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About Maison Gigi Maison Gigi, a beloved family-run French bakery, is renowned for its exquisite patisserie, specialty coffee, and delightful grab-and-go options. Inspired by the rich traditions of regional French cuisine, we’re passionate about sharing authentic flavours with our loyal customers. Alongside our bustling bakery and café, we proudly deliver exceptional contract catering services for a diverse range of clients — from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events. Role Overview As a Junior Sous Chef within our Central London contract catering team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver creative, high-quality food experiences that reflect our French heritage and modern catering approach. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef to step up in responsibility, contribute ideas, and grow within a dynamic and motivated team. Key Responsibilities • Support the wider team senior Culinary Team in managing daily kitchen operations for contract catering services, • Lead, mentor, and motivate junior team members, ensuring a positive and professional kitchen culture., • Lead a production section with high level of independency, • Contribute to menu development, bringing creativity and a passion for authentic, seasonal cuisine., • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all avenues of operation, • Manage stock control, ordering, and minimising waste in line with budget guidelines., • Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, • Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef., • Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless service delivery. Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a senior CDP or/and Junior Sous Chef in Contract Catering, Events, or/ and Central Production Units, • Strong culinary background with a passion for French and seasonal cuisine., • Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a small team., • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices., • Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic about delivering outstanding food experiences. What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits., • Opportunities for professional growth and career development., • A family-run culture that values creativity, authenticity, and teamwork.

Team Member- Birley Bakery Birley Bakery and The Chocolate Shop are are owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley. They are located in Chelsea Green, London and have a warm and welcoming environment, inspired by the classic concept of Boulangerie-Patisserie. We aim to fulfil the need of every household craving exceptional quality, delivering simple, homely yet chic bread, pastries, desserts, chocolate and ice cream. We are currently looking for a Team Member to join the Birley Bakery Team. The company benefits our Team Member will receive are: • 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Discounted gym membership with GymFlex, • Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist, • Private medical and dental insurance with Bupa, • Workplace nursery scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action, • Access to a company doctor, • Eyecare & specs vouchers, • In-house industry training, • Sponsored social events, • Recommend a friend bonus of £1000, • Staff Accommodation (subject to availability), • Online retail discounts, • 20% discount at Birley Bakery, • Free English Classes, • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty The responsibilities of our Team Member are: • To finish, warm up, pack and serve the range of food and beverage offerings of the shop to walk in customers and/or delivered orders., • To work as an effective part of a team to ensure the operational standards as set and expected by the company are achieved and maintained. The Experience & Qualifications required of our Team Member are: • Experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous, • Strong customer service experience, • To work as an effective part of a team, • Excellent communication skills The working hours: • The shop is open 7 days per week from Monday- Sunday- 6am-8pm, • 9 hour shifts, on a rota basis 5 days out of 7 If you feel you would like to join us as Team Member at Birley Bakery then apply by forwarding your up to date CV to the link below.

About us Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It's an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business. Part of Maison Gigi's operations include in-office catering and the transport of food from the production site to the offices. Responsibilities: • Mixed role (FOH/BOH), • Assisting with basic food preparation, • Cleaning and sanitising all equipment, tableware and utensils, • Setting up buffet & food areas in a safe and orderly manner, • Maintain a clean and safe work environment., • Perform inventory checks., • Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety protocols., • Being fully knowledgeable about allergens and their handling., • Transporting food from the kitchen to the office in a safe and responsible manner. As part of the team, you will undertake various activities and represent Maison Gigi in the offices being catered, a well-spoken English as well as knowledge of the products and allergens is essential. The required skills for this position are: • Good standard of personal hygiene, • Ability to work under pressure, • Ability to respect deadlines, • Team player, • Good customer skills, • Commitment to attendance at work, • Commitment to working in a Food Safe, Allergen Safe, Health &, • Safety focused environment The regular working hours for this position are Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm or equivalent, changes to the schedule can be made depending on events & holiday calendar.

CALLING ALL HOSPITALITY PRO’S We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Bartenders who can confidently deliver an exceptional service and engage our bar guests with captivating and intriguing personality. You will have extensive wine, spirits and cocktail knowledge, in order to lead the bar service and produce amazing drinks in record time. THE GOOD STUFF... · Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life. · Every shift you work, we will fuel you with pizza or pasta on us (thank you chef) · Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. · 28 days holiday. · Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. · Length of service awards. · An awesome referral scheme – Good people know good people. · Uniform provided. · Excellent tronc renumeration. · Opportunity to be part of Elite bartender school. · Ever changing offering with premium products. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Greet, serve, and look after our guests. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere. Be open to learning new skills and a cocktail list of around 50 drinks. Understand our menus and be able to make recommendations to our guests. Be part of our cocktail masterclass team and even our gin blending team for to experts. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. WHAT’S THE DEAL? · 40h per week. · Salary up to £15.5 per hour

As Wait Staff at Botanica Hall you will be the friendly face our guests remember. You will know our menu inside out and recommend your favourites. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? 28 days holiday. Flexible shifts – to fit around the other important things in life. Love dining out? You’ll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends! Training to learn our service standards, ability to be cross-trained in both bar and kitchen roles. Development and career progression. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS WAITING STAFF YOU WILL... Greet, serve and look after our guests so they go home happy. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere. Be open to learning new skills, fully understand our menus and be able to make recommendations to our guests. Take ownership of and thrive in a busy section. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. Hours: Full time position 48h per week Salary: up to £15 ph

CALLING ALL HOSPITALITY PRO’S As Wait Staff at Albion and East, you will be the friendly face our guests remember. You will know our menu inside out and recommend your favourites. Maintain high standards of the service and make guest experience memorable. THE GOOD STUFF... · Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life. · Every shift you work, we will fuel you with pizza or pasta on us (thank you chef) · Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. · 28 days holiday. · Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. · Length of service awards. · An awesome referral scheme – Good people know good people. · Uniform provided. · Excellent tronc renumeration. · Opportunity to learn service standards, be cross trained and learn bartending skills, attend coffee training and qualify as barista. · Ever changing offering with premium products. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Greet, serve and look after our guests. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere. Be open to learning new skills, fully understand our menus and be able to make recommendations to our guests. Take ownership of and thrive in a busy section. Know our products, tills and operating systems. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. WHAT’S THE DEAL? · 35-40h per week. · Salary up to £15.5 per hour

Two experienced Prep Chefs wanted! Location: B Street Deli, 88 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UB Hours: 7 AM - 4 PM, 5-6 days per week Capacity: Preparing food for 25-seat deli with high takeaway volume + French restaurant prep Specialties: Deli preparations, French cuisine prep, salads, sandwiches, meat preparation Are you passionate about food preparation and dedicated to maintaining exceptional quality standards? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? If so, we want YOU to join our fantastic production kitchen team at the B Street Deli! About Us: Nestled in the heart of Bermondsey street, the B Deli has been serving up delicious deli fare for the past 20 years. Our menu features an array of sandwiches, bakery items, cheeses, charcuterie, salads, soups, and more, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or lunch. As the day transitions into evening, the Deli transforms into a wine bar, where guests can enjoy charcuterie boards and tapas-style dishes. Your role would supports both our beloved Deli and our French restaurant, ensuring consistent quality and timely preparation for all our venues. What You'll Do: Prepare high-quality salads, sandwiches, and meat preparations for both deli and French restaurant service Execute precise knife work and food preparation techniques to our exacting standards Place orders for the next day and approve deliveries Assist in daily prep lists, ensuring all items are ready for service times Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations Collaborate with our close-knit kitchen team to ensure smooth operations across both venues Support inventory management and help minimise food waste through efficient prep practices Be a quality ambassador for our establishments, taking pride in every dish. What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a prep chef, line cook, or similar role in a professional kitchen environment, 2 years minimum A passion for culinary excellence and attention to detail Strong knife skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and is looking for a long-term opportunity Reliability and punctuality - our team depends on you! What We Offer: A supportive work environment where you can develop your culinary skills Competitive pay: Starts at £13/hour Expected hours: 45 per week (5-6 days) Staff discounts on our delicious offerings and free staff food Opportunities for growth and advancement within our group The chance to be part of a close-knit team where every contribution is valued Early finish time allows for work-life balance If you're ready to work in a dynamic kitchen environment supporting both our beloved Deli and French restaurant, we'd love to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starts at £13 per hour Expected hours: 45 per week Schedule: 7 AM - 4 PM, 5-6 days per week Benefits: Discounted or free food Early finish time for work-life balance Growth opportunities within restaurant group Work Location: In person

IN THE HEART OF CLAPHAM JUNCTION - Immediate start As part of the kitchen team, your role is to support in the running of the kitchen, working closely with your team to ensure that we are always serving the best dishes to our guests. We have an extensive Italian menu with our own recipes which are all developed from scratch using fresh ingredients each day, so preparation is a key role within our business. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is also looking to cross-train or work towards becoming a Pizza Chef. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? 28 days holiday. Flexible shifts – to fit around the other important things in life. Love dining out? You’ll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends! Full training. Development and career progression. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS CHEF YOU'LL... Making sure all necessary preparation is done for your section. Supporting head chef and sous chef in day to day tasks. Ensure that kitchen operates in timely way that meets our quality standards. Ensure that all food is prepared and presented to specification. Be aware of and comply with dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances of customers. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. Hours: Full time position 48h per week and part time 20h per week Salary: up to £15ph

CALLING ALL HOSPITALITY PRO’S We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Bartenders who can confidently deliver an exceptional service and engage our bar guests with captivating and intriguing personality. You will have extensive wine, spirits and cocktail knowledge, in order to lead the bar service and produce amazing drinks in record time. THE GOOD STUFF... · Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life. · Every shift you work, we will fuel you with pizza or pasta on us (thank you chef) · Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. · 28 days holiday. · Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. · Length of service awards. · An awesome referral scheme – Good people know good people. · Uniform provided. · Excellent tronc renumeration. · Opportunity to be part of Elite bartender school. · Ever changing offering with premium products. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Greet, serve, and look after our guests. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere. Be open to learning new skills and a cocktail list of around 50 drinks. Understand our menus and be able to make recommendations to our guests. Be part of our cocktail masterclass team and even our gin blending team for to experts. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. WHAT’S THE DEAL? · 20h - 40h per week. · Salary £12.42 to £15 per hour

WORKING HOURS: 4:00– 13:00 (40 hours / 5 days a week) Place: London SALARY: £33K - depending on experience) START: ASAP LOCATION: London At least three years experience in scratch baking. Baker – Bakery Main Responsibilities: • Prepare wide variety of Japanese and European bakery goods – including shokupan, melon pan, curry bread, croissants, sourdoughs, and baguettes., • Manage day to day of operation of bread section, • 3+ years of experience in baking bread at a bakery, • Experience or strong interest in East Asian baking methods, especially Japanese-style bread such as shokupan, melon pan, and curry bread, would be desirable., • Able to commit to flexible work patterns undertaking early morning shifts as well as weekend work, • Team player

We’re hiring for the FOH team at Nonna Bakery, an Italian café brand originally from Shanghai, where they already have 17 locations. Their first UK store is opening this September in Holborn, and the vision is to grow into a larger chain, which means great career opportunities for the team. Nonna means “grandmother” in Italian, and that’s exactly the concept and kind of warmth and care the brand wants to bring to their customers. and the FOH team plays a key role in making that happen. The main offer is high-quality baked goods and coffee. The concept is QSR with displays and “ready to eat” food such as baked goods, pre-packed salads, pizza etc . We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Front of House Team Member / Barista to join our bakery café team. As FOH Team Member, you’ll be the face of our bakery - welcoming guests, serving bakery products, coffee and drinks, and ensuring our counters are always clean, stocked, and inviting. You’ll follow our service standards, maintain a tidy environment, and create a warm customer experience every day. Key Responsibilities: • Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner, • Serve bakery products, coffee, and drinks while maintaining excellent presentation, • Operate the till and handle card payments confidently, • Keep the counter, display, and FOH areas clean and well-organised, • Follow hygiene and food safety standards at all times, • Assist in clearing tables and restocking items, • Be proactive in helping maintain a smooth daily operation and great customer flow Hours of work: • Full-time: 40 hours / week Employee Benefits: • Pension scheme, • ⁠Daily lunch allowance and employee discounts Expected start date: 21/09/2025 Pay: £12.80 per hour Benefits* -⁠ ⁠Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Company pension scheme, in line with UK auto-enrolment requirements. -⁠ ⁠Daily Lunch Allowance: Up to £10 worth of products from the shop per working day. This allowance cannot be accumulated or exchanged for cash and must be used on the same day. -⁠ ⁠Employee Discount: 30% discount on the retail price of products sold in the shop (up to a maximum total spend of £ 500 a month).

We are looking for an experienced Baker to join our team. Pay starts from 13-15 per hour and will be more depending on experience and attitude. We are a family run business that operate a few popular local outlets, in Kennington and we will soon be opening a bakery/Pizzeria in Camberwell! We create Organic Sourdough bread, buns and pizza, we also make fresh cakes and other sweets and savoury bites. We are looking to grow and expand and want the right people around us to assist in this journey. We require the following: • Experience in making various cake mixtures and doughs . -worked with and understand sourdough / Lievto madre -experience in baking buns, cakes, pastries and other sweet and savoury options.

Chef de Partie - BAO Kings Cross Salary - Up to £15.5 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Bao Kings Cross are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan. Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a reimagined take on nostalgic Taiwan. The old foam teashop classics and cafes with a focus on rice plates, tea snacks and BAO Bakery Goods. Bubble teas, BAOs and BBGs can be ordered to go from the Counter. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. We’re serious on our education, meet School of BAO. Learn Mastery, Discover Artistry. A meticulously crafted calendar of events, workshops, talks. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London. 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. We have our own currency, meet BAOcoin. A reward scheme where you earn BAOcoin by displaying BAO behaviours, and cash in prizes from the BAOshop. There are other ways to earn some cash with the BAO Pyramid Scheme. Sell the BAO dream to your friends, and earn up to £500 for a referral. We’re serious about our parties. Our record turnout for our parties speaks for itself. At the beginning of the year we have a huge Wei Ya Party paired with our Annual Awards Ceremony.Our second large party is our Moon Festival BBQ in September. For good measure we throw in a handful of Karaoke Parties in the middle. The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 5 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu.

Job Description: Uncle John's Bakery, a renowned family-owned bakery with a 30-year legacy of delivering exceptional Ghanaian pastries, bread, and cakes, is seeking an experienced Bakery Manager to lead our team in providing delectable treats that tell a story of culture and tradition. If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for baking and fostering an engaging work environment, we invite you to be a part of our journey. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day bakery operations, ensuring high-quality production and customer satisfaction. Lead and mentor a team of bakers, pastry chefs, and front-of-house staff. Develop and execute creative menus while maintaining authenticity and cultural heritage. Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage cost control to maximize profitability. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized bakery. Collaborate with the marketing team to promote our unique offerings and engage the community. Continuously seek ways to enhance customer experiences and innovate bakery products. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Bakery Manager or similar role in a fast-paced bakery environment. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and traditional Ghanaian recipes. Leadership skills to motivate and guide the team, fostering a positive work atmosphere. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage diverse responsibilities. Passion for upholding culinary authenticity and delivering exceptional customer service. Understanding of cost management, inventory control, and financial principles. Effective communication skills to collaborate with staff and engage customers. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and accommodate bakery hours. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Opportunity to contribute to a thriving bakery with a rich cultural legacy. Engaging work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering authentic flavors. Career growth potential in a reputable bakery. How to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity to manage a bakery that blends tradition and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal fit for Uncle John's Bakery.

At Bake + Brew, we’re more than a bakery café — we’re a space that celebrates the craft of baking, exceptional coffee, matchas and vibrant hospitality. From flaky croissants to signature cakes, spuds and freshly baked sourdough, our products reflect our passion for quality and creativity. As we grow, we’re looking for a dynamic and driven Bakery Manager to lead our front and back-of-house teams, ensuring daily excellence and long-term development. The Role This is a hands-on management role where you will take ownership of the daily operations, people management, quality control, and customer experience. You’ll lead a team of bakers, baristas, and service staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation while maintaining Bake + Brew’s high standards. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day operations of the bakery café, including opening/closing procedures, stock control, and rota planning., • Ensure the consistent quality of baked goods, presentation, and service., • Oversee production schedules, food safety, allergen compliance, and kitchen efficiency., • Train, develop, and motivate team members, creating a positive and performance-driven culture., • Monitor KPIs including labour cost, wastage, and customer satisfaction., • Support with seasonal menu planning and new product launches., • Handle customer feedback with professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities. What We’re Looking For • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bakery, café, or food retail management role., • Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, can-do attitude., • Knowledge of baking and food production processes (you don’t need to be a baker, but must understand quality)., • Excellent communication, planning, and team-building abilities., • Familiarity with food safety, HACCP, allergen laws, and health & safety compliance., • Commercial acumen and experience managing budgets, rotas, and suppliers., • A love of good coffee, pastries, matchas and creating memorable customer experiences. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience Staff discounts on food, drink, and retail items • Opportunities for progression as we expand, • A creative and supportive working environment, • Training and development opportunities