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Summary Newly created, full time role for a small, ambitious café, located front and centre in the ground floor of our mixed use hospitality and workspace building in Peckham. The role will be hands-on, running and operating the café on a day to day basis and overseeing the café & floor team, to create an excellent, well established neighbourhood destination with the support of the Venue Manager and wider management team. . With expert training offered, this is a great opportunity for someone who has been a successful cafe assistant manager or head barista for at least 2 years, and is looking to take the next step in their career. It’s a chance to come in at the beginning and help create and shape the new team as part of a collaborative, progressive venue which is full of life and open to all. We’re looking for an organised, engaging, business-minded person who fully understands our customers. Applicants should have spent at least 2 years in specialty coffee, with 1 year in cafe management or 2 years at a senior level. SCA Intermediate is preferable. Company Description Rye Lane Cornerhouse is home to a huge number of independently operated small businesses in the centre of Peckham. We run a shared workspace (via our sister company Market Peckham) and food hall, as well as acting as landlord and building manager to a music venue, gym, rooftop bar and restaurant. We’re a multifaceted, independent business focussing on offering an evolving, high quality platform for a diverse group of businesses and operators, which translates into an energetic and varied local destination for our customers. As we evolve and grow our operations to launch a new café in May, we’re looking for a professional and engaged Café & Assistant Venue Manager who can embed themselves in the life of our building, and work in a structured and creative way to maximise our collective offer, customer service, local appeal and footfall. Key Tasks: Responsibility for the day to day running and operation of the café set within our ground floor food hall, supported by the Venue Manager and wider management team, as well as assisting in the oversight and operation of the food hall. Responsibilities include; 1. Operational leadership – overseeing day to day operations of the café, managing a team to embed a motivated and enjoyable culture, implementing SOPs to ensure highly consistent, excellent standards, and monitoring inventory and supplies (all supported by the Venue Manager) 2. Customer experience – providing an exceptional, welcoming and memorable experience for every single customer, ensuring the space always looks beautiful, proactively engaging with customers and community to gather feedback and address concerns, and implementing initiatives to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction 3. Financial management – adhering to budgets, exceeding sales targets and generating sustainable, healthy margins for the café, as well as feeding into strategic decision making to improve customer experience and business performance 4. Quality control – ensure the consistent delivery of a high-quality full hot and cold food and drinks menu, created and supported by a collective of creative, highly experienced industry professionals, as well as implementing and enforcing health and safety and general upkeep standards Required Skills; - Commercial Awareness - Strong understanding of café operations and financials. - Ability to set achieve sales and revenue targets. - Experience in cost control and menu pricing. - Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the UK hospitality industry. Leadership & Team Management - Self-starting and highly motivated - Proven ability to oversee, motivate, and encourage a diverse team. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members, collaborators and customers. - Ability to promote a positive and supportive work environment for maximum productivity. Customer Service & Operations - Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on exceeding guest expectations, and setting a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all. - In-depth knowledge of coffee as well as preparation techniques and equipment. - Good knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations. - Ability to handle customer complaints and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner. - Detail-focussed, with a proven track record in maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation throughout venues. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making - Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in fast-paced environments. - A proactive approach to anticipating and mitigating potential risks and challenges. - Excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure smooth daily operations and event execution. Additional Skills - Proficiency in relevant POS systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Commitment to continuous learning and development within the hospitality industry. If you’re interested we’d love to hear from you!
***Nursery Practioners*** Do you love working with Children? We are looking for passionate and committed qualified Nursery practitioners who enjoy working as a part of a team and will enjoy inspiring and developing children. You will be empowered to contribute towards the planning of a fun and balanced creative curriculum that excites and engages our children based on their interests and next steps. You will also be required to track the learning and development of your key children. In return we offer some of the best pay and working conditions in London. We also offer additional training, a bespoke career development pathway and full in room support from our wonderful senior management team. Great benefits and a fun working enviorment!
We are seeking a driven Bartender to join the Claridge’s team. Main Duties & Responsibilities As a Bartender you will be responsible for: Creating memorable experiences for our guests, simultaneously ensuring that service is prompt and professional. Having a complete, but expanding, knowledge of our cocktails, wines by the glass, spirits and beers and a thorough understanding of our food menu items. Guiding the guests individual experience with your knowledge of the menus and wine lists, giving them a glimpse of their upcoming dining experience. Being leaders behind the bar, mentoring junior team members and sharing your knowledge. Leading a section and following the steps of service on the bar floor and assisting in the dining room when necessary. Handling complaints in a timely and efficient manner. Ensuring that licensing laws, health and safety legislation is adhered to. Entry Requirements Successful candidates for our Bartender opportunity will: Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service. Provide intuitive service, with absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment. You will have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed. Be fluent in spoken and written English Demonstrate the ability to work in a pressured environment with the most demanding guests. Have exceptional product knowledge.
At City Relay We are a trusted operations management company in London with proprietary, industry leading smart technology. From Airbnb management to a 5-star housekeeping and maintenance service. What are we looking for? We are looking for an organised and creative responsible housekeeper, keen to join our professional and friendly team to help us to ensure our properties look the very best for our paying guests. This includes conducting regular property inspections and liaising with contractors to deal with any maintenance issues which arise. We offer full training and support for our employees, a program to develop, and career progress. General Responsibilities: Report and deal with maintenance issues Stage and prepare our properties Clean and tidy houses Make beds and change bed linen Clean bathrooms, change towels, and replenish bathroom supplies. Ensure all cleaning tasks abide by the cleaning specification Monitor and record the use of equipment and materials Ensure all equipment, machinery, and cleaning cupboards are kept tidy and safe Report any issues with machinery or equipment Ensure staff present a professional image Ensure cleaning staff understand and work to task schedules Liaise with management on any current issues Requirements: Strong organisational skills Good communication skills Good eye for details Familiar with online platforms. Independent cleaner and organiser Right to work in the UK Confident and presentable
COMMIS CHEF - BAO BATTERSEA Salary - Up to £14 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Passion for cooking The recently opened BAO Battersea are seeking a Commis Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan. BAO Noodle Shop is inspired by the beef noodle shops of Taiwan. Specialising in bowls of noodle, made in house using specially imported flour, BAO and xiao chi; and for those who like to sing whilst they eat, a Jacque Tati ‘Playtime’ inspired Karaoke room. The Position As a Commis Chef, you will be working in the open kitchen preparing mise en place for the Chefs de Partie. You'll assist CDPs in producing outstanding and creative dishes, using fresh local ingredients and innovative recipes to wow our guests. If you are an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about food and hospitality, have excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop with us, then we want to hear from you. Good knowledge of or experience in Asian cuisine and culture is a bonus! The successful Commis Chef will learn You'll receive a personalised development plan including a clear progression route. We value internal growth and see this an important aspect; You'll automatically be enrolled into BAO University where we hold creative workshops, such as Butchery and Fish Filleting classes, and hold talks with interesting people; We encourage staff to participate in BAO's field trips, learning and interacting with our suppliers; You'll experience other restaurants within the group with organised chef swaps.
Join our dynamic team at Socca Bistro as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef and take the next step in your culinary career! Are you passionate about creating delectable pastries, working in a vibrant kitchen environment, and taking on a leadership role? If yes, we’re looking for you. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with daily kitchen prep work under the guidance of the Head Chef or Sous Chef - Coordinate tasks within the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef - Supervise and train Junior Staff Members to ensure a high-performance team - Maintain strict adherence to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation procedures and policies - Gain thorough knowledge of menu items, recipes, cooking methods, and presentation to guarantee consistently high-quality products - Conduct regular checks on food expiry dates and advocate proper storage practices - Uphold the cleanliness standards of the kitchen to surpass health and safety regulations - Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and fully functional - Model exceptional hygiene and professional dress standards for the kitchen team - Engage in stock management to maintain supplies and notify when ingredients are low - Commit to quality and quantity control in all aspects of the pastry department Candidate Qualifications: - Proven experience in food preparation specific to pastry - Knowledge of and ability to comply with standard food preparation protocols - Competence in supervising and guiding team members - Familiarity with sanitary food handling best practices - Attention to detail in regards to both cleanliness and culinary design - Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and organisational skills - A team player with a passion for culinary arts and leadership What We Offer: - An inspiring and supportive workplace - Opportunities for professional growth and development - A platform to showcase and refine your pastry expertise - Competitive salary and benefits If you are ready to whisk your way up the culinary ladder and add a sprinkle of creativity to a bustling kitchen, please apply now!
Claude Bosi and Samyukta Nair teamed up opening their latest venture, Socca, a Mediterranean bistro in Mayfair, a relaxed French-Mediterranean restaurant serving what two-Michelin-starred Bosi calls “home cooking for everyone”. We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie to enhance our kitchen's brigade. This full-time position offers an incredible opportunity to work under the guidance of our renowned head chef in a dynamic and supportive environment. The aim of this role is to provide support for the Senior Management. Ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are well maintained at a standard deemed acceptable by the Management. Ideal Candidate: - Proven experience as a chef de partie or similar role in a reputable restaurant or bistro. - A creative mind aligned with our passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. You should be eager to learn and experiment with new culinary concepts. - Must be a collaborative team member, capable of working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding food safety, hygiene, and quality control. Socca Bistro offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with some of the most passionate professionals in the industry. If you are driven by a love for culinary arts and ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will: - Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time - Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie/Kitchen Supervisor - You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills - Working alongside your Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials - Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour Our offer to a Chef de Partie - Up to £14 per hour including Service Charge - 28 days holiday per year - Average working hours 40-45 hours/ Part time also available - 20% discount in all Young’s & Geronimo pubs and hotels - Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, development programmes and Chef Academy
Role In+Addition is looking for an ambitious, proactive and dynamic individual, who will embrace their role as a Social Media Executive for their client HELLESSY. You will be responsible for creating social media campaigns and the day-to-day management of the company’s Instagram account, as well as looking after the client’s sample set management, specifically for influencers and KOLs with the goal of generating content for the Instagram feed. The successful candidate will be a creative and strategic thinker and an excellent communicator with a proven track record of social media management and editing of social media assets. Social media asset editing - to crop, resize and edit images to meet IG specifications and reels creation including video editing is a vital part of this role day-to-day. Tasks May Include But Are Not Limited To - Managing the HELLESSY social media account with the assistance of digital posting tools on a daily basis. - Developing monthly social media content plans that are consistent with the company’s brand identity and that follow the company’s commercial and seasonal strategy outlined by the company's Creative Director. - Creating consistent, meaningful content, including writing social media posts, improving customer engagement, and promoting/boosting social media campaigns with Meta. - Editing of videos and images in Adobe suite and Final Cut Pro. - Being the liaison point for talent sample movement, in order to gain imagery to repost and incorporate in the social media plan. As well as being the stock control liaison for the HELLESSY talent sample set. - Identify what generates visits/followers as well as customer acquisition and creating content to feed into this. - Hellessy social media community management. This includes upholding relationships with followers, including responding to queries in a timely manner (24 hours maximum time to reply to DMs) and engaging with celebrity fans of the brand in the DM box. - Preparing weekly and monthly reports to feedback to the Hellessy executive team. - Visual assets management for the brand, visual research for upcoming shoots and further art direction if needed. Person Specification - Excellent written language skills with an attention to detail for spelling and grammar. - Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently as social media is a flexi-time role, not a traditional 9-6pm job. - Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and the fashion industry. - A proven track using Adobe Photoshop and inDesign and Final Cut Pro programmes that involve editing social media assets 2 years experience in a Social Media role is essential. Salary: Dependent on applicant experience.
Head Chef wanted for Modern independent local The Regent in Balham. OTE £46.5K THE HUNT IS ON for The Regent’s new Head Chef to join our fantastic team at our modern neighbourhood local pub and lead in the delivery of our fresh, seasonal, delicious food offering in Balham. Do you believe in fresh produce? Cooked to order? Do you have a passion for producing flavoursome pub food? Eager to train and develop your team? Keen to input into our seasonal menu? We’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of an excellent working environment where the focus is on constantly developing yourself (mentoring from our Exec Chef is readily available) and helping to create seasonal menu items from the best ingredients (no additives or preservatives in our kitchens!). About Our Head Chef Role Our Head Chef will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood’s delicious food offering in one of our most well loved pubs in South London. The right Head Chef will: · Enjoy leading & developing their back of house team · Have previous Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef experience in a busy kitchen · Manage daily food ordering, production, and service, maintaining high standards. · Cook great, tasty food so that people keep coming back for more. · Comply with our food standards and guidelines. · Comply with Health & Safety policies & procedures · Manage supplier ordering and maintain correct stock levels · Thrive on the chance to show their creativity, creating specials & inputting into our menus What we are offering A competitive salary up to £42K based on your experience + tronc + Bonus Additional tronc/service payments – in region of a further £4.5k making OTE up to £46.5k Additional Head Chef bonus plan - £1.5k per quarter/additional £9k a year bonus scheme Excellent, supportive working environment with 45 hours working weeks our norm Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months with us and keeps going! 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1 We offer hospitality apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen Access to 35% of your earnt pay on demand giving your financial flexibility Wellbeing focused employer– with Livelyhood Mental Health First Aiders & employee assistance support available ** About The Regent Balham** The Regent Balham is part of Livelyhood pub group, an established, South London based owner, creator, and operator of inviting and independent neighbourhood pubs. We currently have 6 sites. It is a pretty handsome and friendly local serving darn tasty fresh, seasonal pub food with a beer selection to take care of every palate, classic cocktails and wines to wet your whistle. Due to a sustainable partnership with the local school it also enjoys a large outdoor garden. And if you're looking for a great sports offer, or somewhere to bring your dog, The Regent's got you covered. The Regent just keeps growing and is an established Balham neighbourhood favourite About Livelyhood You’ll find us in Crystal Palace (The Faber Fox), Balham (The Regent), Wimbledon (The Old Frizzle), Clapham South (The Perky Nel), Bromley South (The Artful Duke) & Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue). We are also planning to open more sites in South London, so this is a brilliant chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our growth. Who are you? If you're already liking the sound of us, you're already our kind of person. Throw in your passion for consistent, flavoursome, fresh food, clear communication skills, good organisational skills, high kitchen standards, strong work ethic and your in-depth knowledge of H & S and HACCP and you'll have us at hello! Previous Experience in a Head Chef position preferred but if you have fresh food experience in a £10k+ food sales venue and you're ready to make the step up into the Head Chef role, we certainly want to hear from you. Our Head Chef will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood’s fresh food offering that has our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart. We will be considering applications as they arrive, so please don't delay in submitting your application All applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
Job Title: NPD Executive Location: London Company: Barry M Cosmetics About Us: Barry M Cosmetics is a leading player in the cosmetics industry, known for its innovation and commitment to creating high-quality colour cosmetics products. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Senior NPD Executive to join our team. Reporting to the Head of NPD, this role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge colour cosmetics and actively engage with clients to bring their visions to life. Job Summary: As the Senior NPD Executive, you will be at the forefront of our product innovation efforts. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, lead product development projects, and, importantly, engage directly with clients to understand their needs and preferences, ensuring that our products exceed their expectations. Key Responsibilities: Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Conduct client meetings, understand their product requirements, and ensure their expectations are met throughout the product development process. NPD Process Management: Collaborate with the Head of NPD to set and execute the NPD strategy. Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept to market launch, while adhering to timelines and budgets. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, manufacturing, chemist, technical and other teams to develop innovative colour cosmetics product concepts and prototypes. Ensure seamless communication among departments to drive project success. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in the colour cosmetics market. Utilise data-driven insights to guide product development decisions. Budget and Cost Management: Assist in budget planning and management, optimising costs while maintaining product quality and performance. Product Documentation: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, reports, and status updates. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure all products meet rigorous quality and safety standards. Client Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling product presentations to clients, showcasing product concepts, features, and benefits. Key Requirements: Degree in a relevant field, preferably in cosmetics or a related discipline. Proven experience in product development or a related role, with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Client-facing experience with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships. Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and innovation. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Benefits: Performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Employee discounts on our extensive range of colour cosmetics products. How to Apply: If you are a driven and creative professional with a passion for colour cosmetics and the ability to engage clients effectively while driving product innovation, please submit your CV via this advert with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience. Barry M Cosmetics embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We warmly welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.