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Careers at L’ortolan Restaurant Reading
Careers at L’ortolan
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Would you like to be a part of a passionate team dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience in every way?
Assistant Sommelier
£30 TO £35KPA
- Experience preferable – 2 years experience as Sommelier in fine dining restaurant
- Reporting to: Head Sommelier
- Working closely with: Restaurant Team
- Job purpose: To assist in the provision of top-class beverage service to guests at L’Ortolan
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Assist in the preparation and checking of all areas, products and equipment required for drinks
- Assist in the upkeep of beverage lists as instructed by Head Sommelier
- Assist in the receiving of deliveries and storage of wine in the wine cellar, reporting shortages/changes etc
- Keep wine service and store areas clean and tidy
- Assist in cleaning and preparation of glassware prior to, during and after service
- Service or beverage and wine as directed by Head Sommelier
- Maintain high person appearance and hygiene standards. Be customer orientated, welcoming and friendly; maintain a professional and respectful attitude and behaviour to guest’s colleagues and management
- Undertake self-development by learning about menu ingredients, food preparations, special dietary requirements, and general industry knowledge
- Take part in and complete all training outlined by management
- Conduct oneself at all times in accordance with L’Ortolan health and food safety policies
Senior Waiter / Waitress
Job Objective: Deliver outstanding customer service whilst cooperating with all serving and kitchen staff
• Deliver outstanding customer service at all times
• Welcoming customers and presenting menus
• Taking orders – offering suggestions and demonstrating product knowledge at all times
• Serving drinks and food to guests
• Accepting orders and payment
• Assist in setting up and closing down the restaurant areas ready for service or the next day
• Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff
Waiter / Waitress
Job Objective: Deliver outstanding customer service whilst cooperating with all serving and kitchen staff
• Deliver outstanding customer service at all times
• Welcoming customers and presenting menus
• Taking orders – offering suggestions and demonstrating product knowledge at all times
• Serving drinks and food to guests
• Accepting orders and payment
• Assist in setting up and closing down the restaurant areas ready for service or the next day
• Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff
Chef de Partie
Job Objective: Professional chef who can work in a team and lead a section.
• Have a passion for food & drink
• Have high standards and pride in their work and their appearance
• Be hardworking, approachable, open and friendly
• Thrive in a lively and fast-paced environment
• Support to the sous chef and head chef
• To be creative and innovative with quality ingredients in production and staging
• Ensuring that we deliver the best menus that we can offer with innovation, imagination, flair and within the budge
• Hygiene and other regulations, policies and procedures
Commis Pastry Chef
Job Objective: To help maintain high levels of service and assist with the smooth running of the pastry kitchen.
Reporting To: Head Pastry Chef
• As a Commis pastry Chef you are expected to help run the pastry section in a responsible manner
• Assist the pastry Chef in the day to day running of the section
• Ensure that the day’s tasks as set by the pastry Chef are carried out efficiently and effectively while maintaining the standards of the kitchen
• Ensure food preparation waste is kept to a minimum
• Assist the pastry Chef with ideas for new dishes that reflect L’Ortolan’s standards and customer expectations
• Alongside the pastry Chef ascertain the next day’s business and order foodstuffs accordingly
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the financial targets outlined within the kitchen budget
What We Offer:
• 28 holiday days per year
• Accommodation Available
• Meals on shift included
• We are an independent restaurant where decisions are made quickly if needed
NEXT STEP :
Send your CV to hr@lortolan.com and a note about:
• Why you want to change jobs
• Why you would like to work in L’ortolan
• Your previous CV
APPRENTICESHIPS WELCOME
For starters in a chef-ing career we are happy to encourage training and development alongside any hospitality and tourism courses. Even if you are not at college we can organise a suitable college course for you and give you a great career in cooking. Apply by emailing a CV to hr@lortolan.com
