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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    Richmond

    Job Description: Experienced HEAD CHEF Mediterranean & Italian Brunch / À La Carte Concept Richmond, London We are currently searching for a highly experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of an ambitious and growing hospitality concept in Richmond. This is not a standard pub kitchen role. We are looking for a serious chef with strong Mediterranean and Italian experience, capable of delivering high quality breakfast, brunch and refined à la carte dining at consistently high standards. Our food direction combines: elevated Mediterranean cuisine premium brunch and breakfast fresh seafood and grill dishes elegant sharing plates modern Italian influences commercially successful but beautifully executed food The ideal candidate will have: strong experience within respected Mediterranean or Italian kitchens excellent breakfast and brunch knowledge confident à la carte and high-volume service experience strong leadership and organisational skills calm, professional kitchen presence creativity balanced with consistency excellent attention to detail and presentation stable long-term employment history We are not looking for: trend-driven “Instagram chefs” candidates with constant short-term job hopping basic pub-food background only inexperienced junior chefs applying above their level We value: Elegant food without unnecessary complication. Premium quality without ego. Creativity with consistency. This is a genuine opportunity for a chef who wants to help shape a long-term project with strong standards, creative input and future growth potential. Important: At present, we are unfortunately unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applications requesting sponsorship only will not be considered. Please apply only if you have relevant experience and genuinely feel aligned with the level and direction of the project. Richmond, London Full Time Weekend availability essential Watermans Richmond “For Those Who Know.” Work Location: In person

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  • Senior Marketing Manager
    Senior Marketing Manager
    7 days ago
    £45000–£525000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Ref: HON1076 Branch: Head Office Location: Head Office, London (Central) Salary/Benefits: Up to £50,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 17/07/2026 Closing date: 28/08/2026 Senior Marketing Manager Location: London (hybrid) Reports to: Head of Marketing Direct report: Marketing Executive Brands: Honi Poke, Island Poke, Honi Sushi & virtual brands About the role We're one of the UK's fastest-growing poke and Japanese-inspired food groups, and we're looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to take our campaigns from idea to impact. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with a strong digital centre of gravity: shipping campaigns, growing our delivery platform performance, launching new stores and menus, and keeping every digital touchpoint sharp and on-brand. If you like owning the numbers as much as the creative, and you're as comfortable in a Deliveroo back-office or a CMS as you are in a campaign brief, this one's for you. What you'll do Digital ownership • Own day-to-day website updates, online menu accuracy, and every digital brand touchpoint across all brands., • Manage web/dev contractors on production, site updates, and platform integrations., • Brief and manage design agencies, contractors and freelancers - quality-controlling creative output against concepts set by the Head of Marketing. Aggregators & performance marketing • Own day-to-day aggregator strategy and optimisation across Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat for all brands., • Manage offers logic, ad spend, listings, imagery and menu performance - track ROI and drive growth through structured testing., • Run paid social and CRM/email programmes, reporting performance against KPIs. Loyalty & CRM • Own delivery of the Honi Club loyalty programme - value proposition, rewards mechanic, data capture and launch., • Drive day-to-day CRM, lifecycle and email execution. Campaign delivery & activation • Own end-to-end execution of integrated campaigns across all brands and the marketing calendar., • Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across every customer touchpoint - in-store, digital, OOH and delivery. New launches • Lead delivery of new store openings, seasonal menu launches and grab-and-go relaunches., • Build campaign playbooks and store/menu activation toolkits to systemise future launches., • Deliver the catering proposition activation across customer-facing channels. Reporting & optimisation • Track campaign performance, sales uplift and footfall against agreed KPIs., • Provide regular performance snapshots to the Head of Marketing and CEO., • Spot and action quick wins across stores, channels and aggregators. Who you are Essential • 5+ years in marketing with a clear digital and performance bias - ideally in hospitality, food & beverage, retail or a fast-moving consumer brand., • Proven hands-on ownership of delivery aggregator platforms (Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat) - offers, listings, menu optimisation and paid placement., • Strong paid social experience (Meta, TikTok) - you've built, run and optimised campaigns yourself, not just signed off on agency decks., • Confident with CMS and website management (Webflow, WordPress, Shopify or similar) and comfortable directing developers without being one., • CRM and email marketing execution experience (Klaviyo, Braze, Mailchimp or similar) - segmentation, lifecycle flows, automation., • Fluent in the numbers: GA4, aggregator dashboards, campaign reporting. You can build a performance snapshot and explain what to do next., • Excellent project manager - multiple brands, multiple deadlines, no dropped balls., • A high standard for creative quality, and the ability to brief and push back on agencies to get there. Nice to have • Experience launching or running a loyalty programme or app., • Multi-site or franchise brand experience., • Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, Adobe CC) for reviewing and lightly amending assets. How you work • Bias to action - you'd rather ship, measure and iterate than polish forever., • Commercially minded - every campaign ties back to sales., • Comfortable with ambiguity and pace in a growing business., • A generous manager - you'll have a Marketing Executive reporting to you and you'll want them to grow. What we offer • Competitive salary of up to £50,000 a year reviewed annually., • Hybrid working - London office base, 4 days in the office and one day out., • 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service., • Free lunch every day and generous discount across all our brands for you and your friends and family., • Private health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Programme., • Real ownership - this is a role with a broad remit and visible impact. You'll report into the Head of Marketing, and see your work land in stores within weeks., • Growth - a genuine path as the group scales., • A team that ships - small, senior, low-ego, and moving fast.

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    7 days ago
    £40000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Assistant Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company. Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 by Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. ‍ Our ethos focuses on acquiring the best sites in the right locations and recruiting exceptional talent who are as passionate about food and drink as we are. Establishing the right offer and investing in the right areas is key, whilst devoting time and attention to the team that operates those sites is a major part of that investment. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for. ‍ Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food and great service all at the heart of what we value. Ensuring each site’s valued position within its local community. Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and ambitious Assistant Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business. From mid-morning coffees to late-night cocktails, The Ferndale is a proper local pub made for every moment. With fantastic pizzas, select wines, beers and more, it's perfect for dinners, celebrations, and stylish get-togethers. The Role • As Assistant Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business., • Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial understanding., • Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction., • This role would also suit an aspiring Supervisor looking for their first Assistant Manager position as you will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we looking for: • "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own, • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you, • You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get sh*t done, • Must have minimum 1 years’ experience as a manager depending on the property being looked at, • Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable, • Superb customer & floor service skills, • An entrepreneurial flare, • Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun What's in it for me: • A competitive salary & bonus scheme, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless, • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • 28 days holiday, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme up to £1000 !, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme *Interested in hearing more*, get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    1 month ago
    £42500–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    Carnaby, London

    General Manager – Coqfighter Soho Run the Restaurant. Guide the Team. Own the Vibe. At Coqfighter, we do chicken properly. No gimmicks. No nonsense. Just ridiculously good food, proper hospitality, great music, and restaurants full of people having a good time. What started as a street food concept has grown into one of London's favourite independent brands, and we're only just getting started. Now we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead our Soho restaurant—the beating heart of the business. This isn't a job for someone who wants to hide in the office. It's for someone who loves the buzz of a busy service, thrives under pressure, and knows that great hospitality starts with great people. If you're the kind of leader who gets stuck in, inspires your team, and takes real pride in running an incredible restaurant, keep reading. Your Restaurant. Your Team. As General Manager, you'll have real ownership. You'll lead from the front, creating an atmosphere that keeps guests coming back and a culture where your team genuinely enjoys coming to work. You'll be responsible for everything from leading an amazing team and delivering unforgettable service to driving sales, controlling costs and making sure every shift runs like clockwork. We trust our managers to make decisions, solve problems and treat the business like it's their own. What You'll Be Doing • Leading every service with confidence, energy and positivity., • Building, coaching and developing an exceptional team., • Delivering consistently brilliant guest experiences., • Driving sales while managing labour, stock and profitability., • Recruiting, training and retaining the best people., • Maintaining the high standards Coqfighter is known for., • Bringing ideas that make the restaurant even better. What We're Looking For You'll already be a successful General Manager, or an outstanding Assistant Manager who's more than ready for the next step. More importantly, you'll be someone who: • Loves being on the restaurant floor., • Leads with positivity, empathy and confidence., • Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume hospitality., • Understands the numbers as well as the people., • Builds strong, motivated teams., • Stays calm when the pressure's on., • Takes ownership and makes things happen., • Never settles for "good enough." What You'll Get • Competitive salary., • Quarterly performance bonus., • 28 days' paid holiday., • Free staff meals every shift., • Ongoing development and genuine opportunities to progress., • A supportive leadership team that wants you to succeed., • The chance to help shape the future of one of London's most exciting independent restaurant brands. Why Coqfighter? Because hospitality should be fun. We work hard, we laugh a lot, and we care about doing things properly. We don't believe in egos or corporate nonsense—just great food, brilliant service and looking after our people. We're ambitious, founder-led and constantly evolving. We want managers who'll challenge us, bring fresh ideas and help raise the bar even higher. If you want to run one of London's busiest restaurants, build an incredible team and make your mark on a brand that's going places, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to lead from the front? Join Coqfighter Soho and help us serve London's best chicken—with a side of unforgettable hospitality.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    2 months ago
    £17.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Brookmans Park

    Breakfast Chef £17.50 per hour Brookmans Park area (you must live nearby. Anyone living over 1 hour away will not be suitable) Start immediately! Rely Recruitment are searching for a a talented and passionate Chef to join our lovey client based in Brookmans Park area. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking work-life balance with daytime hours (no nights!) Breakfast Chef Summary : • Work closely with the owners in a supportive kitchen team, helping to maintain high cleanliness standards., • The kitchen focuses on fresh food prepared in-house, including classic breakfast and brunch dishes cooked to a high standard, alongside new and evolving brunch and lunch menu items inspired by current food trends., • Presentation is important, so we are looking for a chef who enjoys creative plating and producing visually appealing dishes., • As an independent venue, you will have direct access to the owners, quick decision-making, and the opportunity to suggest improvements to the menu, kitchen equipment, and operations., • Working with high-quality fresh ingredients and contributing to a growing food concept. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, • Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, • Contribute ideas for new menu items and daily specials, • Ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and HACCP standards, • Work efficiently within a small kitchen team, • Help deliver a consistently excellent guest experience What We’re Looking For • Ideally + 4 years’ experience as a Chef in fresh food kitchens, • Experience working with breakfast, brunch or café-style menus is beneficial, • A friendly and positive team player with a no-ego attitude, • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality cooking, • Strong attention to presentation and plating Ideal For : a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie, or experienced Breakfast/Brunch Chef looking for a stable daytime position with creative input and a strong work-life balance. Benefits Free meals on duty Free nearby car parking Work directly with the owners in an independent business Cover the above, then apply now! Please note, that due to the number of applications we receive, we can only reply to shortlisted applicant. We are no accepting telephone enquiries on this job, apply now

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    Farnborough, Bromley

    The Piglet is a place where service matters just as much as the food. We’re building a team that’s friendly, professional, and takes pride in what they do - without the formality or ego. If you want to get an idea of what we are about, apply You will be part of the front of house team delivering confident, relaxed service in a busy pub & restaurant environment. You will: Deliver friendly, attentive service that feels natural and genuine. Build a good understanding of the food, drinks and suppliers. Work across the floor, bar and service areas as needed. Keep standards high in a fast paced-environment. Work closely with the kitchen and wider team. Help create a positive atmosphere for both guests and team. What we’re looking for: At least 1 year’s experience in a similar role. A genuine love for hospitality. Friendly, kind and team focused attitude. Good attention to detail. A willingness to learn and improve. Someone who enjoys the energy of a busy service. What we offer: Competitive hourly rate + tronc, starting at around £13.75 per hour. Development and training opportunities. A working environment you can be proud of. Staff meals on shift. Farm and supplier visits. Company pension. Why join us … Be apart of a brand new growing business to help shape the culture, the service style and the team. We care about doing things properly, but we also care about creating a place people enjoy working in. If you’re someone who takes pride in service and wants to be part of something from the start we’d love to hear from you.

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