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  • Starter Chef
    Starter Chef
    2 months ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Epsom

    We are looking for a full-time Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. You will assist the Head Chef and Management with the smooth running of the kitchen whilst maintaining expenditure within stipulated budget limits. In the absence of the Head Chef to supervise the day to day responsibilities. Responsibilities · To take instruction from the Head Chef · To assist the Kitchen team in daily preparation and cooking of food keeping in mind our high standard of food service. · To serve and prepare food that should be served promptly and presented professionally. · Maintain a good understanding of menu options for the restaurant. · Responsible for taking and recording food/refrigerators temperatures within their own areas of responsibility. · Inform the Head Chef of food supplies required within the assigned sections. · To ensure that all equipment is functional and used correctly. · To ensure that all work areas are cleaned and maintained to the appropriate health and safety standards required. · To support the kitchen assistants with the cleaning of cooking utensils as and when required. · To have an appreciation of food costs, portion sizes, keep wastage to a minimum and to use cost effective menu options wherever possible. · To coach and support less experienced chefs in line with individual objectives. · To maintain all Health & Safety measures and ensure all legal and company requirements are adhered to. · To demonstrate a flexible approach in line with the business requirements. · Attend the necessary training courses and on the job training to increase knowledge to progress within the chef levels. Skills • Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook, • Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers), • Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, • Excellent time management abilities, • Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes, • Familiarity with sanitation regulations

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    2 months ago
    £40000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon, London

    👨‍🍳 Sous Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor 📍 East Croydon | 💸 Up to £42,000 (including Service Charge) | 🍴 Seasonal Fresh Food Are you a passionate Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career? Fern is a stylish premium restaurant serving fresh, seasonal dishes in a vibrant neighbourhood setting. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and our much-loved Sunday roast, we're all about exceptional food, great hospitality, and memorable experiences. As part of Bart & Taylor, an award-winning and growing collection of boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, inspire the team, and help deliver outstanding food every day. Why join us? • 💸 Up to £42,000 per year (including Service Charge), • 🍽️ Free meals on every shift, • 🍷 Generous food and drink discounts for you and your friends, • 🌴 28 days' holiday (pro rata), • 👨‍🍳 Opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu development, • 📈 Ongoing training and genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group, • 🚆 Just 30 seconds from East Croydon Station What you'll be doing As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure every service runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service, • Helping to train, coach, and develop junior chefs, • Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Managing stock, ordering, and helping to minimise waste, • Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency, • Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation are always maintained, • Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress, with: • A passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality ingredients, • Strong leadership skills and a positive, hands-on approach, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen, • Good knowledge of food safety, stock control, and kitchen operations, • A commitment to developing others and working as part of a close-knit team, • High standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate that leaves the pass If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, have real input in the kitchen, and grow with an ambitious hospitality group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team at Fern.

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    2 months ago
    £13.25–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Line Cook About Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN At Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, we're passionate about delivering bold flavours, high-quality food and an unforgettable dining experience. We're looking for an experienced and reliable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This is more than just a cooking position. As one of our senior chefs, you'll play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards and, in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, act as the second-in-command, helping lead the team and ensuring service runs smoothly. The Role As a Line Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food to company standards while maintaining speed, consistency and presentation during busy services. You'll support the Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations, supervise junior kitchen staff when required and ensure all food safety and hygiene procedures are followed. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Prepare and cook menu items to company recipes and specifications., • Maintain speed, consistency and quality during service., • Ensure all dishes leave the kitchen to the highest standard., • Complete daily prep and mise en place., • Minimise food waste through correct portioning and stock rotation. Leadership • Support and guide junior kitchen staff., • Assist with training new team members., • Ensure kitchen standards are maintained throughout each shift., • Act as the senior member of the kitchen team when the Kitchen Manager is absent., • Help coordinate service and communicate effectively with Front of House. Kitchen Management Support • Assist with stock counts and inventory management., • Notify management when stock levels are running low., • Receive and organise deliveries., • Support ordering where required., • Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed correctly. Food Safety & Compliance • Maintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards., • Ensure kitchen cleaning schedules are completed., • Follow all company health and safety procedures., • Maintain a clean and organised workstation at all times. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working as a Line Cook or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen., • Can work confidently under pressure., • Has excellent organisation and communication skills., • Can lead a team when required., • Has strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene., • Is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in producing consistently excellent food. Working Hours This role requires flexibility and commitment to the hospitality industry. • Afternoon and evening shifts are required., • Weekend working is essential., • The successful candidate will be expected to work most weekends due to the nature of the business., • To support work-life balance, you will receive one weekend day off each month, subject to business requirements and agreed in advance. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Staff meals whilst on shift., • Employee discount., • Career progression opportunities., • Ongoing training and development., • The opportunity to grow within one of London's fastest-growing independent restaurant brands.

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  • Bar Staff
    Bar Staff
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    About the Role At Whelans Pubs, we’re looking for friendly, energetic and reliable Bar Staff to join our team. You’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring every guest enjoys a fantastic experience. Whether you’re serving the perfect pint, preparing cocktails or helping keep the venue looking its best, you’ll be part of a team that prides itself on delivering great hospitality every day. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Customer Service Deliver a warm, friendly and professional welcome to every guest. Provide exceptional customer service throughout every shift. Build positive relationships with regular customers. Resolve customer queries and complaints politely and professionally. Create a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Bar Service Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to company standards. Pour and present draught products correctly. Prepare cocktails, spirits and hot beverages where applicable. Operate tills accurately and process cash and card payments. Maintain speed and accuracy during busy trading periods. Standards Keep the bar, customer areas and back-of-house clean and tidy. Restock fridges, glassware and bar products throughout the shift. Complete opening and closing duties. Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene. Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and ready for service. Compliance Follow all licensing laws and company policies. Operate Challenge 25 confidently and consistently. Request valid ID where required. Serve alcohol responsibly. Report any incidents, hazards or suspicious behaviour immediately. Follow all Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures. Teamwork Support colleagues during busy periods. Assist with deliveries and stock replenishment. Help create a positive and supportive team environment. Be flexible and willing to work across different areas of the business when needed. ⸻ What We’re Looking For Essential Positive attitude with a passion for hospitality. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly, approachable and reliable. Ability to work well under pressure. Strong teamwork skills. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Honest, trustworthy and dependable. Desirable Previous bar or hospitality experience. Cocktail knowledge. Cash handling experience. Cellar knowledge. Food service experience. Full training will be provided for the right candidates. ⸻ Key Responsibilities During Every Shift Deliver outstanding customer service. Maintain excellent product quality. Keep all work areas clean and organised. Follow Challenge 25 procedures. Ensure responsible alcohol service. Support your teammates. Help achieve sales targets through positive guest engagement. Represent the Whelans Pubs brand with pride. ⸻ What We Offer Competitive hourly pay Flexible working hours Full training and development Career progression opportunities Staff discounts Company pension (where eligible) Employee recognition programmes Friendly and supportive working environment ⸻ Our Values Everything we do is guided by our core values: People – We care about our guests and our teams. Standards – We take pride in delivering quality, cleanliness and consistency. Fun – We create memorable experiences and enjoy what we do. ⸻ The Ideal Candidate You’ll have a positive attitude, enjoy working with people and thrive in a busy pub environment. You’ll be reliable, hardworking and committed to delivering excellent service with a smile. Experience is welcomed but not essential—we’re looking for people with the right attitude who want to learn, develop and be part of a great team at Whelans Pubs.

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  • Kitchen Crew Lead - IMMEDIATE START
    Kitchen Crew Lead - IMMEDIATE START
    2 months ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Beckenham

    Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The Role We’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For ✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager).✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture.✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it.⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants.⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars).⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes.⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to Apply If you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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  • Supervisor / Assistant Manager
    Supervisor / Assistant Manager
    2 months ago
    £18–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    Earlsfield, Wandsworth

    We’re looking for a positive, energetic and hands-on Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join our team at Roxie Earlsfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with restaurant experience who is ready to take the next step in their hospitality career and become part of a small, supportive management team. What we offer: • Around 30–35 hours per week, • A great work-life balance, • Closed on Mondays, • Evening shifts Tuesday–Saturday, • Sundays open all day from 12pm, • A friendly, supportive team, • Full training and development, • Genuine opportunities to grow within the company The role: As part of our management team, you’ll spend most of your time on the floor looking after guests and supporting the team. You’ll also learn the management side of the business, including: • Running shifts and leading service, • Managing reservations and guest enquiries, • Training and supporting team members, • Stocktakes and ordering, • Daily reporting and administrative tasks, • Delivering excellent customer service and helping drive sales What we’re looking for: • Previous restaurant experience (supervisory experience preferred), • A positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Someone confident dealing with customers, • A natural leader and team player, • Availability on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays If you love hospitality, enjoy working with people and want to develop your management skills, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Roxie team.

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  • Maintenance Operative
    Maintenance Operative
    2 months ago
    £14–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Epsom

    We’re Hiring! Aims Care is looking for a reliable, proactive, and motivated Maintenance Operative to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with maintenance experience who enjoys practical problem-solving and takes pride in maintaining high-quality environments. The successful candidate will work across our services, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure our properties remain safe, welcoming, and well maintained. Location: Epsom and surrounding areas Key Responsibilities • Carry out general maintenance and repair work across multiple sites., • Complete routine inspections and identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems., • Perform basic repairs including painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance., • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs., • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements., • Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any concerns to management., • Liaise professionally with colleagues, contractors, and service users when required., • Assist with property improvements, refurbishments, and preventative maintenance programmes. Skills & Experience Essential: • Graduate qualification or previous maintenance experience., • Practical hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills., • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards., • Good communication and organisational skills., • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable: • Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or property services., • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or decorating work., • Understanding of health and safety procedures., • Experience working within residential, healthcare, or supported living environments. What We Offer • Competitive pay. £14-£18 per hour depending on experience., • Ongoing, stable work., • Opportunities for learning and development., • Supportive and friendly team environment., • The opportunity to make a positive impact within a growing organisation. About Aims Care Aims Care is a specialist organisation with over twenty years of experience in mental health and learning disability services, built on stability, strong values, and an exceptionally low staff turnover. We create purpose-built environments that feel personal, warm, and genuinely homely, designed so each individual feels a true sense of belonging from the moment they arrive. Our approach combines thoughtful design, consistent leadership, and unique leisure-focused amenities that bring comfort, independence, and pride into daily living. This is what sets us apart, we create places where individuals shape their own routines, pursue meaningful goals, and move forward with confidence.

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