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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    -EXPERIENCED - General Manager – Italian Restaurant (Fresh Pasta Concept) 🇮🇹🍝 We are a young and ambitious Italian restaurant group, specialised in fresh pasta fatta in casa. We launched our first restaurant two and a half years ago, and after building strong foundations, we are now looking for an experienced General Manager to help us grow the business and expand the concept. This role is for someone who truly understands Italian cuisine, culture, and hospitality — not just the food, but la mentalità. The Role As General Manager, you will be responsabile dell’intera attività — front of house, kitchen, people, standards, and financial performance. You will: • Lead the whole house (FOH & BOH), • Maintain and develop exceptional service standards, • Train, mentor, and inspire the team, • Oversee hygiene, cleaning & compliance, • Work closely with ownership on growth and expansion strategy This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk-based position. Key Requirements We are looking for a candidate with strong senior-level experience and deep operational knowledge: • ✅ Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, EPOS systems, • ✅ Confident with reservation platforms, • Budgeting, • Forecasting, • P&L management, • ✅ Qualified in HACCP & Health & Safety, • ✅ Personal Liquor Licence, • ✅ Proven ability to train staff to a very high standard of service, • Who You Are, • A leader, not just a manager, • Hands-on, visible on the floor and engaged with the kitchen, • Entrepreneurial, with a growth mindset, • Passionate about autentica ospitalità italiana, • Excited by the idea of helping scale a successful concept, • What We Offer, • 🔹 Ad hoc contract package for the right candidate, • 🔹 A key role in shaping the future of the company, • 🔹 Opportunity to grow with a business aiming to expand the concept, • If you feel questa posizione è fatta per te, and you want to be part of a company moving from one strong restaurant to the next stage of growth, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Nail Artist
    Nail Artist
    2 months ago
    £3500–£5000 monthly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Self-Employed Nail Artist (Artist Residency) Location: Sugar Cane Salon Schedule: Monday – Thursday Contract Type: Self-Employed Artist Residency About the Residency: Sugar Cane Salon is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented and forward thinking Nail Artist to join our creative space as a self-employed resident. Located in the heart of Clapham, our salon is known for delivering high-quality beauty services in a welcoming, professional, and style-led environment. This residency is perfect for a nail artist looking to grow their clientele, work within an established salon setting, and collaborate with a supportive beauty team while maintaining the independence of self-employment. Working Days: Fixed Days: Monday to Thursday Opportunity to build and retain your own client base Flexible structure within agreed salon hours Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality nail services including: Normal polish manicures and pedicures Builder gel applications and maintenance Dry / Russian Pododisc pedicures Maintain exceptional hygiene and sanitation standards Provide outstanding client care and consultations Contribute to a positive, professional salon atmosphere Promote your services via social media and personal marketing (with cross-promotion from the salon where applicable) Essential Requirements: Minimum 1 year professional experience in: Normal polish Builder gel Dry / Russian Pododisc pedicures Strong technical ability and attention to detail Passion for nail artistry and ongoing skill development Reliable, punctual, and professional Existing client base preferred (but not essential) Fully insured and registered as self-employed What We Offer: A stylish, well-located salon space in Clapham Opportunity to grow your brand within an established salon Supportive and collaborative team environment Professional setting with strong local clientele Flexible self-employed arrangement If you’re a highly skilled Nail Artist ready to elevate your career within a creative salon environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • School Handyman/Handywoman
    School Handyman/Handywoman
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    School Handyman/Handywoman Start Date: ASAP Contract: Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week). Job‑share (2–3 days per week) considered Salary: Competitive (based on experience and skills) Surbiton High School spans over 11 sites, including the main Senior School, a purpose built Sixth Form, the Girls’ and Boys’ Prep Schools, Surbiton Assembly Rooms, Mary Bennett House, Charles Burney House, two large Sports Grounds (Hinchley Wood and Oaken Lane), the Boat House at Trowlock Way, and the Staff House. This wide variety of buildings and outdoor spaces means no two days are ever the same, offering a hands-on and varied working environment. The successful candidate will join our Maintenance Team, a close‑knit group of six skilled professionals who take pride in keeping all School sites safe, secure and looking their best. From day‑to‑day repairs and planned maintenance to supporting school activities and ensuring facilities are ready for use, the team plays a vital role in keeping the School running smoothly. With a strong focus on practical skills, health and safety, and efficient working, the team works together to maintain buildings, equipment and grounds to a high standard. As part of the School community, the Maintenance Team makes a real difference to the experience of pupils, staff and visitors across all sites. What You Will do • Carry out general repairs, maintenance and minor refurbishment work, • Support heating, lighting and safety systems, • Keep grounds tidy and pathways safe, • Assist with security, opening/closing and emergency call‑outs (keyholder duties), • Carry out or support PAT testing, • Set up for School events and transport items between sites, • Drive School minibuses as required (training available) What We’re Looking For • Strong practical/DIY skills and experience in building or site maintenance, • Clean driving licence preferred; D1 minibus licence a bonus, • Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently, • Flexible, reliable, proactive and a strong team player, • Committed to maintaining high standards across all School sites You’ll be joining a skilled, supportive team who take pride in keeping our School running smoothly. No two days are the same in this varied, hands-on role. Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community. Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches. Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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  • Junior Projects Assistant
    Junior Projects Assistant
    2 months ago
    £18000–£25000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job description We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as Junior Projects Assistant. Candidates must have excellent numeracy skills, strong communication abilities, and a positive, proactive attitude. Our Company Inside Out Contracts Ltd are recognised as one of the UK’s market leaders for commercial furniture, with a friendly and dynamic team based at our head office & showroom in Greenwich, London SE8. We specialise in supplying contemporary furniture and bespoke design service globally to the leisure market and work with some of worlds the biggest and most exciting brands, particularly restaurants, hotels, airports, cruise liners & nightclubs. Some of our recent work includes: The Mondrian, F1 Experience, Ascot Racecourse, Hilton Hotels, Wimbledon, KOKO, The Shard, The Royal Albert Hall, Virgin Trains & Hotels, Marriot Hotels, VIP airport lounges, Curzon Cinemas, AMEX VIP Lounge at the O2, Krispy Kreme & Gails Bakeries UK roll out. Inside Out has ambitious international growth plans, with our newly opened New York office and a European office in Berlin supporting our European business. We are also proud winners of the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2025, recognising our global reach and contribution to UK exports. Job Specification We are looking for a highly organised and ambitious individual to work as Junior Projects Assistant. Candidates must have a good attitude, excellent numeracy skills, polite phone manner, IT skills and strong attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment directly with our Key Account Manager and be part of the growing team at Inside Out Contracts, one of the best commercial furniture specialists in the UK. Interest in interiors and/or design is helpful. Job General Duties: • Respond promptly to new enquiries, • Calculating costs accurately, • Generating quotes on our CRM, • Liaising with clients and suppliers, • Administrative duties – including ordering samples, • Ensuring that paperwork is prepared for the sales team, • Keeping the CRM updated – including client details and live projects, • New business research Skills/Experience required • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent Numeracy skills, • Good communication skills – spoken & written, • IT skills with good knowledge of MS Office Suite – Word, Excel & Outlook, • Experience with CRM useful, • Ability to multitask and ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure, • Positive, can-do attitude, • Initiative and the ability to ‘make things happen’., • Punctual, reliable and adaptable. Start Date September March/April 2026 WHAT WE OFFER • Salary of £18k to £25k depending on experience, • Great prospects in a fast-growing company, • Working hours 9AM-5:30PM Monday - Friday with 1 hour lunch break., • Friendly team with an office dog, • Team nights out when company hits target Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position located above our modern furniture showroom in the heart of Greenwich, London (SE8). Remote or hybrid working is not available for this role. Due to the high number of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us by February 27th you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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  • Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    2 months ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Nursery Deputy Manager (2-5 year old setting) Location: Wallington Salary: £16 Ph Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off) This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies. Key responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and development of all children aged 2–5. Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to ensure they are consistent, accurate, and used to support individual development. Qualification and experience: Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Good knowledge of EYFS requirements Good knowledge of OFSTED requirements Good Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding Job Type: We are open 52 weeks of the year. This position is for all year round, 4 days (Tuesdays off), 7:30am-6:30pm. You will be a room based Deputy. Pay: £16 per hour Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

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  • Registered General Nurse- sponsorship provided
    Registered General Nurse- sponsorship provided
    2 months ago
    £20–£20.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Registered Nurse with at least one year experience in a similar role Nursing home based in London Available Hours/Pay: • Full Time 36 -48 hours per week., • Long shifts 8am-8pm/8pm-8am, • Pay rate £20- £20.5/hour, • Paid breaks Our qualified nursing team are available 24 hours a day to provide medical and other forms of specialised support. Respecting patients and recognising patient as a unique individual, our nurses provide not just high-quality nursing skills, but truly person-centred care. About the Role: The main responsibilities of this role include: • Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder, • Promoting the highest standards of clinical nursing throughout the hospital, • Overseeing the day-to-day care of patients and the administration of required medication, • To provide nursing and personal care and promote their abilities., • Planning, implementing, and supervising the provision of quality care, • Maintaining the required medical documentation, • Upholding residents’ rights to privacy, dignity and choice, • At a more senior level, you’ll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team, • Familiarising yourself with, and strictly adhering to, company policy and procedure and Care Inspectorate guidelines Please note we are only accepting candidates with a UK active PIN and right to work in the UK( sponsorship provided for the right candidate) The main requirements for this role are: • *Must be a MENTAL REGISTERED NURSE (current PIN number with NMC and experience in the UK ), • *One year experience is mandatory, • *A genuine desire to work with the elderly, • *The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, along with excellent listening skills, • *The ability to supervise other staff members comfortably and competently, • *Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, • *Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations, • *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits: • *Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, • *Preceptorship programme, • *Payment into the pension scheme, • *Paid time off for vacation, • *Continuing education opportunities for professional development, • *Free onsite parking, • *Free meal, • *Support with career development plan, • *Free parking, • *DBS covered All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and 2 satisfactory references. If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Mental Nurse with experience we would like to have you joining our hospital. Apply below

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    2 months ago
    £48000–£52000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We're looking for a dynamic new GM to take the reins at our Flagship Restaurant in Westfield White City. If you're a GM with great energy, leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit and looking for a company to stay and grow, you'll thrive in this role. The restaurant fits 100 covers 🪑🪑🪑 We have a strong mix of in house 🍽️ and Deliveroo 🥡 sales. It’s a really vibey site with tons of regulars, we get great footfall from the shopping centre and cinema but we’re also a destination restaurant for locals. About the Role Pay + Contract 🤑 This is a 48h/wk full time contract that requires a mix of opens/closes over 5 days a week. This usually works as 45 hours on shift on the rota and a flexible 3 hours of admin. Whilst you write your own rota, we'll need you to lead from the front and have a presence over all operating hours. The pay is a mix of basic, service charge and annual bonus. Basic (£36k/yr) Service Charge (around £10-12k/yr) based on worked hours, Tronc system Target based Bonus Package (£4k/yr, paid quarterly) + £2.6k pa Deliveroo sales bonus (paid monthly) This means a very achievable annual take home of £50k+ / yr About You ☺️ • Previous GM experience is essential, with at least 2-3 years in a similar sized site location., • Passion for service, people and food. Our burger is insanely good and we're famous for it, but the atmosphere and team are just as important to the guest experience., • Great leadership skills. This really will be your site and a big part of your role is to inject your energy and positivity into the atmosphere., • Taking the time to use your past experience to train and mentor your team., • Great initiative and confident to take ownership of your site. The big advantage of joining an independent is that we want to give you autonomy over your site. Black Bear is where you can really have a voice and input into the future of your site., • Working closely with Head Office on projects to move the business forward. We love giving you the opportunity to present ideas and proposals for anything from events, building work and restructuring. If this sounds like something you're interested in we'd love to hear from you!

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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    2 months ago
    £2350 monthly
    Full-time
    London

    Sandwich Chef & Menu Development Specialist – Coffee Shops (2 Locations) We are looking for an experienced Sandwich Chef & Menu Development Specialist to help us build and standardise our in-house sandwich offering across our two coffee stores. This is a hands-on role at the beginning, combined with product development and staff training. The successful candidate will take ownership of creating a small, high-quality sandwich menu and setting up the preparation system so our baristas can continue production independently. Key Responsibilities • Visit both store locations before opening hours to prepare fresh sandwiches daily during the initial phase, • Develop 6–7 strong sandwich recipes suitable for a busy coffee shop environment, • Source and recommend quality ingredients and suppliers with good cost efficiency, • Create standardised recipes, portions, and product codes, • Set up preparation methods and workflow for consistency and speed, • Train our baristas and team members to produce the sandwiches to the same standard, • Help optimise food cost, shelf life, and waste control Requirements • Proven experience as a sandwich chef, café chef, or food development chef, • Experience with menu development and recipe standardisation, • Good knowledge of ingredient sourcing and cost control, • Ability to organise and document preparation processes, • Comfortable training non-chef staff, • Reliable, practical, and quality-focused Role Type Project-based or short-term contract with potential for ongoing collaboration. About Us: Coffee Island is a cozy and vibrant coffee shop dedicated to providing our customers with freshly brewed coffee, delightful pastries, and delicious sandwiches. We take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere where our guests can enjoy high-quality food and beverages.

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