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  • Site Manager
    Site Manager
    3 days ago
    £33000–£36000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    £33,000-£36,000pa PLUS 15% bonus MONDAY to FRIDAY business operating hours Predominantly 08:00-16:00 But with flexibility to weekends and evenings if there is a management need. Usually 45 hour working week. This unicorn of a role is not one to be missed! Do you love hospitality, great quality food and nice people but want a healthy work/life balance too?? THE ROLE DOES EXIST! And it is with us  Garbanzos is a fast paced, high volume counter service site and we have a rare opportunity for a site manager to join us to drive this business forward to the next level. Do you bring charisma, energy and a true people focus to your role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a natural leader, who can look after both customers and staff. About Us: Drawing inspiration from food all over the Mediterranean, we have a simple yet delicious menu and take great pride in the freshness and quality of our food all produced daily in our central kitchen. The Role: As our Site Manager, you’ll be the heart and soul of our operation. You will be accountable for all day-to-day activities, inspire your team to deliver outstanding service and efficiency, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile. From managing staff to maintaining quality standards, you’ll play a key role developing this already successful site. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and motivate a team to deliver exceptional service., • Manage all daily operations, including staff scheduling, inventory, and quality control., • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations., • Recruitment, training and development of all team members to reach their full potential, • Monitor financial performance, including sales, costs, and budgets., • Bring energy and positivity to each shift. What We’re Looking For: • Management experience within counter service / QSR sites., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage your team., • Excellent organisational and communication skills., • A lead from the front mentality with a desire to roll your sleeves up and get involved., • Strong understanding of financials, particularly GP and labour controls, • Solid problem-solving skills and being able to keep calm under pressure, • Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast paced environment What We Offer: • Predominantly weekday, day time working hours with occasional weekend and/or work if there is a business need. This will evolve as the business develops., • Competitive salary and benefits., • Quarterly bonus of 15% based on achievable KPIs, • A supportive and fun work environment., • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    3 days ago
    £17.21–£19.21 hourly
    Full-time
    Aldwych, Westminster

    Inspired by the grand cafés of Mittel Europe, The Delaunay is an all-day café restaurant located near Covent Garden. At The Wolseley Hospitality Group, We create Places where People feel they Belong. Why work with us as a Chef de Partie? • Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks., • Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families., • Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice., • Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream., • A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits. We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture. The role of Chef de Partie: • Train and supervise Demi and Commis Chefs, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment., • Oversee and manage a designated kitchen station, ensuring the consistent preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes., • Cook seasonal classic European cuisine, using quality fresh ingredients, and adhering to recipes, specifications and standards., • Support our sister restaurant, The Delaunay Counter with additional shifts as and when required. The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    4 days ago
    £12.5–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Hayes

    Are you a morning person with a passion for coffee? We are opening Darbar Coffee House in the heart of Hayes & Harlington, and we need a dedicated Barista to help us own the morning rush. We are seeking a friendly and efficient Barista to join our vibrant team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, engaging with customers and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The position is paid and suitable for individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working with people. Suits someone who is able to work during the morning rush hour (around 6 -7 am) and those seeking part time work. Responsibilities • Taking the lead from the Head Barista to ensure smooth operations., • Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialised drinks, ensuring quality standards are met., • Operate coffee machines, grinders, blenders, and other equipment safely and efficiently., • Greet customers warmly, take their orders accurately, and process payments using the point-of-sale system., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the counter area, including washing utensils and cleaning equipment regularly., • Ensure food safety standards are adhered to at all times, including proper handling and storage of ingredients., • Restock supplies as needed to ensure smooth service during shifts., • Proven barista experience or familiarity with coffee preparation techniques is preferred., • Knowledge of food safety standards to ensure hygienic practices are maintained., • Experience in serving customers in a fast-paced environment with a friendly demeanour., • Ability to assist with food preparation when required, including handling snacks or light food items., • Basic maths skills for processing transactions accurately and managing card payments., • Strong time management skills to handle busy periods efficiently while maintaining quality service standards., • Excellent communication skills to engage positively with customers and team members. This role offers an engaging work environment where your enthusiasm for coffee and customer service will be valued. We welcome applicants who are organised, proactive, and eager to contribute to a welcoming café atmosphere., • Ability to cover for the Head Barista during days off and holidays.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    8 days ago
    £13.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Brookmans Park

    About Us We are a new independent coffee shop based in the heart of a beautiful village, serving high-quality coffee, delicious food, and warm hospitality to our local community. As a startup, we are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team and grow with us. Role Overview As a Barista, you’ll be at the heart of our coffee shop, crafting exceptional drinks, engaging with customers, and ensuring they have a great experience. You’ll also help take orders, assist with serving food and clearing tables, and keep the café running smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and other beverages to our standards, • Take customer orders at the till, providing friendly and efficient service, • Assist with warming up and serving food, ensuring presentation and hygiene standards are met, • Deliver food and drinks to tables with a welcoming and professional approach, • Keep the coffee shop clean and tidy, including the counter, tables, and equipment, • Manage stock levels, restock supplies, and alert management when needed, • Engage with customers, build rapport, and contribute to a warm, community-focused atmosphere What We’re Looking For • Passion for great coffee and customer service, • Previous experience as a barista or in a hospitality role, • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • A friendly, positive attitude with excellent communication skills, • Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team, • Willingness to learn and adapt in a growing business What We Offer • A supportive and friendly working environment in a beautiful village setting, • A chance to be part of an exciting new independent coffee shop, • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills

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  • Front of House Team Member
    Front of House Team Member
    9 days ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Front of House 'Saucerer' The Vibe We're The Sauce, a gourmet fast food brand based in North London with stores in Southgate and now Tottenham, next door to the Tottenham Stadium. Since 2019, we've been flipping the script on standard burger joints by serving up the unusual: venison burgers, soft shell crab, prawn bites, and saucy wings that won wingfest for 2 years in a row (the worlds biggest, chicken wings competition). Our black and orange livery isn't just for show it signals that we're different. We're cheeky, street-wise, and obsessed with the global sauces that give us our name. The Role We're looking for enthusiastic Front of House Saucerers who can match our energy. You'll move between outstanding counter service that feels friendly and familiar, accurately packed takeaway handoffs, and well co-ordinated deliveries in a fast-paced, music-driven environment. This isn't fine dining it's fine fast food and we need people who can deliver warmth and efficiency without the stiffness. What You'll Do • Greet every guest like a regular whether they're grabbing a quick loaded box fix before the match or settling in for a full spread of wings and our signature burgers!, • Guide customers through our sauce-forward menu: explaining why our burgers hits different, what makes our soft shell crab special, and which global sauce pairs best with their order, • Handle orders across multiple channels dine-in, click-and-collect via our online system, and delivery handoffs keeping The Sauce brand experience consistent., • Run the till, process payments, and manage the flow during pre-match rushes and weekend peak times, • Package takeaway orders using our eco-friendly custom boxes and sauce-proof wrapping presentation matters even when it's going out the door., • Keep the front of house spotless: sauce drips are part of the experience, but the counter stays pristine, • Jump between FOH tasks one minute you're pulling milkshakes, the next you're restocking sauce bottles with labels and supporting chefs with dropping fries. What You Need • Previous experience in fast-casual restaurants, burger joints, or high-volume takeaway environments we move quickly here, • Genuine love for street food culture and the confidence to sell unusual proteins and our unique sauces (soft shell crab, king prawn, bang bang sauce, comeback sauce) to curious first-timers, • Comfort with technology: our POS, online ordering platform, and payment systems are your tools for keeping service smooth, • Thick skin and a sense of humour our brand personality is mischievous and fruity, and we want staff who can take a bit of banter while keeping service standards high., • Food hygiene awareness (Level 2 preferred or willing to obtain) we take food safety as seriously as we take our sauce selection, • Flexibility for weekend and match-day shifts we're neighbours to Tottenham Stadium, which means busy periods follow the fixture calendar., • Team mentality: we call our staff 'Saucerers' for a reason there's a bit of magic in what we do, and it takes all of us ​ Why Join? • Be part of a brand that's genuinely trying to revolutionise what a burger restaurant can be no corporate stiffness, just good food and good vibes. ​, • Work in a striking environment with bold graphics, sauce-themed wall art, and interiors that drip with character Come raise the levels with us.

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  • Sales Assistant
    Sales Assistant
    22 days ago
    Full-time
    Shepherds Bush Green, Hammersmith and Fulham

    Job Role: Fabric Sales Assistant Position Summary: As a Fabric Sales Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operations of a fabric or textile retail environment. Your primary responsibility is to assist customers with product selection, provide knowledgeable recommendations, and help maintain an organized, welcoming store atmosphere. This role also includes basic cleaning duties to ensure the sales floor is tidy and presentable at all times. Key Responsibilities: • Sales & Customer Service, • Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner., • Understand fabric types, uses, and care instructions to provide accurate information., • Help customers select fabrics based on their needs (e.g. sewing, upholstery, fashion)., • Cut fabric to specific lengths using measuring tools with accuracy., • Handle sales transactions using the point-of-sale (POS) system. Stock Management • Restock shelves and fabric displays., • Organise fabric rolls or bolts according to color, type, or size., • Assist with inventory checks and stockroom organization., • Cleaning & Store Maintenance, • Keep the sales floor clean, including sweeping, dusting, and wiping down counters., • Ensure cutting tables and equipment are clean and free of fabric debris., • Tidy displays and keep fabrics neatly folded or rolled., • Empty bins and dispose of fabric scraps or waste appropriately., • Maintain a clean and safe work environment for both staff and customers.

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  • Restaurant & Bar Manager - New Opening
    Restaurant & Bar Manager - New Opening
    1 month ago
    £30000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About the role We are building a new kind of hospitality space in Hackney. A curated kitchen and bar programme where chefs, bartenders and collaborators take over the space for short residencies, events and experiences. The concept is designed to constantly evolve, with a changing calendar of pop ups, dinners, tastings, private hires and social events. We are looking for a full-time Manager to help bring this space to life day to day. This is not a traditional restaurant management role. We need someone who is equally comfortable running service, managing a bar, coordinating events, hosting guests and helping shape a fast-moving programme. The right person will love hospitality, have strong operational instincts, and be excited by the idea of working in a venue where things are always changing. This role will be central to the identity of the space. Over time, we want guests to come back not only because of the residencies and events we programme, but because of the team, the atmosphere and the experience we create every week. About the space The venue is an intimate, industrial kitchen and bar in Mare Street, with a large open kitchen and counter seating at its heart. It is designed as a platform for rotating chefs, drinks-led experiences and social hospitality. The space is curated and operated by us. While the concepts may change, the guest experience, standards and overall feel of the venue remain consistent. The Manager will play a key role in protecting that consistency while helping the programme feel fresh, exciting and well executed. What you’ll be responsible for Programming and coordination • Manage the operational logistics of each residency, event or takeover from set-up to breakdown, • Coordinate arrivals, check-ins, handovers and transitions between guest chefs or collaborators, • Support the execution of the venue calendar and ensure each event is properly prepared, • Work closely with founders and collaborators to make sure concepts are launch-ready, • Help spot operational risks early and solve problems before they affect service Venue and bar operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the venue and ensure the space is consistently set up to a high standard, • Develop, manage and continuously improve the drinks offering of the space, • Oversee bar operations, stock ordering, supplier coordination and inventory management, • Lead service during event and residency nights, setting the tone for the floor and ensuring strong execution throughout, • Take ownership of team leadership on shift, creating clear communication, strong standards and a positive service culture, • Help build and shape a small but high-performing team around the space as it grows, • Create a strong team culture centred around hospitality, accountability and adaptability, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, readiness and compliance across the venue Guest experience and commercial delivery • Manage reservations and set up events in booking systems, • Handle private hire enquiries and support conversion where relevant, • Act as host on the floor, helping create a warm, confident and memorable guest experience, • Ensure consistency in service and atmosphere across very different concepts and residencies, • Support post-event reviews by helping assess performance, guest feedback and operational learnings Sales and cost performance • Take ownership of the venue’s day-to-day commercial performance, • Help drive sales during events through strong floor leadership, upselling and service flow, • Manage labour deployment in line with expected demand and venue targets, • Monitor stock usage, wastage and ordering to maintain tight cost control, • Track performance across sales, labour and gross margin, and flag opportunities for improvement, • Support post-event reviews with a clear view on what performed well commercially and operationally Marketing and content coordination • Coordinate photoshoots and content capture around key events and launches, • Support social media, newsletters and website updates, either directly or in coordination with external support, • Help bring ideas for events, collaborations and guest engagement, • Contribute creatively to how the space is presented and experienced What we’re looking for We are looking for someone with a mix of bar, service and events experience, who is excited by the idea of helping build something new. You likely have: • Experience managing services in a hospitality venue, • Experience managing or running a bar, • Experience coordinating or delivering events, private hires, pop ups or activations, • Confidence leading a team and running a floor, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Good commercial instincts and an understanding of how service quality drives repeat business, • A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment We think you’ll thrive if you are: • Energised by a constantly evolving environment, • Comfortable switching between planning, service and admin, • A strong host who genuinely enjoys people, • Interested in food, drinks and hospitality culture, • Full of ideas and excited to contribute creatively, • Able to maintain consistency even when the concept changes week to week, • Motivated by building a venue with real personality and community around it Ideal profile This role could suit someone who has worked as: • a Bar Manager looking for broader ownership, • an Events Manager with strong hospitality operations experience, • a Venue Manager from an independent restaurant, wine bar or creative hospitality concept, • an Assistant General Manager ready to step into a more entrepreneurial and varied role Other details • Full-time role based in Mare Street, East London, • Evening and weekend availability required, • Salary dependent on experience, • Opportunity to help shape a new hospitality concept from the ground up, • Target start date: April 28th About us We’re the team behind Crudo and Tiny Wine, two independent hospitality concepts we’ve built in London over the past few years. Crudo opened in 2019 and has grown into a group of restaurants built around modern Latin American food, strong atmosphere and warm, energetic service. Tiny Wine came out of our love for smaller, more intimate drinking spaces, with a big focus on personality, curation and creating a place people genuinely want to spend time in. A big part of what we’ve learnt through both brands is that people come back for more than just the food or drinks. They come back for the feeling of the place, the team behind it, and the sense that something thoughtful is being built. Studio 3 is the next step in that. It gives us the opportunity to create a more flexible space built around a changing programme of chefs, drinks, events and collaborations. A space that can evolve constantly, while still being run with a clear point of view and strong operational standards. We’re excited by the idea of building something that feels social, current and full of life. Somewhere guests want to return to regularly, and somewhere chefs and collaborators are genuinely excited to be part of.

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  • Kitchen porter/Assistant
    Kitchen porter/Assistant
    1 month ago
    £9 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Cleaning & Hygiene • Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen tools., • Keep work surfaces, counters, and floors clean at all times., • Empty bins and handle waste safely and regularly., • Clean down equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, fridges) after service., • Ensure hygiene standards (food-safe sanitising, cross-contamination control). Food Preparation Support • Wash, peel, and chop vegetables (e.g., parsley for tabbouleh, onions, tomatoes, garlic)., • Portion and pack takeaway condiments (garlic sauce, tahini, pickles, etc.)., • Assist with basic prep for meats (marinating shawarma or kebabs under chef supervision), • Measure and prepare ingredients for mezze (hummus, baba ghanoush, lentils, etc.)., • Refill stock in fridges/freezers for quick access during service. Service Support • Pack food into takeaway containers neatly and consistently., • Check orders before handing to front staff/delivery to ensure accuracy., • Refill and organise packaging materials (boxes, wraps, cutlery, napkins), • Help chefs during busy periods (fetching ingredients, passing items, simple plating). Stock & Organisation • Receive and store deliveries (check freshness and rotate stock – FIFO)., • Keep dry storage, fridge, and freezer areas tidy., • Monitor low-stock items and report to chef/manager. Other Duties • Follow health & safety rules (fire safety, use of cleaning chemicals)., • Assist with opening/closing duties (setting up kitchen, end-of-day cleaning)., • Be flexible to cover small tasks as needed in a takeaway-only setting.

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  • Pastry Chef
    Pastry Chef
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Bayswater, Westminster

    We’re looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at 101 West – a family-run bakery & deli in the heart of Westbourne Grove. We’re all about creating delicious, high-quality food with care and attention to detail. This role is perfect for someone who loves baking from scratch, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a small, supportive team. What the Role Involves • Baking and preparing a range of sweet and savoury pastries, cakes, cookies, and baked goods, • Assisting with recipe development and seasonal menu ideas, • Managing daily prep and ensuring consistency and quality in all products, • Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient pastry section, • Collaborating closely with the kitchen team to support deli and breakfast service, • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are always met What We’re Looking For • Previous pastry or bakery experience in a café, deli, or bakery environment, • Strong knowledge of baking techniques and attention to detail, • A creative flair for presentation and flavour, • Organised, reliable, and a team player, • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn and grow What You’ll Get • Staff meals, great coffee, and beverages on shift 40% staff discount across our bakery and deli • A friendly, supportive, family-run environment, • Opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to new creations About Us 101 West is a family-owned bakery & deli based in the heart of Westbourne Grove. We’re passionate about fresh food, great coffee, and creating a welcoming space for our community. From our breakfast menu to our deli counter, everything we do is about flavour, quality, and friendly service. As a small, family-run business, teamwork and positivity are at the core of what we do — and we’re always looking for people who share our love for good food and genuine hospitality. If you’re a pastry chef who loves creating beautiful, delicious bakes and enjoys working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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