About The Art School:
The Art School Restaurant has been designed to deliver the highest fine dining experience in an atmosphere where food and wine lovers feel relaxed and comfortable. Here, local and international guests can enjoy Paul Askew’s award-winning preparation and innovative presentation – all complemented by a carefully chosen stock of world wines, spirits and beers.
Behind the scenes the international team of experienced chefs, waiters and sommeliers demonstrates a signature commitment to encouraging and mentoring young, local talent through an apprenticeship scheme that works alongside the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and local colleges.
About the Position:
As a Chef de Rang at the Art School Restaurant you will be expected to arrive on time, be immaculate in terms of appearance and ready to provide a service that goes over and above to exceed the expectations of the guest. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to quickly build rapport with guests from all backgrounds & levels of society. You should possess excellent time management skills, the desire to learn and develop within your role and thrive in a fast-paced service-driven environment.
You will report to the Restaurant Manager & Assistant Restaurant Manager.
Hours - 45 per week as required.
Your skill set should include
Experience of luxury, fine dining restaurants would be ideal, however having a great attitude and strong restaurant knowledge is essential
You have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and willingness to exceed guest expectations
You want to be the best and work with the best – learning from the experts in our team and sharing your knowledge with us
Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work, you're passionate about delivering the high standards to our guests in line with the brand
You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
Your main duties will include:
Delivering a warm and memorable fine dining experience for all our guests
Ensuring that the restaurant, bar and back-of-house are organised before and during service to the highest of company standards.
Having full knowledge of all bookings and guest arrivals for each service, be up-to-date with menu changes and maintain a high knowledge of the menu items.
Have the ability and confidence to up-sell wines and spirits and work with the Sommelier/Restaurant Manager in order to improve drinks knowledge
Guiding commis waiting-on staff during service and ensure good productivity.
Ensuring all items consumed by guests are correctly charged and input into the EPOS system in accordance with the company procedures and to handle all transactions with diligence, honesty and integrity.
Job Title:
Chef de Rang
Salary on offer
Negotiable commensurate with experience (£28-30k + share of gratuities + benefits)
You should apply to this role if:
You have a natural ability to anticipate the needs of guests and provide intuitive service
You have excellent personal presentation and a professional demeanour
Strong team player with leadership skills and management potential
You are passionate about food, fine beverages, and excellent hospitality experiences
You have the ability to remain calm and focused during busy service periods
You have a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
You have proven experience in delivering high-level guest service and building genuine relationships with our guests
You have basic wine knowledge and are motivated to learn more
You have a strong understanding of how reservations, using a till, and payment handling works.
Equal Opportunities at The Art School:
The Art School Restaurant endeavours to provide equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the hospitality industry.