We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hospitality and restaurant operations, demonstrating exceptional leadership and team management skills. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service. Duties • Assist the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency and quality service., • Supervise staff, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance., • Manage food preparation and production processes, ensuring adherence to safety standards., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and dining areas, promoting a safe working environment., • Handle customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, ensuring guest satisfaction., • Train new employees on restaurant policies, food safety practices, and service techniques., • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service and quality control., • Monitor inventory levels, placing orders as necessary to maintain stock for food production., • Assist in menu planning and development alongside the Restaurant Manager., • Proven experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting is essential., • Background in food preparation, cooking, or culinary arts is highly desirable., • Previous supervisory or team management experience is required to effectively lead staff., • Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices is crucial for maintaining compliance., • Experience in serving customers in a fast-paced environment is beneficial., • Knowledge of barista techniques or hotel operations would be an advantage but not mandatory. If you are passionate about the culinary arts and have a knack for leadership within the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Assistant Restaurant Manager.
Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Chelsea, London Job Type: Full-Time Reporting To: General Manager Job Summary: Be part of something exciting! We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Manager to join us for the launch of our brand-new pub in the heart of Chelsea. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a fresh, vibrant pub that combines exceptional food, drink, and service with a welcoming and lively atmosphere. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to set up operations, recruit and train a stellar team, and ensure a successful launch and ongoing success. Key Responsibilities: - Pre-Opening Preparation: Assist in setting up the pub for opening, including staff recruitment, training, and onboarding. Help design workflows, operational systems, and service standards. - Customer Experience: Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring high standards of hospitality and service from day one. - Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing, enthusiastic team. Motivate staff to deliver excellence and foster a positive work culture. - Launch Support: Assist the General Manager in coordinating the grand opening and initial promotional campaigns to establish the pub as a key destination in Chelsea. - Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service and that all areas of the business run efficiently. - Stock Management: Manage stock levels, supplier relationships, and inventory controls to ensure quality and minimize waste. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with all licensing, food hygiene, and health and safety regulations. - Financial Management: Monitor budgets, control costs, and track sales to meet revenue goals. - Problem Solving: Handle customer feedback and operational challenges effectively to ensure a seamless guest experience.multitasking, and attention to detail. - Problem-Solving: Calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills. - Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of licensing laws, food hygiene standards, and health and safety regulations. - Personal Traits: Proactive, hands-on, and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Why Join Us? - Be Part of a New Chapter: A rare opportunity to help shape the identity and success of a new pub from the ground up. - Dynamic Team Environment: Work with a supportive and ambitious team. - Career Growth: Grow with us as we establish our presence in Chelsea and beyond. - Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to be part of an exciting launch. If you’re excited about this opportunity to help launch a new pub and make your mark in Chelsea, we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to meet you and start this exciting journey together!
Chef We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join our dynamic team at The Black Kitchen on a part-timebasis in London. The ideal candidate will have a flair for creating delicious dishes, ensuring high-quality standards, and working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position is perfect for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience. About Us At The Black Kitchen, we are all about bold flavours, community vibes, and creating unforgettable dining experiences. Inspired by our rich culinary heritage, we bring a modern twist to traditional dishes, serving up soulful, flavourful food that keeps our customers coming back for more. Renowned for our super friendly and accommodating service, we would like anyone who comes on board to be aligned with this! Key Responsibilities 1. Food Preparation and Cooking - Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the highest standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines., 2. Menu Development - Collaborate with the team to develop exciting new dishes and seasonal menus that align with the restaurant’s concept., 3. Quality Control - Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the correct specifications and meet the company’s quality standards., 4. Kitchen Organisation - Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace, ensuring all tools and ingredients are ready for use., 5. Health and Safety Compliance - Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining a safe working environment., 6. Stock Management - Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering supplies, and minimise waste by implementing efficient storage practices. • Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role within a professional kitchen (2 years minimum), • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety practices., • Creativity and a passion for developing innovative dishes., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication and leadership abilities., • Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including standing for long periods and handling hot or heavy items. Qualifications • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required; additional culinary qualifications are highly desirable. What We Offer • Competitive wage, • Half-paid day off on your birthday!, • Opportunities for growth within the company, • A supportive and friendly team environment, • Employee meals and discounts (20%) Other • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed If you have a love for the culinary world and are ready to step into a leadership role in a lively, customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!
Sugar Cane Bar, a vibrant and lively cocktail bar in SW11, is looking for a Part-Time (Sous Chef/Cook level) to join our kitchen team. We’re a fast-paced operation with a strong reputation for quality food and a laid-back, fun atmosphere. If you thrive under pressure and take pride in your craft, this could be the right fit for you. What We’re Looking For: We're after someone experienced, reliable, and professional. A self-starter who can work independently, lead others when needed, and maintain high standards from prep to plate with cooking experience and a solid background in afro Caribbean cuisine The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and preparation, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes. As a Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team of kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food safety standards are met. Your leadership and culinary expertise will play a vital role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Key Responsibilities: · Prepare bespoke meals and meals to go with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency · Support menu design and food innovation that aligns with seasonal ingredients and bar promotions · Take ownership of inventory control, ensuring timely ordering, minimal wastage, and effective stock rotation · Enforce health & safety compliance and food hygiene standards in line with UK regulations · Manage and motivate other team members, assisting in training and maintaining kitchen discipline · Ensure food preparation and service meet speed and quality targets, even during peak times KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): · Food Waste Control: Maintain food wastage under 5% weekly through efficient prep and rotation · Stock Accuracy: Achieve 98%+ stock accuracy in weekly inventory checks · Dish Consistency: 95%+ customer satisfaction on food quality (based on feedback and service reviews) · Order Turnaround Time: Average food prep/service time under 12 minutes during peak hours · Health & Safety Compliance: Zero major hygiene violations; minimum quarterly internal compliance audits · Team Leadership: Maintain positive kitchen morale; contribute to new staff onboarding and skill development · Menu Contribution: At least 1 seasonal menu suggestion or update per quarter Ideal Candidate Will Have: · Experience in fast-paced kitchens (bar/restaurant background preferred) · Proven experience in Afro-Caribbean cuisine and ability to adapt dishes quickly · Strong grasp of food hygiene standards (Level 2 or 3 certification desirable) · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail · Experience managing small kitchen teams or mentoring junior chefs · Organised and methodical with good communication skills · Lives locally or within easy reach of SW11 “We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom, we are not able to sponsor visas.” Benefits: · Company pension · Employee discount Schedule: · Day shift · Night shift · Weekend availability Work Location: In person Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Work Location: In person
Assistant Manager – Opportunities to work in a morden and efficient environment Supports the Salon Manager in daily operations, staff scheduling, and maintaining service quality. Handles customer concerns, assists with inventory, and ensures cleanliness and compliance with health & safety standards.
About the Role As our Senior Income and Finance Officer, you will: • Take the lead on rent collection, arrears recovery, and service charge management., • Deliver accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budget monitoring to support decision-making at senior level., • Work with housing teams to ensure tenancy sustainment, financial inclusion, and compliance with housing regulations., • Supervise and mentor colleagues, driving high performance in income and finance services., • A strong track record in income management and finance within housing (private rented and/or affordable sector)., • Excellent understanding of rent setting, service charges, arrears recovery, welfare benefits, and housing legislation in England., • Strong analytical, reporting, and IT skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights., • Great communication and negotiation skills, with a commitment to customer service., • A supportive and inclusive workplace., • Opportunities for professional development and progression., • The chance to play a central role in shaping our housing services. An Income and Finance Officer in a property management company plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and stability of the organization by managing income, overseeing expenditures, and providing accurate financial information for decision-making Key Responsibilities: Income Management: · Processing rent and service charge payments. · Managing tenant arrears and implementing debt recovery procedures. · Reconciling income and expenditure. · Calculating and managing recharges (e.g., insurance premiums). · Preparing completion figures for new lettings and lease changes. Financial Reporting: · Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports. · Assisting with budget preparation and variance analysis. · Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements. · Bookkeeping · Accounting assistance · Invoices and Purchas ledger · Supportive Finance payments and approval · Support on budget approval · Manage software integration and data migration · Financial Control: · Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. · Reconciling bank statements and other financial data. · Monitoring and managing petty cash. Other Responsibilities: · Liaising with other departments and stakeholders on financial matters. · Assisting with audits. · Supporting the Account on Finance and other management. · Produce board report · Produce monthly P&L data and dashboard · Produce Financial reporting format using Property management application and manual data where needed and necessary Skills and Experience: Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and interpret financial information. Attention to Detail: Accuracy and precision in handling financial transactions and data. IT Proficiency: Experience with accounting software, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and other relevant software. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, tenants, and other stakeholders. Property Management Knowledge: Understanding of property management processes and regulations. Debt Management: Experience in managing tenant arrears and implementing debt recovery procedures. Budgeting and Forecasting: Experience in preparing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and analysing variances. Compliance: Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
Company description Mahali & Co. is a small business and an independent collaboration between two pastry chefs originally from Sydney, Australia. With a combined total of 18 years in the culinary industry, we have worked in food establishments in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Singapore and the Philippines. With a love for pastry and experimentation (especially with an Asian flare), our bakery café takes a fresh spin on pastries. Job description What are we looking for? We are looking for a pastry chef to join our wholesale production team, who is interested in learning everything about bakery and pastry techniques. While previous pastry experience is ideal, it is not essential. We are happy to train new graduates and are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing their skills in pastry art and who has a great work ethic. What you will be doing: • Assist in carrying out mise en place and food preparation for products we prepare in our retail kitchen (focus is venoisserie), • Finish products to a consistent high quality and standard, • Work in compliance to all UK Food Health and Safety Preparation laws, • What we are looking for:, • Someone who loves all aspects of pastry and bakery., • A team player with great organisational skills and time management – you will need to be able to multi-task, be efficient, and work in a fast-paced environment., • Someone who is discipline in prioritising cleanliness, food hygiene and minimising food wastage (adhere to FIFO, recycling, etc), • An individual eager to learn, willing to contribute with a collaborative atmosphere and will openly communicate with everyone., • *Please be aware that at this time, we can only accept applications from people who live and are eligible to work in London., • You can also send your CV and cover letter ‘Hiring Inquiry’., • Schedule: Open to discussion but to include early shifts (starting from 6am), 4-5 days a week, weekends