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  • General Manager for bar restaurant
    General Manager for bar restaurant
    14 days ago
    £33000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Loughton

    General Manager – The Standard (Loughton, Essex) 📍 Location: Loughton, Essex 💼 Position: Full-Time 💰 Salary: £35,000 + Performance Bonus About Us The Standard is a well-known venue in Loughton currently undergoing an exciting transformation under new ownership. We are building a high-quality food, drinks, and events destination with a strong focus on service, atmosphere, and consistency. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to take ownership, drive standards, and be part of growing something special. The Role We are looking for a strong, experienced General Manager to take full operational control of the venue. You will be responsible for: Day-to-day running of the bar & restaurant Leading, training, and developing the team Driving sales through events, promotions, and service standards Managing rotas, labour costs, and stock control Ensuring compliance (licensing, H&S, food safety) Working closely with ownership on strategy, menus, and growth This is a hands-on role – you will be expected to lead from the front. What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up Strong leadership and team management skills Commercial mindset – understands margins, sales, and cost control Passion for hospitality, food, and customer experience Ability to organise events, launches, and busy service periods Reliable, driven, and takes ownership What We Offer Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Opportunity to shape and grow the venue Creative input on menus, events, and operations Support from an experienced ownership team Real progression opportunities as the business expands Why Join Us? This isn’t just another management role — it’s a chance to build a venue properly, put your stamp on it, and be recognised for results. Apply Now If you’re ready to take ownership and lead a growing venue, we want to hear from you

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  • Chef
    Chef
    22 days ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Sourdough Sophia Pay: £14.80 per hour At Sourdough Sophia, we are passionate about quality, seasonality, and making beautiful food with care. We are looking for a Junior Chef to join our kitchen team and support the production of our savoury offering, helping us maintain the high standards we are known for across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, hands-on, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a fast-paced bakery and kitchen environment. The role As a Chef, you will support the preparation and production of our savoury items, ensuring consistency, quality, and excellent food safety standards at all times. You will work closely with the wider kitchen team to help deliver products that are fresh, well-executed, and aligned with the Sourdough Sophia standard. Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and production of savoury items across the kitchen Support day-to-day mise en place and service preparation Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all products Follow recipes, specifications, and kitchen systems accurately Ensure high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene Help with stock rotation, labelling, storage, and waste control Work collaboratively with the team to keep production smooth and efficient Support with deliveries, set-up, and general kitchen tasks as needed What we are looking for Some previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred Interest in savoury food, bakery production, and quality ingredients A positive attitude and willingness to learn Good organisation and attention to detail Ability to work well in a busy team environment Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic What we offer £14.80 per hour 40 hours per week Holiday entitlement Staff food and discount benefits Training and development opportunities A supportive team environment The chance to grow within an ambitious and quality-driven business About Sourdough Sophia Sourdough Sophia is a bakery built on a love of craft, flavour, and thoughtful production. We care deeply about the quality of what we make and the people who make it. We are looking for team members who want to contribute, learn, and grow with us.

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