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  • Sous Chef – Premium Italian Restaurant – London
    Sous Chef – Premium Italian Restaurant – London
    2 days ago
    £23.79 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Sous Chef to join this fabulous, authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Soho. As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the senior kitchen team preparing classic Italian dishes using fresh, premium ingredients, while helping to create memorable dining experiences for every guest. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards across the kitchen in a fast-paced, high-quality environment. The Perks As the Sous Chef you can look forward to the following: • Salary package of up to £59,000 (£23.79 per hour based on a 48-hour week including tronc), • Great work-life balance, • 6 shifts per week: 1 double and 4 singles, with 2 days off, • Paid overtime, • Meals on duty, • Fun, fast-paced environment, • Hands-on training sessions both in-house and with suppliers, • 50% staff discount, • Opportunity to buy stock and produce through suppliers at cost price, • Working in a restaurant known for fresh, premium-quality ingredients and an excellent reputation The Place Opened in 2008, this restaurant is a multi-award-winning regional Italian restaurant serving seasonal, fresh, and authentic dishes in the heart of Soho. The restaurant features a stunning newly refurbished private dining room accommodating up to 32 seated guests, alongside a beautiful counter dining and chef’s table experience. The team takes pride in making as much as possible in-house, including breads, sausages, salumi, pickles, mostarda, and of course, fresh pasta. The Person The ideal Sous Chef will have the following: • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef, • A genuine love of Italian food — previous Italian cooking experience is a big plus, • Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Experience supporting, training, and developing Chef de Parties, • Fresh food background essential, • Confidence using Microsoft Excel and good overall computer literacy, • Motivated, driven, hardworking, and reliable, • A true passion for Italian cuisine, • Experience within premium, high-end restaurant environments If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for a new and exciting role, apply today!

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    28 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Head Chef – Authentic Italian Fresh Pasta & Pizza | Pentole & Padelle | Bloomsbury, London Pentole & Padelle is one of London's most exciting independent Italian restaurants, specialising in fresh handmade pasta, authentic Italian pizza and traditional regional Italian cuisine. Although we launched only three years ago, we have already established ourselves as one of London's leading fresh pasta restaurants, recognised by customers and food critics alike for our commitment to authenticity, quality and genuine Italian hospitality. Our beautiful restaurant is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of London's most elegant and historic neighbourhoods, surrounded by universities, theatres, museums and an exceptional clientele that truly appreciates authentic Italian food. We are incredibly proud to continue the history of this remarkable site, believed to have been home to the first Italian restaurant ever opened in the United Kingdom in 1934. We don't simply serve Italian food—we honour nearly a century of Italian culinary tradition. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Head Chef who shares our passion for authentic Italian cuisine and wants to become part of an ambitious company with exciting plans for expansion. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING We are looking for a chef who genuinely understands Italian cuisine, Italian culture and Italian traditions. If you believe that cooking Italian food means adding cream to Carbonara, using dried pasta because it's easier, or buying ready-made pizza dough, then this role is not for you. We are searching for someone who understands that authentic Italian cooking is built on respect for ingredients, simplicity, consistency and technique. WHAT MAKES PENTOLE & PADELLE DIFFERENT Everything we serve is prepared fresh in-house, every single day. Our fresh pasta is handmade daily. Our pizza dough is prepared in-house using traditional methods and carefully controlled fermentation. Our sauces, stocks, desserts and preparations are made from scratch. We do not believe in shortcuts. We source the finest ingredients directly from Italy, working with carefully selected Italian suppliers to ensure authenticity and exceptional quality. We expect our Head Chef to respect these outstanding ingredients and transform them into dishes that our guests will remember. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Please only apply if you meet ALL of the following requirements: • Minimum 5 years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality authentic Italian restaurant., • Extensive experience producing fresh handmade pasta., • Extensive knowledge of traditional Italian pizza and dough fermentation., • Strong understanding of regional Italian cuisine., • Excellent knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional cooking techniques., • Experience managing food cost, stock control and kitchen GP., • Excellent leadership and team management skills., • Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge., • Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational skills., • A genuine passion for training, mentoring and developing young chefs. Italian chefs are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are also welcomed from chefs of any nationality who have a genuine and proven understanding of authentic Italian cuisine, language and culture. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead and inspire the entire kitchen team., • Produce exceptional fresh handmade pasta every day., • Oversee pizza production and dough management., • Maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency., • Manage ordering, stock control and food costs., • Ensure impeccable kitchen organisation and cleanliness., • Develop and train the kitchen team., • Work closely with the Directors to continue growing one of London's most respected Italian restaurants. WHAT WE OFFER We believe that talented chefs deserve excellent working conditions and a healthy work-life balance. Unlike many restaurants, we operate with exceptionally sensible opening hours. Opening Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:30pm Saturday 11:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:30pm Sunday 11:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:00pm No late-night finishes. No 1:00am closes. No unnecessary exhaustion. BENEFITS ✔ Full-time permanent position ✔ 48-hour contract ✔ Competitive salary based on experience ✔ 5 working days per week ✔ 2 days off every week ✔ 28 days paid holiday ✔ Company pension ✔ Staff meals provided on duty ✔ 20% discount for family and friends ✔ Genuine opportunities for career progression as our company continues to expand ✔ Work in a supportive environment with Directors who are passionate about authentic Italian food and who value their team THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who is proud of their profession. Someone who leads with respect, professionalism and humility. Someone who understands that consistency is just as important as creativity. Someone who enjoys teaching others and creating a positive kitchen culture. Someone who treats the business as if it were their own. UN MESSAGGIO AGLI CHEF La cucina italiana non è una moda. È cultura. È tradizione. È passione. È rispetto. Cerchiamo uno chef che abbia davvero l'Italia nel cuore. Uno chef che sappia fare una sfoglia perfetta, una pizza autentica e che conosca il valore dei migliori ingredienti italiani. Se per te la qualità viene sempre prima della quantità, se ami lavorare con prodotti eccellenti e vuoi entrare a far parte di un progetto serio, ambizioso e in continua crescita, saremo felici di conoscerti. Pentole & Padelle is not simply looking for a Head Chef. We are looking for a custodian of authentic Italian cuisine and someone who wants to help shape the future of one of London's fastest-growing independent Italian restaurant groups. If that sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application.

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  • Sales Manager
    Sales Manager
    1 month ago
    £45000–£75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Borehamwood

    Business Development Specialist – Wholesale Trade Platform https://tradal.app/ Tradal connects verified high volume buyers and sellers of wholesale products across a broad range of industries not limited to: Hard Commodities • Metals & Mining, • Energy, • Chemicals & Industrials, • Precious Stones & Minerals Soft Commodities • Agriculture & Grains, • Livestock & Meat, • Forestry & Timber, • Textiles & Fibres, • Food Products & Beverages Locations · Africa DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Algeria, Libya, Gabon, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Madagascar, Sudan · Americas Brazil, USA, Canada, Chile, Peru, Argentina · Middle East Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar · Asia Pacific Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand · Europe & Central Asia Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Germany and E-Commerce. We are seeking experienced B2B & B2C business development professionals to join us s partners to help expand our network of verified suppliers and buyers on a global wholesale trade platform. Specifically, on-boarding & pairing Sellers with products proof of ownership (POO) documents, import, export, certificate, permits, and licencing as they will go through our rigorous verification process as part of our core KYC. Buyers with Proof of funds (POF) as they will go through our rigorous verification process as part of our core KYC. This opportunity is exclusively for those with a proven track record in seller or buyer on-boarding within wholesale, commodities, or B2B trade platforms. If this is not your background, this role is not for you — and that is perfectly fine. For those who do operate in this space, you already know that a maximum remuneration on multi-million dollar annual contracts is exceptional. The Platform: Three Trading Tiers Tradal operates across three dedicated wholesale trade platforms, each serving a distinct market segment: Tradal Go — Government Trading Platform Government-to-government commodity transactions for sovereign wealth funds, state trading enterprises and DFIs. Tradal Mass — High-Volume Institutional Trading Built for pre-KYC verified wholesale buyers and sellers: trading houses, large-scale processors, multinational food companies and institutional investors. Tradal Spot — Small Trade & Intermediary Marketplace Designed for verified intermediaries, brokers and mandates. This is where you operate as a Commission Partner — with flexible commission structures and full account ownership of every buyer and seller you on-board. To discuss terms and whether this is the right fit, book a video call before proceeding. This is a relationship-first opportunity. Everything is discussed directly — not in a listing. tradal.app SELLER FLOW • Select: Seller, • Select platform: GO / MASS / SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport (company + personal ID), • View Trade floor products and categories, • Check Tradal X for current prices, • Upload documents proving you own the product, • POO & Certification documents verified in 24 hours by SGS and the Apex Group, • List your product on the Trade Floor with volume and create specs, • Your ownership documents held securely until in your deal room., • Deal Room opens when buyer is verified with POF, • buyer reviews your documents, you negotiate price, • Recorded permanently on blockchain, • 12-month delivery cycle begins, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain, • Everything completes in one moment: payment received, ownership transferred, delivery insurance activated BUYER FLOW • Select: Buyer, • Select platform: GO / MASS / SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport, • Upload POF documents proving you have the funds to buy, • Documents verified within 24 hours, • Verified deal room opens, • Search the Trade Floor for products, • Check Tradal X for live market prices, • Your funds held securely until deal completes, • In Deal Room review seller's product documents, negotiate price, • Negotiate with seller, agree on procedures, terms and C’s, • Everything completes in one moment: payment released, ownership transferred, delivery insurance activated, • Recorded permanently on blockchain, • 12-month delivery cycle begins, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain INTERMEDIARY FLOW (YOU) • Select: Intermediary, • Select platform: SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport company & personal information sit with The Apex Group, • Escrow & Banking with https://www.apexgroup.com/locations/sweden/, • On-board verified buyer or verified seller onto Mass or Go Platform, • Message sent to seller or buyer to verify you are their intermediary., • Buyer or seller confirms., • You are locked into the trade for the one-year duration, • 12 tranches for 12 deliveries, • On every delivery across the full 12 months, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain

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  • Part Time Style Advisor
    Part Time Style Advisor
    1 month ago
    £12.75 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Founded in London, in 2010, Glassworks is a fresh London fashion brand – totally independent, style-obsessed and passionate believers in bricks-and-mortar boutiques as well as streamlined digital shopping. Our design-led stores and website are refreshed weekly with small runs of completely new fashion – meaning a constant feed of exciting new stuff to try on, helped along by the most dedicated and on it staff-turned-stylists on the planet. We are focused on scaling our existing channels and opening additional stores – all whilst maintaining a strong design aesthetic, stylish atmosphere in store and strong customer focus. THE ROLE: Our retail style advisors will be organised, confident and fun, looking to grow their fashion styling and sales assisting skills within the Glassworks brand. This role is perfect for someone who is driven to succeed in retail, who is positive and hard-working and likes to work in a team. So what will I be doing every day? • Deliver fantastic customer focused service in a confident, helpful tone, • Meet sales targets given to you by your management, and partake in any necessary training in order to improve sales results, • Communicate the brand messaging accurately and be a Glassworks brand ambassador, • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the clothing and jewellery that's in store in order to help customers with the product, • Help to receive deliveries, check all items for quality control, flag any issues to the buying department, • Help to pack warehouse transfer requests, • Help to keep the stock room neat and tidy, • Support store management in the day to day running of the store, performing daily tasks to keep the store tidy and clean, • Support store management with visual merchandising and mannequin changes, • Be punctual and reliable, • Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude EMPLOYMENT PERKS • Pension scheme, • Commission scheme, • Vibrant team culture WORKING HOURS: Part-time (approx. 24 hours) over Friday-Sunday

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  • Live In Apprentice Night Receptionist in Kensington Hotel / Backpacker
    Live In Apprentice Night Receptionist in Kensington Hotel / Backpacker
    1 month ago
    £10 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We believe this represents an excellent opportunity to: (1) Work in a Kensington/Chelsea hostel/hotel (2) Gain a highly respected vocational qualification: You must be willing to be considered to be take on as an Apprentice and work and study at the same time. WORK Your duties as a Main Receptionist would include: • Checking in/out guests and dealing with their queries, • Taking payments, • Processing bookings, • Checking and correcting any room/bed availability errors, • Managing the housekeeping team, • Ensuring the smooth and optimal functioning of the hostel You'd be doing 4 night shifts per week 7pm-7am. STUDY / HOSPITALITY QUALIFICATION You would study towards a Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2. This is a 12 month course which we will pay for and will pay you to do 3 hours study per week – outside of your working hours. Remuneration Package For this role we offer a comprehensive live-in package which allows travellers to parachute easily into London life comprising: • Starting pay will be at least the minimum wage for an apprentice and will be dependent on your skills and experience. For the 4 shifts per week you can expect to earn at least £1,200 per month plus free accomodation and free breakfast and dinner., • monthly bonus for excellence behaviours / going above and beyond, • accommodation in a staff dormitory (of course you can opt not to live in the hostel);, • use of laundry facilities (to wash and dry your clothes and bed linen);, • free breakfast and free dinner (which you'd help cook once per week!), • free fast wifi, • there is also free food available at other times to e.g. cook lunch/snacks. This includes basic foodstuffs such as bread, milk, pasta, rice etc If there's anything else you want ordered that you eat then as long as its reasonable and basic we'll buy it. You will improve: • your communication skills, • your team-working skills, • your social skills and confidence, • gain managerial experience in the hospitality environment And you'll get to explore London living on one of the best areas - Kensington and Chelsea. You'll make friends for life in the hostel too.

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