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Part-Time Breakfast Chef Wanted – Anna’s Coffee House & Kitchen We’re currently looking for a part-time Breakfast Chef to join our friendly team at Anna’s Coffee House & Kitchen. Location: 227 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 Hours : Part-time (including early mornings and weekends) Duties: Prepare and cook a small, quality-focused breakfast and brunch menu. Ensure consistency in taste, portion, and presentation. Manage prep, cooking, and plating during morning service. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen at all times. Stock rotation, labeling, and minimizing food waste. Requirements: Experience cooking breakfast/brunch in a café, restaurant, or similar. Knowledge of basic food safety and kitchen hygiene. Ability to work solo or as part of a small team. Punctual, organized, and able to handle a busy morning rush. Positive attitude, especially in a close, friendly environment. What We Offer: A warm, respectful, family-style work environment Free meals and coffee on shift Input on menu ideas and specials Opportunity to grow with us as we expand Competitive hourly rate depending on experience

ove Nigerian Breakfast? Join us in making history! We’re looking for a passionate Cook to join our kitchen team at TT’s Breakfast – the first spot in the UK dedicated to Nigerian breakfast classics. Help us bring bold flavours, authentic recipes, and warm hospitality to South-East London. What you’ll be doing: • Cook and prepare Nigerian breakfast dishes to our recipes and standards, • Work with speed and precision to deliver orders on time, • Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well-organised, • Support the team during busy service and communicate clearly, • Follow food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times, • Contribute to menu consistency and customer satisfaction Must haves: We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, • Can follow recipes thoroughly while showing passion for cooking, • Works well under pressure and shows urgency in service, • Has strong attention to detail when handling food, • Understands food safety and hygiene basics, • Has rights to work in the UK (no cash-in-hand), • Is available on weekdays and weekends (early start: 8am) Desirable skills (priority given to those who have): • Knowledge of allergens and food safety protocols (Food & Hygiene certified), • Experience in breakfast or brunch kitchens, • A passion for Nigerian food and culture, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Location: Deptford, South-East London (great bus, train, and DLR links) Hours: Part-time, starting as early as 8:45am Pay: Above minimum wage, depending on experience If you’re excited about Nigerian breakfast and ready to cook with passion, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re Hiring at Brucan Bakery ✨ Brucan is open 🎉 We’ve loved our first weekend of serving up coffee, bakes and cakes, and now we’re looking for a Bakery Assistant to join our small team behind the scenes. It’s a bit of everything in the kitchen: 1. Helping with prep of bakes and sandwiches, 2. Washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy, 3. Restocking and keeping things organised, 4. Supporting the baker so the day runs smoothly We’re a small, hands-on team so you’ll be working right alongside us. Perfect if you’re: 1. Friendly, reliable, and happy to muck in, 2. Have baking experience and keen to learn more, 3. Comfortable with mornings and weekend shifts, 4. Able to start ASAP What you’ll get: • £12.75 an hour, • Coffee, bakes & lunch on shift ☕🥐, • A chance to grow with us from the early days

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

At Hopper Coffee we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has driving experience to work at a Coffee Truck. Knowledge of coffee desirable as you will be expected to work with our baristas and be able to learn the job of a barista. Hopper Coffee is a proudly independent coffee shop company based in the heart of south west London, dedicated to serving high-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming and community-focused environment. Our passion for exceptional coffee is matched only by our commitment to creating spaces where people feel at home. Founded with the belief that great coffee and great service go hand in hand, we work closely with local roasters and suppliers to ensure every cup we serve is fresh, sustainable, and full of character. Our team is small, tight-knit, and passionate about what we do. At Hopper Coffee, we value individuality, creativity, and a genuine love for hospitality. With several locations across London, Hopper Coffee continues to grow organically, focusing on quality over quantity. Joining our team means becoming part of a business that cares deeply about its people, its customers, and its role in the local community. Ideal Candidate: • Have some experience working in the hospitality industry, • Must have a passion for coffee, • Have excellent customer service skills, • Have the ambition to grow and build a successful career within the coffee industry, • Be very enthusiastic, outgoing personality, • Be somebody who loves what they do and have fun whilst performing your day-to-day tasks, • Be able to work independently and under pressure, • Be able to engage with customers and support with on-site marketing activities, • Be flexible with your working hours - (early start) AM shifts and work weekends, • Speak good English, • A Driving License, • Be a UK Resident, with the relevant work permits and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £13.85-£14.00 per hour Job description: About us We're on a mission to half the price of cooked food by any means necessary. Only apply if this is a mission you're on board with! Our first product ... Imagine if KFC and Itsu had a baby... ...it would probably be our crispy rolls. Viral on TikTok, you check it out yourself. And now you have the opportunity to join this growing business in its early days! • Cheerful with customers, • Speedy with new skills (sushi rolling!),, • and a clean freak in the kitchen (not scared of a scrub).

Crazy about Nigerian Breakfast? We’ve got room for more staff! Join our team and be part of an exciting business serving Nigerian Breakfast meals - a first in the UK! Hospitality/Front of House experience is key. What you'll be doing: • Greet and serve customers with warmth and confidence, • Take and process orders accurately using our POS system, • Answer questions about the menu and Nigerian cuisine, • Keep the front area clean, organised, and welcoming, • Support the kitchen team with service where needed, • Handle payments, collect feedback, and keep the energy up! Must haves We're looking for someone who: • Has warm, clear communication skills and speaks fluent English, • Shows patience and professionalism with every customer, • Has strong knowledge of Nigerian breakfast cuisine (or is eager to learn quickly), • Is always clean, presentable and professional, • Brings vibrant energy and a can-do mentality, • Is a team player who never says “That’s not my job”, • Is flexible with availability and shifts, • Has previous experience in a fast-paced FOH or hospitality role, • Enjoys working in a small, close-knit team and supporting others Priority will be given to those who have: • Knowledge of allergens and food safety, • Experience in busy breakfast or brunch settings, • Passion for Nigerian food and culture Our shop is based in Deptford, South-East London which has good transport links (bus, train and DLR). MUST be available to work both weekdays and weekends! This is a part-time role and you must be able to start as early as 8.45am. Pay is above minimum wage depending on experience.

We’re looking for a creative powerhouse who lives online and breathes culture. As our Content Creator & Strategist, you’ll ideate, shoot, and edit viral-worthy content that aligns with our brand and drives real engagement. You’ll stay ahead of trends, craft scroll-stopping visuals, and build a strategy that turns likes into loyalty. 🛠️ Responsibilities: Develop and execute content ideas across TikTok, Instagram, and more Film and edit high-quality videos and visuals in line with brand tone Spot trends early and adapt them into content that fits our audience Plan content calendars with a strong focus on growth and engagement Track performance and refine strategies using insights and data 🎯 You Are: A social media native with strong editing and filming skills Obsessed with culture, memes, and the algorithm Strategic but creative — you can plan and post with purpose Confident creating content solo or with a team

Early starts and evenings off. Working with fresh food, nothing frozen. Prepping for what you need that day and wasting nothing. Experience with dough and pizza necessary, as is use of a meat slicer. It's a small kitchen with a well-formed, friendly team. The successful applicant must be able to work Friday-Sunday with 6am starts. 20-30 hours a week. An easy commute to SE21 is imperative. You must be knowledgeable in Italian cooking - know the difference between burrata & mozzarella, coppa & salami.

DD’s Childcare is a nurturing and vibrant childcare setting dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for young children. We focus on early years development, fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in every child. Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and reliable Childcare Assistant to join our team. You will support the daily care and development of children, working closely with staff to create a warm and engaging environment. Responsibilities: • Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0-5years, • Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities, • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, • Help with feeding, changing, and nap times as needed, • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies Requirements: • Experience working with children (preferred but not essential), • Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (or willingness to train), • Understanding of EYFS framework (preferred), • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic personality, • Ability to work well in a team and take initiative, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), • First Aid certification (desirable) Benefits: • Support with training and career progression, • Friendly and supportive work environment, • Holiday entitlement and other benefits If you love working with children and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note this a part time flexible role, requiring evening and full weekend availability. Range of roles including ; Bartender / Team member, Floor staff, Box Office & Barback • Fast paced and exiting work environment., • Opportunity for progression within the company., • Friendly and Sociable work environment., • Must be able to start immediately., • Must have minimum 1 year bartending experience., • Must be willing to work occasional early nights/late mornings., • Must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays. Part-time/Full-time hours: 8-40 per week Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £12.21-£13.25 per hour Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Referral programme Experience: Bartending: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person

🌟 Front of House Team Member – Marinatto (Streatham, SW16) We’re looking for a friendly and passionate Front of House Team Member to join our team at Marinatto – a vibrant, independent Brazilian restaurant and bar in the heart of Streatham. Whether you’re taking orders, serving food and drinks, making barista-style coffees, or mixing a perfect Caipirinha at the bar – you’ll be part of a warm, welcoming team that delivers great service with genuine hospitality. 💡 About the Role As a Front of House Team Member, you’ll: Greet and serve guests with warmth, energy and attention to detail Take food and drink orders, explain our Brazilian menu and daily specials Shifts made to Work across the floor, bar, and coffee station on different days. Prepare hot drinks to a high standard (barista training provided) Serve cocktails, beers and soft drinks with confidence and care Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the front of house at all times Help create an upbeat, inclusive and memorable experience for every guest 🧾 What We’re Looking For Experience as a waiter/waitress, bartender, or barista in a restaurant, pub, bar, or café A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for working with people Keen to learn and grow, even if you don’t know much about Brazilian food (yet!) Strong communication skills and attention to detail Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure 🇧🇷 About Us Marinatto is a cosy and colourful Brazilian restaurant, independently owned and proud to serve authentic pizzas, street food and cocktails made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. We’re passionate about great food, excellent service, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome – from our guests to our team. 💷 Benefits • 25% off food and Drink, • Free meals and drinks on shift, • Long service recognition and rewards, • Early access to your earned pay (if needed), • Auto-enrolment into pension scheme, • Full training and development support provided 💚 Why Join Us? Work in a relaxed, inclusive and supportive team Be part of a community-focused restaurant with a loyal local following Learn about Brazilian food, culture and cocktails Make real connections – with your team and our guests Grow your skills and career with us as we continue to thrive 📍 Location: Marinatto, 27 Streatham High Road, London SW16 1DT

K An OFSTED Approved Home Childcare We’re Hiring: Nursery Manager Location: Croydon Salary:£32,000.00 pa Hours: Full-time/Part-time Are you a passionate early years professional ready to lead a dedicated team and shape the future of young children? We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join our thriving, nurturing environment and take the lead in delivering outstanding childcare and education. About Us: Milliminds is a warm, welcoming, and Ofsted-approved nursery committed to providing high-quality early years education. We believe in creating a safe, stimulating space where every child can grow, explore, and thrive. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage daily operations of the nursery to ensure a high standard of care and education, • Supervise, support, and develop a team of early years practitioners, • Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and all statutory regulations, • Build strong relationships with children, parents, staff, and the wider community, • Manage nursery budgets, staffing, and resources effectively, • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice What We’re Looking For: • Level 3 / a degree or above qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent, • Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role in an early years setting, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • A genuine passion for early childhood development We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative working environment

Chef – Weekend Role with Growth Potential Location: Mac Bae The Golden Anchor Pub, Peckham/Nunhead Hours: Weekends Only (with scope to increase as the business grows) Experience: Minimum 1 years in a professional kitchen. Food Safety trained Trials Available: Every weekend ( 1 slot for this weekend available ) About Mac Bae Mac Bae is a bold Caribbean kitchen with a Latin twist, proudly based inside The Golden Anchor in Peckham/Nunhead. Our menu centres around indulgent, creamy mac and cheese topped with elevated ingredients like seasoned lamb, tender steak, fresh seafood, and more. We’re a passionate, fast-growing startup serious about flavour, hospitality, and building a supportive, high-energy workplace where people feel valued and can thrive. The Role We’re on the lookout for a talented, motivated chef to lead our kitchen during weekend services. With plans to expand our operating days to Wednesday–Sunday within the next 3–6 months, this role offers a clear pathway to Kitchen Manager for the right candidate as the business grows. Key Responsibilities: Lead kitchen operations during service with confidence and professionalism Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in line with our brand standards Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and food safety Manage inventory, ordering, and kitchen prep to ensure smooth service Train and support junior team members during prep and service Uphold strict hygiene, cleanliness, and organisational standards Contribute ideas for menu development and specials Stay calm, focused, and solutions-driven in busy, high-pressure situations Who We’re Looking For Minimum 3 years’ experience in a commercial/professional kitchen Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills Passion for bold, modern Caribbean and Latin flavours High attention to detail with excellent cleanliness and organisational habits Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment Committed to delivering outstanding food and customer service Positive, proactive, and hands-on attitude Why Work With Us? • Be part of a growing brand with opportunities for creative input, • Clear route to Kitchen Manager as we expand to 5-day service, • No early morning shifts, • Supportive, collaborative, and respectful team culture, • One-month training period to learn our menu and systems, • Three-month probation period, • Paid monthly Interested? We’d love to hear from you — drop us a message to find out more.

Hopper Coffee is a proudly independent coffee shop company based in the heart of south west London, dedicated to serving high-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming and community-focused environment. Our passion for exceptional coffee is matched only by our commitment to creating spaces where people feel at home. Founded with the belief that great coffee and great service go hand in hand, we work closely with local roasters and suppliers to ensure every cup we serve is fresh, sustainable, and full of character. Our team is small, tight-knit, and passionate about what we do. At Hopper Coffee, we value individuality, creativity, and a genuine love for hospitality. With several locations across London, Hopper Coffee continues to grow organically, focusing on quality over quantity. Joining our team means becoming part of a business that cares deeply about its people, its customers, and its role in the local community. Ideal Candidate: • Have some experience working in the hospitality industry, • Must have a passion for coffee, • Have excellent customer service skills, • Have the ambition to grow and build a successful career within the coffee industry, • Be very enthusiastic, outgoing personality, • Be somebody who loves what they do and have fun whilst performing your day-to-day tasks, • Be able to work independently and under pressure, • Be able to engage with customers and support with on-site marketing activities, • Be flexible with your working hours - (early start) AM shifts and work weekends, • Speak good English, • A Driving License, • Be a UK Resident, with the relevant work permits and evidence of the right to work in the UK.