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We’re Casa Cannoli – London’s home of authentic Sicilian desserts. We run busy market stalls, supply cafés and restaurants, and bring our famous cannoli to events across the city. We’re looking for someone reliable, friendly, and enthusiastic who enjoys working with people and wants a stable role with regular hours. You’ll be serving customers, setting up our beautiful stalls, and helping keep everything running smoothly at some of London’s best markets. What you’ll do • Run our King’s Cross market stall every Thursday and Friday (approx. 11 hrs each), • Work at our Duke of York Square market in Chelsea every Saturday (approx. 7 hrs), • Serve customers, prepare cannoli, and keep the stall well-presented, • Handle stock and setup at the start and end of each day, • Represent Casa Cannoli with a smile and great service What we offer • Pay at the London Living Wage (£13.85/hr, reviewed annually), • Performance bonuses based on sales, • Regular weekly hours (around 30 hrs, rising to 40–45 hrs in December), • Chance of additional hours in the new year as the business continues to grow, • Full training in serving and preparing authentic Sicilian desserts, • A long-term, steady position with consistent hours, • The chance to be part of a small, passionate team bringing Sicilian flavours to London What we’re looking for • Outgoing and proactive – happy chatting with customers, • Reliable and committed – we need someone we can count on, • Physically able to lift stock and stand for long periods, • Right to work in the UK, • Immediate availability preferred Schedule • Thursday: King’s Cross Market (11 hrs), • Friday: King’s Cross Market (11 hrs), • Saturday: Duke of York Square Market, Chelsea (7 hrs), • Total: ~30 hrs per week (up to 40–45 hrs in December, with potential for more in the new year) Why join us? If you love food, enjoy variety, and want to be part of a small, growing company with opportunities to take on more responsibility, this is the perfect role.

Part time: Thursday and Friday (20h/week) About Us Tucked away behind Victoria Street and only minutes away from St James’s Park and Victoria station, Chez Antoinette Victoria adds to the neighbourhood’s vibrant French restaurant. An oasis of calm locals would prefer us to keep a secret. “We wanted to create a canteen for the locals and provide the business community with a new dining-room” Jean-Baptiste Noel, JB, co-owner. Chez Antoinette Victoria draws inspiration from the beloved Parisian cafés, combined with a blend of Lyon’s famous guinguettes, reinterpreting classic dishes treating fresh seasonal ingredients with a modern sensibility. Summary of the role • Greet and meet guests., • Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, ranging from simple to elaborate ones., • Assist with hosting during lunch time, • Organise daily counter, • Proficient in Latte Art, • Offer hot/cold drinks recommendations upon request., • Communicate efficiently with the Front of House and managers., • Maintaining inventory and equipment by cleaning and recording any defects., • Check your crockery and area for cleanliness and presentation and report any issues., • Arrange barista settings, maintaining a tidy section., • Keeping the work environment safe, sanitary, and organized., • To respect the Allergen standards laid out by the law and Chez Antoinette standards., • Participate in team briefings and have a keen interest in the daily life of the restaurant., • Follow all relevant Health and Safety regulations and policies., • Provide excellent customer service to guests, • Bright and positive personality In return: • You can look forward to working with a dedicated team, • You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday, • Free staff meals, • You will be working in a central location Part time: Thursday and Friday 20h/week

All-Rounder Team Member / Barista About Us Pastada London is a family-run café-bakery in the heart of Bayswater, known for our warm atmosphere, beautiful brunches, homemade cakes, and exceptional coffee. We take pride in offering our guests a high-quality experience with genuine hospitality, attention to detail, and a personal touch in everything we do. Role Overview We’re looking for a friendly, energetic, and reliable All-Rounder / Barista to join our close-knit team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who loves working in a fast-paced café environment, enjoys customer interaction, and can confidently handle both barista and floor duties. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and beverages to Pastada standards Provide warm, attentive customer service at all times Assist with taking orders, serving food, and clearing tables Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the café, front-of-house, and service areas Support the kitchen and team with general duties when needed Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures Ensure a welcoming environment for all guests Requirements Previous experience as a barista or working in a café environment Confident with espresso machines and milk texturing techniques Strong communication and teamwork skills Positive attitude, reliable, and proactive Able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards Good understanding of food hygiene practices Flexible availability, including weekends Preferred Skills (not essential) Knowledge or interest in brunch and bakery items Experience handling cash and using till systems Latte art skills a plus! Why Join Us Work in a welcoming, family-run café where your input is valued Opportunity to grow and develop your skills in specialty coffee and hospitality Supportive and friendly team culture Staff meals, coffee, and perks during shifts

About us 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. We are looking for a reliable, well-presented, and motivated Good Receiver & Event Porter to join our catering team. This role is essential to ensuring smooth daily operations — from receiving and organizing deliveries from our central kitchen to transporting food and equipment to locations using a cargo bike. You will play a key part in maintaining our company’s high standards of service, presentation, and professionalism. Key Responsibilities · Receive, check, and store deliveries of food, beverages, and event equipment. · Prepare, pack, and organize items for event dispatch. · Deliver food and materials to sites using a cargo bike, ensuring timely and safe transport. · Assist with setup, including moving tables, chairs, and equipment. · Communicate effectively with chefs, managers, and other team members to ensure seamless operations. · Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, venues, and suppliers. · Maintain organisation and stock transfer operations across multiple store rooms · Assist the wider team with stock taking and maintaining accuracy across stock files Skills & Requirements · Previous experience in hospitality, catering, logistics, or event support is preferred. · Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. · Strong physical fitness and ability to handle manual tasks (lifting, carrying, moving equipment). · Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently. · Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset. · Comfortable riding and navigating with a cargo bike in an urban environment. · Good communication skills and a professional appearance. Job Type: Part-time

Location: Chocolate Dino Company, Kennington Road, London Hours: Saturday & Sunday (with occasional extra shifts during events or holidays) Reports to: Store Manager / Owners About us Chocolate Dino Company is a small, independent bakery-coffeehouse known for heavyweight cookies, brownies, waffles and brunch plates served with a smile. We’ve been featured in Forbes, Condé Nast Traveller and HELLO! and have built a loyal crowd who come for proper food, great coffee, and the friendly Dino vibe. The role We’re looking for a reliable, energetic weekend team member who can switch between kitchen and front-of-house as service flows. One moment you’ll be plating brunch dishes or prepping cookie dough; the next, running plates, clearing tables, or helping guests at the counter. What you’ll do Support the chef with basic prep, plating and clean-down Run food and drinks during busy brunch hours Keep the pass, counters and tables spotless throughout service Restock pastries, napkins, takeaway cups and fridge displays Help close down the shop and kitchen at end of day following checklists What we’re looking for Weekend availability both Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) A quick, tidy worker who likes staying busy Friendly with customers and calm under pressure Some café, restaurant or kitchen experience preferred but not essential Interest in great food, coffee and cookies definitely helps What we offer £10–£13 per hour plus share in service charge - depending on your age and experience. Staff meals & unlimited coffee on shift Team discounts on all products A positive, small-team environment where you’re treated as part of the family Opportunity to grow as the Dino brand expands If this sounds like your kind of weekend hustle, drop your CV. Chocolate Dino Company

We are looking for a part time kitchen assistant to join our kitchen team at Fidelio cafe in Farringdon. Monday to Friday daytimes only . No evenings or weekends. This role is a combination of kitchen porter duties ( cleaning and washing up ) plus being trained to assist the chef with kitchen prep and preparing dishes during service . training on the food side will be given hourly rate is £13 plus service charge and staff meal on shift 30 hours per week Mondays 7:30-3.30 Tuesdays 9.30-3.30 Wednesday 9.30-3.30 Thursdays 9.30-3.30 Fridays 10.30-3.30 You Must be available for all these shifts .

A great opportunity for a driven energetic person looking to work with a great team, we are looking for someone with a great friendly personality that has both kitchen and foh experience! Personality is key to this role You will be required to run shifts in the absence of the General and Assistant Manager and help out in the kitchen. We are a cafe/bar/restaurant in Stroud Green with a flexible working rota! 50% off all food and drink at all times! 25% off for family and friends when dining with you

Role Summary Hands-on position covering markets, warehouse production, and pop-up event support. About the Job We’re Casa Cannoli – London’s home of authentic Sicilian desserts. We run busy market stalls, supply cafes and restaurants, and set up fun pop-up cannoli experiences for weddings and events. We’re looking for someone reliable and enthusiastic who wants a stable role with variety – from selling at our markets, to helping in the kitchen, to joining our team at exciting events across London. What you’ll do Serve customers and run our market stall 2 days per week (approx. 11 hrs each) Help in our Enfield (N18) warehouse every other Thursday (8-10 hrs) with production & prep Support at events – weddings, pop-ups, corporate parties (requires driving licence) Potential future weekend work at a new Elephant & Castle market (Sat & Sun, 7–8 hrs each, TBC) What we offer Pay at the London Living Wage (currently £13.85/hr, reviewed annually) Performance bonuses based on sales. Mileage reimbursement if you use your own car for events/deliveries. Full training in serving and preparing authentic Italian desserts. A role with long-term, steady hours – not just a short-term gig The chance to be part of a growing, passionate team bringing Sicilian flavours to London What we’re looking for Outgoing, proactive and happy to chat with customers. Reliable and committed – we need someone we can count on. Driving licence (essential for events). Someone looking to settle into a stable role, not just part-time filler work. Schedule 2 market stall shifts per week (approx. 11 hrs each) Every other Thursday in Enfield (8 hrs) Events as scheduled (mainly evenings & weekends) Possible weekend market in Elephant & Castle (Sat & Sun, TBC) Why join us? If you love food, enjoy variety, and want to be part of a small, growing company with opportunities to take on more responsibility, this is the perfect role.

We are a small, friendly restaurant looking for a reliable waiter/waitress who can handle the floor and help with a little bit of everything. Because we’re not too busy, our staff work together as a team and share different tasks. Key Responsibilities Greet and serve guests with a warm and professional attitude Handle floor service (taking orders, running food & drinks, clearing tables) Prepare coffees to a good standard (basic barista skills) Assist with simple bar duties (pouring drinks, basic cocktails, restocking) Keep the restaurant clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times Support other team members where needed What We’re Looking For Previous experience in a restaurant, café, or bar preferred (but not essential if you’re a quick learner) Friendly, team-oriented attitude Ability to multitask and help across different areas Attention to detail and pride in keeping things tidy Good communication skills with both customers and colleagues Details Position: Waiter / Waitress / bartender (Full-time or Part-time) Location: Finsbury Park, Stroud Green Road Start Date: ASAP

We are a well-established business within Camden Market stocking over 120 different teas and infusions. We are looking for fun and engaging members to join our team. We have a large selection of products and it is important that team members are knowledgeable about the products and are able to engage in a friendly and informative way with the customer. Our main goal is to encourage customers to purchase tea and accessories from either our shop or online. We do this by creating a friendly and interesting atmosphere. You are there to educate the customer by listening to their requirements explaining what is on offer and then seeing if you can fulfil their requests. We are very highly rated across all platforms and it is very important for us to keep and grow this reputation of friendliness, politeness and being engaging. On Google we are rated with a perfect 5*s, Camden Tea Bar is also listed in Tripadvisors TOP 10% of cafes in the world and we want to keep it that way! What is expected? At least 2 years of retail or hospitality focused work Have a good grasp of our range of over 100 teas. Make teas, coffees and other drinks for customers. Treat the customer as you would like to be treated. Provide the customer with knowledge and advice about the teas. Attitude should be approachable and friendly. Punctual, Polite, Presentable Actively engaging customers, every customer should be greeted as you would like to be greeted when entering a shop. Make sure shop is clean, shelves dusted, floor swept, wood polished etc. Record all sales, monetary value and stock sold. The shop and all equipment should be left at the end of the day as you would like to arrive to it in the morning.