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  • Head Baker
    Head Baker
    22 hours ago
    £38000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    Job Ref: COL1276 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: up to £40,000 per annum plus Bonus Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 48 Posted date: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our Bushy Park café is a beloved destination for locals and visitors, serving expertly baked goods, handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and quality food made with care. We're looking for a talented and creative Head Baker to take charge of our on-site bakery, producing exceptional breads, pastries, and sweet treats, while also developing exciting seasonal products to be featured across the wider Colicci business. If you have a passion for artisan baking, an eye for detail, and love experimenting with seasonal flavours, we want you on our team! What You'll Be Doing: • Leading the bakery team – ensuring consistency, training junior bakers, and inspiring creativity., • Baking with passion – crafting a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients., • Developing new seasonal products – creating limited-edition bakes to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients across Colicci's locations., • Managing production & stock – overseeing ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste., • Ensuring excellence in hygiene & safety – upholding the highest kitchen and food safety standards., • Collaborating with the Head Chefs & General Managers – ensuring our bakery offerings stay exciting, innovative, and commercially successful. What We're Looking For: • A passionate & skilled Baker – with expertise in artisan bread and patisserie., • A creative innovator – excited to experiment with flavours and develop seasonal products that set us apart., • A natural leader – experienced in team management, training, and mentoring junior bakers., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in ordering, stock take, stock entry, and stock reconciliation., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected, • A detail-oriented professional – ensuring precision in every bake., • A fast-paced operator – able to deliver high volumes while maintaining quality. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary + performance bonus – your success is rewarded., • No late nights - many of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - choose a menu item of your choice., • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business., • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites., • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives., • Proud to be a London Living Wage Employer Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* Ready to Lead Something Special? We'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

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  • Vehicle Motor Technician
    Vehicle Motor Technician
    9 days ago
    £40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Epsom

    FD Mechanics Limited – Epsom / Stoneleigh, Surrey FD Mechanics is a busy, well-established, family-run independent garage and MOT station, and we are looking for an experienced Vehicle Motor Technician to join our growing team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has good attention to detail and enjoys working in a professional, friendly workshop environment. The Role As a Motor Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of servicing, repairs, maintenance and diagnostic work across a variety of makes and models. Your responsibilities will include: • Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance, • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults, • Brake, suspension, steering and exhaust repairs, • Timing belt and timing chain replacements, • Clutch and gearbox repairs, • Carrying out vehicle inspections and fault finding, • Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults, • Completing MOT-related repairs, • Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard, • Carrying out safety checks and road tests where required, • Maintaining a clean and organised working area, • Providing accurate feedback on vehicle condition and additional work required, • Working as part of a friendly and supportive workshop team About You We are looking for a technician who: • Has proven experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician, • Has strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, • Can work independently and as part of a team, • Takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship, • Has excellent attention to detail, • Is reliable, punctual and professional, • Has a positive attitude and good communication skills, • Holds a full UK driving licence, • Is able to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment MOT Licence Preferred An MOT Tester licence would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential. We would also welcome applications from experienced technicians who are looking to develop their skills and take on additional responsibilities within the workshop. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience and skills, • Full-time position, • A friendly, professional and supportive working environment, • Variety of work across different makes and models, • Opportunity to develop and expand your skills, • A well-established independent business, • A team that takes pride in delivering honest, high-quality work to our customers About FD Mechanics FD Mechanics is a family-run independent vehicle repair business serving customers throughout Epsom, Stoneleigh, Ewell and the surrounding Surrey area. We pride ourselves on being honest, skilled, friendly, professional and trustworthy, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. If you're an experienced technician looking for a new opportunity with a well-established independent garage, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction explaining your experience and qualifications. Job Type: Full-time Location: Epsom / Stoneleigh, Surrey Experience: Motor Vehicle Technician: 2 years+ preferred Licence/Certification: Full UK Driving Licence required; MOT Tester preferred Benefits: • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Profit sharing, • Referral programme, • Sick pay Work Location: In person

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    £14.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    Job Ref: COL1263 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: £15,50 Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 8am / 17:30 Hours per week: Minimum 35 hours per week Posted date: 06/09/2026 Closing date: 06/10/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces with exceptional coffee, fresh ingredients, and high-quality café dining. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering a vibrant menu crafted with care. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and delivering outstanding food. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, have a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy mentoring junior chefs, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: • Supporting the Head Chef – ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high food quality., • Supervising food safety & hygiene standards – maintaining a safe, clean and compliant kitchen., • Preparing high-quality dishes – using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create our signature café menu., • Training & mentoring junior chefs – helping to develop skills and maintain consistency., • Managing food prep & cooking – ensuring consistency, speed, and presentation standards., • Overseeing stock management – supporting ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation., • Ensuring kitchen organisation – keeping a clean, efficient, and well-stocked work environment., • Working as part of a team – supporting colleagues to keep operations running smoothl What We're Looking For: • A skilled & passionate chef – with previous experience as a Sous or Senior Chef de Partie., • A hands on team player – supporting the Head Chef and leading by example., • A quality-obsessed cook – who takes pride in using fresh, seasonal ingredients., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in stock control, waste management, and food cost control., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected., • A flexible & adaptable attitude – happy to work weekends and peak periods like school holidays. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice, • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business, • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites, • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* If you're a motivated Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

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  • Experienced Flooring Estimator – New Build Residential
    Experienced Flooring Estimator – New Build Residential
    12 days ago
    Part-time
    Molesey

    We are an established flooring contractor specialising in the supply and installation of carpets, vinyl and wood flooring to the new-build residential market. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Flooring Estimator to join our team. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for new-build residential flooring projects, working closely with our clients, suppliers and internal contracts team. Key responsibilities will include: • Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation, • Carrying out accurate flooring take-offs and measurements using digital take-off software, • Preparing detailed costings for carpet, vinyl and wood flooring packages, • Calculating materials, labour, wastage and associated costs, • Obtaining and reviewing supplier quotations, • Preparing and submitting competitive tenders, • Managing tender enquiries from initial receipt through to submission, • Liaising with housebuilders, developers and commercial teams, • Identifying value-engineering opportunities where appropriate, • Supporting the handover of successful tenders to our contracts/operations team The Candidate We are looking for someone with previous estimating experience within the flooring industry, ideally with experience of working on new-build residential developments. You should have: • Proven experience using digital take-off/estimating software, • Strong knowledge of carpet, vinyl and wood flooring, • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, • Good commercial awareness, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Confidence working independently and managing multiple tenders, • Good communication and organisational skills, • Experience dealing with housebuilders, developers or main contractors would be a strong advantage What We Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and established flooring business with a strong presence in the new-build residential sector. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, together with the opportunity to become an important part of our team as the business continues to grow. Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience Location: West Molesey If you are an experienced flooring estimator with a strong understanding of the new-build residential sector and confident using digital take-off software, we would be very interested in hearing from you. Please apply with your CV and details of your relevant flooring and estimating experience.

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  • General Assistant
    General Assistant
    3 days ago
    £12–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    Job Ref: COL1255 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: £14.80 Per Hour Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 35-50 Posted date: 06/09/2026 Closing date: 05/10/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering exceptional coffee, fresh food, and warm hospitality. We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic General Assistant to support the day-to-day café operations, deliver outstanding customer service, and be a key part of our friendly team. If you're passionate about hospitality, love working with people, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: • Delivering top-tier customer service – making every customer feel welcome and ensuring a friendly, engaging atmosphere., • Assisting with food & drink preparation – supporting baristas and chefs in delivering fresh, high-quality products., • Keeping the café running smoothly – helping with cleaning, stock replenishment, and general upkeep., • Taking orders & serving customers – ensuring fast and efficient service with a smile., • Presenting products beautifully – ensuring displays look abundant, inviting, and visually appealing., • Maintaining health & safety standards – ensuring the café remains clean, safe, and, • Bringing energy & enthusiasm – supporting a positive, team-focused work environment. What We're Looking For: • A friendly, customer-focused team player – who loves working with people and creating a welcoming atmosphere., • An eye for detail & presentation – passionate about making food displays look delicious, uniform and abundant ., • A hardworking & reliable individual – with a positive attitude and willingness to learn., • A fast-paced operator – who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys variety., • A flexible & adaptable attitude – ready to work weekends and peak periods but no evenings., • Previous customer service experience – some experience in providing great customer experience is preferred - we'll provide full training! Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice, • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business, • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites, • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* If you're a friendly and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming café environment, we'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £28500–£31075 yearly
    Full-time
    Surrey

    Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3 Location: Croydon (West Wickham) Salary: £28,500.to £31,075. Contract: Full-time, Permanent, We are recruiting on behalf of our client who is looking for a fantastic full-time Nursery Practitioner opportunity available for an enthusiastic and versatile Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioner in our nursery in Croydon. Responsibilities: of the Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner: • To act as a key worker and provide care for a small group of children, • Using your knowledge of the EYFS, help plan daily activities and provide suitable play and learning opportunities, • To write learning journeys for your key children and contribute to room planning, • To ensure children develop and learn in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment, • To monitor children’s progress and share information about their development with parents and carers, • To carry out all duties associated with caring for your key group and supporting the daily nursery routine What we’re looking for: • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required), • Experience is essential working with children aged 0-5, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices, • Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues, • A warm, nurturing approach with a genuine love for supporting children’s development, • Previous experience working in an early years setting, • The right to work in the UK What we offer: • A supportive, welcoming team environment, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities for a Nursery Practitioner, • Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications), • Opportunities for career progression All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children. Apply today send your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    1 month ago
    £31000–£33500 yearly
    Full-time
    Teddington, London

    Chef de Partie – Shambles, Teddington This position is only available to candidates with a valid UK work permit. SHAMBLES is an independent, family-run restaurant in the heart of Teddington. We serve seasonal Italian food, with handmade pasta and dishes prepared from scratch using high-quality British and Italian produce. We are looking for an experienced and dependable Chef de Partie to join our long-standing kitchen team. The role Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will take responsibility for your section and help maintain consistently high standards throughout preparation and service. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes to SHAMBLES’ recipes and presentation standards, • Running your section efficiently during busy services, • Completing daily mise en place accurately and on time, • Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients, • Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation, • Following food safety procedures, including allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation, • Minimising waste and using ingredients responsibly, • Assisting with deliveries, storage and stock control, • Supporting and training junior members of the kitchen team, • Communicating clearly with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and menu development About you We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress, • Has strong basic cooking skills and a genuine interest in Italian and seasonal food, • Is organised, reliable and capable of managing a section during a busy service, • Takes pride in consistency, presentation and attention to detail, • Understands food hygiene, allergens and safe kitchen practices, • Works calmly under pressure and communicates well with the team, • Is willing to learn and contribute rather than simply clock in and disappear, • Has the right to work in the UK Experience making fresh pasta would be an advantage, but training can be provided to the right person. What we offer • A full-time, permanent position, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Share of service charge, • Staff meals while working, • Training and opportunities to develop within the kitchen, • The chance to work with quality seasonal produce, • A supportive, professional and established team, • Christmas and New Year closure (open Christmas Day), • A workplace with genuine character, rather than another identikit chain restaurant If you are serious about cooking, reliable under pressure and want to become part of an independent restaurant with strong local roots, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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  • Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant
    6 days ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Hersham

    Full job description Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant The Nest Day Nursery | Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Salary: £12.71 to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent, full-time, all year round About The Nest The Nest is a small, independent day nursery with a warm, friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. We take pride in providing children with freshly cooked, nutritious meals and a caring, stimulating environment where they can learn, play and thrive. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking but would also welcome the variety of helping with other aspects of nursery life. About the Role This is a varied position combining responsibility for our nursery kitchen with practical support across the wider nursery. You'll spend approximately 18 to 20 hours per week managing the kitchen, with the remaining hours helping our nursery team with a range of practical, creative and organisational tasks. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooking and Kitchen Management • Prepare fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for our nursery children., • Plan and manage weekly online food shopping and ordering within an agreed budget., • Cater safely for children with food allergies and special dietary requirements., • Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety standards., • Manage food storage, stock rotation and minimise unnecessary food waste., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently. 2. Nursery and General Support Alongside your kitchen responsibilities, you'll help support the wider nursery team with a variety of tasks. Additional responsibilities could include: • Social media and marketing: Taking responsibility for preparing our weekly Instagram content and helping with nursery marketing activities, subject to our safeguarding procedures and manager approval., • Garden and outdoor areas: Weeding, general outdoor upkeep and helping establish and maintain a children's vegetable and herb garden., • Cleaning and housekeeping: Assisting with routine cleaning, laundry, tidying rooms and keeping nursery spaces and resources organised., • Activity preparation: Preparing materials for art and sensory activities, helping with displays and maintaining our dedicated art room., • Cooking club: Helping practitioners organise and deliver cooking activities with the children., • Stock and supplies: Monitoring and restocking consumables, organising storage areas and helping manage nursery supplies., • Events and nursery presentation: Helping prepare for parent events, our planned coffee mornings and nursery tours, ensuring the nursery looks welcoming and presentable. These responsibilities will vary depending on the nursery's needs, and appropriate training and guidance will be provided. Cooking and kitchen management will remain the primary responsibility of the role. About You We're looking for someone who is practical, enthusiastic, organised and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team. Essential Requirements • Confident preparing fresh, home-cooked meals independently., • Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Reliable, hardworking and willing to take initiative., • Friendly, approachable and comfortable working in a nursery environment., • Flexible and happy to undertake a variety of practical tasks., • Willing to undertake relevant training, including food safety, allergen awareness and safeguarding. Desirable, But Not Essential • Previous cooking experience in a nursery, school, care setting or similar environment., • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering qualification., • Basic computer and social media skills., • An interest in gardening, children's activities and early years education. You do not need to be a qualified chef or hold an early years qualification. If you don't already have a food hygiene qualification, The Nest will arrange and pay for appropriate online food safety training. We will also provide training in allergen awareness and our nursery's food preparation procedures. What matters most is having the right attitude, being organised and being confident preparing fresh, nutritious meals. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 to £13.50, depending on experience., • 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday., • Daytime working hours with no evenings or weekends., • A friendly, welcoming and supportive nursery team., • A varied Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work Location: In person

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  • Barista and Waiter / Waitress
    Barista and Waiter / Waitress
    1 month ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    New Malden

    We're currently looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Barista/Waiter/Shop Assistant to join our team As a Barista/Waiter/Shop Assistant, you will play a key role in providing excellent customer service, preparing drinks and food, and maintaining a clean and welcoming atmosphere in the shop. This position requires a dynamic individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a high-quality customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages according to standard recipes Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and efficient manner Take customer orders, suggest menu items, and handle cash or card transactions Assist in the preparation of food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and pastries, as needed Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café/shop, including seating areas, workstations, and bathrooms Follow health and safety standards, including food handling and sanitation procedures Restock supplies and ensure the café/shop is well-stocked at all times Assist with opening and closing duties, including setting up and breaking down the café/shop Foster a positive and collaborative work environment with colleagues Qualifications: Previous experience working in a coffee shop is required Passion for coffee and delivering excellent customer service Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is a plus Benefits: Competitive hourly wage or salary Employee discounts on food and beverages Opportunity for growth and development within the company Fun and supportive work environment

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