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  • Bar / Restaurant Supervisor
    Bar / Restaurant Supervisor
    2 days ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    This is a hands-on restaurant leadership role. You will help run service, support the front of house team, manage sections, communicate with the kitchen and bar, and make sure guests receive warm, organised and professional service. You will still be involved in greeting guests, taking orders, running food and drinks, clearing tables and supporting the team, but your main responsibility is to keep the restaurant floor running smoothly and under control. We are looking for someone who can see the whole room, spot problems early and keep service moving without creating unnecessary pressure or chaos. Key Responsibilities • Lead the restaurant floor during service, • Allocate and manage sections so every team member has clear ownership, • Act as the main point of communication between floor, kitchen, bar and management during service, • Support the team with greeting guests, taking orders, running food and drinks, clearing and resetting tables, • Monitor guest experience across the whole restaurant, • Keep service calm, structured and professional, • Make sure staff are working with urgency and staying in section, • Handle guest issues calmly and professionally, • Support pre-service briefings and make sure the team is ready before service starts, • Check bookings, large groups, allergies, notes and special requests before service, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the restaurant, • Make sure opening, cleaning and closing tasks are completed properly, • Report service issues, incidents, maintenance problems or operational concerns to management Operational Ownership As Restaurant Supervisor, you will be responsible for making sure opening, during-service cleaning, closing, handover, incident and maintenance notes are completed properly. Some tasks will be delegated to the wider team, but you will be responsible for checking standards, following up and making sure nothing is missed. You will help use, maintain and improve key operational documents, including: • Opening Checklist, • During-Service Cleaning Checklist, • Closing Checklist, • Handover Notes, • Incident Notes, • Maintenance Notes What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in restaurant or busy hospitality service, • Confident leading a team during service, • Calm under pressure, • Organised, observant and proactive, • Comfortable giving clear direction to other staff, • Warm, professional and confident with guests, • Strong on communication with kitchen, bar and floor teams, • Strong on cleanliness, structure and attention to detail, • Comfortable being hands-on while still leading the floor, • Serious about service standards Experience Required • Previous restaurant supervisor, floor supervisor, shift lead, senior waiter or front of house leadership experience preferred, • Strong table service experience essential, • Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environment, • Good understanding of sections, service flow, guest experience and team communication, • Confidence handling guest issues and supporting junior team members, • Experience with opening, closing or cleaning checklists would be beneficial Hours This is a full-time role of around 40 hours per week, generally across Tuesday to Saturday. Evening and weekend availability is essential, including Friday and Saturday closes. Exact shifts may vary depending on business needs, events and private hires. Occasional additional hours may be available during busy periods, private hire bookings or special events. Any overtime will be agreed in advance. Benefits • Staff discount on food, • Staff discount on drinks, • Discounted Rooftop Saunas sessions, subject to availability, • Opportunity to take real ownership in a growing independent restaurant, • Supportive, hands-on management team, • A role where your organisation and leadership will directly shape the service

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    10 days ago
    £13–£25 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Head Chef – Interludee Turkish Restaurant & Bar Location: Interludee, Catford, London Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About Us Interludee is an independent Turkish restaurant and bar offering authentic Turkish cuisine in a vibrant and welcoming environment. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen, develop our food offering, and help establish Interludee as a standout dining destination. Role Overview As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, maintaining high food standards, developing new menu items, and leading the kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative chef who is passionate about Turkish cuisine and enjoys developing new recipes and concepts. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all kitchen operations., • Create, develop, and cost new Turkish-inspired dishes and menus., • Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency., • Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff., • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships., • Monitor food costs, wastage, and kitchen profitability., • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations., • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment., • Work closely with management to develop seasonal menus and special events offerings., • Ensure all food is prepared and served to a high standard and within service times. Requirements • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef., • Strong knowledge of Turkish cuisine and traditional cooking techniques., • Ability to create and develop new recipes and menu concepts., • Experience managing kitchen teams and training staff., • Strong understanding of food costings and stock management., • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum)., • Excellent organisational and leadership skills., • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and busy service periods. What We Offer • Opportunity to shape and lead the food direction of a growing restaurant., • Creative freedom to develop new dishes and menus., • Supportive management team., • Competitive salary., • Opportunities for career growth and development. To apply, please send your CV along with examples of menus or dishes you have created and tell us why you would be a great fit for Interludee. You may also want to add that the successful candidate will be expected to create signature dishes, improve GP margins, and help the restaurant achieve and maintain a 5-star food hygiene rating. Those points tend to attract stronger applicants and make expectations clear from the outset.

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  • Kitchen Porter
    Kitchen Porter
    1 month ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Pay: £14.80 per hour Job Description: Call our landline number from our website to apply! Hours: Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm (Occasional Weekends) Honest Foods London is a catering company working across film, TV and corporate events. We also donate meals to local charities and believe in doing things properly – with good food, good people and a focus on the community. We’re looking for a reliable Kitchen Porter to support the day-to-day running of our kitchen. The role is physical and fast-paced. You’ll need to be organised, focused, and willing to get stuck in. Key responsibilities: Washing up, cleaning, and keeping the kitchen in good working order Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and basic prep when needed Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times Supporting the team to ensure service runs smoothly Who we’re looking for: Someone dependable, punctual and hard-working Comfortable with physical work and being on your feet for long periods Able to take direction and work as part of a team Experience in a kitchen is useful but not essential – training will be given What we offer: London Living Wage Meals on shift A respectful, professional working environment Opportunities to grow within the business The chance to be part of a company that supports the wider community Why join us? We’re a young and passionate bunch, looking for likeminded people to join our ever-growing team. We work sociable hours and staff wellbeing is always at the forefront of our minds. Because it can’t be all work and no play, we organise quarterly team outings and you’ll enjoy a delicious staff meal every day — plus a cold beer every Thursday to toast the week. We also provide free access to The Burnt Chef Project, a confidential mental health support service designed specifically for hospitality professionals. After one year of service, you’ll be eligible to join our private health insurance package, which includes dental, optical, and mental health cover. To apply, send us a short message with your details. No need for a long cover letter – just tell us a bit about yourself and why this role interests you. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Language: English (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Field Sales Representative
    Field Sales Representative
    1 month ago
    £14–£35 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Location: South-East London — Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, Crystal Palace, Dulwich (postcodes SE21, SE22, SE23, SE26, SE6 and surrounding) Pay: £14/hour base + £ per qualified lead + £ per conversion. Top performers earn £25-30/hour effective. Hours: Flexible part-time. Weekends and weekday early-evening shifts. 12-30 hours/week typical. About Snoots We're an independent vet practice changing how vet care works. Six clinics across London, including our newest on Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill. Members pay £33/month for unlimited primary care — no per-visit fees, no surprise bills, WhatsApp access to a real vet seven days a week. We're growing fast and we're looking for people who can help us reach pet owners in our local community. About the Role You'll be talking to dog owners in parks, on dog walks, and at local events around Forest Hill. Your job is to introduce them to Snoots, capture their interest, and sign them up to hear more. This is a sales role — not just leafleting — and the people who do well in it are the ones who can hold a friendly five-minute conversation with a stranger and leave them genuinely curious. A typical shift looks like: • 4-6 hours in a local park (Mayow Park, Horniman Gardens, Crystal Palace Park, Dulwich Park, Hilly Fields), • Approaching dog owners with a short, friendly opener, • Explaining what Snoots is and why their pet might benefit, • Capturing their email and pet details on your phone (we'll provide the form), • Handing out a welcome bag with a flyer, treats, and branded poo bags What You'll Do • Approach dog owners in a friendly, respectful way and start a short conversation, • Explain Snoots clearly and confidently — we'll train you on the pitch, • Handle common objections (price, "I have a vet," lock-in) honestly, • Capture contact details from interested prospects via our mobile lead form, • Distribute branded welcome bags to every interested prospect, • Track your shifts and leads accurately, • Represent Snoots professionally — we care a lot about this What We're Looking For • Confident and warm — you're comfortable approaching strangers, but you don't push when someone says no, • Genuinely interested in pets — you don't have to own one, but you should like them, • Reliable and self-motivated — you'll often be working solo, and we trust you to manage your own time, • Comfortable outdoors — UK weather, six hours at a stretch, you're fine with it, • Tech-confident — you'll be using a phone-based lead capture form, • 18 or over (this role involves direct customer contact and data capture) Bonus points if you have: • Previous field sales, canvassing, or face-to-face fundraising experience (Greenpeace, Cancer Research, charity street fundraisers, brand promo work, Freddies Flowers / Nonna Tonda style canvassing all great), • A pet of your own, • Local knowledge of South-East London parks What We Offer • £14/hour base, paid weekly, • £ per qualified lead (someone who confirms their email — paid weekly), • £ per conversion (someone who becomes a paying member — paid monthly once they're verified), • Branded uniform, welcome bags, and phone-based tools provided, • Flexible scheduling — tell us when you can work, we'll fit shifts around you, • Top performers earn £1,000+ per week, • Real opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, founder-led business, • A team that backs you, training you actually need, and a product you'll be proud to talk about

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    2 months ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager We are currently hiring two experienced managers for exciting opportunities in Balham: • Freak Scene Balham – looking for a strong, hands-on manager to lead an established, fast-paced restaurant., • Pinky Steakhouse – our brand-new opening located just two doors down from Freak Scene, requiring a dedicated manager to help launch and drive the venue from day one. We are seeking candidates with solid management experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in high-energy environments. Strong operational knowledge and a passion for hospitality are essential. If you’re ready to take on a key role within a growing restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you. The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

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