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Job Title: Café Manager, Urban Baristas Bromley-by-Bow G’day Mate! Urban Baristas is a specialty coffee company originating from Australia, known for its commitment to quality coffee and the vibrant Australian brunch culture. With several cafes across London and our roastery in Bethnal Green, we strive to create exceptional coffee experiences for our customers. We believe in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the professional growth of our team members. Join us as we continue to expand and deliver outstanding coffee and service to our valued customers. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Manager in the Specialty Coffee Industry. As the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of our specialty coffee shop. You will ensure exceptional customer service, maintain high-quality standards, and create a positive and engaging work environment. If you have a passion for specialty coffee, proven leadership skills, and a strong track record in the industry, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and team management. • Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service, maintaining product quality, and promptly resolving customer concerns or issues. • Lead, train, and inspire a team of coffee enthusiasts, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment., • Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve sales targets, maximize profitability, and drive business growth. • Monitor and manage stock levels of coffee beans, supplies, and merchandise, placing orders as necessary to maintain product availability. • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment. • Uphold the quality and consistency of coffee preparation, ensuring adherence to company standards and providing guidance to the team. • Organize and coordinate special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement and increase sales., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new brewing techniques, and emerging coffee products, and share knowledge with the team. Requirements: • Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry or a similar managerial role is essential, demonstrating a deep understanding of specialty coffee and its culture. • Passion for specialty coffee with a strong knowledge of brewing techniques, coffee origins, and flavour profiles., • Proficiency in espresso extraction, including grind adjustment, dosing, and tamping techniques., • Skill in creating and pouring latte art designs, showcasing attention to detail and craftsmanship., • Proven leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and developing a team., • Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour., • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure., • Knowledge of inventory management, point-of-sale systems, and business operations., • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays., • A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to teamwork., • Food handling certification and knowledge of health and safety regulations is a plus.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Reports To: Café Manager / Head Cook Job Purpose To assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of a busy café kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, hygiene, cleanliness, stock management, and customer service support are maintained at all times. Key Responsibilities Prepare ingredients and assist in the preparation of sandwiches, snacks, light meals, salads, baked goods, and other menu items. Ensure food is prepared, presented, and stored in accordance with food safety regulations. Assist with cooking and food service during busy periods. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, including food preparation areas, storage areas, equipment, utensils, and floors. Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment as required. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning schedules. Monitor food temperatures and complete food safety records where required. Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures and check product dates. Assist with stock control, stock takes, and ordering of supplies. Receive deliveries, check orders against delivery notes, and store items correctly. Report stock shortages, damaged goods, or equipment faults promptly. Assist with organising kitchen rotas and ensuring adequate staffing cover. Support opening and closing kitchen procedures. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and COSHH regulations. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers. Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the smooth running of the café. Essential Requirements Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. Previous experience in food preparation within a café, kitchen, catering, or hospitality environment. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations. Experience of stock control and ordering. Good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work. Good communication skills. Desirable Requirements Experience of rota planning or staff scheduling. Experience with stock management systems. Basic food preparation or catering qualification. Personal Attributes Positive and professional attitude. Strong attention to detail. Excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Hard-working, dependable, and self-motivated. Calm and efficient under pressure. Please put on for me

Sip and Petals, a friendly and inviting cafe, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our warm and welcoming team as a Barista and Waiter/Waitress. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly atmosphere, supported by warm, friendly management. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and other beverages to a high standard., • Accurately and efficiently take food and drink orders., • Ensure customer satisfaction through attentive and friendly service., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and dining areas., • Handle cash and card transactions. What We Are Looking For: • A passion for hospitality and a positive attitude., • A warm and friendly demeanor., • Eagerness to learn and develop new skills., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced cafe environment., • Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, but not essential.

Restaurant Supervisor / Social Media Coordinator Location: Yellowstone Pizza – South Woodford Reports To: General Manager Salary: £15.00 per hour Plus Tips About the Role We're looking for a passionate, energetic and creative Restaurant Supervisor / Social Media Coordinator to join our team. This is a dual-role position combining restaurant leadership with content creation and social media management. You'll support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant while also helping grow Yellowstone's online presence through engaging content and trend-led social media. If you're bubbly, confident, love hospitality, enjoy being on camera, and know what makes great content, we'd love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Restaurant Operations • Support the General Manager with the day-to-day operation of the restaurant., • Supervise Front of House staff during shifts., • Deliver exceptional customer service and lead by example., • Resolve customer complaints professionally and efficiently., • Ensure smooth service during busy periods., • Assist with opening and closing procedures., • Complete daily operational checklists., • Allocate staff breaks and manage shift flow., • Monitor restaurant cleanliness and presentation standards., • Support stock control and report low-stock items. Team Leadership • Lead and motivate the Front of House team., • Assist with training and onboarding new team members., • Ensure staff follow company policies and service standards., • Provide coaching and constructive feedback., • Help create a positive, friendly and energetic working environment. Social Media & Content Creation • Create engaging photo and video content for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook., • Capture food, drinks, behind-the-scenes moments and team content., • Stay up to date with the latest social media trends and adapt them for the brand., • Plan and schedule regular social media posts., • Work with the General Manager to promote new menu launches, offers and events., • Help grow Yellowstone's online community through creative and engaging content., • Monitor social media engagement and respond to comments and messages when required., • Assist in maintaining a consistent brand image across all platforms. Cash Handling & POS • Operate and supervise the Toast POS system., • Assist with cash handling procedures., • Ensure accurate processing of payments., • Report any till discrepancies to management. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations., • Maintain a clean and safe working environment., • Report maintenance and safety issues promptly. Communication • Work closely with the kitchen and Front of House teams to ensure excellent service., • Escalate operational issues to the General Manager where necessary., • Attend team meetings and training sessions. Requirements • Previous experience in hospitality, restaurants, cafés or bars is essential., • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience., • Experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram or Facebook., • Good understanding of current social media trends., • Confident using a smartphone to create high-quality photos and videos., • Strong communication and customer service skills., • Highly organised and able to multitask., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. We're Looking For Someone Who Is: • Friendly, approachable and bubbly., • High-energy with a positive attitude., • Creative and passionate about social media., • Confident interacting with customers and appearing on camera., • Reliable, proactive and takes initiative., • A team player who enjoys motivating others., • Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable customer experiences. Desirable • Experience using Toast POS or similar systems., • Food Hygiene Certificate., • Barista or cocktail experience., • Experience using Canva, CapCut or similar editing apps., • Basic photography or videography skills.

About Nice Wholesale Nice Wholesale began in London's ice manufacturing industry and has grown to become one of the city's leading ice suppliers. Building on this foundation, we expanded into ice cream distribution and are now developing a broader wholesale offering for cafés, retailers and hospitality businesses. Our catalogue continues to grow with innovative and trending products, including ice cream, functional drinks, soft drinks, frozen smoothies, snacks, impulse lines and complementary food and beverage products. We are now looking for an ambitious individual to help us expand our presence across London and become the key link between our business and our customers. The Role We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Business Development Executive to grow our café and retail customer base across London. This is a field-based sales and relationship management role, ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, discovering new products, identifying market trends and building long-term customer relationships. You will be responsible for introducing Nice Wholesale to cafés, independent retailers and hospitality businesses, opening new accounts, increasing customer engagement, and ensuring customers order consistently and remain active. You will become the main point of contact for your accounts and act as a bridge between customers and our purchasing team, sharing market insights, emerging trends and product opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a fast-moving wholesale business and play a direct role in shaping our catalogue and future expansion. Key Responsibilities Business Development • Identify and research prospective cafés, coffee shops, retailers and hospitality businesses across London., • Build and maintain a pipeline of target accounts., • Visit businesses in person to introduce Nice Wholesale and our product range., • Present our catalogue and communicate the value of our products and services., • Open new customer accounts and onboard new clients., • Convert prospects into regular ordering customers. Account Management • Develop strong relationships with customers., • Become the primary contact for assigned accounts., • Maintain regular communication through visits, phone calls and messaging., • Encourage repeat orders and improve customer retention., • Support customers with product recommendations and new launches., • Ensure customers remain active and engaged. Sales & Telesales • Conduct follow-up calls with prospects., • Carry out telesales activities when required., • Contact leads before visits where appropriate., • Follow up quotations and close opportunities., • Reactivate dormant customers. Market Intelligence • Monitor trends within cafés, convenience retail and foodservice., • Identify emerging brands, products and concepts., • Provide feedback on customer preferences and market developments., • Suggest new products that should be considered for our catalogue., • Share competitor insights and pricing observations. Reporting • Report regularly on sales activity and progress., • Provide updates on challenges encountered in the field., • Work collaboratively with management to identify solutions., • Track prospecting efforts, conversions and customer growth. What We're Looking For Essential • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Confidence approaching and engaging with businesses., • Relationship-focused mindset., • Ambitious, proactive and self-motivated attitude., • Commercial awareness., • Organised and capable of managing multiple accounts., • Willingness to learn about products, trends and the wholesale industry., • Ability to understand products, internalise their value and effectively communicate benefits to customers., • Performance-driven mentality with a desire to grow professionally. Desirable • Previous experience in foodservice, wholesale, FMCG or hospitality sales., • Existing relationships within cafés, retailers or hospitality businesses., • Experience in field sales or account management., • Knowledge of beverages, snacks, impulse products or café operations., • Driving licence. We also welcome • Individuals already working in food and beverage sales., • Candidates looking to transition into wholesale sales., • Ambitious people who may not have extensive experience but are eager to learn, develop and build a career. What We Offer • Competitive base salary., • Commission structure based on performance., • Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding wholesale business., • Exposure to innovative and trending products., • Direct involvement in shaping our product catalogue., • Support, guidance and product training., • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth of Nice Wholesale. Work Location: In person

About Us We are a premium handcrafted chocolate brand with an integrated cafe. We are opening our first London location and seek an experienced, customer-focused Store Manager to lead day-to-day operations and build our local family-friendly presence. Key Responsibilities -⁠ ⁠Lead and motivate a small team -⁠ ⁠Ensure excellent customer service and maintain high product presentation standards -⁠ ⁠Manage daily store operations: inventory control, cash handling, ordering, and supplier coordination -⁠ ⁠Oversee cafe operations -⁠ ⁠Drive sales and local marketing initiatives; achieve financial targets -⁠ ⁠Maintain brand standards and deliver a premium guest experience -⁠ ⁠Report to regional management and implement company policies and promotions Requirements -⁠ ⁠Proven retail and hospitality management experience -⁠ ⁠Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills -⁠ ⁠Solid understanding of stock management, POS systems, and basic P&L responsibility -⁠ ⁠Passion for premium food and attention to detail -⁠ ⁠Experience planning events or workshops is a plus -⁠ ⁠Eligibility to work in the UK and flexibility for early mornings, weekends and public holidays What We Offer -⁠ ⁠Competitive salary and performance-based incentives -⁠ ⁠Staff discounts on chocolate items -⁠ ⁠Opportunity to shape and lead our flagship London store -⁠ ⁠Training, career development and a creative, supportive team We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Breakfast Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of breakfast dishes, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts to contribute to a welcoming dining environment, delivering exceptional breakfast experiences to our guests. Duties Prepare and cook a range of breakfast items, including eggs, pancakes, cereals, and other hot and cold dishes Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with food safety standards and hygiene regulations Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area throughout the shift Assist in menu planning and ingredient selection to optimise quality and efficiency Monitor stock levels and communicate needs for replenishment to management Serve breakfast dishes promptly and courteously to guests or staff as required Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy periods Skills Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional kitchen environment Strong knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is highly desirable Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude Flexibility to adapt to changing menus or operational requirements This role provides an excellent platform for culinary professionals eager to develop their skills within a dynamic team. We value commitment, creativity, and professionalism in our staff, ensuring a positive working environment where excellence is celebrated. Benefits: Discounted or free food Work Location: In person