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  • Pizza Chef Assistant
    Pizza Chef Assistant
    3 days ago
    £12–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets

    athomePizza is a dynamic and growing company, a leading pizzeria brand with 4 locations, dedicated to delivering the finest pizza experience to our customers. We take pride in our artisanal approach to pizza making, using fresh, high-quality ingredients, traditional techniques, and modern tech to empower our artisanal methods. Boasting a 73-pizza menu and pioneering the forefront of food science innovation, our goal is to create an unforgettable pizza experience for every customer in a caring, fun, and energetic atmosphere where we look after and feed our staff well. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Pizza Chef Assistant to join our team. This entry-level position is perfect for someone passionate about cooking and eager to learn the art of pizza making. No prior experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed in this role. Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Pizza Chef in daily kitchen operations., • Prepare pizza ingredients, including dough, sauces, and toppings., • Maintain a clean and organized workspace., • Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, and slicers., • Follow food safety and hygiene standards., • Support in the assembly and baking of pizzas., • Help with inventory management and restocking supplies., • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations., • Uphold athomePizza’s standards for quality and presentation. Qualifications: • Passion for cooking and a willingness to learn., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays., • Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation practices is a plus. What We Offer: • Comprehensive training program to develop your pizza-making skills., • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company., • Competitive hourly wage., • A supportive and friendly work environment. Join us and be a part of a team that brings joy and delicious pizza to our community!

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  • Drinks Runner
    Drinks Runner
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea

    We're looking for a Drinks Runner to join our front of house team at The Ivy High Street Kensington . A Runner is an entry level position that will give you valuable insight and experience into the hospitality industry. The pace is fast and the standards are high, but if you are passionate and a quick learner, it can be the start of a great career. You will: • Assist waiters in serving food and beverages to guests, • Carry food to guests, ensuring the area is cleared after, • Help set up the restaurant for service, • Support the chefs to ensure they are prepared for service What’s in it for you? As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get: • Top class training – before the job and on the job, plus opportunities to progress, • Excellent staff meals, served exactly as they are to guests, • A generous staff discount at all of our Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide, • Lots of great benefits including free uniform, cycle to work scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets, • Reward programmes recognising employee longevity and recognising those who promote us as an employer of choice, • A great work-life balance and plenty of opportunities to socialise with your team outside the workplace, • External support in partnership with the charity, Hospitality in Action - providing access to legal care, financial support & personal advice The Ivy Collection Who are we? All Ivy Collection restaurants have been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy’s unique style, extending the magic of our celebrated West Street venue to handpicked locations across London, the UK and Ireland. Open seven days a week and offering all day dining, from breakfast to dinner with lunch, brunch and afternoon tea in between, means everyone has the chance to enjoy a little taste of The Ivy’s glamour, whatever the occasion.

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  • Work From Home – Paid Research
    Work From Home – Paid Research
    6 days ago
    Part-time
    Harrow

    Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ and register on our website so we can keep you updated with suitable opportunities by email – it takes under 60 seconds. ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

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  • Entry Level Administrative & Office Support Roles - Southern England
    Entry Level Administrative & Office Support Roles - Southern England
    22 days ago
    £35000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    One Recruitment Location: Across Southern England, including London (London, Reading, Southampton, Brighton, Bristol and surrounding areas) - on-site, hybrid and remote roles Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities About us One Recruitment works with a range of employers across Southern England, including London, to place great people into entry-level roles. We're always building our talent pool for administrative and office support positions - both live vacancies we're hiring for right now and roles coming up over the next few months. Register your interest and we'll match you to opportunities as they land. The kinds of roles we place We recruit across a range of entry-level positions, including: Administrative Assistant / Office Administrator Data Entry & Records Reception & Front of House Customer Service & Support Team / Operations Assistant You don't need to pick one - tell us a bit about yourself and we'll point you towards the roles that fit best. What we're looking for Well organised with a good eye for detail A clear communicator, written and verbal Comfortable with the basics - email, spreadsheets, that sort of thing Reliable and happy to take ownership of your work Keen to learn and grow No formal experience needed. If you've been the organised one somewhere in your life - study, volunteering, a side hustle, a Saturday job - we want to hear from you. Nice to have (not essential) Any previous admin, retail, hospitality or customer-facing experience Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Why register with us Access to a range of roles across Southern England and London, not just one job We do the legwork and match you to openings as they come up Friendly, straightforward team who'll actually keep you in the loop Support through the process, whatever stage you're at How to apply Salaries 35k at least We keep your details on file and consider you for current and future openings across our client base. We're an equal opportunity recruiter and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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  • Commis Chef
    Commis Chef
    1 month ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We're looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is a hands-on entry-level role and a fantastic opportunity to learn authentic Thai cooking from the ground up, build strong foundations in a professional kitchen, and grow with us toward Demi Chef de Partie and beyond. Key Responsibilities: • Set up, stock and maintain your assigned station before and during service, • Prepare our core dishes to recipe under the guidance of senior chefs — khao soi soup and toppings, gub glams, and desserts, • Follow all food safety, personal hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times, • Practise correct storage, labelling, dating and FIFO stock rotation, • Keep your station clean and organised throughout service ("clean as you go"), • Support the CDP, Sous Chef and Head Chef with prep and daily kitchen operations, • Help monitor portion and waste control to protect food margins, • Learn our recipes and standards, taking on more responsibility as you develop What We Offer: • Competitive pay up to £16 per hour (including TRONC), • A clear development path from Commis to Demi CDP and CDP, • Level 2 Food Safety training and ongoing on-the-job coaching, • A supportive, energetic team environment Benefits: • Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, up to 32 days, • Employee discounts, • Company pension scheme, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Requirements: • Some kitchen experience preferred, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most, • A culinary qualification is an advantage, not essential, • Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene (Level 2 certificate desirable, or willingness to obtain), • Ability to stay calm and work cleanly under pressure as part of a team, • Good communication, reliability and strong timekeeping, • Genuine passion for food and eagerness to learn Thai / Asian cuisine

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  • Lettings Negotiator
    Lettings Negotiator
    2 months ago
    £21000–£27000 yearly
    Full-time
    Erith

    Overview We are seeking a motivated Trainee Lettings Negotiator to join our dynamic property team. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the lettings industry, develop key skills, and build a career in property management. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organised, and eager to learn about the lettings process from initial enquiry through to tenancy agreement. Duties • Assist with the management of property listings and ensure all details are accurate and up-to-date, • Respond to tenant and landlord enquiries via phone, email, and in person in a professional manner, • Conduct viewings of available properties and provide informative tours to prospective tenants, • Support the preparation of tenancy agreements and related documentation, • Maintain organised records of all transactions and correspondence, • Liaise with colleagues to ensure smooth communication between landlords, tenants, and suppliers, • Contribute to marketing efforts by promoting properties across various channels, • Provide administrative support such as filing, data entry, and scheduling appointments Qualifications • Previous administrative experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional demeanour, • Multilingual abilities are advantageous for engaging with a diverse client base, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, • Enthusiastic attitude with a keen interest in property lettings and customer service, • Ability to work well within a team and independently when required This role is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in real estate or property management. The position offers valuable training opportunities within a supportive environment, enabling you to develop essential industry skills while contributing positively to our team. Job Type: Full-time

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  • Assistant Head Housekeeper
    Assistant Head Housekeeper
    1 day ago
    £38054 yearly
    Full-time
    Temple, London

    Job Ref: 13426 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary plus excellent company benefits & perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 8 - 4.30PM Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 06/08/2026 Closing date: 17/09/2026 Why Join Apex Hotels ? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as an Assistant Head Housekeeper in London Temple Court. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview: As Assistant Head Housekeeper you will support the Head Housekeeper and Housekeeping Team to deliver amazing brand standards and immaculate guest facilities. You will have the drive and determination to really succeed and make a difference. With proven leadership and people management skills, you will have a passion for delivering very high standards of cleanliness. Additionally excellent communication and attention to detail will be required. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests to provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Main Responsibilities: As Assistant Head Housekeeper you will assist in controlling and managing the Housekeeping department. Your responsibilities will include: • Ensuring that the team maintains the highest standards of cleanliness within guest bedroom and bathroom facilities and within public areas., • You will guide the team to ensure that company brand standards of quality and cleanliness are maintained at all times., • Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved., • Assist the manager in controlling the housekeeping budget, in relation to occupancy, departmental expenses and staff rota's., • Ensuring the linen room is operated effectively., • Managing the department in the absence of the Head Housekeeper. About you: We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role you begin your journey with us in. To excel within this role, you will have: • Ability to demonstrate a customer focused attitude and have a flexible approach towards your duties and responsibilities., • You have the initiative to work alone whilst also having the ability to contribute to your team., • Previous experience of working in a Housekeeping department at a supervisory level; preferably within a 4 or 5 star operation. You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If this is you,click apply, we look forward to hearing from you. About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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  • Cluster Maintenance Manager
    Cluster Maintenance Manager
    2 days ago
    £71750 yearly
    Full-time
    Temple, London

    Job Ref: 13423 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive Pay plus excellent company benefits and perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 05/08/2026 Closing date: 16/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Cluster Maintenance Manager for Apex Temple Court and Apex City of London Hotel. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality – it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview Our Cluster Maintenance Manager will always be motivated and highly engaged to provide personalised 'world class' customer care and service to all guests, team members, clients and directors, in line with our brand standards and procedures – ensuring every guest request is completed promptly and decisively, and aspiring to make the impossible, possible. As part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined maintenance team in the delivery of the short and long-term planning and management of the engineering operations for the cluster properties, across both the front and back of house. You will ensure an efficient and economic running of the engineering disciplines, supplying services as required to the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building and utility services in optimum condition. This role will include operational cluster shift coverage across a seven-day senior duty management rota and working between properties on a rotational basis. Main Responsibilities • Lead the planning, scheduling and delivery of all preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across accommodation, public areas, and mechanical and electrical plant systems, • Develop and deliver annual OPEX, CAPEX, repair and refurbishment plans, on time and within budget, • Proactively control maintenance consumable costs against departmental budgets and revenue performance, • Drive product quality standards and property upkeep through regular strategy meetings, performance reviews and continuous improvement, • Oversee the implementation and ongoing use of the Engineering Management System (LOGIT / CAFM Explorer) to support efficiency and compliance, • Achieve monthly Net Promoter and Guest Review Index targets, maintaining exceptional standards of presentation and attention to detail, • Lead health, safety, compliance and building security activity, ensuring all statutory requirements, audits and inspections are met, • Produce clear cost-benefit analyses and business cases to support capital investment decisions, • Coach, train and develop the engineering team to maximise productivity and service quality, • Collaborate with hotel leadership and external stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives, support community initiatives, and promote apprenticeship and talent development About You As Cluster Maintenance Manager, you will show initiative, be able to prioritise your workload, and have an organised and methodical approach to your work. You will have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace, plus a good understanding of legal compliance and record keeping. This role is based across our London Cluster, and you will support other Lead Engineers within the wider cluster. We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role as you begin your journey with us. To excel within this role, you will have: • Clear and influencing communicator with the ability to interact across all levels, • Ability to adapt and drive a continuous growth and transformational mindset, • Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask, • Thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, • A cost-efficient and profit-driven approach, • The ability to identify and manage the best resources to achieve targets, • The ability to translate strategies into practical plans, • Confidence deploying time-in-motion exercises to ensure optimum cost engineering, • A track record of building and developing a guest-centric team culture, • A strong understanding of related H&S building and engineering requirements, • A coaching, supporting and challenging approach to deliver operational targets, • The ability to create an open environment Benefits You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits, which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • In-house company interactive employee communication app, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working, • Training and development from day one, • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team And once you smash your probation, you'll also receive: • Contributions to a pension scheme, • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Annual anniversary complimentary guest experience – overnight stay and dinner for two, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates, • Spa discount, • Life Assurance Cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion – the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    3 days ago
    £15.95 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Ref: 13416 Branch: The Lampery - Seething Lane London Location: The Lampery, London Salary/Benefits: £15.95 per hour plus overtime, service charge and excellent company benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Flexible Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 04/08/2026 Closing date: 15/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Chef de Partie in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team., • Contributions to a pension plan. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Chef de Partie,you will be responsible for delivering a high level of food to all our guests. Working in the Kitchen you will help maximise revenue through first class food preparation and delivery. You will embrace every opportunity to create exceptional food for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Kitchen department, you will: • Be passionate about food, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to Company standards, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times, • Work simultaneously with all Kitchen team members in a friendly manner offering an infectious smile and collaborative approach, • Have extensive knowledge of our menus and food offerings, • Assist the management team in the control of all food supplies and purchases coming in and going out of the kitchen, using date labelling processes., • Adhere to all food safety and health and safety guidelines You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. About you: As a Chef de Partie, we ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You will have a real passion for food, and you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately one that they will remember the most. You will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and requests with ease. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Chef de Partie. With this in mind, we are looking for a Chef De Partie who: • Previous experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level is essential., • Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant environment is essential., • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses initiative, • is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • has a customer service attitude, • has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load, • provides excellent attention to detail, • holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

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