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Join our Family at La Mia Mamma Restaurant! Cerchiamo mamme (e non) appassionate di cucina casereccia in Chelsea e Notting Hill! Our team of "Mammas" (moms) is getting bigger and we would love to meet the new ambassadors of Italian culinary culture! If you are an Italian speaker with a deep passion for home-cooked style recipes and you are known among your friends for being a great host, this role is for you! About us: La Mia Mamma is not just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Italy, its traditions and the love that goes into every meal. Each of our “Mamma Chefs” brings their unique regional flavours and family stories to the table, creating an authentic Italian experience that transports our guests straight to Italy. Our mission is to offer a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where guests can feel like part of our family. What we offer: - Full-time or Part-time contracts: we offer flexibility to suit your availability. - Initial training: you’ll receive personalised guidance from Mamma Sara, one of our most experienced mamma chefs. - A supportive, family-like team and don't worry if you can't speak English perfectly, our team speaks Italian too! - Location: Chelsea and Notting Hill - Accommodation in a flat shared with other Mammas: if needed and based on the availability of the flat. What you'll do: - Cook regional dishes: cook what you'd normally prepare at home, from frittata di pasta to mains, we are looking for the most authentic recipes! - Be the perfect host by making sure our guests are well taken care of for a memorable experience. Who we are looking for: - Passionate home cook: you’re proud to share your family’s culinary traditions and the story behind them. - Team player with independence: you are able to collaborate with the other Mammas and members of the team but you are also comfortable working on your own. - Deep knowledge of Italian food culture. - Reside in London: Pre-Settled or Settled Status necessary to proceed with this application. - Experience: previous experience in a professional environment is an advantage, but not a must. If you are up for the challenge, we encourage you to apply! Why work with us? - A real Italian experience: you’ll work in an environment that celebrates Italian culture, warmth and the authenticity of home cooking. - Professional growth: we offer a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and refine your skills. - Be part of a meaningful project: you’ll contribute to a restaurant that honours family traditions and aims to highlight the less mainstream regional food cultures in Italy.

Founded by chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray with hospitality entrepreneur James Robson, the Fallow Group of restaurants is redefining modern dining with a focus on sustainability, nose-to-tail cooking, and bold culinary creativity. Each of the group's restaurants (Fallow, Fowl and Roe) offers a unique experience while sharing a commitment to conscious creativity, innovative flavours and exceptional hospitality. At Roe, we take pride in our innovative hydroponic and aeroponic growing wall, where we cultivate a variety of fresh ingredients—including jalapeños, Padrón peppers, cucumbers, peas, and an array of herbs from lovage to verbena. Whilst at Fallow our unique Mushroom Room is home to a selection of speciality mushrooms grown exclusively for the restaurant. We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Gardener to work with our culinary and restaurant teams. If you want to part of a forward-thinking and creative team, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: - To care and maintain the hydroponic and aeroponic growing wall, Mushroom Room and the restaurant’s terraces at St James and Wood Wharf. - To provide care, maintenance and watering of our planted restaurant terraces. - To do seasonal planting refreshes of our restaurant terraces. About You: - The ideal candidate will need to be a passionate gardener with a minimum of two years’ professional experience. - Good plant and horticulture knowledge. - You will need to be a reliable, hard-working and a team player with a positive attitude. - A willingness to be adaptable and flexible. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

We are looking for an experienced baker to join our team. You will work alongside our head baker and consultants to expand and refine our production processes of breads and pastries. Please note, this is an early start/early finish role [night hours to be expected]. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you prepare. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. Responsibilities. Must be fully trained in baking breads and pastries Prepare and bake a wide range of bakery goods including bread, cakes, pastries, and desserts Follow recipes and adhere to food safety standards Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, and dough sheeters Monitor baking process to ensure quality and consistency Following and maintaining HACPP procedures. Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes. Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment. Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. We offer. £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses. £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Trips to meet suppliers and producers. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards. We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training. Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home. Whole team staff parties. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.

we are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our established team. the ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you create. you’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team led by head chef and co-founder chris leach. a nose-to-tail italian-inspired restaurant. we focus on whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pastas, house-made breads, wood-fired cuts to share and our own in-house salumeria. our ethos is minimal waste, sustainable cooking utilising all parts of the animal / produce possible. we are truly supplier led with twice daily changing menus. the wine list celebrates low-intervention and classic fine wines from italy, broader europe, and further afield north america and have an amari-focused cocktail list. we relocated to shoreditch in november 2021 to critical acclaim and were recently recognised; · number 1 | time out top100 london restaurant [2022]. · number 11 | national restaurant awards [2022]. we are proud to be an independent business with the two founders coming from a purely chef / hospitality led background. we invite all to sit at the table with us. we promote a culture of learning and development encouraging independent thinkers. we offer: ‘employee of the month’ awards with bonus prizes ‘refer a friend’ bonus 50% staff discount at DCCO restaurants cost price wine through our suppliers international trips for top performers in-house training dedicated to your personal development trips to meet suppliers and producers company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home ‘well fed and well watered’ at work policy

We are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our Michelin-star team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you create. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. Responsibilities. Management of a section, including ordering for the section and prepping for service. Following and maintaining HACPP procedures. Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes. Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment. Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. We offer. £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses. £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Trips to meet suppliers and producers. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards. We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training. Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home. Whole team staff parties. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.

Part-time housekeeper / cook / nanny required for family of 5 in Orpington to start ASAP. Previous housekeeping experience essential, and prior nannying experience would be beneficial too. Must be comfortable around children and pets (the family has one small cavapoo dog who is very friendly). The role will include morning school drop-off of eldest daughter who is 3 years old, and therefore a driver is essential, and you must have your own car. Hours required: 8am-12pm Monday to Friday. There is scope for babysitting the children should the candidate require extra hours per month. Housekeeping duties include: - Maintaining a clean kitchen - Laundry, organizing wardrobes, ironing - Cleaning the bedrooms and bathrooms - Changing towels and bed linen - Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, sanitizing surfaces - Tidying children play areas - Ensuring the dog water bowl is full, dog food is out, letting the dog out as required - Assist with running errands, such as food shopping and other household needs - Oversee contractors as needed for home maintenance and repairs The ideal candidate will be child-friendly, adaptive, understand the family's preferences and how they like their home cared for. The family are looking to hire somebody trustworthy and loyal and on a long-term basis. This is a dynamic role that combines housekeeping, childcare, cooking, and pet care, offering the chance to make a real difference in the daily life of the family.

Support Worker – Semi-Independent Living (Young People 16-21) 📍 Location: Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8PB 💰 Salary: £23,795.20 - £26,000 per annum ⏳ Hours: 40 hours, Full-time – Shift work, including evenings and weekends and holidays 📅 Contract: Permanent Join Our Team & Make a Difference! Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve independence and build brighter futures? We are looking for a dedicated Support Workers to join our team in a semi-independent living facility for young people aged 16-21. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people transitioning into independent adulthood, helping them develop essential life skills while providing emotional and practical support. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Provide tailored support to young people, encouraging personal development and independence. ✅ Assist with daily living skills such as budgeting, cooking, and maintaining a home. ✅ Offer emotional support and guidance, promoting positive mental well-being. ✅ Support young people with education, training, and employment opportunities. ✅ Work closely with families, social workers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes. ✅ Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding policies are followed at all times. What We’re Looking For: 🔹 Experience working with young people in a residential or support setting (preferred but not essential). 🔹 A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach. 🔹 Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 🔹 Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation surrounding young people in care. 🔹 Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 🔹 A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care) is desirable. What We Offer: ✨ A rewarding career where you’ll make a real impact. ✨ Full training and ongoing professional development. ✨ Supportive team environment. ✨ Opportunities for career progression. If you’re ready to support and inspire young people on their journey to independence, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀 Be the difference. Be the support. Be the future. 🚀