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Waiter / Waitress:

As a Waiter/ess, you’re the vital link between the guests and the kitchen. Welcome them, advise them about the food and drink, and get the timing spot on – no one wants to wait too long! Enjoy giving good service and you tips will show great rewards! More info...

Restaurant Manager:

Want to be at the heart of the action? Can you keep your cool when things get hot? A Restaurant Manager can, while organising and type of function or meeting and making a profit at the same time. More info...

Bar Person:

It’s good to be lively, sociable and alert if you work behind the bar. Keep it clean and well stocked and you’ll be busy at the bar and busy at the till! More info...

Crew Member:

The fast food industry offers a quick pace and excitement. Take orders swiftly, use the till accurately and you will soon increase sales. More info...

Kitchen

Head Chef:

If you can inspire and motivate a team whilst creating mouth-watering menus and artistically presented dishes, then think about being a Head Chef. Other duties will include controlling the budget and scrupulous attention to hygiene in the kitchen. More info...

Senior / Sous Chef:

The Sous Chef is usually the Head Chef’s right hand man who will take control in the Head Chefs absence. You will play a key role in the kitchen ensuring that the food served is of the standard required, checking portion size, equipment and hygiene. More info...

Chef de Partie:

A Chef de Partie will manage a particular section of the kitchen and deals with preparing and presenting the food. This is ideal for anyone training to be the next Masterchef. More info...

Commis Chef:

This is usually the first step for anyone just starting a career in the kitchen and offers plenty of experience, basic cooking and presentation ideas along with essential hygiene awareness. More info...

Kitchen Porter:

A Kitchen Porter or KP plays an essential role in the smooth running of the kitchen. It will be your duty to have equipment ready and clean for the kitchen to use whilst helping with deliveries and obeying health, hygiene and safety rules. You may also be required to help out with the preparation of salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. More info...

Back of House

General Manager:

Years of experience will be needed to satisfy this demanding job. Basically the General Manager (GM) makes sure everything runs smoothly: Interpersonally, motivating a team, financially, increase sales and profits, administratively, prepare and analyses reports, creatively, organise campaigns and company schemes. Phew! More info...

Regional Manager:

As Regional Manager, you will look after the operational aspects of all the units in your area. You will work with managers, senior staff, and head office to ensure that the business runs smoothly, sales and costs are meeting or exceeding budget, and that problems are dealt with promptly. You will play a key role in the development of new facilities, menu changes and pricing, special promotions and events. More info...

All of the information given above can be found in more detail at www.ukskillspassport.co.uk

           
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