WatchHouse is an industry leading group of specialty coffee
houses across London, with a flagship house in the heart of the Cotswolds -
Bath. At WatchHouse, we’re passionate about creating exceptional experiences —
not just through specialty coffee, but through everything we serve across our
18 Houses in London. Behind every beautifully plated dish and thoughtfully
crafted bake is the beating heart of our operation: our Central Production
Kitchen.
We’re looking for a dedicated
Kitchen Assistant to join this vital team. In this role, you’ll be a key part
of making sure our Houses are consistently stocked with the high-quality food
WatchHouse is known for. Your work will directly impact the daily experiences
of thousands of guests, ensuring that every plate and pastry tells the story of
our commitment to quality, care, and craft.
The ideal candidate for this
role will have experience working in a professional kitchen and be confident
and skilled in service. We create, pack and distribute sandwiches and breakfast
lines to all 18 houses so working well under pressure, attention to detail and
working in a timely pace is essential to this role to ensure we supply all orders
on time and in full.
You’ll be responsible for:
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Supporting food preparation as well as full service.
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Working alongside the kitchen team to support with any needs
from washing cutlery, plating dishes to putting away orders.
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Maintaining a clean work space throughout the day; cleaning
floors, santisting stations, taking out the refuse and maintaining safety
standards.
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You will be working in professional kitchens and best-in-class
equipment.
This role is full time role, 30-40 hours per week with opportunity
to flex up on hours when needed. You'll be based at one location but we ask
that everyone is flexible and willing to help out at one of the 12 sites across
London.
This role also gives the successful candidates the opportunity
to join WatchHouse at a time in which we are gearing towards exciting
expansion, giving everyone unique career opportunities over the coming months
and years, the perfect role for someone looking to pursue a career in the
hospitality industry. You’ll have access to a range of in House learning and
development programmes and the opportunity for promotion and transfer across
the sites as the company develops.
In short, at WatchHouse you can expect:
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A truly wonderful bunch of people that you’ll get to work with.
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London Living Wage pay as a minimum plus TRONC.
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Guaranteed contracted hours every week to suit you.
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Great shift times.
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Free coffee & WatchHouse drinks (even on days off).
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Free lunch on every shift!
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30% off food when you aren’t working.
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Discounts on the WatchHouse retail range.
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Access to the WatchHouse cycle to work scheme.
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Full training available and opportunities for career growth and
development across the business.
Working
at WatchHouse.
· WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and
attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We
strive for perfection. We really care.
· We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around
us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an
environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion
expected.
· A company where we believe in having the right person in the role;
personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for
in applications and throughout our hiring process.
· We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect
diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of
discrimination.
· Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on
the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour-
these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description
requirements for each individual role.
· We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging,
approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be,
by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional
manner.
· We plan ahead, prioritise and are mindful and respect the
time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy
to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share
successes.
· We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and
comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively
together. Building strong relationships with others
and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value
the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the
Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our
business.
· Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are
what makes WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based
on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative
that these values also resonate strongly with you, and can drive your
ambition in the same way they do ours.
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