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Company description Mahali & Co. is a small business and an independent collaboration between two pastry chefs originally from Sydney, Australia. With a combined total of 18 years in the culinary industry, we have worked in food establishments in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Singapore and the Philippines. With a love for pastry and experimentation (especially with an Asian flare), our bakery café takes a fresh spin on pastries. Job description What are we looking for? We are looking for a pastry chef to join our wholesale production team, who is interested in learning everything about bakery and pastry techniques. While previous pastry experience is ideal, it is not essential. We are happy to train new graduates and are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing their skills in pastry art and who has a great work ethic. What you will be doing: • Assist in carrying out mise en place and food preparation for products we prepare in our retail kitchen (focus is venoisserie), • Finish products to a consistent high quality and standard, • Work in compliance to all UK Food Health and Safety Preparation laws, • What we are looking for:, • Someone who loves all aspects of pastry and bakery., • 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 ‘Hiring Inquiry’., • Schedule: Open to discussion but to include early shifts (starting from 6am), 4-5 days a week, weekends

Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other specialty beverages according to company recipes and standards. Greet customers, take accurate orders, and provide recommendations as needed. Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewing equipment, and point-of-sale (POS) systems. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including regular cleaning of equipment and café spaces. Manage cash and credit transactions with accuracy and integrity. Restock inventory, monitor supplies, and assist with daily café operations. Deliver excellent customer service by creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient service, especially during peak hours.

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.

Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.