnborough, Hampshire.

They are currently looking to recruit a Chef to assist their talented catering team.

They are offering a great work life balance with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6.30am – 2.30pm.

The currently have a team of 8 chefs catering to 750 people daily.

Chef Duties include:
-To prepare the deli bar, salad bar and other food prep along with serving the product to the customer.
-To assist the Head Chef with running the production kitchen
-Training and supporting junior team members

The successful Chef will have a can do attitude with a passion for food. This would be a great opportunity to progress your way through the contract catering industry.

They offer a good rate of pay + Benefits.

If you are looking for a Chef position with a great company offering an excellent work life balance then please apply now!

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Duty Manager

Our client, a 4 star property located near to Basingstoke, Hampshire are looking for a Duty Manager to join their team at this award winning Hotel.

The hotel is set in acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, providing an amazing venue for many weddings and events. They strive to deliver the highest standards in all areas and won an award for their Weddings last year.

As the Duty Manager you will be a driven, efficient leader who prioritises the guest experience and smooth running of the hotel at all times. You could be overseeing one department, or four, and at the heart of all your decisions will be what is right for the guests, your employees and the business.

Your role will be varied and ever-evolving, and you will guide your team through tasks including, and not limited to, the following:
*Ensuring the Reception desk is manned and guests are always treated with prompt attention and care
*Overseeing and assisting with smooth breakfast, lunch and dinner services
*Assisting with weddings, events and conferences being held
*Ensuring the bar runs smoothly, helping where necessary
*Helping the Housekeeping team to deliver the required standards of cleanliness and safety where necessary
*Being responsible for accurate banking, adhering to Health & Safety regulations and reporting any and all issues to the General Manager

As the Duty Manager you should have previous experience in the hotel or hospitality industry. Due to the job requiring occasional bar work, applicants must be of the legal age to serve alcohol.

This Duty Manager role is full-time, 5 days out of 7 per week.

This position offers a good salary plus benefits including:
-Company events
-Discounted or free food
-Employee discount
-Life insurance
-On-site parking
-Sick pay
-Training and progression.

If you are looking for a new role in the Hospitality industry which offers training and progression then please apply now.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef

Our client based in Hayling Island is a members club that also offers events. They are currently looking for a 2nd chef to work alongside their Head Chef.

As the Sous Chef you will be required:

*To prepare and produce food as directed by the head chef. To produce and control high quality food using old and new modern methods, including fresh products and convenience food.
*To deputise for the head chef in his/her absence.

Responsibilities:
*To help organise the successful operation of the Main Kitchen with the assistance of the head chefs and house manager.
*To ensure that all services provided by the Main Kitchen are ready for operation at the specified time and to the standard laid down by the head chef.
*Always be present on time and correctly dressed for duty.
*To maintain legal hygiene and safety requirements for food and equipment as laid down and agreed with the head chef.
*To ensure regular, positive and co-operative communication with managers and staff.
*To carry out any other reasonable duties as required to achieve the objectives and targets for the kitchen operation.
*To produce homemade and traditional dishes laid down by the head chef.
*To ensure that all food is cooked and presented at a safe and appropriate temperature using temperature probes when required and recording all temperatures and keeping a log.
*As second chef to direct the work of catering assistants in conjunction with dining room supervisor.
*To act as the senior chef in the absence of the head chef.

Benefits
*Temporary accommodation that can be used during shifts
*Use of facilities
*Free parking
*Discount on Food & Beverage

As the 2nd Chef you will be required to work 40 hours per week, 5 days out 7, straight shifts.

If you are looking for a new Sous Chef opportunity please apply now!

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Executive Chef

Our client a private catering company based near Aldershot, Hampshire are looking for a strong Executive Chef to help lead and motivate their current team.

They offer high quality fine dining food to the aviation sector.

The role of the Executive Chef is to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen to achieve the highest standard of food production. To manage the day-to-day activities of the Sous Chefs, Chef de Partie’s, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.

The Executive Chef will control and manage the food cost in line with the budget, source ingredients in accordance with the Company’s sourcing policy and take responsibility for ensuring that only the highest possible standards are maintained when it comes to food quality in preparation, presentation and packing.

This role is a senior role within the company, which will require at least 50% of the working day away from the kitchen, performing kitchen management and administrative tasks. Therefore, the Head Chef must demonstrate that in addition to the required culinary skills required, they also possess the relevant man management and administrative skills required for the role.

The Executive Chef will drive the development of new dishes and techniques ensuring that the brief is fulfilled and the company’s ethos of culinary excellence is maintained. The Executive Head Chef will also need to keep on top of food trends as our clients will usually have experienced contemporary fine dining on a regular basis.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience
*Culinary and or catering/hospitality qualification such as degree or diploma or similar (essential)
*Food hygiene diploma and or food science technology qualification
*Intermediate HACCP qualification or equivalent (desirable)
*Management/Leadership qualification an advantage
*Extensive experience in managing a food manufacturing department
*Qualified Chef with global food experience preferable with inflight catering
*Extensive experience in managing teams within the food industry
*Experience of managing budgets, financial and performance targets
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Good interpersonal skills
*Excellent leadership skills
*Innovative and pro-active thinker, creative with the ability to develop a concept through to design and development for production delivery
*Customer focused
*Excellent presentation skills

The working Schedule is 5 days over 7, straight shifts, with on average 2 weekends off per month.

This Executive Head Chef role offers an excellent salary plus company benefits including:

-Discounted or free food
-On-site parking
-Private dental insurance
-Wellness programmes

If you are a talented Chef with excellent man management skills then please apply now.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Customer Service Representative

Our client a catering company near Aldershot, Hampshire are looking for a Customer Service Representative with a hospitality background.

Their purpose is to be the brand that delivers the world’s finest and most innovative dining experience.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Customer Services Manager, for operational and customer service issues. The role of the Customer Service Representative is to take full responsibility for all aspects of taking, processing and delivering their products and services to their customers. Being the face of the company and being professional and courteous at all times. Using the resources and team available to you, you will ultimately be accountable for ensuring that the orders placed by their customers are fulfilled to the specification that has been requested and delivered at the time stated. This includes ensuring that the team delivers the highest level of customer service to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Job Accountabilities:
General responsibilities and accountabilities include, but not limited to:
*Overall accountability for the taking of orders from customers via email and phone, processing through liaison with kitchen staff and coordinating the delivery of food and concierge to the specific requirements stated by our customers
*Communicating courteously with customers by telephone, email and face to face
*Providing help and advice to customers in regards to order queries
*Apply departmental upsell process to ensure every order profit opportunity has been realized
*Keeping accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers; this includes follow up phone calls after every order, recording all feedback and maintaining client preference records.
*Manage and handle funds process to ensure collections of funds is undertaken in a timely manner by the team including the issuing of refunds or compensation to customers
*Coordinate, administrate and set up company tastings and food demonstrations including preparation of the tasting room
*Deliver the client experience and product in accordance with the daily requirement
*Collection/Drop off runs for concierge services locally and nationally
*Load and unload delivery vehicles for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport
*Maintain the fleet through daily, weekly and monthly checks
*Assisting with records for stock, deliveries for the company documentation purposes
*Commercial awareness

Values and Standards to be met:
*Integrity
*Attention to Detail
*Fun
*Innovation
*Adaptability

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Structured approach to work focused on getting results, keeping targets and meeting schedules
*Highly organised
*Ability to work under pressure, organisational commitment, willingness to learn
*Strong people skills in order to work with all levels of the business
*Ability to multi task
*Demonstrate a consistent level of flexibility
*A real determination to get things done
*Computer literate with excellent Word / Excel skills
*Adaptable to change
*Team player
*Lead by example

The working schedule is to work 3 days on and then have 3 days off, with 12 hour shifts totalling 45 – 48 hours per week.

This Customer Service Representative position offers a good salary plus benefits including:

-Discounted or free food
-On-site parking
-Private dental insurance
-Wellness programmes

If you are looking for an exciting and varied new role then this Customer Service Representative position could be the one for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk