Join the Team
Do you love Panzer’s?
Do you share our passion for great food and outstanding service?
Are you looking for a new role where you can grow and develop within an ambitious and driven team?
We are always looking for passionate, committed team members who would love to join our customer-focused business.
View our opportunities below or apply speculatively for your dream job by sending an email to jobs@panzers.co.uk
Applicants must have relevant visas & a good command of the English language.
We are looking for an experienced, ambitious, and creative Pastry Chef who would like to make their own mark in the history of Panzer’s. The role comes with a level of autonomy in which you will develop and drive forward our in-store bakery offer.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for using the best, most seasonal ingredients and would like to bring a part of their personality to wonderful cakes, tarts, biscuits, and all things sweet.
Panzer’s is a premium delicatessen and food emporium and has been located in St. John’s Wood for over 75 years. The Pastry Chef is responsible for creating a whole range of seasonal products served from our Coffee Bar and Deli Counter.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipe with seasonality at the forefront.
- Bring with you and create new and exciting desserts to constantly keep our menus interesting and engaging for our customers and staff.
- Work openly with the directors and management in the creation of new dishes and menus.
- Focus on delivering the very best product time and time again.
- Actively communicate with fellow team members.
- Be happy to work at pace and efficiently multi-task when needed.
- Effectively manage stock-control and departmental budget.
- Keep stations stocked, well-organised and tidy at all times.
- Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and standards.
- Adhere to our company standards and follow Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, or in a relevant role.
- Great attention to detail and creativity.
- Understanding and knowledge of ingredients and seasonality.
- Willingness to share your professional knowledge and experience with your colleagues.
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (dietary requirements).
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- An ability to stay calm under pressure.
45 hours, 5 days per week
Salary – very competitive
Apply for a role
Applicants must have relevant visas & a good command of the English language.
Panzer’s is a premium delicatessen and food emporium and has been located in St. John’s Wood for over 75 years. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best produce sourced from around the world with daily deliveries arriving from the UK and Europe. We strive to deliver warm, friendly customer service with a team who is passionate about food, wine and fresh produce.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a shop floor team – delivering outstanding customer experience whilst ensuring the day-to-day operations run efficiently.
The Floor Manager will support the business in driving revenue, developing talent within the team, delivering exceptional customer experience, controlling a wide range of costs and ensuring compliance across all legal requirements. You will work closely with the General Manager in looking at new ways of working and opportunities to maximise sales and improve productivity.
About the role
Develop initiatives, processes, procedures and controls to maximise revenue and efficiency
- Ensure compliance of health and safety and food regulations
- Play a pivotal role in the future success and development of the business
The ideal candidate
- Experience of managing in a similar retail or hospitality environment
- Passionate about food, drink and service
- Able to consistently provide exceptional customer service and guest experience
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Able to develop talent and implement the appropriate skillsets within the team
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Computer literate with an understanding of reporting and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent command of the English language
The position
- 45 hours per week, permanent position
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to grow and develop within the group
- Staff meals
- Generous staff discount across the store
To apply, forward a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@panzers.co.uk
