Bakery Assistant - MÉLI-MÉLO le bistro-café

Head Barista Meli Melo – Le Bistro-Café Location: London Position: Full-Time Reports to: General Manager / Owner About Us Meli Melo – Le Bistro-Café is a modern bistro-café combining specialty coffee, artisanal pastries, and refined brunch cuisine. We focus on quality ingredients, precision, and warm hospitality. We are looking for a Head Barista to lead our coffee program and ensure every cup served reflects the standards of Meli Melo. Role Overview The Head Barista is responsible for the quality, consistency, and innovation of our coffee offering. You will lead the barista team, manage coffee operations, and maintain the highest standards in espresso extraction, milk texturing, and guest experience. This role requires both technical coffee expertise and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities Coffee Quality & Standards Dial in espresso daily to achieve optimal extraction and flavour balance. Maintain strict consistency in espresso recipes, grind settings, and brew ratios. Ensure all drinks meet specialty coffee standards. Develop seasonal drinks and signature coffee creations. Barista Leadership Train and mentor baristas to improve technique and service standards. Lead by example during busy service periods. Ensure efficient workflow behind the coffee bar. Coffee Program Development Manage relationships with coffee roasters and suppliers. Introduce new coffees, brew methods, and seasonal features. Maintain recipe documentation and brew guides. Equipment Management Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of: Espresso machines Grinders Brew equipment Implement daily and weekly cleaning procedures. Stock & Cost Control Manage inventory of: Coffee beans Milk and alternatives Syrups and barista supplies Reduce waste and maintain cost efficiency. Customer Experience Deliver warm and knowledgeable service. Engage customers with coffee stories and recommendations. Maintain the welcoming atmosphere expected at Meli Melo. Requirements 3+ years specialty coffee experience 1+ year in a senior or head barista role Strong knowledge of: Espresso calibration Milk steaming and latte art Coffee extraction theory Leadership and team training experience Ability to perform under pressure during busy brunch service Preferred: SCA Coffee certification Experience in high-volume specialty cafés Key Skills Espresso calibration Latte art & milk texturing Bar workflow management Staff training Coffee recipe development Guest engagement What We Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to lead the coffee program Creative input on menu and drinks Work within a premium hospitality environment

Restaurant Manager – Meli-Melo (Walthamstow) Location: Walthamstow, London Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive (based on experience) About Meli-Melo Meli-Melo is a growing halal bistro-café known for quality food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere. We are opening a new branch in Walthamstow and are looking for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead our team and help build a strong local reputation. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations Lead, train, and motivate the front-of-house team Deliver exceptional customer service standards Manage stock, ordering, and cost control Ensure compliance with hygiene and health & safety regulations Support recruitment and staff scheduling Maintain a positive and professional work environment Requirements Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Organised, reliable, and customer-focused Passion for food and hospitality What We Offer Opportunity to grow with an developing brand Supportive and friendly team environment

Key Responsibilities Cleaning & Hygiene Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans Keep kitchen floors, walls, and surfaces clean Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment Dispose of waste correctly and recycle where required Kitchen Support Assist chefs with basic food preparation (peeling, chopping, portioning) Restock stations and fridges Help receive and store deliveries properly Organisation Keep storage areas clean and organised Ensure equipment is clean and ready for service Support opening and closing kitchen procedures Health & Safety Follow food hygiene and health & safety standards Use cleaning chemicals correctly Report maintenance or safety issues Skills & Qualities Reliable and hardworking Good timekeeping Able to work in a fast-paced environment Team-oriented attitude Willing to learn kitchen skills Typical Experience Required No formal experience required (training provided) Food hygiene awareness is a plus

Key Responsibilities Section Management Take full responsibility for an assigned section (grill, sauce, pastry, larder, etc.) Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the required standard Ensure smooth service on their section Preparation & Service Carry out mise en place efficiently Maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency during service Follow recipes, specs, and plating guides Quality & Standards Maintain high food quality and presentation Monitor freshness, rotation, and portion control Reduce waste and report shortages or issues Hygiene & Safety Keep section clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards Follow allergen and hygiene procedures Ensure correct storage and labelling Team Support Assist Commis Chefs and trainees on the section Communicate clearly with Sous & Head Chef Step up to support other sections when needed Skills & Qualities Strong cooking skills in their section Good organisation and time management Calm under pressure during service Team player with attention to detail Willingness to learn and develop Typical Experience Required Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Junior CDP Solid understanding of kitchen operations Food hygiene certification

Conscious & creative dining in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind Fallow restaurant. Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe will follow the same nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos as its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Fallow St James’s. The extensive a la carte menu will be divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers, and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes will showcase underused and underappreciated produce. As a Chef de Partie at Roe, you will be responsible for running a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced chefs and gain valuable experience in an innovative culinary setting. Key responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and cooking of dishes within your designated section., • Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served., • Assist in stock rotation and ingredient ordering in line with purchasing guidelines., • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment., • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience., • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times. About you: • Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen., • A passion for sustainability, seasonality, and innovative cooking techniques., • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence., • Excellent teamwork and communication skills., • A positive, proactive attitude and a desire to learn and grow within the team. The benefits: • Competitive salary., • Career progression., • Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses., • Wellbeing initiatives., • Reward and recognition schemes., • Free welcome lunch for you and a guest., • 50% restaurant discounts across the group., • 25% Friends and Family discounts., • 50% discount on company retail., • Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials., • Staff meal during your shift., • Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment., • Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment)., • Sabbaticals (after three years employment)., • Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At ROE, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Second Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We're buzzing to be opening our 12th Yard Sale Pizza in North London's Tufnell Park in April 2024. Bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to this stunning neighbourhood! We'll be serving up London's ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with seats for dine-in customers. What will I be doing? • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef., • Adhering to the highest standards, including cleanliness and organising deep cleans., • Training the team alongside the Head Chef., • Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation., • Work collaboratively in a team alongside the wider team. What are we looking for? • Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • Someone with a good command of English., • An excellent communicator who enjoys being part of a team!, • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer: • Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment, • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • There's loads of opportunities to progress to a Head Chef role as we have really ambitious expansion plans!, • Acompetitive hourly rate including bonuses., • Full time hours - around 40 hours per week with all overtime paid for., • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Fun staff parties - we close the shops so we are all able to join together!, • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, **YSP **

Opportunity to become a Team Leader / Supervisor! B Kitchen is a fast growing company that works in partnership with Tesco supermarkets. We are looking for people who can work as part of a team helping bake all our pastries, prepare our salad bar products, and our delicious burritos. Manage a team, remain calm under pressure, being in charge or all food safety policies, placing orders and always keeping our brand standards. We offer full time contract with mostly Monday to Friday shifts starting at 6am. Weekend availability will sometimes be needed. You might be a good fit if you have: Hands on approach, problem solving skills, ability to lead the kitchen team to ensure all prep is done on time and all policies are implemented consistently, professional attitude, an encouraging approach when leading your team. We pay monthly into your bank account. Once you are fully signed off as a supervisor, you can earn up to £300 quarterly bonus based on audit score, sales, and company culture targets!

The North Sea Fish Restaurant – WC1H 9EW, Russell Square The North Sea Fish Restaurant, a well-established Fish & Chip takeaway and restaurant in Russell Square, has been serving customers for over 70 years. We are currently looking for a Trainee Chef (Fryer) to join our team in a busy, high-pressure kitchen. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn traditional fish and chip cooking and develop their kitchen skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Frying fish and preparing classic fish & chips Grilling fish Preparing starters Maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness Working efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team What We’re Looking For A reliable and hardworking individual Someone who takes pride in their work Willingness to learn and develop new skills Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen Looking for a long-term position Position Details Full-time only Competitive wages + tips Training provided for the right candidate If you are motivated, eager to learn, and want to build your career in a respected, long-standing restaurant, we would love to hear from you.

Nora is not your typical Turkish restaurant. Brought to life by brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, Nora is a refreshing and free-spirited take on Turkish cuisine, built on the vibrancy of Anatolian small plates, the best of British produce, and a no-rules, no-dogma approach to creativity. This is a restaurant where hospitality leads the way, where every dish tells a story of heritage and innovation, and where the energy of Canary Wharf meets the warmth of Istanbul’s kitchens. About the role. We are looking for a talented Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our team at Nora, Canary Wharf. Specialising in pastry, you will bring creativity, precision, and passion to our dessert and baked goods offerings. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry chef who wants to develop their skills, innovate, and be part of creating something truly special. You’ll be working in a kitchen that values creativity, respect, teamwork, curiosity, learning, and passion — all while using some of the best ingredients from trusted suppliers. Responsibilities. • Running your pastry section with pride, consistency, and attention to detail., • Supporting the senior pastry chefs and contributing positively to the wider kitchen team., • Taking responsibility for prep, organisation, and execution of all pastry and dessert dishes to the highest standards., • Ensuring every pastry and dessert reflects Nora’s vision of elevated Turkish-inspired sweets and baked goods., • Maintaining a calm, professional approach during busy service times., • Contributing ideas, curiosity, and creativity to help shape the pastry menu and guest experience., • Requirements., • Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, specifically in pastry or desserts, is essential., • A genuine passion for pastry, baking, learning, and being part of a talented, collaborative team.

Location: BOXPARK Shoreditch, London Company: Pizza Social Club Cuisine: Detroit-style pizza Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time (to be discussed) About Us Pizza Social Club is a fast-growing Detroit-style pizza concept known for its bold flavours, crispy bases, and high-quality ingredients. We focus on consistency, speed, and great vibes . We’re opening our new location at BOXPARK Shoreditch and are looking for a reliable, skilled Pizza Chef who can work in a high-volume street-food environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook Detroit-style pizzas to our specifications, • Top, bake, and finish pizzas consistently and efficiently, • Manage dough, toppings, and mise en place, • Maintain speed and quality during busy services, • Follow food safety, hygiene, and BOXPARK operational standards, • Keep your section clean, organised, and service-ready, • Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service, • Minimise waste and respect portion control, • Open and/or close the kitchen when required Requirements • Previous experience as a pizza chef or cook, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, • Strong understanding of dough handling and baking processes, • Team player with a positive, professional attitude, • Reliable, punctual, and well-organised, • Able to follow recipes and standards precisely, • Food Hygiene Certificate, • Eligible to work in the UK What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay (based on experience £13/£13.50 per hour), • Staff meals on shift, • Opportunity to grow with an expanding brand, • Supportive work environment, • High-profile location at BOXPARK Shoreditch

We are an independent Thai restaurant in the busy district of Islington. The Rabieng team are looking for part time Thai Kitchen order co-ordinator and assistant sous chef to assist in a busy Thai Kitchen. The ability to speak English is a plus but not necessary as the kitchen has dedicated authentic Thai staff. If you are hard working have the ability to manage the orders prepared and can assist in frying sections of the kitchen make salads and be an asset to the team then you will benefit accordingly. Come and join us and enjoy: Service charge top up weekly Free Staff food Free bottled water Busy and happy environment We look forward to hearing from you. Job Type: Part-time Salary: From £12.21 per hour Expected hours: No less than 20 per week Thai speaking is a necessary requirement English not required Schedule: Flexible Weekend availability Tips Ability to commute/relocate: Islington, N1 1QY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Food preparation co-ordinator

Junior Baker – Hotels & Restaurants Group 5 days – Early Start Kings Cross The Megaro Collection is a privately-owned modern group, established over thirty years ago in King's Cross/St Pancras. Whilst we are a group of eclectic brands, each operation has its very own personality, in the same way as our people are unique. The excellence we strive for is born out of passion and love for the industry. The Group’s portfolio is comprehensive of 3 boutique Hotels, 11 meeting rooms, an all-day dining Italian Restaurant, a mixology cocktail bar and a further restaurant currently used for events. We are now looking for a Junior Baker to work alongside Head Baker, supporting the group (Hotels and Restaurants) in preparing fresh bread and viennoiseries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their bakery career, who is genuinely interested in developing their skills in bakery and bread production. The Role • Work 5 days/week (flexibility is required), • Support the Head Baker in daily production, • Shadow and learn from the Head Baker to develop strong technical skills, • Assist with preparation of breads, Italian pastries and classic bakery items, • Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety, • Be confident working independently for a couple of days when required What We Are Looking For • Previous bakery experience is welcome but not essential, • Pastry experience is also suitable, provided there is a genuine interest in bakery, • A strong willingness to learn and develop, • Comfortable with early morning starts, • Organised, reliable and proactive, • Passionate about quality products and craftsmanship, • Looking for long-term growth within the company This role would suit someone ambitious and driven, who is eager to build their career in bakery under the guidance of an experienced Head Baker, with real opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility over time. If you are passionate about developing your craft and ready for early starts and hands-on learning, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and begin a new adventure with us.