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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    3 days ago
    £16–£22 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE FULL-TIME WAITER / WAITRESS SELF-MANAGING FRONT-OF-HOUSE POSITION £16/HOUR GUARANTEED MINIMUM EARNINGS TO UP TO 22£ SERVICE CHARGE + HIGH BONUS INCENTIVES Hammersmith, London PLEASE READ THE FULL ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE APPLYING!!This is important.Please do not apply based only on the job title.This is not a position where you will be one waiter among five people on the floor.La Petite Bretagne is a small, established restaurant with only 26 seats, and we intentionally operate with a small front-of-house team.Once properly trained, you will often be responsible for managing the floor independently during your shift during weekdays.That means welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, making coffees, clearing and resetting tables, keeping the restaurant clean and organised, communicating with the kitchen and dealing with guest requests often without another front-of-house person beside you during weekdays.This is a very hands-on position.But above everything else, service is at the heart of the job.You need to genuinely enjoy looking after people, be confident with guests and be comfortable managing several tables at the same time while staying organised.If you are looking for a restaurant where every person has one small individual task, this probably will not be the right position for you.If you enjoy having your own floor, being trusted, staying active and taking responsibility for your shift, then keep reading. ABOUT LA PETITE BRETAGNE La Petite Bretagne is an established independent restaurant in Hammersmith specialising in authentic Breton galettes, sweet crêpes and warm, personal hospitality since 14 years now.We have just 26 seats, which means our style of service is very different from a large restaurant.There are no unnecessary layers of management and no huge front-of-house team.We work with a small, experienced team where everybody understands their responsibilities and is expected to contribute.We are now looking for an experienced full-time Waiter / Waitress who can become an important and trusted part of the restaurant for the long term.For the right person, there is also genuine opportunity to progress into a Supervisor position in the future. THIS IS A SELF-MANAGING POSITION We want to be completely transparent about this before you apply.Once you are properly trained and understand how the restaurant operates, you will often manage the front of house independently during your shift.You need to be capable of seeing what needs to be done without somebody constantly telling you.During a normal service, you may move between: • Welcoming guests., • Taking orders., • Serving food and drinks., • Managing several tables at the same time., • Making coffees., • Clearing tables., • Washing plates when required., • Cleaning., • Polishing glasses and cutlery., • Resetting and redressing tables., • Communicating with the kitchen., • Answering questions about the menu., • Dealing with guest requests., • Handling complaints professionally., • Keeping the restaurant clean and organised., • Completing opening or closing duties. You are responsible for your floor from beginning to end.We therefore need somebody who can think ahead, prioritise properly and remain calm when several things happen at the same time.You should be comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for the guest experience. SERVICE IS THE HEART OF THE POSITION Although organisation, cleanliness and independence are extremely important, this is first and foremost a hospitality position.The majority of your job will involve looking after guests.We are looking for somebody who genuinely enjoys service.Someone who notices when a guest needs something.Someone who can read a table.Someone warm, confident and natural who can create a connection without becoming intrusive.You should be comfortable explaining the menu, recommending dishes and drinks, suggesting extras and upselling naturally.We do not want aggressive selling.We want somebody who understands that good recommendations are part of excellent hospitality.When done properly, the guest has a better experience and the restaurant performs better. YOU NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE UNDER PRESSURE A small restaurant does not necessarily mean an easy service.Because our front-of-house team is intentionally small, there will be moments when several tables need your attention at the same time.You need to remain calm, organised and professional.You should also be comfortable dealing with: • Busy services., • Guest complaints., • Difficult situations., • Special requests., • Several priorities happening at once., • Clear communication with the kitchen., • Making decisions independently when required. Previous experience as a Supervisor, Head Waiter, Senior Waiter or Assistant Manager is a strong advantage, particularly if you are already comfortable taking responsibility during a shift.However, previous management experience is not essential if you are an experienced waiter or waitress with the right maturity, attitude and confidence. BARISTA & LATTE ART SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL This requirement is non-negotiable.You must already be comfortable using a professional espresso machine.You should know how to texture milk correctly and confidently prepare drinks including: • Flat whites., • Cappuccinos., • Lattes., • Cortados., • Espresso-based drinks. You must also be capable of producing basic latte art consistently.We can teach you our menu.We can teach you our systems.We can teach you exactly how La Petite Bretagne operates.We cannot teach basic barista skills from scratch for this position.If you do not already have genuine coffee experience, please do not apply. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for somebody who is: • Experienced in hospitality., • Naturally warm and confident with guests., • Strong at service., • Reliable and punctual., • Mature and responsible., • Extremely organised., • Comfortable working independently., • Fast without becoming careless., • Calm under pressure., • Able to prioritise several tasks at once., • Very attentive to cleanliness., • Comfortable handling complaints., • Strong at communicating with the kitchen., • Capable of noticing what needs doing without being asked., • Someone who takes ownership., • An experienced barista with good latte-art skills., • Comfortable recommending and selling., • Looking for a stable, long-term position. Weekend availability is essential and non-negotiable.We are looking for somebody who wants to stay, develop and become genuinely trusted within the restaurant.No seasonal or short-term applications. PAY, SERVICE CHARGE & BONUSES £16 PER HOUR GUARANTEED MINIMUM EARNINGS Whatever the month and whatever your sales performance, your total earnings will not fall below £16 per hour, made up of your base hourly wage together with service charge.But £16 is the guaranteed minimum not where your earnings stop.Every month, there are additional opportunities through service charge and performance-based bonuses.Strong performers can increase their effective hourly earnings to around £22 per hour or more, depending on the month, restaurant performance and individual results.The principle is very simple: THE MORE YOU CONTRIBUTE AND THE MORE YOU SELL, THE MORE YOU CAN EARN. We reward people who recommend confidently, upsell naturally, generate additional sales, take responsibility and consistently provide excellent service.There is no unrealistic salary promise.You have the security of a £16-per-hour guaranteed minimum, while your performance gives you the opportunity to earn significantly more.High-performing team members can therefore reach £22+ per hour in total earnings depending on their results, service charge and bonuses for that month.Put simply: perform well, sell well and your earnings increase. STABLE ROTA & GENUINE WORK-LIFE BALANCE Hospitality does not need to mean having no life outside work.We want people to work hard and take responsibility while they are here, but we also believe your time outside work should be respected.Your rota is published one month in advance.Once you have completed your training, you will work on a stable repeating rotation, meaning your working pattern remains consistent rather than changing every week.After training, you will also receive: TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS OFF EVERY WEEK. Not random individual days scattered through the week.Two consecutive days.Every week.This means you know your schedule well in advance and can actually organise your life outside work.We believe that stability is one of the most important parts of building a strong long-term team. WHAT YOU RECEIVE The position includes: • £16 per hour guaranteed minimum earnings., • Service charge., • Monthly performance bonuses., • Sales-based incentives., • Potential to reach £22+ per hour in total earnings depending on performance., • Rota published one month in advance., • Stable repeating rotation after training., • Two consecutive days off every week after training., • Complimentary staff meals., • Employee discounts., • Long-term stability., • Independence once trained., • Trust and autonomy., • Opportunity to progress., • Genuine work-life balance. A SMALL, STABLE TEAM One of the biggest advantages of working at La Petite Bretagne is the environment.We are not a large corporate restaurant with constantly changing employees, multiple managers and unnecessary hierarchy.We are a small team.People know each other.People understand their jobs.Everybody is expected to work hard during their shift, but everybody should also be able to have a life outside work.Once we trust you, we will not stand behind you every five minutes telling you what to do.You will have independence.You will h

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  • Retail Operative
    Retail Operative
    9 days ago
    £12.75 hourly
    Part-time
    King's Cross, Camden

    We are looking for a person with at least 2 years retail and events operations experience to assist our store supervisor. The business is in 2 sections: 1. We run botanical events teaching Terrarium Design, Moss Art and wine tasting and plant classes. The retail operative will need to assist in setting up classes and supporting us refilling equipment as well as selling terrariums to the customers., 2. We source and sell Handmade furniture and art from South Africa both in our events store and online. You need to be competent using a laptop and to be able to pack boxes from time to time when required. The ideal candidate will be freelance and able to choose a range of shifts 2-3 dpw as and when required. We particularly need someone to start in October to shadow our small team and be available up and through the Xmas period. The ideal person must have initiative and not need to be told what to all the time. We need people to show a positive sales and customer service approach and enjoy working in a mixed environment of retail and events. If you think you have what it takes to be a great new addition to our team we want to hear from you. The

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  • Market Trader / Sales & Warehouse Assistant — Sicilian Dessert Brand
    Market Trader / Sales & Warehouse Assistant — Sicilian Dessert Brand
    11 days ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Casa Cannoli is a London Sicilian dessert business — fresh cannoli and tiramisù, sold at street markets and events across the city. We've been doing this for 15 years, and we're a small team looking for one more person to join us. What you'll be doing Running our market stall — serving customers, filling cannoli to order, handling cash and card. Working events, parties and private catering bookings. Restocking and keeping our warehouse in North London organised, checking deliveries and rotating stock. It's a mix of customer-facing and behind-the-scenes. No two weeks look the same. The hours, honestly Around 30 hours a week over 3 days on average. Most weeks follow a regular pattern: two days at our Kings Cross market, roughly 9:30am to 7:30pm, and one day in Chelsea, 9:30am to 4:30pm. They're long days, on your feet and mostly outdoors. Two things to be clear about. We cater events, which often come in at short notice, so we need someone who can pick up extra shifts when they land — usually weekends, sometimes evenings. Event shifts pay a higher hourly rate than your normal shifts, so they're worth having. And we're a team of two: when one person is on holiday or off sick, the other covers the extra shifts. It's the trade-off for a small team, and it cuts both ways — you get the same cover when you're off. December is busier across the board; the quieter winter months are lighter. What we're looking for Someone who's good with people and genuinely enjoys selling — most of the job is talking to customers. You'll need to be physically fit, as there's regular lifting and moving of stock and stall equipment. Weekend availability is essential, since that's when the markets and events run. Reliability matters more than experience; we'll teach you the product. Having your own car is a big plus — it means you can run events independently, and we pay mileage on top of your hourly rate. Not essential, but it'll open up more shifts for you. Interest in Italian food is a bonus. What we offer £14.80 an hour, above the London Living Wage and reviewed annually. Event shifts paid at a premium rate. Mileage paid when you use your own car for events. And a stable business — 15 years in, still growing — where you'll learn the whole thing, not just one corner of it. You must have the right to work in the UK.

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  • Teacher
    Teacher
    1 month ago
    £30000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    SENCO – Primary School Hendon, Barnet | September 2026 / ASAP Start Full-Time | Permanent - MPS1 - UPS3 Outer London Salary ECM Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Hendon, Barnet for an experienced and passionate SENCO to join their team from September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The school is part of a federation of schools, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the federation, share best practice and contribute to the continued development of high-quality SEND provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SENCO or SEND leader who is passionate about inclusive education and ensuring that every child is given the support and opportunity to thrive. The Role As SENCO, you will take the lead on SEND provision across the school, working closely with senior leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, parents and external professionals. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading and developing SEND provision across the school, • Coordinating support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, • Managing EHCP applications, reviews and individual provision plans, • Supporting and advising teachers on inclusive and adaptive teaching, • Leading, supporting and developing teaching assistants, • Monitoring interventions and pupil progress to ensure provision is having a positive impact, • Working closely with parents, the Local Authority and external professionals, • Supporting behaviour management and the emotional wellbeing of pupils, • Ensuring effective provision for vulnerable pupils, • Delivering SEND training, coaching and support to staff, • Contributing to safeguarding and the wider leadership of the school, • Collaborating with colleagues across the three-school federation to develop and share best practice About You ECM Recruitment would love to hear from candidates who: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Have strong experience working with pupils with SEND within a primary school setting, • Hold the relevant SENCO qualification, or meet the requirements to undertake it, • Have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, • Are confident managing EHCPs and working with external agencies, • Are an excellent classroom practitioner, • Have strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, • Can coach, support and inspire teachers and teaching assistants, • Are passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND, • Have a positive, proactive and collaborative approach Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on an influential SEND leadership role within a supportive primary school while benefiting from the wider collaboration and resources of a three-school federation. You will have the opportunity to shape SEND provision, develop staff practice and make a genuine difference to the education, wellbeing and outcomes of children with additional needs. Interested? If you are an experienced SENCO or SEND professional looking for your next opportunity, ECM Recruitment would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV, or contact ECM Recruitment for a confidential conversation and further information about the position. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates apply.

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  • Montessori Trainee Lead Guide Babies and Toddlers
    Montessori Trainee Lead Guide Babies and Toddlers
    1 month ago
    £24000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Pay: £24,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Job Description: Are you a calm, caring and passionate Early Years professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? At Montessori Nest, we are opening the doors to our beautiful new nursery in West Hampstead this October, and we are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our growing team. Whether you already have Montessori experience or have worked in an EYFS setting and are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you. About You You will have: • A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent recognised in the UK)., • Experience working with babies and toddlers (0–3 years)., • A calm, warm and nurturing approach., • A genuine passion for supporting young children's development., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • A willingness to learn and grow professionally. Most importantly, you enjoy building trusting relationships with children and families and want to make a real difference every day. What You'll Be Doing As part of our close-knit team, you will: • Support the daily care, wellbeing and learning of babies and toddlers., • Help create a calm, safe and beautiful prepared environment., • Encourage children's independence through respectful interactions., • Build warm partnerships with families., • Work collaboratively with experienced Montessori educators to provide exceptional care and education. Montessori Experience? Previous Montessori experience is not essential. If you have worked in an EYFS setting and are curious about the Montessori approach, we will support you every step of the way. Through mentoring, guidance and ongoing professional development, you will learn how to apply Montessori principles in practice and grow alongside our experienced team. Why Join Montessori Nest? At Montessori Nest, we believe that our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are not simply looking for another member of staff. We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our growing Montessori family. We offer: • Salary: from £24,000 per annum to £34,000 per annum, • Ongoing mentoring and professional development., • Full support and training in Montessori philosophy and practice., • The opportunity to help shape a brand-new nursery from the very beginning., • A beautiful environment designed for both children and educators to thrive., • A warm, supportive workplace where kindness, collaboration and respect are at the centre of everything we do. If you are passionate about giving young children the very best start in life and would love to grow with us as Montessori Nest begins its exciting journey, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you would love to join the Montessori Nest family.

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