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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    6 hours ago
    £28000–£30500 yearly
    Full-time
    Watford

    Head Chef Company: Unit Vii Location: Moor Park Industrial Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford / Rickmansworth, WD18 9SP Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000–£30,500 per annum + TIPS Hours: 35 hours per week Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No late nights!) About Us: Unit Vii is a unique, car-themed artisan coffee shop and community hub located in Watford/Rickmansworth. Known for our incredible industrial-chic vibe, classic cars, specialty coffee, and our famous "SMASHRAPS", we provide a high-energy, friendly, and visually stunning environment. We are looking for an organized, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. If you are looking for a leadership role that offers a phenomenal work-life balance with absolutely no late-night shifts, this is the perfect opportunity. The Role: As our Head Chef, you will take full ownership of our daytime kitchen operations and service. Because we employ a dedicated, full-time Prep Chef, your day-to-day prep requirements are minimal. This allows you to focus your energy on leading the kitchen line, managing speed of service during rush hours, maintaining quality control, and overseeing the management side of a clean, compliant kitchen. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the line during peak fast-casual food service., • Manage and work alongside your full-time Prep Chef to ensure kitchen stations are set up for smooth service., • Ensure every dish meets our standards for presentation, speed, and flavor consistency., • Take full accountability for kitchen hygiene, health and safety, and food safety standards (HACCP/COSHH regulations), keeping everything up to a strict 5-star standard., • Manage stock control, supplier ordering, portion control, and food waste., • Collaborate closely with management and front-of-house staff to maintain a positive, fast-paced team culture. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or strong Sous Chef looking to take the next step., • Experience in a fast-casual, high-volume environment (café, deli, or casual dining background is ideal)., • An organized manager who can keep a streamlined menu running smoothly with minimal fuss., • Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills., • A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 preferred, Level 2 required)., • A reliable professional who is fully committed to a Wednesday to Sunday daytime routine. Benefits: • Competitive salary (£28,000–£30,500 per annum depending on experience)., • Share of tips on top of your base salary., • Incredible work-life balance: Daytime hours only (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). No late evenings or split shifts!, • Free meals and premium artisan coffee on shift., • A supportive, creative, and unique working environment.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    9 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    Borehamwood

    Duties Involve: Looking for an experienced barista to join our team for 20-30 hours a week • Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, to be made quickly and efficiently for busy commuters, • Using espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment to make high-quality beverages, • Take customer orders and provide exceptional customer service, • Maintain a clean and organised work area, including cleaning equipment and utensils, • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the safety of customers and staff, • Handle cash transactions and accurately process payments, • Replenish all stock and monitor stock levels Qualifications • Previous experience as a barista or in a similar role is essential, • Basic math skills to handle cash transactions, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, • Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper food handling techniques, • Strong time management skills to prioritise tasks and ensure efficient service Ideal for someone who lives very close by, must be reliable and responsible as the shop opening on time will depend on you. If you have a passion for coffee and people, we would love to hear from you! Experience: • Barista: 1 year (required), • Hospitality: 1 year (required), • customer service: 1 year (required) Location: • Elstree WD6 3LS (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Receptionist Manager
    Receptionist Manager
    15 days ago
    £30000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood Hills, Hillingdon

    Namaste Lounge is a busy 300+ cover restaurant looking for an experienced Receptionist Manager to take ownership of our reservations, front desk and guest arrival experience. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident managing a high-volume reservation book, busy waitlists, walk-ins and table availability during fast-paced services. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the reservation book across phone, online and reservation platforms, • Maximise bookings and fill cancellations and available time slots, • Manage walk-ins and busy waitlists efficiently, • Coordinate table allocations and turn times with the restaurant floor and kitchen, • Handle late arrivals, overbookings, guest queries and complaints professionally, • Chase booking confirmations, deposits and pre-orders, • Maintain accurate guest notes, allergies and special requests, • Lead and support the reception/host team, • Provide clear cover forecasts and handovers to management and the kitchen What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience managing reservations in a busy, high-volume restaurant, • Experience handling a busy waitlist and restaurant front desk, • Confident using SevenRooms or a similar reservation system, • Calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Professional appearance and manner, • Commercial awareness with a focus on maximising covers and reducing empty tables, • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and peak trading periods, • Right to work in the UK Experience managing a 300+ cover restaurant or similar high-volume venue is strongly preferred. To apply, please send your CV with a brief summary of your previous restaurant reservations/front-of-house experience.

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  • Cafe Manager
    Cafe Manager
    2 months ago
    £30000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood Hills, Hillingdon

    ☕ Café Manager – Krave Dessert Café Location: Northwood Full-Time Love great coffee, amazing desserts and creating a brilliant customer experience? Krave Dessert Café is looking for an experienced Café Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day operation and help take the business to the next level. We’re looking for someone energetic, organised and commercially minded who knows how to lead a team, keep standards high and create an atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. 🍰 The Role As Café Manager, you'll have responsibility for the overall performance and smooth running of Krave, including: • Leading, motivating and developing the team, • Managing staff rotas and ensuring efficient staffing levels, • Delivering consistently excellent customer service, • Driving sales and looking for ways to grow the business, • Maintaining high standards across food, drinks, presentation and cleanliness, • Managing stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships, • Controlling wastage and keeping an eye on costs, • Ensuring opening and closing procedures are followed, • Handling customer feedback and resolving issues confidently, • Making sure the café is always looking and operating at its best 🙌 Who We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced café or hospitality manager who: • Has previous management experience in a busy café, restaurant or similar hospitality business, • Is confident leading and managing a team, • Has a strong understanding of stock, labour and cost control, • Is commercially minded and motivated by increasing sales, • Has excellent customer service skills, • Is organised, reliable and hands-on, • Leads from the front rather than managing from the sidelines, • Brings positive energy to the team and the café ✨ Why Krave? Krave is all about great desserts, great drinks and great experiences. We're looking for someone who wants more than just a management job — we want someone who can really take ownership of the café, bring ideas to the table and help us grow. If you're an experienced hospitality manager who loves building strong teams, delivering brilliant service and running a successful operation, we'd love to hear from you.

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