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Hospitality apprenticeships

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Today, Britain has the most diverse hospitality businesses in the world. The hospitality industry is vital to the UK economy, so much so that it’s estimated a quarter of all new jobs in the next seven years will come from the hospitality sector. An apprenticeship can lead to a meaningful and exciting career in this fast paced and rewarding environment and completing an apprenticeship will give you a job with training, meaning you can earn while you learn and gain a nationally-recognised qualification.

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Bartender Test Role

Join our vibrant team at The Copper Fox in Shoreditch as a Bartender, earning £14.00 per hour plus tips. You’ll greet customers, prepare and serve a range of classic and creative drinks, handle payments, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar. Providing excellent customer service and drink recommendations is key. Previous bartending experience and cocktail knowledge are preferred, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. Enjoy staff discounts and opportunities for training and progression in a lively London venu

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Hospitality Apprentice
Job Ref: 12013
Branch: Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
Location: Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa , Dundee
Salary/Benefits: £12.35 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 29/04/2025
Closing date: 19/06/2025


This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join Apex Hotels in Dundee on our Hospitality Apprentice Programme.


We are looking to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders within Apex Hotels. The Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland is an award-winning programme that was developed to offer an alternative to university. AHS is designed to support you in the start of a lifelong career in hospitality, an extremely rewarding industry.


This great opportunity offers you the chance to complete the Hospitality Services apprenticeship over two years, gaining the SCQF Level 5 qualification, all whilst working full time with Apex Hotels, developing your operational and supervisory skills. You’ll rotate between the key operational departments: housekeeping, kitchen, front office, and restaurant & bar, spending 6 months in each department. You’ll then select the department you wish to develop your career in following your completion of the two-year apprenticeship. There is also the opportunity to progress into the supervisory programme in your 3rd year.


A series of masterclasses will be delivered throughout the programme offering you the opportunity to devlop your skills whilst getting together with other AHS apprentices to discuss your experience and share your learning. Each year we offer learning journey experiences, which are designed to showcase what a career in hospitality has to offer and what paths and opportunities can be available to you. These experiences change each year and often involve travel within the UK or abroad. It is these masterclasses and learning journey experiences that make this AHS apprenticeship so unique.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join our warm and welcoming team, where you will have fun, meet many new people, make friends, and enjoy your work. Hospitality is such a thriving industry that could take your career in endless directions!


We’d love for you to join our Apex family and work over the summer months so you can get to know us, then begin your apprenticeship in September.


 Specific Tasks



  • Participating in ongoing training & development in each of the 4 departments to support your personal and professional skills progression.

  • Within the food and beverage department you will serve guests, take food and drinks orders, and manage guest queries with excellent customer service. You will gain knowledge of our menus and food and alcohol standards whilst working across bar, restaurant, conference, and room service facilities.

  • Within the kitchen you will assist the Chef de Partie in the running of the section and with the preparation and service of food. Ensuring health and hygiene regulations are followed whilst learning the required standards of food service

  • Within front office you will greet our guest upon arrival and learn the guest check in/out procedure. You will offer local advice and information regarding the local area as well as offering an excellent overall knowledge of all hotel facilities. Create amazing first impressions and customer service.

  • Within housekeeping you will ensure that all guest rooms look well-presented by performing various cleaning duties including cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms, changing linen, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting, engaging with guests and taking pride in your work

  • Anticipate guests’ needs whenever possible in every department to exceed expectations.

  • Demonstrate behaviours reflective of Apex Family Values of Passion, Trust, Friendliness and Teamwork.


 Reporting Structure



  • You will report to the relevant Head of Department during each rotation

  • You will receive support from a Workplace Mentor


Personal Characteristics and Competencies:



  • You will have a passion for the hospitality industry with a desire to progress your career

  • You will have good communication and IT skills relevant to the role and be ambitious to develop these skills.

  • You will bring your personality to work to ensure exceptional guest service

  • You will have excellent customer care skills to deal with guest concerns in a calm and positive manner

  • You will demonstrate commitment to the apprenticeship along with full time work

  • You must be aged 17-24 to be eligible for this programme 


Why join Apex Hotels?


You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as an AHS Apprentice. We genuinely care about our guests and each other and we show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. We encourage you to bring your own unique personality to the role and being yourself whilst working as part of the  team, as we believe it is our personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels 


You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: 



  • 29 days holiday 

  • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme

  • Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date

  • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP

  • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools

  • Healthy meals to enjoy while you’re working

  • Training and development from day one

  • Employee events and celebrations

  • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team


And once you smash your probation, you’ll also receive …… 



  • Contributions to a pension scheme

  • Life Assurance cover

  • Access to our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemes

  • Long service recognition

  • 50% discount in our restaurants

  • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family

  • Spa discount


We encourage you to bring your true self to work – we recruit for attitude and train for skill. We’ll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun and fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. So, whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there’s a place here for you. We have one ask – that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. We’re an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey. 


If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!


 

About the Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa


The Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa has award-winning spa facilities, a restaurant, bar and meeting rooms. It’s a ten-minute stroll from RRS Discovery, Caird Hall and high-street shops.  


The hotel has 151 bedrooms, features ample natural light through floor to ceiling windows and boasts a fantastic view of City Quay or river Tay. The Quayside Bar & Grill overlooks Dundee City Quay. 

Dundee
£12.35 per hour
Full Time
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Maintenance Team Leader
Maintenance Team Leader Contract Type – Permanent 39 hours per week Employment Type – Full Time Thistle City Barbican is one of our largest London properties with 463 bedrooms, a restaurant, two bars, 13 meeting and event rooms and an Otium Health and Leisure Club. It is close to the Barbican Centre Health and also within walking distance of Shoreditch and Hoxton Square. Its proximity to The City and the Barbican Centre make for a great mix of leisure and business guests. The Role We are looking for people who are passionate about hospitality and great service to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. As a Maintenance Team Member you will have the opportunity to contribute towards a wonderful guest experience by maintaining the fixtures and fittings of the building and ensuring our high standards of maintenance and upkeep are followed. You will need to be proactive in ensuring any emergencies are dealt with immediately and be able to do your best work whilst remaining cool and calm under pressure. What we look for Previous supervisory experience gained in a similar maintenance position ideally within a hotel environment, large retail outlet or building management services role  Able to perform basic electrical, plumbing, decoration and carpentry tasks, though any trade qualifications would be advantageous  Up to date knowledge on Health and Safety laws and regulations promoting a safe working environment at all times Able to manage a varied workload with the ability to work under pressure reacting quickly to resolve any issues  Self-motivated, takes pride in their work and prioritises the safety of themselves and others at all times Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at any level internally and externally Basic administrative experience and ability to comfortably use excel, word and outlook What’s in it for you? Great development opportunities Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply) Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Pension and Healthcare Schemes Wagestream – get access to earned salary before payday Paid volunteering days Generous recommend a f Advert Reference: 3670324
London
£16.5 – £ per hour
Full Time
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Chief Engineer
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES   AT THE WORLD’S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. –  No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. 

  WORLD OF REWARDS
Competitive salary up to £38k DOE
Free   and healthy   meals   when on duty
Grow your Career   Personal Development   programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A chance to make a difference   through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
Team Member Travel Program:   discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program
High street discounts:   with Perks at Work
Holiday:   28 days   including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Discounted dental and health cover
Guest Experience Day   after successfully passing probation
Modern and inclusive   Team Member’s area

A Chief Engineer will manage the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations such that safety, security, conversation, and compliance are ensured at the highest levels.
What will I be doing?
As Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You are also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Chief Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas
Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property
Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations
Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering
Perform daily checks around the hotel
Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses      
Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment
Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation
Leeds
Full Time
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Front of House Assistant
Front of House Assistant £13.79 per hour London At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Front of House Assistant at UCL Marshgate Refectory.   Location: University College London Rate of pay: £13.79 per hour Working pattern: Casual Hours  To prepare service counters as required for service in line with CH&CO standards and to ensure the availability of product during all service periods To ensure that service counters and dining areas display appropriate merchandising under the guidance of the General Manager/ Chef Manager and ensure that all products are correctly priced, labelled and in date. Serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style using the correct tools and presentation techniques Assist in the preparation of tables and to ensure all cutlery and glassware is polished. To assist with any food preparation in kitchen to the CH&CO standard as required. What’s in it for you? Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we’ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content. Great operational training and development Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our team growing with us. Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Private medical Eye care A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Season ticket loans Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers Cycle to work scheme Whilst working on the UCL contract there are also these additional benefits: 41 days paid leave (27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 6 university closure days) 16% employers pension contribution Enhanced family friendly policies including maternity, paternity and adoption
London
13 – per hour
Full Time
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Deputy Manager
MAKE MEMORABLE MOMENTS, BUILD A REWARDING CAREER!

We offer a competitive salary, and a fantastic benefits package
designed to support you.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

FINANCIAL WELLBEING AND PROTECTION

* Financial wellbeing tools and savings plans, and if your expenses
ever get out of hand, we’ve got you covered with early wage access
powered by wagestream.
* Life Assurance
* Pensi…
RH10 8LR
£32,000 plus benefits
Full Time
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Barista
We are looking for an authentic and driven Barista   to join us on a Part-Time contract at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel and embrace your unique, best self to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections!

This is a 30-hour per week role – you will earn £12.71 per hour.

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel brings together traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting and fresh indoor feel, offering our guests a modern luxurious stay. Welcoming locals to relax in our Garden area (a must visit), experiencing mouth-watering food in BABA restaurant, or guests from far and wide being pampered in our state-of-the-art Spa – we cover it all!

As a Barista, we will support you to : 


Be yourself  – bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
Make it count  – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!


What do you need to be a Barista? Well, your main duties and responsibilities will be ensuring high quality guest experience through the making of a wide range of Coffees and hot drinks, interacting with our guests and assisting the wider F&B team to provide timely service! So, we are looking for someone who has…


Experience working within a Restaurant, Bar, Cafe or Hotel as a Barista or Coffee Maker 
Knowledge of making various coffees and working with different dietary requirements and preferences 
Drive to produce results, we work together within the Kimpton family to continue to provide our guests with extremely personal experiences and human connection. 
A warm and authentic personality, with a can-do attitude and commitment to service. 
Overall, you will be willing to work within our team to embrace our service and delight our guests!


Joining the Kimpton family isn’t just about providing our guests with excellent service, we also have secured a spot in Fortune’s ‘100 best companies to work for’ 7 times since 2009, and it is no surprises why ! We can offer you…


Financial security – £12.71 per hour (£26,436.80 per annum FTE), guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Plus Tronc paid monthly if in eligible role. Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity  to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
Colleague perks    – worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal. 
Wellbeing  – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders 
Hotel specific benefits  – complimentary stay for you+1 in our Hotel upon successful completion of probation, generous discounts across our F&B outlets at Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George Hotel plus Spa and gym discounts at our Kimpton property.


If you are someone who likes to march to the beat of their own drum and wants to join a company which encourages authentic individuality, apply today! Check out our Instagram page @kimptoncharlottesquare to see more. 

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Edinburgh
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Community Host
Do believe that you place of work should have a distinct sense of community?
Would you also like to be the person ensuring that it does?
By joining Portico as a Community Host. You will have the chance to do just that!
We are looking for a Community Host to ensure that our client, a prestigious bank, remains a trailblazer for positive visitor experience and service excellence. The overall function of a Community Host is to “own” their designated space. They will roam their domain, identifying problems; logging issues; booking meeting rooms; completing floor walks; inducting new starters; overseeing health and safety. This list goes on for the daily tasks of this new and exciting role! In addition to this, they have the opportunity to develop fun, engaging and creative ways to maximise colleague enjoyment of their daily office space, whether that be through charity fundraisers, interactive experiences or simply a moment of reprieve in their busy day. Shifts: 40 hours per week, shifts between 7:00-18:00 from Mon-Fri.
Salary: £35,394    per annum.
Unspecified
Up to £35,300
Full Time
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Event Sales Executive
Job Type: Full Time  Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 As a key member of the sales team, you will be responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and overseeing the planning and execution of high-profile events. This role is perfect for a sales-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in event sales and planning. Key Responsibilities: • Proactively generate and convert event sales leads, meeting revenue targets. • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and private clients. • Conduct venue show rounds, presentations, and sales pitches. • Work closely with the operations and catering teams to ensure seamless event execution. • Prepare and negotiate contracts, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction. • Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments. • Represent the venue and Searcys at networking events and trade shows.
Unspecified
Unknown
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Caterlink – Catering Manager
We are hiring for a Catering Manager at Darite Primary School , Darite – Liskeard  who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility. The role: £13.35  per hour 22.5  hours per week working Monday – Friday Term-time only – working 39   weeks per year Your key responsibilities will include: To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans To be the main point of contact for our client in your school ensuring that regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role by ensuring all training is completed and performance is managed Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times. Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.
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Unknown
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Cafe Team Member, Cafe at the Palace
We are looking for an experienced Team Member to join the team at Cafe at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Cafe at the Palace
Set in the historic Mews Courtyard, the Café at the Palace offers a menu suitable for every occasion. Choose from a selection of home-made soups and fresh salads, that celebrate the best of the season and use locally sourced ingredients within 100 miles of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. About the Team Member role: Taking orders, serving food and drinks Ensuring the customers experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard Ensuring that food safety standards are followed at all times Experience isn’t essential, as full training will be provided. However, a smile, dedication to exceeding customer expectations, and being a great team player are essential.
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Unknown
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Hospitality Assistant/GA
Baxterstorey is seeking a friendly and efficient Hospitality Assistant/GA to join our team in London, close to Holborn and Bank stations. As a key member of our hospitality staff, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our costumers have an exceptional catering experience. Assist in setting up and breaking down for events or functions as needed Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently Serve meals and drinks with attention to detail and presentation Maintain a clean and tidy dining area, including tables and service stations Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and quality Handle client enquiries and resolve any issues promptly and courteously Process payments and operate the till system accurately Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and support colleagues during busy periods
Unspecified
£14.00
Full Time
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Night Porter
Job Ref: JI26705 Branch: Leonardo Hotel Southampton Location: Leonardo Hotel Southampton Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Casual Hours: Full Time Posted date: 19/05/2025 Closing date: 21/06/2025 Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player– Be Leonardo  
As a Night Porter, you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support your Head of Department and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! Whilst working as part of a vibrant team, you’ll be maximising guest satisfaction by delivering excellent guest care at all times. As well as interacting with guests at welcome and departure, you’ll also be shaping their experience by getting involved in the Kitchen to prepare room service orders. 
Some of the perks our colleagues enjoy include:  

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break you’ve been dreaming of!  
Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops  
Meals on duty 
Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
We love to get together and celebrate: we regularly host Thank You Week (your hotel could have anything from ice cream trucks to pizza parties) and every year we get dressed up in our fanciest threads to host our Employee Awards Celebration 
The important stuff: access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression 

If you’re our ideal Night Porter, you will:  

Be yourself!
(Along with your other colleagues in the Night team), take responsibility for the safety and security of the hotel and our guests
Carry out regular Fire Walks each night
Be detail-oriented: you’ll be setting out ambient breakfast items in the morning, and it needs to look great! 

Why come join us?  
We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community. In our business, your hard work and pace is valued so it’s our role to keep you at the top of your game as a Hospitality professional! Our “GROWonline” learning portal ensures you develop the knowledge and skills you need, along with regular coaching and training from your manager. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellness webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!
Our Story  
Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we operate over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We look after over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland, and being one of the fastest growing hotel groups, we have plans for major expansion over the next few years’; there’s never been a more exciting time to come join us !  About Leonardo Hotel Southampton
This low-key town-centre hotel, set lies 0.4 miles from Southampton City Art Gallery and 1.4 miles from the Port of Southampton. Modern rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus work desks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add seating areas. The property has a casual restaurant, and a bar serving pub-style fare, as well as an all-day coffee shop and 9 meeting rooms.
About Leonardo Hotels
At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality.
Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we are part of the Fattal Hotels Group, which operates over 230 hotels across Europe and Israel. We look after over 50 hotels here in the UK & Ireland, and have come a long way since we opened our first hotel in Ireland back in 1993! With approximately 4,000 employees and multiple brands we are a dynamic, innovative and fast-growing company.
As an employer we put a big emphasis on career development and as a rule we recruit our operations team members for personality- it is all about how you interact with others and how you can demonstrate our values: Consistent, Friendly, Genuine, Positive and Willing.
At Leonardo Hotels each and every team member is individually valued and respected for who you are. All careers within our hotels offer customer interaction, a great deal of variety, and a fun and friendly working environment. We strive to make all of our hotels great places to work, and get our teams involved in activities such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties, Thank You Week and birthday celebrations!
We also offer excellent employee benefits, including huge discounts on overnight stays at our hotels as well as performance-based rewards via our Leo Points system- these range from vouchers to a well-deserved day off!
Southampton
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Assistant Head Chef – UK
Calling all Pizza lovers!!…….(Pasta lovers are welcome too)
Assistant Head Chef up to £13.75 per hour plus Tronc and Benefits  As Assistant Head Chef you will be a senior part of the kitchen team. Having the ability to run the kitchen in the head chefs absence. Understanding the need for great leadership and having an unparalleled passion for food.
What you’ll get:

Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
Stay in touch with what’s going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that’s what you want
Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here’s a taster:

Stepping into the Head Chef’s shoes whilst they’re away, running the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food, whilst ensuring maximum profitability.
Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, be able to work across any section, and sharing this passion with your team.
Planning for shifts, making sure the right level of food is prepared, and delegating duties to the team.
Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values – its what matters to us
Growth – You aim to be better than yesterday. We’re on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.
Individuality – You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.
Drive – You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.
Togetherness – You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.
Fun – You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously.
 
We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It’s never me, always we. Customers included.
London (Greater)
£13.00 Per Hour + Benefits, Tronc, Service Charge & Tips
Full Time
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Pastry Chef de Partie
This luxury, multi award winning property in the heart of the countryside is looking to recruit an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie for their Fine Dining Restaurant with a Great Career Path

This is a demanding role, but working as part of a large and highly skilled brigade you and the restaurant kitchen team will cater for the hotel’s multi award winning restaurant, constantly meeting and exceeding guest expectations. It is preferred that you too come from a minimum of a 2 AA Rosette background, but the position is also open to those who can display a thorough knowledge, commitment and dedication to the trade.

A career with our client is an opportunity to work for one of the UKs leading hotels – and one of our Countries most respected Chefs . They work to the fact that to remain among the best they need to recruit the best. They want individuals who share their passion for anticipating and exceeding our guest expectations in every area of operation. Total professionals committed to realising their potential and reaching the very peak of their chosen career.

This is a great opportunity for any Pastry Chef de Partie looking to progress and further their career in an award winning establishment with a fantastic team.

Pastry Chef de Partie Benefits include:

•Competitive salary
•28 days holidays annually plus public holidays
•Excellent opportunities for career development within the establishment and the group as a whole
•Accommodation available
•The opportunity to work within a highly motivated, talented team in one of the countries top 50 hotels
•Brand new fully refurnished kitchen

Qualifications/ Experience required:

The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce
Preferably to a minimum of 2 AA Rosette standard
Must have approximately 1-2 years experience at this level.
Should also posses NVQ level 1&2 or equivalent and hygiene certificate essential.
Small luxury hotel experience
Must posses a solid and stable background
Fast and egger to learn
Motivated, passionate and dedicated worker

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

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