Butcher / Meat prep. London, England
Job description
Established in Leeds in 2010 with additional restaurants in Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh & Birmingham, we are thrilled to be making our debut in the capital in Summer 2023.
Our new 180-cover restaurant will reside within the reputable 100 Bishopsgate Tower in the City of London, boasting three luxurious private dining rooms and a 120-cover bar and mezzanine. We are looking for an experienced, personable, passionate, and inspiring Butcher to join our team and assist in the successful launch of the newest addition to our thriving portfolio of restaurants
As our Head Butcher you will form an integral part of our grill team; the grill and our meats are at the heart of what we do. Our butchers prepare the meats following Fazenda’s established recipes in order to satisfy and exceed the expectations of guests.
We believe that it is our people that make the difference and help us stand out as being the best. If you are passionate, warm and genuine, we want to hear from you. You will need to be a strong communicator, a team player, have the willingness to learn, show great initiative and share our values of providing the highest quality of service and products to all our guests.
What is in it for you?
At Fazenda we pride ourselves on investing in a happy, knowledgeable and motivated team who, in turn, give 100% to our guests.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay up to 9 months full pay.
- No zero hour contracts.
- Complimentary meal for two annually to celebrate your work anniversary with us and thank you for your dedication to our team.
- 50% discount when dining socially.
- Financial contributions towards English lessons.
- 100% of service charges are shared amongst you and your restaurant team members.
- Free meals during your shift breaks.
- Sustenance budget for healthy snacks whilst working.
- Christmas Day and New Year’s Day closures to guarantee you time with your loved ones.
- Employee assistance programme with Hospitality Action.
- A supportive and inclusive leadership team.
As a growing company, it is at the heart of our business to develop from within. If you demonstrate the right attitude, desire and potential, we will help with any additional training to put you on course for a future senior management role.
About us
Fazenda is a traditional South American rodizio, with a focus on high quality food and exceptional standards of service. It is part of a young but rapidly expanding, award-winning company that continues to grow from strength to strength.
Fazenda delivers an unforgettable dining experience with a unique concept from our traditional South American roots, creating the perfect environment for guests to dine in and our team to thrive in as well.
What we expect from our Butchers.
The ideal Head Butcher will possess:
- A passion for preparing, cooking, and serving high quality meats
- A high level of product and food hygiene knowledge
- A clean-as-you-go approach and natural concern for cleanliness and hygiene
- A strong understanding of and belief in teamwork
- An understanding of the importance of stock control and wage budgets while ensuring the customer experience is never compromised
- A proactive leadership style and good people skills, adaptive to a diverse working environment
- Confidence and adaptability in communications with the team and with senior management, receiving instructions courteously and delegating appropriately and politely.
The successful person will need to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Inspiring - sharing your passion for the brand and experience with both our team and guests
- Resilience - operating in this sector is challenging. Therefore, you will need to stay positive with a glass half full mentality
- Compassion - a real people person. Someone who can build relationships with colleagues and candidates with ease
- Ownership - able to manage competing demands and deliver results
- Efficient - Able to work at pace while maintaining high standards
Southern Wind Group Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working (the position can be for someone looking for morning shifts only).
