COREchefs

Square Meal’s 2011 restaurant survey

Square Meal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:22:56 +0000

Nearly half of all London diners’ gripes about the restaurant experience relate to service – or lack of it – according to Square Meal’s annual survey of complaints. Nicky Evans reveals the gory details…

Sous Chef – Stunning 5* Boutique Hotel – London £30k

COREcruitment.com » Chefs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:50 +0000

Sous Chef – Stunning 5* Boutique Hotel – London £30k

My client owns one of the best 5* boutique hotels in London and they are seeking the talents of a new Sous chef to be part of the kitchen serving seasonal British and European cuisine at its best

You will as Sous chef have a passion for producing high quality seasonal dishes and bring enthusiasm, knowledge and a strong work ethic along with stability working in quality recognised 5*hotels or leading restaurants at 3AA or Michelin standards
Knowledge of pastry is also required for this position as well as being able to cook!!

You will be joining a great team led by a highly rated head chef who has worked in some of the best restaurants to deliver and maintain the very high quality in all food outlets including the 40 cover dinner only restaurant, lounge bar plus C&B for up to 250 covers

Everyone gets stuck in with no egos so you must be a team player!!

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted

Interested in this challenge – send your CV to CY@corecruitment.com

COREcruitment operate one of the best referral schemes in the industry – know anyone looking for a new challenge? email team@corecruitment.com

Pastry Chef Required – Great Events Company – London £30k!!

COREcruitment.com » Chefs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:19 +0000

Pastry Chef Required – Great Events Company – London £30k!!

Salary is up to £30,000

My client is looking for a talented pastry chef to help develop the pastry side of the business for their events business based in Central London within a fixed site

They cater for high level clients and can include canapés for up to 1000 or plated sit down up to 400 covers
As pastry chef you will assist the head chef and develop the pastry side of the business and help in all other areas when required

You will need to have come from a background within a leading event caterer or be a junior or Sous chef from a 3AA or Michelin restaurant and looking to get into events. Stability and creativity with strong pastry skills is a must

Hours and days depend upon the demands of the business at the time so you will be flexible in your approach to working hours but usually you will have most weekends off!

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted

Interested in this challenge – send your CV to CY@corecruitment.com

COREcruitment operate one of the best referral schemes in the industry – know anyone looking for a new challenge? email team@corecruitment.com

Pastry Chef De Partie – Fine Dining Contract – M-F £20k

COREcruitment.com » Chefs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:47:29 +0000

Pastry Chef De Partie – Fine Dining Contract – M-F £20k

My client is part of a leading contract caterer and is looking for a talented pastry chef to work alone producing high quality French influenced desserts for their hospitality dining rooms

You will be working with a small team of 4 and manage the pastry section alone, working M-F only

The position will suit a well trained pastry chef with a background working within quality restaurants or a similar contract site and who can work on their own initiative and is self motivated to produce fine dining desserts and pastries

You will be required to work paid overtime as the business demands but this is usually only twice per month

Send your CV today if you match my client’s criteria

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Interested in this challenge – send your CV to CY@corecruitment.com

COREcruitment operate one of the best referral schemes in the industry – know anyone looking for a new challenge? email team@corecruitment.com

Sous Chef Required – Great Events Company – £30-32k!!

COREcruitment.com » Chefs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:22 +0000

Sous Chef Required – Great Events Company – £30-32k!!

Salary is up to £32,000 and there is huge potential to become a head chef within 18 months

My client is looking for a talented Sous chef to help run their events business based in Central London within a fixed site

They cater for high level clients and can include canapés for up to 1000 or plated sit down up to 400 covers
As Sous chef you will assist the head chef in all areas of the kitchen to produce high class meals whilst overseeing the small dedicated team

You will need to have come from a background within a leading event caterer or be a junior or Sous chef from a 3AA or Michelin restaurant and looking to get into events. Stability with strong cooking skills is a must, the financials can be taught to you!

Hours and days depend upon the demands of the business at the time so you will be flexible in your approach to working hours but usually you will have most weekends off!

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted

Interested in this challenge – send your CV to CY@corecruitment.com

COREcruitment operate one of the best referral schemes in the industry – know anyone looking for a new challenge? email team@corecruitment.com

Mele e Pere, Soho

Square Meal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:34:47 +0000

Mele e Pere combines the comfy, cosseting virtues of a down-home trattoria with the swing and pizzazz of a vermouth bar. Chef and co-owner Andrea Mantovani has cooked at London institutions such as Harry’s Bar and Arbutus, but he has gone back to his north Italian roots for this venture, offering dishes packed with seasonal ingredients, such as crab ravioli with baby squid and bottarga, and pappardelle with slow-cooked hare ragù.

Great Opportunity for Retail Cafe / Restaurant Sous Chef – London £20K

COREcruitment.com » Chefs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:29:02 +0000

Great Opportunity for Retail Cafe / Restaurant Sous Chef – London £20K

Position: Sous Chef
Salary: £10 per hour / £20,000 per annum + overtime paid
Location: London

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and hard working Sous Chef or very strong Junior Sous Chef to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a stylish contract catering restaurant / cafe operation in a prime location in London.

The role of Sous Chef will require you to oversee the restaurant / cafe operation but will be also hands on in the kitchen. High volume, good quality food – this Sous Chef role will need an organised and structured individual who can manage a team and work to tight deadlines. As Sous Chef you will be able to consistently produce top quality food and maintain high standards.

The successful Sous Chef must have excellent communication skills and you must be able to work under pressure and have experience working in a retail restaurant or cafe environment. It is preferable to have had at least 2 years experience in a similar role. A positive attitude and good work ethic are essential.

This position comes with the opportunity to join a fantastic company who has a fresh and exciting outlook and who offer excellent career progression.

Salary Offered: Up to £20k plus overtime

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Position: Sous Chef
Salary: £10 per hour / £20,000 per annum + overtime paid
Location: London

Interested in this challenge – send your CV to SG@corecruitment.com

COREcruitment operate one of the best referral schemes in the industry – know anyone looking for a new challenge? email team@corecruitment.com

Bristol’s sherry brand launches tapas bar

Square Meal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:27:03 +0000

FEBRUARY 2012: Harveys Cellars – of Harveys Bristol Cream fame – has relaunched as a bar-restaurant serving a range of sherry options, including Harveys’ VORS collection and sherry flights, with tapas pairings.

No need to queue at London’s first self-service pub

Square Meal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:13:05 +0000

FEBRUARY 2012: Long waits to order drinks might be a thing of the past if the concept behind The Thirsty Bear, London’s first self-service pub, takes off. The Blackfriars pub, formerly the Stamford Arms, opened at the end of January and boasts beer taps on every table – all controlled by iPads.

Exmouth Market sees Medcalf revamped

Square Meal — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:33:16 +0000

JANUARY 2012: Nearly a decade after opening in Clerkenwell, Medcalf has treated itself to a swish refurbishment. The beige colour scheme, battered leather armchairs and rustic woods have been replaced by smart violet banquettes and slate-grey walls – although the low-hanging filament bulbs and eclectic abstract artwork remain. The restaurant has also launched two new menus in addition to their signature daily offerings of refined but gutsy British dishes. Saturday brunch (available 10am-4pm) includes no-nonsense plates such as Arbroath smokie with lemon butter and brown bread, or roast Blythburgh ham with fried eggs and chips, while the bar menu boasts Trealy Farm charcuterie platters and Welsh rarebit.