Shoryu Shoreditch (London)- Full Time Kitchen Assistant

From the team behind Japan Centre, Shoryu Ramen launched in November 2012 and has been recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Shoryu Ramen specialises in Hakata tonkotsu ramen from the Hakata district of Fukuoka city on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. Hakata tonkotsu ramen is a style of ramen made with a thick, rich, white pork soup and thin, straight ramen noodles. Our Hakata tonkotsu ramen recipe has been specially created by our Executive Chef Kanji Furukawa who was born and raised in Hakata, to provide the UK with highly crafted, genuine tonkotsu rarely found outside Japan. Shoryu's owner Tak Tokumine is also a native of Fukuoka city and along with Kanji is dedicated to championing his hometown’s local speciality.

Company: Shoryu Ramen Ltd

Pay rate: £11.44, PLUS tronc and tips.

Location: East London, EC2A 3HP

You will be based in Shoreditch - one of London's coolest neighborhoods known for it's creative arts and culture. Every alleyway is filled with street art, Shoreditch is know for some of the best bars, restaurants, markets, and shops.

We have a fast paced lunch and dinner service with a lot of busy shoppers, families, tourists as well as regular customers - So we are looking for someone brimming with energy and lots of personality!

Working hours: Looking for someone Fully Flexible. Shifts are scheduled on a rota basis between the hours of 10:30am-11:30pm (Subject to change) including weekdays and weekends.

Job purpose: As part of the Kitchen team, you will play an essential part in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen, work well with a team and be able to help with all aspects of the kitchen operation. Experience in the kitchen or in Japanese food preparation is an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided for successful candidates.

Your duties will include:

• Food preparation and cooking;
• Making sure that kitchen is clean and tidy at all times;
• Working under food safety standards to deliver great quality dishes;
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness ;
• Other tasks associated with this role.

Person specification:

• Experience working in the kitchen;
• Enthusiastic attitude;
• Proactive and quick;
• Understanding of English and eligibility to work in the UK.

We offer:

• Benefits: excellent meals on duty, paid holidays, annual review increase, discount across all Japan Centre stores and restaurants.
  
• Full training and development program.

A two (2) hour trial shift will be required before employment is considered, apply only if you are willing.