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Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025

Company Description The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is located in London's prestigious Mayfair district. The hotel is known for its quintessentially British charm, classic elegance, and exceptional guest service. Situated near Bond Street, Piccadilly, and the Royal Parks, The Chesterfield offers themed afternoon teas, molecular cocktails, and gin tasting experiences, delighting guests with its culinary offerings and unique experiences. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Bar Supervisor at The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel. The Bar Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bar, managing the staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining quality standards, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This role involves leading a team, coordinating with other departments, and upholding the hotel's service excellence. Qualifications Supervisory Skills, Training, and Communication skills Experience in Food & Beverage operations Strong Customer Service orientation Knowledge of industry trends and best practices Ability to multitask and work under pressure Excellent organizational and leadership skills Previous experience in a similar role Hospitality or Culinary degree/certification is a plus We provide uniform. (Jackets and trousers) Uber after 00:30 40 Hours a week Trainings paid by the company. (i.e.: WSET Level 2, etc) (after 3 months in the company) Extra hours at contract rate Canteen with different options of food Locker rooms with shower. Extra activities with the company (Bowling, Picnics, Darts, Karaoke) Good family team. Opportunities to improve and develop.

We're a busy wine bar and restaurant in Wimbledon Park looking for an experienced Line Chef to assist the Head Chef. Duties include: - Prepping ingredients prior to and during service - Cleaning stations and surfaces before, during and after service - Kitchen porter assistance - Preparing dishes to required recipe - Assisting with plating of dishes during service - Keeping ingredients labelled and up to date and storing ingredients to correct health and safety standards - Cleaning out the service and large fridges/freezers - Assisting Head chef during service with preparation of dishes

As a Kitchen Porter, you will assist in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, including all equipment and surfaces, you will also be responsible to: Wash and store dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. Ensure waste is disposed of promptly and appropriately. Adhere to all health and safety regulations and best practices. General cleaning of all kitchen common areas sweeps and mop floors. Making sure work surfaces, dishwashing machines, floors and staff canteen are. always clean and sanitised. Ensuring that the food preparation sites are clean. What do we offer? Competitive hourly rate, Service charge and annual bonus of £1.300,00 per year. Free Stays in the UK or Ireland (4 nights/year) – Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Employee Benefit Card – Discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide. Sofitel Experience – Enjoy a luxurious night at our hotel, complete with a delightful breakfast. Complimentary Meals While on Duty. Special Rates in F&B, Rooms & Spa – Treat yourself to luxury at unbeatable prices. Be Part of the Largest Hospitality Group in Europe. Exceptional Training and Development Opportunities through Apprenticeship Program. Global Growth Opportunities. Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 GP Access – Your well-being is our priority. Social Events and Activities.

Established Thai Canteen in Clapham is looking for a chef with a background in Asian food with knowledge and skills of Thai food preferential. The role is responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting food in a fast paced environment where quality and consistency is met. Whilst dishes on the woks will be the main focus to specialise in there is a requirement to occasionally work on other sections in the kitchen, both the grill and larder. A minimum of level 2 hygiene certification is required and an expectation high cleanliness and organisation. A love for food is a must with a can-do work ethic. All our dishes are made from scratch, where care with creating wholesome flavours and quality make consistency. The candidate with have the opportunity to get creative and contribute or create our weekly changing specials. We've been a local favourite for 31 years, where we pride ourselves on a warm environment with a happy go lucky yet nurturing vibe. A home away from home for our regulars that come to experience us time and time after.

The Peppertree Thai canteen is searching for a head chef with experience in the F&B industry for this high quality specialised Thai kitchen. The Peppertree will be celebrating 31 years next year. You will be taking care of maintaining training on existing quality and standards with a good and Positive nature, quick plate turnaround and keep a good atmosphere