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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, youll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Ealing Northfields, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 33 children in a cozy ground floor nursery with a secure garden. Favored by local families for our personal touch and strong parent partnership, our compact setting features all age groups on one floor, creating a home-from-home feel that is particularly cherished by new parents and those with babies. Parents appreciate the calm and homely atmosphere, which helps young children settle in and build secure bonds with their key persons. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Northfields station (Piccadilly line), we also provide complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our nurturing environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off its our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs. Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above). Experience in catering or kitchen operations. Empathy and understanding each child is unique. If youre passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now! TPBN1_UKTJ

Cafe Restaurant Manager - Lead a busy community restaurant in Brentford with evenings free Are you an experienced Cafe Restaurant Manager in Brentford looking for genuine work-life balance? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy, high-footfall cafe restaurant at the heart of the local community, operating a structured daytime service. This role would suit a confident Cafe Restaurant Manager who thrives in retail-led or customer-focused environments where leadership, organisation and consistency drive success. It would also suit a strong Assistant Manager ready to take the next step into a full Cafe Restaurant Manager role. Why apply for this Cafe Restaurant Manager role in Brentford? Salary up to £35,000 Staff discount Alternate weekends off Evenings free - genuine work-life balance Lead an established team in a busy daytime operation Clear progression opportunity for a strong Assistant Manager Be part of a venue that plays a key role in the local community Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of a busy cafe restaurant from breakfast through lunch Provide visible, hands-on leadership during service Deliver excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced environment Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety Take ownership of opening and closing procedures Manage rotas, stock control, budgeting and team development Drive sales through strong service standards and local marketing initiatives What we're looking for Proven experience as a Cafe Restaurant Manager, Cafe Manager, Assistant Manager or Restaurant Manager Background in retail restaurants, cafes or customer-focused food operations Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team Highly organised and confident managing volume service Passionate about food, coffee and customer service Able to commute reliably to Brentford, including early starts If you're an Assistant Manager ready to step up into your next role, this could be the move that gives you structure, stability and a great team around you. Apply now - we'd love to hear from you. Job Number | 935227 IND / F&B Location | Brentford Role | Cafe Restaurant Manager Consultant | Kevin Thomas Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKCT

Salary: £32-35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time - permanent - straight daytime shifts - alternate weekends off Love hospitality but tired of the late nights? We're delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a thriving company owned daytime restaurant near Brentford , known for its warm welcome, delicious fresh food, and high standards of service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager, or a strong assistant manager keen to step up, to take the lead in a busy, well established venue - working straight daytime shifts only, with no evenings ever! The role: As Restaurant Manager you will oversee the day-to-day operation of this busy, quality and customer service led restaurant. You'll lead from the front - ensuring smooth service, inspiring your team, and maintaining the highest standards of food, service and presentation. Key responsibilities include: Managing all daily restaurant operations Controlling labour, stock, budgets and costs to achieve financial targets Recruiting, training, and developing your team to deliver excellent service Leading from the front in all areas of the business - including hands-on support in service and occasionally in the kitchen Maintaining high operational standards, compliance, and company procedures Delivering consistently outstanding customer service Meeting and exceeding company targets and KPIs' About you: We're looking for someone with: Experience as a Restaurant, Cafe, Food-led Pub, or Coffee Shop Manager A background in busy quality fresh food operations Strong financial and commercial accumen with P&L accountability Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills A hands-on lead by example approach and keen attention to detail Sound understanding of legislation, compliance and food safety A positive and outgoing personality with a genuine passion for hospitality IT literacy and confidence with systems and processes Benefits: Straight daytime shifts only - no evenings ever! Alternate weekends off - for a great work-life balance Free on-site parking Employee discounts Company pension scheme This is an exciting chance for an ambitious hospitality professional who loves delivering great food and service - and wants to enjoy a genuine work-life balance. Apply today If this sounds like your perfect next step, apply today through Penny Cook Recruitment. Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. Due to the high volume of applications, please bear with us if there's a short delay in our response. Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, proudly dedicated to recruitment within the UK hospitality industry. TPBN1_UKCT