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We are looking for a creative and passionate Pastry Chef & Artisan Baker to help develop a distinctive range of freshly baked pastries for our brunch offering. The role will focus on creating exceptional cinnamon rolls, artisan buns and seasonal pastries that become signature products for our customers. You will combine strong practical baking skills with creativity and take ownership of daily pastry production. Key responsibilities • Develop and produce signature cinnamon rolls, enriched doughs, artisan buns and creative pastries., • Prepare doughs, fillings and components in advance for fresh daily baking., • Manage overnight fermentation, refrigeration, proofing and baking schedules., • Ensure the pastry display is fully stocked and beautifully presented before the 8:00 AM opening., • Create seasonal flavours, innovative fillings and rotating pastry specials., • Develop consistent recipes, portion sizes and production procedures., • Manage ingredient ordering, stock rotation, food costs and waste., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen cleanliness., • Work closely with the brunch kitchen team to use equipment and kitchen space efficiently., • Train designated team members to bake and finish pastries on your days off. Requirements • Previous professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Artisan Baker or Viennoiserie Baker., • Strong knowledge of yeast-based doughs, enriched doughs, fermentation and proofing., • Experience producing cinnamon rolls, brioche, buns or similar bakery products., • Ability to create and develop original recipes., • Confidence working independently and managing daily production., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Flexibility to work early morning shifts and weekends. We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about pastries and excited to create products with personality. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a new pastry range, contribute original ideas and help establish a recognisable pastry identity within a growing brunch café. To apply, please send your CV along with photographs of pastries you have created, particularly examples of cinnamon rolls, enriched doughs and original pastry creations.

🚀LAUNCHING SOON🚀 📍Our brand-new daytime café, Caffè di Famiglia in Herne Hill! 🍽️We focus on beautiful all-day brunch, signature counter bakes, and local family crowds. 👩🏼‍🍳To back up our Head Chef and front-of-house team, we are hiring for two distinct, continuous part-time roles • Track 1: Thursday to Sunday — 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM (20 hours/week), • Track 2: Monday to Wednesday — 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM (15 hours/week) (Please let us know which track fits your schedule!) 🌟The Job: • Keep the kitchen immaculate and wash pans for our amazing new Head Chef, • Clear tables and greet neighbours during busy lunch and after-school rushes, • Help run daytime plates and prep our afternoon blender track 🌟Why Join Us? • Daytime Only: No late nights. Finishes by 4:30 PM every day!, • Stable Income: Fixed-hours contracts only—no zero-hours games., • Walking Distance: Perfect for anyone living locally in SE24/Dulwich. 🌟No extensive experience needed. We just want absolute reliability, a great work ethic, and a helpful attitude. 📩If you are interested, or if you have a son or daughter looking for a brilliant local daytime job, please drop me a direct message 🫶🏽We can't wait to welcome you through our doors soon!

We are looking for a kitchen porter to join our team, who is interested in learning everything about pastry. We are looking for someone who is organised with their time and has great work ethic. What you will be doing: • Assist in carrying out mise en place and food preparation for products • Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment while keeping the areas clean to a high level • Work in compliance to all UK Food Health and Safety Preparation laws It Is important that this individual is: • A team player with great organisational skills and time management – you will need to be able to multi-task, be efficient, and work in a fast-paced environment. • Someone who is discipline in prioritising cleanliness, food hygiene and minimising food wastage (adhere to FIFO, recycling, etc) • An individual eager to learn, willing to contribute with a collaborative atmosphere and will openly communicate with everyone. *Please be aware that at this time, we can only accept applications from people who live and are eligible to work in London. You can also send your CV and cover letter - write your subject as ‘Hiring Inquiry’. Schedule: Open to discussion but to include early shifts (starting from 7am 5 days a week, weekends) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Bakery CDP / Production Assistant Roots & Berries | London £15–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with basic kitchen or baking skills to join our bakery team. You’ll support daily production for our cafés, helping prepare cakes, bakes and savoury products. This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys making food, follows recipes carefully and takes pride in consistent results. Your responsibilities will include: • Weighing ingredients and following recipes., • Helping with preparation, baking and batch production., • Portioning, labelling and packing finished products., • Keeping your workstation and equipment clean., • Following food hygiene and allergen procedures. We’re looking for: • Some kitchen or bakery experience, or relevant culinary training., • Basic food preparation skills and good attention to detail., • Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude., • Someone organised who works well with others and is keen to learn. Advanced pastry skills aren’t essential. This could suit a commis chef, kitchen assistant with preparation experience, or someone starting their career in baking. To apply, send your CV or a short introduction with your experience and availability through JOB TODAY.

📍Location: Herne Hill, South London 🕚Hours: Full-Time, 45 hours per week (Baseline shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 💰Salary: £673.00 per week (£35,000 equivalent per annum) ℹ️About the Role: We are launching a passionate, community-focused specialty daytime café and are seeking a talented, organised Chef to take full creative ownership of our kitchen setup. 🚀Initially launching with an elite daytime breakfast, brunch, and counter-bake menu, the role will naturally expand to lead exciting evening trial runs and dinner tracks as the business scales. ✔️Key Responsibilities: • Managing morning kitchen prep to ensure display counters are fresh and fully stocked by opening., • Designing seasonal, high-margin daytime menus and creative evening small plates., • Ensuring strict kitchen hygiene, stock rotation, and food cost control. 👇🏽What We Offer: • A stable, guaranteed weekly baseline wage., • A beautiful daytime schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM core hours) with planned, staged evening expansions., • A collaborative, family-run business environment with room for long-term career growth. 📲Please message me if you’re interested!

We’re looking for foodies to join our kitchen teams at our Coulsdon and upcoming Caterham branch. We’re looking for hands-on foodies who can take ownership of sections in the kitchen, keep things running smoothly and take pride in the food that leaves the pass. You don’t need to have formal chef experience. If you’re confident in the kitchen, passionate about food and ready to take responsibility, we can train you up. Kitchen or chef experience is desirable. You will: • Take ownership of the kitchen and keep service running smoothly, • Prepare and cook menu items throughout the day, • Complete daily prep and stay on top of prep lists, • Follow recipes, portion standards and food safety procedures, • Maintain consistently high standards of quality and presentation, • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient, • Manage stock rotation and support with deliveries, • Keep on top of waste and food storage, • Communicate with the front-of-house team throughout service, • Help train and support other members of the kitchen team, • Look after kitchen equipment and make sure everything is ready for service, • Stay calm, organised and proactive during busy periods You bring: • A genuine passion for food and cooking, • Confidence working independently and taking ownership, • Kitchen or chef experience is desirable, but not essential, • Good organisation and the ability to work at pace, • Strong attention to quality and consistency, • Good communication skills, • A positive, team-focused attitude, • A willingness to learn and develop your kitchen skills, • Pride in the food you put out, • A proactive attitude and the ability to spot what needs doing What we need from you: • Availability to work some weekends as part of your regular rota, • Flexibility to work across busy periods and support the wider kitchen team, • A reliable, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in What you get: • Endless cups of Grumpy Goose coffee while you’re on shift, • A free meal while you’re working, • Shared tips across the team, • Pension scheme, • Daytime hours with no evening shifts, • Staff discount when you visit us on your days off, • The chance to be part of our growing team

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, our Richmond deli is a true community hub and we are now looking for a talented full-time Waiter and a full-time Barista to join our team. Waiter/ Waitress What you’ll do • Welcome and seat guests, ensuring they feel looked after from the moment they arrive., • Take food and drink orders accurately and with genuine knowledge of the menu., • Serve food and beverages with care, attention to detail, and great timing., • Build rapport with guests and respond to their needs proactively., • Maintain the dining room to a high standard throughout service., • Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service flow., • Handle guest queries and feedback with professionalism and warmth., • Support the wider front-of-house team and pitch in wherever needed. What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a waiter or in front-of-house hospitality is essential., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and creating great guest experiences., • A warm, confident communicator who thrives in a team environment. Key skills • Excellent knowledge of food and drink service., • Attentive, calm, and professional under pressure., • A genuine love of hospitality and making guests feel welcome., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and guest experience and continuous improvement. Barista / Bartender What you’ll do • Prepare and serve exceptional coffee, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages., • Work confidently across both coffee and bar functions., • Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest., • Maintain bar and coffee equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and performance., • Manage stock for both coffee and bar, minimising waste and supporting ordering., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing regulations., • Support the wider team in other sections and adapt flexibly to service needs. Key skills • Excellent technical skills across coffee and cocktails., • Flexible and adaptable to different service demands., • An engaging communicator who makes every guest interaction count., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for coffee, cocktails, and hospitality and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Love coffee and good people? gg is looking for a friendly, reliable barista to join our team in Putney. What you'll do • Make great espresso-based drinks and filter coffee, consistently, • Welcome regulars and newcomers with a smile, • Take orders, handle payments and keep service moving at busy times, • Keep the bar, counter and seating area clean and stocked What we're looking for Barista experience important Warm, positive and able to stay calm in a rush Reliable and punctual, with a team-first attitude Able to work weekends and early starts Right to work in the What you'll get Competitive pay Free coffee and staff discount Training and room to grow A friendly team in a lovely spot in Putney Hours: [Full-time / Part-time], including weekends

Marida Coffee is looking for a friendly, confident and experienced Part-Time Barista to join our team. We’re an independent speciality cafe in Hammersmith/Fulham, serving our own freshly roasted, award-winning coffee alongside premium matcha, pastries and food. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with coffee and creating a welcoming experience for customers. The role: • 2–3 days per week, • Preparing espresso-based drinks to a high standard, • Dialling in and maintaining coffee consistency throughout the day, • Milk steaming and latte art, • Providing friendly and efficient customer service, • Taking orders and operating the till, • Keeping the coffee bar and cafe clean and organised, • Helping with opening, closing and general cafe duties We’re looking for someone who: • Has previous barista experience, • Is confident using a professional espresso machine and grinder, • Understands espresso extraction and milk preparation, • Can produce consistent latte art, • Is reliable, punctual and hardworking, • Is friendly and comfortable speaking with customers, • Works well as part of a small team, • Takes pride in cleanliness and presentation We’re a growing independent business and would love to find someone who wants to become a valued part of the Marida team. Availability: 2–3 days per week Location: Hammersmith/Fulham, London Pay: £14 per hour Immediate start available.

We are looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Team Member to join our dessert store. The role will mainly involve: • Cake & dessert preparation and decoration, • Kitchen preparation and general kitchen duties, • Customer service and taking orders, • Maintaining cleanliness and food hygiene standards, • Supporting the team during busy periods Baking experience is preferred but not essential. We welcome applications from home bakers, beginner bakers, bakery/kitchen workers, or anyone with a basic understanding of baking who is keen to learn. We are looking for someone who is reliable, positive, hardworking and has a passion for cakes and desserts. Training will be provided to the right candidate.