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🍕 Job Opportunity: Full-Time Pizza Chef – New Store Opening 🍕 Location: Croydon Company: The Real Pizza Company Position: Full-Time Pizza Chef Salary: Competitive Start Date: Asap We're Opening a New Store – and We Need a Pizza Pro! The Real Pizza Company is expanding! As we open the doors to our brand-new location, we're looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver the exceptional quality our brand is known for. If you're someone who lives and breathes authentic pizza, knows their way around a wood-fired oven, and loves working with fresh, high-quality ingredients – we want to hear from you. 🔥 What You’ll Be Doing: • Preparing and cooking a wide range of pizzas to our exacting standards, • Managing dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking, • Maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment, • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times, • Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials, • Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver a top-notch customer experience 👨‍🍳 What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience as a pizza chef (wood-fired experience is a bonus), • Passion for Italian food and high-quality ingredients, • Strong work ethic and attention to detail, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Team player with a positive attitude, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 🎁 What We Offer: • Competitive full-time salary, • Opportunities for career growth and training, • Staff discounts and meals on shift, • A supportive team environment, • The chance to be part of an exciting new opening with a growing brand.

Full-time | Competitive Salary | South East London We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie ready to take the next step and run their own kitchen. The Stuffed Walrus is a newly-relaunched, independent pub in SE London with a busy food trade, a creative atmosphere, and a passion for fresh, quality dishes. We need a hands-on chef who’s as comfortable on the stove as they are managing stock, writing menus, and leading a small team. The Role Full responsibility for a small but busy pub kitchen Menu development with input from the owners – room for creativity Stock control, ordering, and kitchen GP management Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and health & safety The Ideal Candidate Currently a CDP looking for your first Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role Experience in pubs or casual dining, confident with fresh, seasonal cooking Strong organisation skills, ability to work independently Passionate about producing great food consistently under pressure We Offer Competitive salary Autonomy and creative freedom over menus Supportive management team and friendly pub culture Chance to grow with us as the business expands 📍 Location: Forest Hill / Honor Oak, South East London

👨‍🍳 Head Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor 📍 East Croydon | 💸 Up to £50,000 inc Service Charge | 🍴 Seasonal sharing plates Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a banging Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re on the hunt for a driven, creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen. You’ll inspire and develop your team, take pride in seasonal menus, and keep standards high while delivering food that makes people talk. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £50,000pa Inc Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Freedom to develop menus + real influence on the kitchen, • Ongoing training + clear career progression, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 🧑‍🍳 What you’ll be responsible for: • Leading, motivating & developing the kitchen team, • Full accountability for menu creation within company guidelines, • Managing stock, inventory & reducing wastage, • Controlling labour costs in line with company guidelines, • Ensuring kitchen cleanliness, organisation & food safety standards are always met ✨ What we’re looking for: • A natural leader who inspires confidence in their team, • A passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative menus

We’re looking for a passionate chef to join our friendly team at Casa Ponte, a cozy Italian restaurant in Carshalton. The ideal candidate must have lots of experience as a head chef, be confident in cooking Italian dishes, work well with others in a busy kitchen, and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to the table. If you’re reliable, creative, and love great food, we’d love to hear from you!

Hair Salon Assistant – Mulaax Hair Salon 📍 Location: Brixton, London 📅 Employment Type: Permanent 💷 Pay: £100 per day 🕒 Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – Close About Us Mulaax Hair Salon is a vibrant and high-volume salon located in the heart of Brixton, renowned for creative styling and exceptional client care. We are currently seeking an experienced stylist to join our team and play a key role in supporting daily salon operations, particularly assisting our Head Colourist. This is an exciting opportunity for a stylist to grow and perfect their craft in a supportive, fast-paced, and professional environment. What We’re Looking For Fully qualified hairdresser with extensive experience in cutting, colouring, and styling Proficient in hair extensions, as well as delivering high-quality wash and blow-dry services within one hour Skilled in working with textured and natural hair Confident in advanced techniques and up-to-date with modern hair trends Strong cutting skills, including layers, trims, bobs, and Diva cuts Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional, reliable, and motivated to grow with the team Recognised hairdressing qualifications (certificates required) Must provide two professional references Key Responsibilities Support the Head Colourist Assist with advanced colour services, including toners, tints, and custom colour formulations Prepare all necessary tools, products, and workstations before appointments Client Care Greet clients warmly and ensure a welcoming and professional experience Manage phone calls, schedule appointments, and provide front-of-house support Offer refreshments and maintain a high standard of customer service Salon Maintenance Keep the salon clean, organised, and hygienic at all times Sanitize tools and equipment thoroughly after each use Ensure stock levels are maintained and work areas are fully prepared What We Offer One-on-one mentorship with the salon owner and director A positive and collaborative team culture Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients, including textured and natural hair Ongoing training, development, and career progression Staff discounts on salon services and retail products

We’re on the hunt for a culture-savvy content creator who’s always online and two steps ahead of the algorithm. As our Content Creator & Strategist, you’ll be the force behind high-impact, share-worthy content that not only gets views—but builds community. You’ll lead the charge in creating standout visuals, capturing trends as they happen, and shaping a content strategy that converts engagement into brand loyalty. 🛠️ What You’ll Do: Concept, film, and edit engaging content for TikTok, Instagram, and beyond Translate trends into original, brand-relevant content Create high-quality visuals that grab attention and stop the scroll Own the content calendar—plan with intention and post with purpose Analyze performance and optimize content using insights and data 🎯 You Bring: Proven video editing and filming skills, especially for social-first platforms A deep understanding of meme culture, trends, and how platforms work A balance of creativity and strategy—you can brainstorm and execute Comfort working independently or collaborating with a team

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented New Products Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, conceptualizing, developing, and launching innovative new products that align with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, production, and supply chain. You’ll be responsible for bringing fresh, exciting, and commercially viable menu items from concept to launch, working closely with operations, marketing, procurement, and franchise partners. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and manage the product development program, ensuring alignment with consumer demand and market trends., 2. Drive innovation and creativity in developing new products, with a focus on new trending products and new inovations., 3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, site operations, packaging development, nutrition, and regulatory teams, to deliver robust NPD solutions., 4. Conduct thorough financial and business analysis, including P&L management, pricing, and promotion recommendations., 5. Monitor and analyze external market performance and competitor activity, identifying risks and opportunities for actionable insights., 6. Manage EPD (flavor/variant extensions) innovation projects from concept to launch, including P&L ownership and stakeholder approvals., 7. Develop compelling launch plans and collaborate with sales teams to drive retailer sell-in., 8. Lead below-the-line (BTL) activities such as in-store and shopper marketing, pack design changes, and social media campaigns., 9. Contribute to the development of the annual Winning Plan and long-term brand strategy., 10. Build strong commercial plans in collaboration with sales, category, and commercial planning teams., 11. Establish strong connections with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, packaging, and R&D teams, to ensure successful market delivery., 12. Manage consumer marketing spend effectively. Requirements: • Proven experience (2–5 years) in product development, ideally in [industry: e.g., food and beverage, cosmetics, tech]., • Strong project management and organizational skills., • Creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Proficiency in product development tools and software (e.g., CAD, formulation platforms, project tracking tools). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with sustainability and eco-conscious product development., • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the relevant industry., • Knowledge of consumer behavior and market research techniques. Why Join Us? • Be part of an innovative, growth-driven company., • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment., • Opportunities for career development and advancement., • Competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter.