Commis Chef Required

Adkins & Cheurfi are excited to be recruiting a Commis Chef for a well renowned restaurant in Newcastle City Centre.

As a Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of their high-performing team. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Chefs.

If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and the drive to develop.

It’s a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking the first step in their career.

Main Responsibilities

Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of any given section.
Work alongside the chef and maintain the standards put in place by the kitchen management team
Work alongside the chefs and senior management team to deliver the standards and practices that the owners require
Work alongside the Front of house team, ensuring both areas of the team are in unity
Assist and manage and maintain the health and hygiene practices of your section and other areas of the kitchen

Candidate requirements

Commis chef level experience
Great time management skills
Friendly personality
Driven character
Creative

This is a very exciting position for a Commis Chef looking to kickstart their career.

Please email your CV to jak@adkinscheurfi.co.uk or call 0191 5166118

Wedding Coordinator- Alnwick

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are currently hiring an experienced Wedding Coordinator to work across two exclusive wedding sites in Alnwick, Northumberland.

Would you like to be part of an award-winning team? We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated staff to join our team in Northumberland. An exciting new role has been developed at two of the most exciting and truly unique wedding venues, situated in rural Northumberland. The ideal candidate will have vision, enthusiasm and the passion to continue our mission to deliver magical weddings which creates lasting memories for all guests and of course, the special couple.

Job Description:

To actively help sell, plan, coordinate and deliver superior weddings and events at the sister venues.
To promote the site as an exclusive wedding and events venue
To conduct initial venue tours with prospective couples and corporate clients
To conduct planning meetings with couples and to have ongoing contact with them until their wedding day
To keep full and accurate records for each wedding or event and ensure that all schedules are completed one month prior to the wedding/event delivery
To act as a contact for the couple/client during the planning of their wedding or event, handling their enquiries quickly and effectively, throughout their wedding or event experience.
You will be required to attend all events you have assisted in planning, be there to greet them on their arrival to the venue and deliver their ceremony requirements
To prepare detailed function sheets for both the FOH and kitchen teams to ensure that the event is run smoothly and in a timely manner
To prepare invoices and quotations for all clients
To help plan and coordinate wedding fairs
To manage, run and create revenue from the non wedding venue events
To manage, run and create revenue from non wedding events

Basic salary £23k plus bonus scheme

We are currently sending CV’s over to our client with the anticipation of interviews taking place over the coming weeks.

Send your CV over to lucy@adkinscheurfi.co.uk or alternatively call the office on 0191 5166118

Cleaners needed across the North East!

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced Cleaners across the North East in areas such as Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Cramlington, North Shields & Barnard Castle.

Cleaning roles available in Schools, Nurseries and Residential Homes across the North East, in date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) preferred if possible.

Monday-Friday work available in both part time and full time roles.

Competitive rates of pay from £9.00 an hour, weekly pay each Friday including accrued Holiday Pay.

Preferential qualities;

have previous experience in a similar environment
be able to reach the site punctually
be reliable, kind, trustworthy and respectful of others
a friendly personality

If this sounds like a great new role and you would be interested in finding out more, please call the office line on 0191 5166118 or email your CV to danielle@adkinscheurfi.co.uk

Sous Chef

Sous chef wanted for an upscale boutique village inn

My client is offering a competitive starting salary of between £30,000 – £34,000 depending on experience.

Job Spec

Menu Planning and creating daily specials alongside the head chef
Managing the kicthen in Head Chefs absence
Training junior team members
Adhering to all aspects of food & safety procedures in the kitchen
Ability to cook, prepare and serve fresh food to a high standard using quality ingredients
Hardworking and enthusiastic individual
5 years work experience at Senior Chef de Partie or above

If you are an experinced Sous Chef or talented Senior CDP ready to take that next step, please apply today for immeadiate review.

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Restaurant Manager- Leeds

Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting a General Manager to work in a new fast-food style restaurant in Leeds!

An amazing opportunity for an experienced General Manager who loves providing customers with incredible food, excellent service and an experience they won’t forget. You need to be a well organised, driven, creative individual with strong communication and leadership qualities and a natural ability to get the best out of a team and make great food!

As General Manager you will be responsible for all operational, staffing, customer service and performance expectations, including:

· Day to day business management of the restaurant. Including monitoring of sales, requirements and profitability.

· Ensuring the output is consistently of the highest quality and in line with specifications.

· Implementing menu changes and operational changes following consultation with the Operations Director.

· Recruit for, build, manage and train an exceptional team of kitchen and front of house staff who are passionate about the product and customer service. Ensuring that Kitchen and FOH staff are working together as a seamless team.

· Ensuring the customer service is consistently of the highest quality and in line with expectations.

· Ensuring that all customers are welcomed into the store and the environment and team is friendly and welcoming at all times.

40 hours per week, including weekend work

Personal skills:

Excellent communication skills, spoken, written and verbal.
Management skills and experience, of managing a team, preferably in a quick service restaurant or venue
Highly organised and effective in time management
Leader and motivator
Upbeat, sociable hospitable and attentive.

Desirable:

Licensee/personal license holder
An understanding of GP’s, WP’s and stock management
Health & Safety knowledge and experience
Food hygiene certification to Level 2/3
Clean UK driving license

£25,000 per annum & healthcare package.

If this sounds like the next exciting role for you, don’t hesitate to apply, lucy@adkinscheurfi.co.uk / 0191 5166118

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F&B Manager- City Centre Hotel, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are hiring for an F&B Manager on behalf of a 4* City Centre Hotel in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

As a Food and Beverage Manager, you are responsible for managing operations of all Food and Beverage outlets to deliver an excellent Customer/Guest experience.

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service by overseeing all aspects of service and service staff during operating hours, while working in a clean and safe environment, and meeting all financial goals for sales and expenses.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities:

Responsibility for managing and achieving your own departmental targets as assigned by the Senior Management Team.
Working alongside the DGM and GM to develop, plan, budget and implement programmes and procedures.
Manage and monitor activities of all employees in your team, making sure they adhere to the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook.
Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures

Maximizes food and beverage sales by identifying and targeting sales opportunities through marketing including promotions and special events and by training staff on “up-selling.”

Customer & Guest Focus:

Arranges work schedules of line employees, determining days off, ensuring staffing levels are based on occupancy and/or any current or anticipated events. Submits payroll records, correcting errors to insure pay is on time.
Maintain consistency of service by being aware of and prepared for all course events, large parties and reservations that may affect food and beverage service operations.

Team & Partnership Working:

Builds a positive working atmosphere by networking and developing trusting relationships with co-workers, to deliver the best service to external customers/guests.

Effective Communication:

Communicates regularly, consistently and in a timely manner to keep everyone appropriately informed.
Makes effective and appropriate use of available communication processes.

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, don’t hesitate to apply, we are conducting interviews in the next few weeks…

Pastry Chef

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Adkins & Cheurfi are currently looking to recruit a passionate and innovative pastry chef for a stunning and luxury 4 star hotel and spa in Seaham. The Pastry Chef will join a well-established kitchen team and join the talented head chef in the production of his locally sourced menus

This is a permanent position with immediate start and a 4 day working week.

To be successful in this role you will need:

1-year Pastry experience working within a hotel kitchen.
To be motivated and able to follow the instructions to the highest specification
A genuine passion for all things pastry
Ability to work to a high standard under pressure

Why should I apply for this pastry chef position?

Excellent salary between £28,000 – £30,000.
4 day working week
Work in a friendly environment with a high achieving team
Immediate starts available
Scope for career progression
Flexible employer
Live in accommodation can be provided.

Assistant F&B Managers – Jesmond

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are hiring an Assistant F&B Manager on behalf of a boutique, 4* star hotel in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The Assistant F&B Manager will supervise and ensure the smooth running of the weddings, events, restaurant, bar and room service at the venue, maximising guest satisfaction and food and beverage profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all Food and Beverage departments of the hotel, including the restaurant, bar, functions and private dining.

• To act as a leader within the Food and Beverage department, setting an example to others in excellent customer service standards and cleanliness.

• To assist in the ongoing training within the Food and Beverage departments, to maintain service standards.

• Deal with customer queries and complaints effectively and in a timely manner, taking action to remedy and improve standards.

• To assist in the management and maximisation of the financial contribution of the Food and Beverage department in line with budget expectations.

Duties:

• Ensures that guests receive quality service by providing work direction to the Food & Beverage Front of House Team

• Ensures that all areas of the Food & Beverage department are ready to welcome guests at any times

• Keeps all areas of the department, including back of house, clean, tidy and organised at all times

• Assists the Food & Beverage Manager with the recruitment, training and development of staff within the department

Tasks:

• Works actively to minimise complaints from guests

• Attends meetings and trainings required by the Food & Beverage Manager

• Keeps up to date with current alcohol and liquor licensing laws

• Accept flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to hotel guests • Continuously seek to improve knowledge of own job function.

• Reasonably carry out any other tasks requested by the company

• Provide Duty Manager cover

If you believe you would be a great fit for this role, don’t hesitate to apply- we are conducting interviews in the coming weeks.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Adkins & Cheurfi are on the lookout for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our recruitment team.

After a successful year we are now looking to expand the team further, and are searching for our next Trainee Recruitment Consultant

The Trainee Recruitment Consultant who joins us will be a high achiever, a proactive self-starter and a go-getter who already has a huge interest in the recruitment industry.

Responsibilities

Source new candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, marketing, and online social media platforms
Candidate compliance – obtaining the right to work documents and reference checking
Work with several key clients to develop the existing business and existing relationships
Work towards building strong candidate and client relationships
Fill temporary job bookings for existing client accounts
Administrative tasks include CV formatting, data entry into payroll systems, Excel spreadsheets, and in-house booking systems.
Advertise jobs and manage candidate responses / candidate expectations
Online Marketing and social media posts

Key Qualifications / Experience

University Graduate
Interest to work in recruitment
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
Strong analytical and communication skills and a sense of humour
Highly organised, detail orientated with a strong ability to prioritise for effective time management
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word and Outlook)

What do we offer

Starting Salary £19000
Bonus Scheme
Fast career progression and a high level of autonomy offered
Regular team activities and dinner at great restaurants
Smart casual dress code
Pension scheme
Free onsite parking