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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    Molesey

    SOUS CHEF New opening — premium restaurant, Hampton Court KT89ER We're a hospitality group that has been running restaurants in this area for 20 years. We currently have four sites, and at the end of October we're opening our fifth: a premium Italian restaurant near Hampton Court, seating around 70. The food is proper Italian cooking with a modern hand: good ingredients, treated properly, served well. The standards are high and we won't pretend otherwise. What we offer back is a company that pays on time, plans ahead, and promotes from within. FREE ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR SOME OF THESE ROLES. START DATE: ASAP, ahead of the opening. You'll be in from the soft opening, setting the place up with us. THE ROLE You're the Head Chef's second, and when the Head Chef isn't in, the kitchen is yours. Not caretaking it — running it, with full responsibility for the food that leaves the pass and for the team that puts it there. This is a new kitchen, opening from scratch, in a group that has further openings planned. If you're looking for the last step before Head Chef, this is it. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR — Proven experience in Italian kitchens — Able to take full charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef isn't in — Able to lead a brigade and hold the standard under pressure — Confident with ordering, stock, food cost and rotas — Good English — you'll need to understand, be understood, and write clearly — Someone who works well in a team, not around it — Available full time, shifts across all seven days — The right to live and work in the UK These are requirements, not a wish list. If you're missing one of them, this isn't the right role for you. WHAT YOU GET — Contract from day one — One free meal every shift — Two days off a week — Monthly payslip — Service charge and tips shared — 28 days holiday — Paid training, with structured training every three months — Real progression, we have further openings planned — A group that has traded for twenty years, including the hard years — Paid trial shift — The chance to open a restaurant from day one, not join one already running SALARY: £49,140 per year HOURS: 45 hours per week, shifts across all seven days

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  • Pizza Chef - NEW OPENING
    Pizza Chef - NEW OPENING
    6 days ago
    £15–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Pizza Chef - NEW OPENING Lenny's London £15 to £16.50 per hour (dependent on experience) Full time Pizza Chef - Lenny's - MJMK Restaurants KOL · Fonda · AngloThai · Luso · Casa do Frango · New Openings (2 Michelin stars, World's 50 Best Restaurants) £15 to £16 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, site based, WC2E, London Lenny’s is a new pizzeria on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, from Max Lewis and MJMK Restaurants. The result of Max’s extensive travels to New Haven, Connecticut, it is built around pizzas that are crispy, chewy and charred, a revival of his much-loved pop-up now finding a permanent home in the heart of Covent Garden. We’re building the opening team now. We're looking for a Pizza Chef to join that opening team and own your section, working under the guidance of the Head Chef and Sous Chef. Consistency is everything here, so every pizza that comes off your station should match the last, crispy, chewy, charred, no exceptions. It's a genuine chance to build your pizza skills and help shape the standard from the very first service. This is a hands-on, section-focused role, full of energy from the moment the doors open. Key Responsibilities • Run your section through service, holding Lenny's standards on every plate., • Hit Lenny's specs on every pizza: crispy, chewy and charred, plate after plate., • Prep your section with speed and precision ahead of every service., • Follow stock rotation and storage procedures, flagging shortages promptly., • Stay sharp on food safety, HACCP and allergens, every shift., • Work cleanly and efficiently under pressure during busy services., • Support colleagues across sections when service demands it., • Bring energy and pride to every plate, so every pizza lands the way it should. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who takes real pride in their section and wants to build pizza skills in a brand new opening. You will bring: • Experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie, or similar in a busy, quality led kitchen, • Pizza or dough experience, • A calm, focused approach to service under pressure, • Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and allergens, • Good communication and teamwork, with attention to detail and consistency, • Reliability and a strong sense of ownership over your section, • Real energy in the kitchen, every single shift, • A drive for quality and a genuine love of the job What We Offer • 50% team discount across all MJMK restaurants., • Up to £500 team referral bonus., • Opportunity to grow within one of London's most ambitious hospitality groups., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year with us., • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days., • Mental health and well-being assistance via Hospitality Action, offering free advice and counselling., • Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years with us., • Anniversary scheme reward for every year you're with us. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants owns and operates a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair, our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra, and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025. We're building ambitious restaurant brands with a focus on quality, creativity and guest experience, and we're just getting started.

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  • Delivery Driver
    Delivery Driver
    13 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Job Title: Weekend Delivery Driver (VAN/SPRINTER) Reports to: Head of Sales & Head Driver Responsible for: Timely delivery of goods to customers Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £14.00 per hour- overtime available Location: Pick up from Luminary bakery sites: • Hackney Downs Studios, E8 2BT- with daily routes around London for delivery, • Luminary Hackney, N16 8RY- with daily routes around London for delivery, • Luminary Kings Cross, NC1- with daily routes around London for delivery, • Any future sites Hours of Work: • Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM There will be occasional flexibility required for early starts, late finishes, annual leave cover (during weekdays) or weekend work based on business needs. Purpose of Role As a Delivery Driver at Luminary Bakery, you play a vital role in ensuring our freshly baked goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and with care to our valued wholesale partners and customers. Beyond logistics, you’re a key part of our mission: empowering and supporting women who have overcome social and economic challenges. Deliveries aren’t just about products—they represent the dedication, resilience, and hope of the women we work with. Reporting to our Operations Team, you’ll take responsibility for delivering high-quality baked goods with exceptional customer service. While we aim to provide a regular delivery round so you can build strong connections with our customers, we appreciate flexibility to step in and support colleagues when needed. This isn’t just a driving role—it’s a chance to contribute directly to Luminary’s impact story while ensuring our customers get everything they need to succeed. Key Deliverables Operational Responsibilities • Complete early morning wholesale deliveries to cafés and corporate clients, ensuring orders are delivered on time and in perfect condition., • Return to the bakery for midday delivery preparation, including handling new sales opportunities for customers south of the river., • Follow loading procedures to optimise efficiency and reduce errors., • Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle checks, promptly reporting any defects to the Operations Team., • Maintain the delivery vehicle’s cleanliness, tidiness, and fuel levels, ensuring it is always ready for the next shift., • Collect orders from customers or suppliers as required by the Operations or Purchasing team., • Ensure accurate recording of deliveries and collections using designated software and paperwork systems. Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement • Act as a professional and courteous representative of Luminary Bakery during all deliveries, providing loyal and helpful service to customers., • Build strong relationships with wholesale and corporate clients, offering excellent customer service and addressing any delivery concerns effectively., • Share the Luminary story with clients and customers where appropriate, acting as an ambassador for our mission and values., • Assist customers with unloading their orders where needed, ensuring their experience is smooth and positive. Health & Safety • Conduct thorough vehicle checks pre- and post-operation, reporting any issues in line with operational policies., • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment., • Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations when handling chilled and baked goods. Example Daily Activities • Loading and unloading deliveries at the bakery and customer sites., • Completing accurate records of deliveries and collections, ensuring all paperwork is signed upon delivery., • Handling multi-drop deliveries across London, including ambient and chilled products., • Conducting midday customer collections and new sales deliveries., • Cleaning and servicing the delivery vehicle after use, ensuring it is fully fuelled and ready for the next day. Role Requirements • Full, valid UK driving licence held for a minimum of 8 years, • Clean driving license- no penalty points, • Previous delivery driving experience, ideally with a van but not necessary, • Excellent understanding of the highway code, • Strong geographical knowledge of London, Greater London, and the South East, with confidence driving in these areas., • Good accuracy and organisational skills, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service., • A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, self-motivation, and a willingness to support colleagues., • Experience of multi drop work with baked goods

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  • Bartender and Waiter / Waitress
    Bartender and Waiter / Waitress
    14 days ago
    £14–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Polanco Mexican Restaurant — Paddington | New Opening Polanco is coming to Paddington. We’re opening the doors to our second venue and are looking for passionate, energetic Front of House Team Members to join us from the very beginning. Starting date TBD but aiming for the first week of November. We’re looking for people who love hospitality, know how to make guests feel welcome and enjoy being part of a busy, lively restaurant environment. Our Front of House team will be involved across waiting and bar, so no two shifts will be quite the same. The role As a Front of House Team Member, you’ll help create the experience that keeps guests coming back. Your role will include: • Welcoming and looking after guests from the moment they arrive, • Taking food and drink orders and confidently talking guests through the menu, • Delivering food and drinks with energy, care and attention to detail, • Preparing and serving cocktails, beers, wines and soft drinks, • Supporting the bar team and keeping the bar area clean and organised, • Maintaining high standards of service throughout every shift, • Working closely with the kitchen and wider team, • Helping create a fun, warm and vibrant atmosphere, • Going the extra mile to make every guest’s experience memorable Who we’re looking for We’re looking for great people with great energy. You’ll be: • Friendly, confident and naturally welcoming, • Passionate about food, drinks and hospitality, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • A team player who is happy to get stuck in wherever needed, • Reliable, positive and well presented, • Curious and keen to learn, • Someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional service Mexican cuisine experience is a bonus but not essential — enthusiasm, adaptability, and a strong work ethic are equally important to us. Previous waiting or bar experience is a plus, but attitude is just as important as experience. We’ll give you the training you need to succeed. What We Offer • 28 days holiday., • £14-£16.50 per hour., • The opportunity to work in a respected, independent Mexican restaurant., • A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment., • The chance to develop your skills and knowledge of modern Mexican cuisine., • Staff meals. Join us from day one Being part of a new opening means you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the restaurant, the culture and the guest experience from the start. If you’re looking for a role where you can work hard, have fun, learn new skills and be part of an exciting new restaurant in Paddington, we want to hear from you.

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