1 The Island Quarter is a real estate development in Nottingham focused on creating a sustainable, guest‑centric hospitality experience. The project includes two restaurants, Binks Yard and Cleaver & Wake, an outdoor live events space, a private events venue, a rooftop terrace and a florist. Our guest‑centric team aims to deliver value and consistency, creating memorable, inclusive and authentic experiences for guests.
Cleaver & Wake
Cleaver & Wake is a restaurant experience led by Chef Patron Laurence Henry, with an open kitchen where skilled chefs cook and a knowledgeable bar team that pairs drinks to heighten the guest experience. The front of house team ensures guests are well cared for and memories are made.
The kitchen is a natural habitat where you will support the Head Chef with menu design, using ingredients that tantalise and excite, while working with your team to deliver fine‑dining dishes with attention to detail and innovation.
A natural leader, you will support the Head Chef while developing the talent below you, helping team members gain the knowledge needed to become the next Sous Chef. You will ensure development plans are in place for all team members.
Responsibilities include managing food margins and wastage, writing rotas, and maintaining labour margins to deliver profit. You will have a track record of delivering cost control in previous roles and applying it here.
Maintaining a 5* food hygiene rating is essential; you will lead your team to remain audit ready at all times, with food safety as a top priority and guests as the focus of every decision.
Benefits Of Working At The Island Quarter
We offer more than a job. Hospitality is a way of life, and we work with our suppliers, partners and team to deliver a new culinary experience in Nottingham, with fresh ingredients, mixology and a tailored guest journey. Our rewards reflect the value you bring to the team, including the following benefits:
* A culture where you’re valued, supported and inspired to be at your best
* Generous holiday package
* Discounted food and drink while on shift
* Heavily discounted gym membership with Virgin Active at Nottingham
* Discounts at Cineworld, Showcase and Odeon cinemas
* Discounted travel using Tramslink
* Employee Assistance Program – access to confidential support for personal or work‑related issues
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