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Launched in Paris in 2019, Tigermilk is a fast-growing restaurant group with 12 locations across Europe — 10 in France, 1 in Belgium, and our newest opening in London (Tottenham Court Road). We bring Latin American–inspired cuisine and cocktails to life in vibrant, centrally located restaurants — 100% homemade, responsibly sourced, and built on strong brand identity and guest experience. Now, we’re accelerating our expansion in the UK, with multiple openings planned across London and beyond — and we’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen teams, ensure flawless execution of our food standards, and build the training and operational structure needed to scale successfully. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-energy kitchens and is passionate about developing people, maintaining strict hygiene and compliance, and delivering consistent, high-quality Tigermilk food — every day, at every site. The Role As Head Chef / Kitchen Lead – UK, you will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality Tigermilk food standards in the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will: • Lead daily kitchen operations and execution during prep and service, • Train, develop, and structure kitchen teams to build autonomy and consistency, • Oversee recruitment and onboarding for kitchen hires, • Maintain strong hygiene, food safety, and compliance standards, • Deliver consistent food quality, taste, plating, and speed during every service, • Ensure strict compliance with technical sheets, recipes, and portion control (grammage), • Build and run a structured training programme for cooks (onboarding, station training, assessments), • Coach and upskill kitchen teams to reach consistent performance across stations, • Lead and motivate teams through strong standards, discipline, and positive culture, • Support performance development through feedback, coaching, and structure, • Support and oversee kitchen recruitment: interviews, trial shifts, evaluation, selection, • Ensure onboarding is effective and team structure supports performance and retention, • Maintain disciplined labelling, date control (prep/use-by), FIFO rotation, and organised storage, • Ensure the kitchen is UK food-safety compliant and EHO-ready at all times, • Enforce HACCP-based procedures, allergen controls, temperature checks, logs and traceability, • Maintain daily and weekly cleaning routines (opening/closing checklists, deep cleans), • Play a key role in pre-opening and launch phases: kitchen setup, training plans, test services, • Support future sites to embed strong standards from day one, • 5+ years in professional kitchens, with 2+ years in a leadership role (Sous Chef / Head Chef / Kitchen Manager), • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced service environments, • Strong leadership with a genuine passion for training and developing teams, • Strong understanding of UK hygiene and food safety compliance (HACCP, allergens, logs), • Highly structured, disciplined and consistent — you build systems, not just services, • Consistent food quality and standards across services and teams, • Strong, autonomous kitchen teams with clear training structure, • A clean, organised, audit-ready kitchen every day, • Successful recruitment and onboarding to support growth, • Join a fast-growing European group launching and scaling in the UK, • Real opportunity to shape kitchen standards and build teams from the ground up, • High-energy restaurants with a strong brand identity and guest experience focus

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. We are seeking an outstanding Deputy General Manager with a love for giving guests elevated experiences, imparting their knowledge and passion for amazing food, wine and cocktails on a beautiful roof terrace. Lillie’s is a sparkling wine bar and British sharing plates restaurant rooted in the rhythms of the English countryside. A celebration of homegrown supply, seasonal cooking, and modern British hospitality, it brings together the best of our fields, farms, and shores, paired with an expressive selection of sparkling wines from Britain and beyond. With expansive views across West London, the space offers a refined yet welcoming setting, designed to attract those seeking a premium and elevated experience at Olympia. The Role: As Deputy General Manager, you’ll be key to the running and success of Lillie’s, from guest journey & team training to owning and managing the P&L. Our Deputy General Managers are pro-active, insightful, commercial leaders for their venues. You will bring imagination, joy and a boundless passion for incredible people, outstanding hospitality and revenue driving through innovative ideas and continuous development of your team. We Expect You To: Have experience in fresh produce restaurants and wine bars, with a WSET Level 2 or above. Have pure passion for hospitality and giving guests a wonderful time. Take full ownership of your KPIs whether that is financials, people, compliance, stock management – guest experience is at the core of your passion. Lead joyous, guest focused, shifts; managing everything from atmosphere to standards. Empower your team to develop through the career pathway, giving clear and example lead feedback. Obsess over service standards and deliver nothing short of excellence. Coach, mentor, and inspire with a big heart and a focus on people development. Work collaboratively with your General Manager, Head Chef and other stakeholders to achieve success. Ensure safety of your guests, your team, and your venue at all times. Maintain compliance and actively promote completion of online training, daily/ weekly checks and best practices. Adapt and evolve by embracing challenges and thrive in a changing environment. Communicate with impact – clearly, effectively, and with intention. Always taking the time to review and follow up. Be an effective leader who is approachable, honest and supportive in driving the business forward. Who You’ll Be: A Proven leader with experience in either a premium restaurant or wine bar. Someone who loves intimate dining experiences and individual, unique, guest experience and interactions. Energy, passion, and resilience – you lead by example and thrive under pressure. A structured mindset – setting clear expectations and empowering your team. Obsessed with communication – constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the companies success. Engaged in wider Incipio culture, living and breathing our values. Curiosity and courage – always questioning, improving, and innovating. Knowledge of British produce, champagne & wine desirable. Fun! Capable of integrating seamlessly into Incipio’s culture. Benefits & Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows 10% Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We’re all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That’s why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We’ve got you!

Be you. At work. Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you – and we don’t just mean our design-led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we’re building a community of the culturally curious. The forward-thinking. The ever-questioning. Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we’re at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let’s go. We're looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our team in Locke at Broken Wharf in London The role. Are you a natural leader? Calm under pressure, with next-level organisational skills? Do you find satisfaction in creating seamless hospitality and memorable experiences? As the lynchpin of the Food and Beverage team, overseeing the F&B team and reporting to the General Manager you’ll make sure guests feel genuinely special – from the moment they book to the moment they leave our F&B spaces IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Service Delivery Take responsibility for understanding and meeting and exceeding your quality objectives and KPIs. Be an SME is your required area and look to help create a knowledge culture in F&B. Ensure that you are fully conversant with relevant company policies, SOP’s, processes and operations, products, brands, promotions and services. When needed, take escalations and support the team; be responsible for answering telephone, emails and resolving any issues in a professional manner, in keeping with each brand approach. Follow edyn policies and procedures to ensure that customer service processes run smoothly and the customer is satisfied. Log and manage complaints in line with the edyn complaints procedure; where possible provide solutions and alternatives within timeframes and follow up Liaise with other departments such as operations, reservations, and finance to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and within agreed SLAs Operational Excellence & Guest Experience Ensure seamless daily operations, balancing efficiency with high service standards. Lead and mentor F&B Head Host & Head Chef and drive a strong service culture maintaining brand reputation. Oversee guest satisfaction - seek feedback and implement satisfaction systems to continuously improve service delivery. Implement relevant cost control measures while maintaining a premium guest experience. Team work Understand and embody the edyn values Constructively challenge, question, seek to improve, evolve and be human Contribute to a strong community spirit Be objective, fair, ethical, and consistent Financial F&B Accountability Full responsibility for the P&L for F&B, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. · Drive cost efficiency across all departments while maintaining quality and service standards. Regularly review budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to identify risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory requirements. People Leadership & Performance Management Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Champion a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement. Foster a culture of engagement, retention, and professional development IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING; Experience Education: · A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable Experience: Relevant experience in food and beverage management, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. Experience within the F&B industry is crucial, with a focus on taking on increasing levels of responsibility over time. An understanding of food and beverage menu items, including wine, spirits, and cocktails, is desired. Experience with financial management and budget controls is useful for managing costs and ensuring profitability. A track record of providing exceptional customer service and building positive guest experiences. Experience leading and managing teams, including training, development, and performance management Skills: The ability to motivate and supervise staff, delegate tasks, and make effective decisions. · Leading service and your team from the front. Excellent people management skills, with a proven track record of developing teams. Advanced knowledge of food and beverage systems and service delivery. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to drive operational efficiency while maintaining high guest satisfaction levels. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in hospitality POS technology systems, inventory management, stock ordering and reporting software.

We are seeking an outstanding and experienced Deputy General Manager with a love for varied hospitality experiences, high volume operations who thrives managing large teams. The Palm House is a vibrant bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria, proudly known as the home of the good life. From midweek dining and refined corporate events to our viral, high-energy brunch sessions at the weekend, The Palm House offers a dynamic and diverse operation that keeps every day exciting. This role is ideal for a current General Manager operating in a £40k+ per week site who is ready to pivot their service style and step into a larger scale venue, driven by development and personal growth within a supportive, achievement driven environment. The Role: As Deputy General Manager, you'll be key to the running and success of The Palm House. Our Deputy General Managers are pro-active, insightful, commercial leaders for their venues. You will bring imagination, joy and a boundless passion for incredible people, outstanding hospitality and revenue driving through innovative ideas and continuous development of your team. We Expect You To: Have pure passion for hospitality and giving guests a wonderful time. Take full ownership of your KPIs whether that is financials, people, compliance, stock management -- guest experience is at the core of your passion. Lead joyous, guest focused, shifts; managing everything from atmosphere to standards. Empower your team to develop through the career pathway, giving clear and example lead feedback. Obsess over service standards and deliver nothing short of excellence. Coach, mentor, and inspire with a big heart and a focus on people development. Work collaboratively with your General Manager, Head Chef and other stakeholders to achieve success. Ensure safety of your guests, your team, and your venue at all times. Maintain compliance and actively promote completion of online training, daily/ weekly checks and best practices. Adapt and evolve by embracing challenges and thrive in a changing environment. Communicate with impact -- clearly, effectively, and with intention. Always taking the time to review and follow up. Be an effective leader who is approachable, honest and supportive in driving the business forward. Who You'll Be: A proven leader with experience in high volume operations, in either a restaurant or bar setting. A personal license holder. Someone who loves running big shifts, managing varied areas of a business but keeps the guest experience as a priority. Energetic, passionate, and resilient. Have a structured mindset, setting clear expectations and empowering your team. Obsessed with communication, constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the venues success. Engaged in wider Incipio culture, living and breathing our values. Curiosity and courage -- always questioning, improving, and innovating. Strong knowledge of food safety, allergies health safety. Fun! Capable of integrating seamlessly into Incipio's culture. Benefits \& Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows 10% Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio \& Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!