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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    1 day ago
    £40000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    HEAD CHEF — NEW OPENING 11 BERKELEY, MAYFAIR Location: Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London Concept: Modern Mediterranean / European Brasserie Position: Head Chef – New Opening Reports to: Head of Operations THE OPPORTUNITY 11 Berkeley is entering a new chapter. We are creating a new Mediterranean-European brasserie in the heart of Mayfair and are looking for an exceptional Head Chef to build the kitchen and food proposition from the ground up. This is not a role where you will inherit an established menu, brigade or way of working. The successful candidate will join during the development stage and work closely with the Head of Operations to create the restaurant: developing the menu, establishing suppliers, recruiting a new kitchen brigade, implementing kitchen systems and ultimately leading the restaurant through opening and beyond. We are looking for a chef who wants genuine ownership of a new concept and is excited by the opportunity to put their stamp on it. THE CONCEPT The vision is a lively, contemporary Mayfair brasserie centred around Mediterranean and European cooking. The food should be produce-led, generous and immediately appealing — technically strong without becoming unnecessarily complicated. We want dishes people want to eat regularly, not food designed solely for special occasions. The restaurant needs to balance the expectations of a premium Mayfair location with the energy, accessibility and repeatability of a great brasserie. The final menu will be developed with the Head Chef rather than handed to them. YOUR ROLE Build the Food Concept You will take a leading role in developing the culinary identity of the new brasserie. This will include: • Developing the opening menu from scratch., • Creating a clear Mediterranean-European food identity., • Developing signature dishes and seasonal specials., • Designing dishes around quality, seasonality, guest appeal and commercial viability., • Creating full recipe specifications, yields and costings., • Developing menus for private dining, groups and events., • Establishing an approach that allows the menu to evolve throughout the year. We expect the Head Chef to bring ideas, challenge assumptions and contribute creatively to the final concept. Build Your Kitchen Team A major part of the role will be establishing a new brigade. You will: • Design the kitchen brigade structure required for the concept., • Recruit your core kitchen team., • Interview and select chefs alongside the Head of Operations., • Build a team appropriate to the expected trading levels rather than overstaffing the kitchen from launch., • Establish kitchen culture and standards from day one., • Train the brigade on every opening dish and specification., • Develop junior chefs and build succession within the team. You should approach the kitchen as something you are building and taking ownership of. Build the Operation Before opening, you will help establish the systems required to operate the restaurant effectively. This includes: • Supplier selection and relationships., • Product specifications., • Recipe and menu costing., • Ordering procedures., • Stock controls., • Prep systems., • Kitchen opening and closing procedures., • Waste controls., • Food safety and HACCP systems., • Cleaning schedules., • Equipment requirements., • Kitchen organisation and section responsibilities., • Service procedures and communication with front of house. The objective is to open with a disciplined operation rather than trying to introduce controls after launch. COMMERCIAL OWNERSHIP This is a commercially accountable Head Chef position. You will be expected to understand the financial performance of your kitchen and actively manage it. Responsibilities include: • Delivering agreed food-cost targets., • Managing kitchen labour in line with revenue., • Maintaining accurate recipe and portion costings., • Controlling purchasing and stockholding., • Minimising waste and improving yield., • Negotiating and reviewing supplier pricing., • Engineering menus around both popularity and contribution., • Reviewing weekly performance with the Head of Operations., • Adjusting staffing, purchasing and menu decisions when performance requires it. Great food and commercial discipline are equally important. LEADING THE RESTAURANT AFTER OPENING Once launched, you will have full day-to-day responsibility for the kitchen. You will: • Lead services from the kitchen., • Maintain consistency across every service., • Manage and develop the brigade., • Own food quality and presentation., • Maintain food safety and hygiene standards., • Control kitchen labour and food cost., • Work closely with the restaurant management team., • Respond to guest feedback and trading patterns., • Continuously develop the menu., • Maintain a kitchen capable of delivering both regular service and significant private events. PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS Private dining and events will be an important part of 11 Berkeley. The Head Chef will develop menus and operating systems capable of delivering: • Private dining, • Corporate lunches and dinners, • Large group bookings, • Sharing-style menus, • Celebrations, • Bespoke events, • Seasonal and special-event menus The challenge is to deliver these commercially without creating unnecessary complexity or excessive additional labour. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or an exceptional Senior Sous Chef ready to take ownership of their first major kitchen. You will ideally have experience within a successful: • Mediterranean restaurant, • European brasserie, • Premium casual restaurant, • High-volume quality restaurant, • High-quality independent restaurant or restaurant group Previous new-opening experience would be highly advantageous. More important than Michelin credentials is the ability to create excellent food that works in a busy, commercially successful restaurant. You should have: • Strong Mediterranean and European culinary knowledge., • Excellent fundamental cooking skills., • Strong menu-development ability., • Experience managing food cost and kitchen labour., • Experience recruiting and developing chefs., • Confidence working with suppliers., • Strong organisational and kitchen-management skills., • An understanding of high-volume service., • Excellent food safety knowledge., • The ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure. Most importantly, you should have the mentality of a builder. We want someone who looks at an empty kitchen and sees the opportunity to create the team, menu, culture and systems they want to run. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Before opening: A complete, costed and operationally tested menu. A recruited and trained brigade. Supplier relationships established. Recipes and specifications documented. Kitchen systems and controls implemented. Food safety systems fully operational. Opening stock and purchasing controlled. Following launch: Consistently excellent food. A stable and motivated kitchen team. Strong guest feedback and repeat business. Food and labour costs maintained within agreed targets. Efficient service without unnecessary kitchen headcount. Regular seasonal menu development. A strong working relationship between kitchen and front of house. WHY JOIN 11 BERKELEY? This is a rare opportunity to join a new restaurant at the point where the important decisions are still being made. You will not be asked to reproduce somebody else's menu or inherit somebody else's brigade. You will have the opportunity to build your own team, influence the concept, develop the opening menu and establish the culinary identity of a new Mayfair brasserie from day one. For the right chef, this is an opportunity to create something they can genuinely call their own.

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  • Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings
    Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings About South West Steel Buildings South West Steel Buildings Ltd is a growing supplier of British-manufactured steel buildings, providing solutions for the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors. We supply buildings ranging from agricultural storage buildings and workshops through to industrial units and larger commercial projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Self-Employed Sales Executive to generate new business and develop their own customer base. This is a self-employed, commission-only opportunity with no basic salary. Commission is uncapped and directly linked to sales generated. The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced salesperson who wants the freedom of self-employment combined with the earning potential of selling high-value products. You will be responsible for identifying and developing your own sales opportunities, with potential customers including: • Farmers and agricultural businesses, • Agricultural contractors, • Property developers, • Builders and construction companies, • Commercial property owners, • Industrial businesses, • Landowners and investors Projects can range from smaller workshops and storage buildings through to substantial agricultural and industrial developments. You don't necessarily need previous steel-building experience. Experience within agriculture, construction, building materials, machinery, property or high-value B2B sales would be particularly beneficial. Product and technical support will be provided by South West Steel Buildings. Commission 5% commission on qualifying net sales generated by you, excluding VAT. There is no commission ceiling. For illustration: £25,000 project = £1,250 commission £50,000 project = £2,500 commission £100,000 project = £5,000 commission These examples illustrate the commission calculation only and are not guaranteed earnings. Full commission terms, including when commission becomes payable, will be provided as part of the Sales Agent Agreement. What You'll Be Doing Your primary responsibility will be generating new business for South West Steel Buildings. This may include: • Prospecting and identifying potential customers, • Telephone-based business development, • Developing relationships with farmers, builders and developers, • Networking within the agricultural and construction industries, • Following up prospective projects, • Discussing initial building requirements with customers, • Maintaining relationships with prospective customers, • Developing repeat and referral business, • Working alongside SWSB to progress opportunities from initial enquiry through to order You will not be expected to carry out structural design or engineering calculations. Our team and manufacturing partners will provide support with building design, specifications, drawings and quotations where required, allowing you to concentrate on developing relationships and winning business. Who We're Looking For We're particularly interested in people who are confident speaking to business owners and decision-makers. You may already have experience selling: • Agricultural machinery or equipment, • Building materials, • Roofing or cladding, • Steel or structural products, • Commercial construction products, • Industrial products, • Property or construction services However, attitude and sales ability are more important than having worked specifically within the steel-building industry. You'll need to be: • Confident generating your own opportunities, • Comfortable with telephone prospecting and cold calling, • Able to build long-term customer relationships, • Self-motivated and organised, • Commercially minded, • Comfortable working independently, • Professional when representing South West Steel Buildings Why Work With SWSB? This isn't about selling hundreds of low-value products every month. Steel buildings are high-value purchases, meaning individual successful projects can generate substantial commission. You'll have access to: • British-manufactured steel building systems, • Competitive pricing, • Fast quotation capabilities, • Technical and design support, • Agricultural, commercial and industrial markets, • Supply-only and supply-and-erect solutions, • High-value project opportunities, • Uncapped 5% commission Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to build a territory and customer base over the long term, rather than simply work through a list of leads. Important – Self-Employed Position This is a self-employed, commission-only sales opportunity. There is no basic salary or guaranteed level of earnings. The successful applicant will operate on a self-employed basis and will be responsible for their own tax, National Insurance and other obligations associated with self-employment. Commission and lead ownership arrangements will be clearly defined within a written Sales Agent Agreement before commencing. If you're an experienced salesperson who enjoys developing your own business, building relationships and earning directly from the results you produce, we'd like to hear from you.

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  • Construction Site Manager
    Construction Site Manager
    19 days ago
    £55000–£65000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    The Site Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of construction activities at the 17 Hertford Street development, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with the Project Manager, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives, you will manage on-site operations from mobilisation through to practical completion. Key responsibilities • Manage daily site operations and coordinate all trades., • Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and the agreed programme., • Plan labour requirements and monitor subcontractor performance., • Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance., • Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inspections., • Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager., • Resolve site issues promptly to minimise delays., • Manage quality assurance inspections and snagging activities., • Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics on a constrained central London site., • Liaise with clients, architects, engineers and building control., • Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, RFIs, permits, inspections and progress reports., • Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and company procedures. Typical duties • Open the site and lead the daily safety briefing., • Inspect progress, identify issues and coordinate corrective action., • Manage subcontractors and allocate labour effectively., • Review drawings and coordinate upcoming works with the Project Manager., • Attend client and design team meetings., • Check the quality of completed work., • Organise deliveries and crane or lifting operations., • Complete progress reports and update the programme., • Conduct end-of-day inspections and plan the following day’s activities. Required experience and skills • Experience managing high-end residential or commercial refurbishment projects., • Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and site logistics., • Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors simultaneously., • Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills., • Experience working on occupied or constrained central London sites is advantageous., • Strong programme management, quality control, construction planning and client management skills., • Good cost awareness and team coordination abilities. Qualifications • SMSTS., • CSCS Black or Gold Card., • First Aid at Work., • Asbestos Awareness., • Temporary Works awareness is desirable., • Fire Marshal training is desirable.

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  • Mentor
    Mentor
    25 days ago
    £30 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Application Link Apply here: https://mentorup.es/become-a-mentor Online Professional Mentor Turn your professional experience into an additional source of income while helping others make better career decisions. At MentorUp, we're looking for professionals with real-world experience who are willing to share their knowledge with students, graduates, and professionals seeking career guidance. You don't need to be a teacher, coach, or have previous mentoring experience. We're looking for professionals who can provide valuable insights based on: • Their current profession., • Previous roles they've held., • Industries they know firsthand., • Companies they've worked for throughout their careers., • Recruitment processes they've successfully completed., • Career transitions they've experienced., • Lessons learned, challenges faced, and decisions made along the way. The experience you've gained throughout your career could be exactly what someone else needs before choosing a degree, changing industries, or pursuing a new professional opportunity. What does the role involve? As a MentorUp mentor, you'll conduct one-to-one online mentoring sessions with people who want to better understand a profession, job role, industry, or company. You'll support individuals who: • Are unsure what to study., • Want to understand what a profession is really like., • Are considering changing careers., • Want to enter a new industry., • Need to understand what employers are looking for., • Want to prepare for interviews or recruitment processes., • Would like to hear from someone who has worked at a specific company., • Know where they want to go but don't know how to get there. Your role is simply to share practical, honest advice based on your own professional experience. You won't be expected to teach classes or prepare structured courses. It's about having conversations, answering questions, and helping people better understand the career path they're considering. What can you share as a mentor? For example, you could talk about: • What a typical day in your profession looks like., • Which qualifications and skills truly matter., • How you entered your industry., • What employers usually look for in candidates., • Your experience working at particular companies., • Career progression opportunities., • Challenges someone should know before entering the profession., • What you would do differently if you were starting again., • How you successfully changed careers or specialised. We're not only looking for senior executives. Anyone with genuine professional experience can provide tremendous value to someone just starting their career journey. What does MentorUp offer? • Payment for every mentoring session completed., • Opportunity to generate additional income., • Fully remote work., • Flexible schedule., • Freedom to decide how many sessions you'd like to offer., • Ability to accept only mentoring requests related to your expertise., • Your own professional profile on MentorUp., • Visibility among people interested in your profession or career path., • Compatible with your current job or business., • No exclusivity. You decide when you're available and which topics you'd like to mentor. Who are we looking for? Professionals with practical experience who can provide valuable career guidance. We particularly value: • Real professional experience., • Knowledge of a specific industry or business environment., • Clear communication skills., • Empathy and active listening., • Reliability and professionalism., • Passion for helping others., • Availability for online mentoring sessions. Whether you're employed, self-employed, an entrepreneur, consultant, executive, specialist, technician, or retired professional, we'd love to hear from you. You may also mentor based on previous positions or companies you've worked for, always respecting confidentiality and any non-disclosure obligations. Professional Fields We're looking for professionals from virtually every industry, including: Technology, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, Design, Sales, Finance, Banking, Human Resources, Law, Education, Healthcare, Science, Consulting, Administration, Construction, Logistics, Hospitality, Retail, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Industries. Working Conditions This is a flexible, session-based opportunity. There are no fixed working hours or guaranteed monthly income. The number of mentoring sessions you receive will depend on: • Demand., • Your area of expertise., • Your availability., • Interest generated by your profile. Before activating your mentor profile, you'll receive full information regarding: • Your payment per session., • Session duration., • Booking process., • Cancellation policy., • Payment procedures. How to Apply Please tell us: • Your current profession or role., • Previous positions and industries you've worked in., • Companies or business sectors you can speak about., • Topics you'd feel comfortable mentoring on., • Your approximate availability., • A short introduction explaining why you'd like to become a mentor. Your professional experience can generate additional income while helping someone make one of the most important decisions of their life. If you'd like to become part of MentorUp, complete our application form—we'd love to hear from you. Become a Mentor at MentorUp. The MentorUp Team

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  • Software Engineer
    Software Engineer
    2 months ago
    £40000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Software Developer (Mid-Level) Location: Remote (UK) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About Us Dev Logic Ltd is a UK-based software development company delivering bespoke software solutions for clients across the financial services and technology sectors. We focus on building reliable, secure and maintainable applications using modern Microsoft technologies while working closely with our clients to solve complex business problems. We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects, contribute to the full software development lifecycle, and develop your technical skills in a supportive environment. The Role As a Software Developer, you will: • Design, develop and maintain business applications., • Build new features and enhance existing software., • Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code., • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions., • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues., • Work closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions., • Contribute ideas to improve development processes and software quality. Skills and Experience Essential: • Commercial experience developing software using C# and .NET., • Good understanding of SQL Server and relational databases., • Experience building web applications using ASP.NET or Blazor., • Familiarity with REST APIs., • Knowledge of Git version control., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Good written and spoken English., • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team. Desirable: • Experience with Blazor or ASP.NET Core., • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure or AWS., • Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks., • Experience working within financial services or regulated environments., • Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices. What We Offer • Fully remote working., • Flexible working arrangements., • Competitive salary., • Pension scheme., • 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • Friendly, collaborative working environment., • Exposure to a wide range of technologies and client projects. Equal Opportunities Dev Logic Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. How to Apply If you are passionate about software development and would like to join a growing technology company where your work has a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a short covering letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.

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