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  • JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
    JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
    27 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    🇮🇹 JUNIOR SOUS CHEF – Cucina Italiana Autentica Solo per veri professionisti della cucina italiana. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who truly understands and respects authentic Italian cuisine. This is not an entry-level role. We are only considering experienced professionals ready to step up or already working at Junior Sous level. 👨‍🍳 Who We Are A busy, quality-driven Italian restaurant using the finest Italian ingredients. Everything is freshly prepared in house – pasta fresca fatta a mano, dough prepared daily, sauces made from scratch. No shortcuts. No compromises. 🔎 Who We Are Looking For ONLY apply if you meet the following criteria: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Italian restaurant Currently a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up OR already a Junior Sous Chef Strong, proven knowledge of: Fresh pasta production (pasta fresca) – essential Pizza & dough fermentation Traditional Italian sauces and techniques Either Italian OR must have solid experience working in authentic Italian kitchens Passionate about cooking – la cucina è una vocazione, non solo un lavoro Punctual, reliable, organised Able to lead a section and support the Head Chef Calm under pressure, with strong service skills If you have never worked in a proper Italian kitchen, this role is not suitable. ⏰ Working Hours We believe in work-life balance. Kitchen start time: 10:00 AM Last kitchen order: 21:30 PM No early starts. No late-night finishes. 🔥 The Role As Junior Sous Chef you will: Support the Head Chef in daily operations Oversee pasta and pizza sections Maintain high standards of quality and consistency Train and guide junior staff Ensure mise en place is always at the highest level Respect recipes and traditions 💚 What We Offer Professional and respectful working environment Stable hours Opportunity to grow within the business Work with top-quality Italian ingredients Be part of a team that truly cares about food If you live and breathe Italian cuisine… If you understand that Cacio e Pepe is technique, not cream… If you know that fresh pasta requires touch, feeling and experience… Then we would love to hear from you. 📩 Please apply with CV and a short introduction about your experience in Italian cuisine. Solo candidati con esperienza comprovata saranno presi in considerazione.

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  • Weekend Football Coach for Early Years South East London
    Weekend Football Coach for Early Years South East London
    28 days ago
    £8–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for energetic, fun, and enthusiastic candidates who would love to work with children. The position would be ideal for individuals in the performing arts, education and teaching, students, early years practitioners, sport and fitness instructors, retail, customer service, and anyone motivated to start coaching in sport and football. If you are confident, have a genuine desire to inspire children, and are keen to offer them a fun start to a sporting activity, then we would love to hear from you! Requirements: • You must be 18+, • Excellent verbal communication skills, • Physically fit for the role - lots of running and jumping!, • Commuting to our different venues in South London, • Available to work on a weekly basis, year round (not suitable for individuals/students leaving London for long periods, such as over the summer) Would be an advantage if you have: • Prior experience working with children, • First Aid, Safeguarding, and/or DBS certifications, • Coaching, fitness, and/or teaching qualifications Responsibilities: • Coaching children between 18 months to 8 years (four separate age groups), • Setting up a variety of football-based games and activities, • Communicating with children and parents/carers, • Filling in registration forms, • Ensuring a safe and positive environment for both children and parents Currently we are looking for coaches who can work in the following areas across Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, North Croydon: SE1, SE4, SE5, SE19, SE21, SE24, SE27, SW4, SW11, SW12, SW16, SW17 Balham, Bermondsey, Brixton, Brockley, Camberwell, Clapham, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Lambeth, Nunhead, Shad Thames, Streatham, Tooting Bec, West Norwood

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  • Barista Waiter / Waitress position
    Barista Waiter / Waitress position
    1 month ago
    £12.5–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea

    Part time/Full time morning Barista - 6am to 2pm or 1pm to 9pm We are a small and independent café near fulham road and we are looking for a trustworthy and costumer-focused barista. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a great service to customers, ensuring the coffee shop is clean, tidy and well-stocked, and making a wide range of drinks. Responsibilities: • Taking orders from customers and dealing with queries, • Ensuring the display is always well stocked and looks nice, • Preparing drinks carefully Part time/Full time Barista We are a small and independent café near Clapham Junction and we are looking for a trustworthy and costumer-focused barista. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a great service to customers, ensuring the coffee shop is clean, tidy and well-stocked, and making a wide range of drinks. Responsibilities: • Taking orders from customers and dealing with queries, • Ensurin is always well stocked and looks nice, • Preparing drinks carefully and to our high standards, • Cleaning equipment, work surfaces and public areas, • Cash handling and ensuring all sales are processed accurately through our POS system Skills required: • Experience of working with customers, taking orders and dealing with queries, • Reliable and trustworthy, • Flexibility to work early morning and weekend shifts, • Good attention to detail, • Team worker, • Good communication skills, • A positive attitude, • Coffee-making knowledge important Perks: • Staff food provided, • Evolving position and pay, • 28 days of holidays per year Pay: • between £10.5 to 11£, • monthly payments, • Bonus: Every 6months on progression and sales Part timers schedule to be discussed *Applicants must have the right to work in Uk If you think you fit within our description please apply by clicking the apply button and tell us a little bit about yourself and previous experience.

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  • Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    1 month ago
    £30000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Little Garden Gate Nursery is a brand-new, boutique early years setting in the heart of Notting Hill / Kensington. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 2 years to 5 years can explore, learn, and grow through curiosity, creativity, and nature. As a small, community-focused nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a true home-from-home experience for children, families, and staff alike. About the Role We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our new setting and help bring our vision to life. This is an exciting opportunity to join from the very beginning — shaping our ethos, team, and daily practice. You’ll oversee the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and early years education. You’ll inspire and support a small, dedicated team, and build strong relationships with families in our community. Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operations of the nursery in line with Ofsted and EYFS requirements., • Lead, motivate, and support a small team of practitioners., • Ensure a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for all children., • Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers., • Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and continuous improvement., • Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively., • Promote the nursery’s values of kindness, curiosity, and community. What We’re Looking For • Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above preferred)., • Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager., • Excellent understanding of EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • A hands-on, positive approach and genuine passion for early years education. What We Offer • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Lunch provided daily, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Supportive, family-style working environment, • Opportunity to shape and grow a new, high-quality nursery Skills • Proven management experience in a childcare or nursery setting., • Strong leadership abilities to inspire and motivate staff., • Experience working with children in a childcare or educational environment., • Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices., • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written., • Ability to drive is advantageous for transportation needs related to nursery activities., • A nurturing attitude with a genuine passion for child development. This position is ideal for an individual who is dedicated to creating an enriching environment for young learners while effectively managing the operational aspects of a nursery setting. Job Type: Permanent

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  • Kitchen Assistant
    Kitchen Assistant
    1 month ago
    £22312–£23132 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. We’re looking for a friendly, forward-thinking Kitchen Assistant who can support our Chef to create a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy. With your dedication and passion, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK. Your key responsibilities • Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day., • Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines., • Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages., • Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences., • Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs., • Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly., • Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard., • Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat. Our Kitchen Assistant should have... • Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen., • Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs., • A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held)., • A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families., • A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals., • A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible., • The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times., • A positive, glass-half-full outlook., • Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!, • A love for customer service.

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  • Full time Stock Taker - Alperton
    Full time Stock Taker - Alperton
    1 month ago
    £11.5–£12.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Wembley

    RGIS Inventory Specialists is one of the World’s leading stocktaking companies and we are looking for energetic, go-getter Retail Stock Takers/Counter to join our team, with immediate start. We offer flexible shifts according to your availability. We conduct stock-takes throughout the UK through our regional offices. In partnership with high street retailers and leading supermarkets. These include Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrison’s, Asda, Waitrose and many more. Everyday is a different experience. There are opportunities if you wish to participate in overseas assignments. What we are looking for : • Team player, enthusiastic and energetic., • Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and during the night., • Sundays are our busiest days and these are essential working days., • Minimum 4 days availability from Sunday to Thursday. (Sundays are must), • Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time and count stock safely at different heights. What we offer : • Opportunity to earn up to £14.50 per hour comprising of Starting rate £11.50 -12.50 per hour & ​ Up to £2.00 per hour additional performance based bonus plus travel allowance in travel stores, • Drivers get paid for all Travel time (From and to meet sites) and paid mileage if drives personal car, • Up to 28 days paid holiday per year, • Flexible Working Hours based on the availability you provide to us, • Company Transport provided for non-drivers for travel stores, • Guaranteed hour contracts for 16–32 hours dependent upon availability, • Work Schedules received three weeks in advance via our dedicated app, • Fantastic progression opportunities, • Contributory pension RGIS is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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  • Nursery Nurse
    Nursery Nurse
    1 month ago
    £26000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    Kings Meadow Pre-School – KT1 3HG Kings Meadow Pre-School is a warm and welcoming small nursery based in KT1 3HG, and we are looking for an experienced and caring Baby Room Practitioner to join our friendly team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with children under 2, understands the importance of high-quality care and routines, and enjoys being part of a close-knit setting. Hours & Salary 32–40 hours per week 51 weeks per year £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience About the Role Working in our baby room with children aged 0–2 Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS Acting as a key person and building strong, secure relationships Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment Working in partnership with parents and carers Flexibility to work in other rooms when required, to support the wider nursery team Requirements A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) Experience working with babies (essential) Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements A caring, calm, and reliable approach Ability to work well as part of a small team We Offer Ongoing staff training and professional development Workplace pension scheme A supportive and friendly working environment Competitive salary based on experience A nursery that values quality care and strong relationships If you are passionate about giving babies the best possible start and would like to join Kings Meadow Pre-School, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    2 months ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Nursery Deputy Manager (2-5 year old setting) Location: Wallington Salary: £16 Ph Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off) This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies. Key responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and development of all children aged 2–5. Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to ensure they are consistent, accurate, and used to support individual development. Qualification and experience: Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Good knowledge of EYFS requirements Good knowledge of OFSTED requirements Good Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding Job Type: We are open 52 weeks of the year. This position is for all year round, 4 days (Tuesdays off), 7:30am-6:30pm. You will be a room based Deputy. Pay: £16 per hour Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

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