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Pizza Metro Pizza is seeking a dedicated full-time Restaurant manager to join our vibrant front-of-house team! If you’re ready to be part of a restaurant that rewards your hard work and contributions, apply now! About Us: As a vibrant Neapolitan pizza restaurant with over 30 years of excellence, our metre-long pizzas are a local favorite! At Pizza Metro Pizza, we pride ourselves on crafting the perfect pizza from dough to bite and building genuine connections with our guests and the local community. What Makes Us Unique: Salary & Bonuses: Competitive pay starting at £16 to £18 per/hr salary plus tips, and earn additional bonus based on your sales performance. 35 to 42 hour work week with overtime opportunities - A salary review after just 6 months, ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded. Paid Time Off: Birthday off, plus Christmas and 25 days of accrued holiday (pro-rata). Staff Discounts for you and your loved ones for groups up to 4. Referral Bonus: Earn £££ for when you bring a new talent on board. What We’re Looking For: At least 2 years of experience Fluent in Italian and English, Proud to represent our restaurant with professionalism and committed to maintaining high service standards.
Position: Christmas Grotto Assistant Description: We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic assistants to join our team at Santa’s Magical Workshop / Gingerbread Wonderland in King’s Cross this December. As a Grotto Assistant, you’ll help create a magical experience for families visiting Santa. Responsibilities: - Welcome families and guide them through the grotto experience - Assist children with activities such as decorating gingerbread men and writing letters to Santa - Help keep the grotto clean, safe, and festive - Support Santa and the team with photo sessions and crowd flow - Provide excellent customer service with a smile Requirements: - Friendly, reliable, and confident around children and families - Able to work in a busy, festive environment - Team player with good communication skills - Previous retail, hospitality, or customer service experience is helpful but not essential Details: - Location: King’s Cross, London - Dates: 1st – 24th December 2025 - Hours: 4–6 hour shifts (daytime and evening available) - Pay: £10 per hour (Perfect for students looking to gain experience)
"Lore of the Land" based next to BT tower, a two AA Rosette gastro pub, is looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie with experience to join our team. All of our food is freshly prepared each day. Our menus have been created to highlight the best ingredients with great cooker over charcoal, ember and flame. Our popular Sunday lunches are traditional roasts slow-cooked with seasonal trimmings. Sustainable and fresh produce is supplied by Ashgrove Farm and our network of local suppliers. About you: *Eagerness and willingness to learn and progress *Experience in a Fine Dining kitchen *Ability to produce dishes to a high standard *Passionate and ambitious to learn *To be able to run a section during service *Mise en Place & Time Management *Hygiene & Food Safety *Teamwork & Communication In return we are offering fantastic industry leading rewards and benefits, including: *A permanent job with flexible working hours *Christmas Off *48h contract (full time) *You will work 4 days a week *Life-work balance *Great Salary *Staff discount for you and your friend up to 4 people for food and drinks at Lore of the Land *Perkbox benefits In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
BarBack – Award winning Mexican Restaurant This is an award-winning Mexican restaurant & cafe with 3 sites We are looking for an experienced BarBack to join our team in London Bridge. Proud to be listed in the Michelin Guide, our dedicated team helps us fulfil our dream of leading the Mexican food scene. Preparing speciality ingredients using traditional cooking techniques, we serve delicious, unique food with exceptional flavours to guests from the City to the West End. If you’re a friendly, energetic individual with a great sense of humour then Santo Remedio is the perfect place to work. Benefits include: • Christmas and Boxing Day off, • Staff food and drinks, • Membership to the CODE hospitality app, • 50% off food on tables up to 4 people, • Paid day off on your birthday, • Pension scheme Main responsibilities for the BarBack: 1. A barback is responsible for assisting bartenders by ensuring they have everything they need to serve customers efficiently., 2. Restocking glasses and other supplies needed to make drinks, 3. Stocking the bar, keeping areas clean, preparing garnishes, organizing supplies, and supporting other bar staff. Basic salary including tronc £14 per hour
Discover the authentic taste of Italy at Osteria del Mercato, and join our team as a waiter/waitress! We are a small, independent restaurant, and are searching for passionate individuals who are eager to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. The restaurant is close Saturday and Sunday. Join a close-knit team in a bustling and vibrant environment, and take advantage of our closed days on weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas to recharge and enjoy your time off. Are you ready to bring your passion for hospitality to the table? Apply now and become a part of the family at Osteria del Mercato. Experience the authentic taste of Italy, and make a difference in the lives of our guests.
Join Our Kitchen Team — Chef Wanted at Square Tavern Location: 26 Tolmers Square, London NW1 2PE (5-minute walk from Euston & Warren Street) Pub Style: Quirky, traditional city pub with Londinium curiosities, cozy charm, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere About Us Square Tavern is more than a pub — it's a city retreat. Renowned for its eclectic mix of quintessential British classics and modern bistro dishes, nestled between Marylebone, Holborn, and Camden Town. We’re the perfect pitstop after a long day in the city What We're Looking For A passionate and creative Chef to lead our kitchen, embracing both hearty and elegant offerings—from warming pies to modern sharers and pizzas. We value culinary flair, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and execute menu items with consistency and creativity, from small plates & sharers (e.g., chicken & wild boar pâté, burrata with heritage tomatoes) to mains like beer-battered fish & chips, handmade pies, and our burgers comforted by steak cuts or veggie options Contribute to our pizza menu, including crowd-pleasers like Margherita, Truffle, Salami, Picante, and Chilli Beef—hand-stretched sourdough creations Develop specials and help elevate festive offerings during the Christmas period Maintain high standards in food quality, presentation, kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and allergen protocols. Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and a memorable dining experience for guests. About You: Proven experience as a Chef—whether in a gastropub, bistro, or casual dining kitchen. Versatile in menu styles—from British classics to modern sharers and pizzas—with confidence in both prep and plating. Ability to manage kitchen workflows, inventory, and cost control effectively. A culinary creative who enjoys developing specials and seasonal dishes. Team-oriented, adaptive, and comfortable working in a dynamic pub environment.
We are looking for a support worker / carer to join the team around an 18 year old severely disabled & autistic & epileptic teenager with additional health needs. We are looking to find someone who will be happy to do day shifts as well as waking night shifts. This position would be for 25 hours per week (part time if you are a student) - 37.5 + hours per week (and often more if you wanted to work full time). This could include regular waking nights - depending on the applicant. You are legally able to work in the Uk (possibly even self-employed with a UTR number.) Hourly rate £16 per hour (during induction and training £15). You will have to have clear interest in working with disabled and level 3 autistic people. You will have experience working with young people with disabilities and it would suit a student of a related field (eg. Psychology, Nursing, SEN Pedagogy, Physio etc.) Good english required. You need to be also quite fit to support someone with a physical disability. When you apply - please write a few sentences to begin the conversation and let us know why you applied. Please submit a Cover letter (not AI written) as well and your current CV and 2 references. You need to be able to swim - this is important to him and a must for this job. Only non-smokers / non vapers apply! You like dogs and are not afraid of a friendly dog. You are open to work some weekends and some bank holidays (shared with the team). About the Teen: He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic young man with severe epilepsy, a movement disorder and additional health needs. He can walk only with support. The young person lives at home with his family. He needs help with all elements of his daily life. Although he does like to be active this is not in an athletic way. During these activities (even while walking) he needs quite a bit of support at all times. He also loves to be entertained - so who ever applies needs to be quite fit and strong and fun but also patient. He often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures or other heath issues which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital. When he is in hospital he needs more care and patience. You are not afraid to learn care elements like catheterisation and dealing with PEG and Peristeen (ideally you have experience already and other elements of care - otherwise we train you). You need to be following the behaviour plan (ABA) which we would explain to you and you would be required to attend the team meetings with our ABA Consultant and the rest of the experienced team. You are open to accompany the young person on a summer break and support himand ideally also some days during the Christmas / New Years Break (sheared between team). You are also flexible enough to be the second person in the house when the parents need to be away for work or travel. Both day and night shifts are available and we want to ideally find applicants who are open to both day and night shifts. You would be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months or more. This position starts in September. Please do not apply if you do not plan to commit for a minimum of a year. You live in North London and do not have too far to travel. What’s great about this job: Fantastic training opportunities, with a thorough handover, from long-standing members of staff who know the young person and his family very well. Regular team meetings with the ABA Consultant. Flexibility around days worked to accommodate studies or other commitments. About the Job: Hourly rate £16 p/h (£15 during 3 month training and probation) - and after one year to £17 per hour. Part time & Full time available : Part time: 25 -30 hr Full time: 37.5 hours and often more (please let us know you availability in your cover letter). We can unfortunately not offer a Sponsorship Visa. Also let us initially know your availability and if you are interested in part or full time. Later on we will need 2 relevant recent references and a valid DBS.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Kitchen Porter to help run the kitchen at an exciting Mexican restaurant. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious KP who would like to grow with a company that is also growing. We have been open for 5 years and most of our KP's have evolved towards chefs' roles in the kitchen. For this role, you will need to be a hands-on, proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual. Right to work in the UK required. Benefits include: • Christmas and Bank holidays off, • Staff food and drinks, • Membership to the CODE hospitality app, • 50% off food on tables up to 4 people, • Paid day off on your birthday, • Pension scheme The ideal candidate will: • Have good attention to detail, • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • Hard working, • Taking responsibility, • Eager to learn Salary £13.50 per hour
Chef for a Sport Club in Thames Ditton needed The hours are pretty much set and in the region of 30 a week. It suits someone looking for an extra income Thursday from 4pm-8:30pm Friday 5pm-8:30pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 8am-5pm More hours available if needed Pay is £14-£15 per week Duties Cooking the club menu (burgers, wraps, fries, kids food). The menu is fairly easy. During the week the club is not very busy unless there is a special event. Saturdays and Sundays are the match days so it get much busier. The club is quiet during school holidays. Kitchen closes over Christmas for around 2 weeks Kitchen is small and sometimes it will be a solo shift, like on Thursdays for example. Requirements Someone who has maybe pub or busy café experience. Must be committed, professional and reliable. Must be available to start immediately
We are looking for experienced chef in the italian cuisine, that has to be clean, well organised, exceptional cook, punctuality very important, good communication with the colleagues, hard worker. Monday to Friday, weekends closed, Christmas period closed.
Hi There, We are looking to hire someone for 12 days in December (no Saturdays or Sundays) for a Christmas dinner that we do. We will be serving a 2 course meal (main and dessert) for on average 80 guests each night (it can be up to 120 guests). The majority of the food will be prepped / cooked in the day time and your role would be to help heat and plate up the food alongside our inhouse cook. The shifts will be 4 hours each day from 4-8pm and service will only be 1.5 hours of that the rest will be prep - pay is weekly. The main will consist of turkey and trimmings and dessert is crumble and custard (very straight forward) and so we are looking for someone experienced in a fast pace environment, who is well organised, works well under pressure with a good eye for detail. Thank you. Team Arboretum
Experienced Alterations Tailor – Self-Employed Location: Ruislip (London) Earnings: £500 – £1200 per week (net, depending on season & workload) Workdays: Monday – Saturday (flexible hours depending on workload) We are an established tailoring studio (14+ years in Ruislip Manor) looking for a highly experienced alterations tailor/seamstress to join our supportive and friendly team. What we’re looking for: Minimum 10 years’ experience in clothing alterations (dresses, suits, trousers, bridal gowns, leather, etc.) Must know how to shorten men’s jacket sleeves from the shoulder (essential) High-quality, precise and fast workmanship Self-employed status Confident with customers and good communication skills What we offer: Steady income all year round: – Winter: from £500 per week net – Summer (very busy season): up to £1200 per week net Piece-work pay – the faster & more professional you are, the more you earn Flexible hours (10–60 hours per week depending on workload) Weekly payments (invoice-based) Extras: tips from happy clients, company goodwill bonuses, annual Christmas party A supportive, friendly team environment If you are skilled, reliable and passionate about tailoring, we’d love to hear from you.
. Position: Premises Manager (Mediterranean Café / Violets) Overall Responsibility: To manage the licensed premises in full compliance with all legal obligations and to run the business efficiently and profitably. The Premises Manager has total day-to-day responsibility for compliance, staff, customer safety, financial performance, and operational planning. Licensing, Safety & Compliance (as already outlined) Licensing Act compliance (hours, alcohol with food, CCTV, Challenge 25, smoking limits, dispersal). CCTV operation and records available on request. Fire safety and health and safety checks (extinguishers, alarms, exits). Noise and nuisance management, including customer dispersal. Staff supervision, induction, and refresher training. Waste management and no use of unauthorised pavement furniture. Business & Financial Responsibilities Stock Control Order, receive, and store stock securely. Monitor daily/weekly stock usage, flag discrepancies. Conduct weekly stocktakes and report wastage. Expenditure & Cost Management Track all purchasing and supplier invoices. Authorise expenditure within agreed budgets. Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising compliance or quality. Sales & Profit Targets Monitor daily and weekly sales against agreed targets. Report revenue figures to ownership regularly. Ensure upselling of food and drink remains within licence conditions. Take corrective action if sales fall below target. Cash & Payments Supervise till operations and ensure accurate daily cashing-up. Prevent theft, fraud, or cash leakage. Ensure all card payments are reconciled. Planning & Business Growth Contribute ideas for promotions, menus, or events that remain licence-compliant. Create monthly plans for staffing, stock, and marketing. Forecast busy periods (e.g. Pride, Christmas, bank holidays) and prepare accordingly. Staff Management Prepare weekly rotas balancing staffing levels with budget. Approve timesheets and authorise overtime. Handle staff discipline in line with company policy. Customer Service & Reputation Ensure a professional and welcoming environment for all customers. Handle complaints effectively and log them. Monitor online reviews and implement improvements. Accountability The Premises Manager is the single accountable individual for both compliance and financial performance. Directly answerable to the Licence Holder for profit/loss, council for compliance, and staff for leadership. Any breach, loss, or failure in compliance is considered the Manager’s responsibility.
Job description: Chef de Partie Working place The Royal Thames Yacht Club, based in Knightsbridge, is the oldest continuously operating Yacht Club in the World. It has a growing and active membership across all member categories. The Club is highly respected in the UK and internationally, winning major inter-club sailing events worldwide. The London Clubhouse is known for its excellent dining, functions and renown cellar, activity operating two bars and two restaurants serving seasonal menus selected from best suppliers. Hours: 48 hours per week – 5 out of 7 day mainly Monday to Friday Reports To Head Chef We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated individual with passion for fresh and seasonal food and dining experience. The right person should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and play their part in a friendly and passionate team. . Salary £13.50 to £14 based on experience, plus staff bonus at the end of the year Role Responsibility As a chef the partie you will be preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within the club’s menu standard. You will be helping any junior chefs in the kitchen if needed. You will be working closely with the sous chef and head chef including dish and menu input. You will be ensuring that you maintain the higher standard of both food and hygiene in the kitchen. Our successful candidate will have • The ability to be effective under pressure, excellent communication skills (using all types of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques) and the willingness to be flexible with duties and hours of work will also be required, • Have experience working in a high-quality kitchen, adhering to Health and Safety and standard operating procedure, • ‘Can do’ attitude, • Be passionate about cooking with a high attention to detail, • Be punctual, reliable, focused and have a positive attitude, • Have a passion for the role and keen to progress and develop within the team, • Eligible to live and work in the UK, • Personal attributes include reliability, honesty, loyalty, excellent organizational skills, an affable disposition, and the ability to demonstrate an open, attentive approach to customer service, • Level II certificate in allergens and H&S are essential, • Able to work on their own and be a team player, • Excellent knowledge and genuine passion for food, • Exceptional customer service standard, • Confident, professional, and welcoming, • Able to operate a manual handling role which does include some physical moving of large deliveries Package Description Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progressions opportunities, other benefits include: • Competitive salary, • Complimentary meals whilst on duty, • Uniform and uniform laundry, • Pension scheme, • 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), • Good life-work balance (open mainly Monday to Friday), • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Christmas and New Year closure, • Working in a small and dedicated team with opportunities for career progression