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We are seeking a friendly and professional bartender with three years of bar experience to join our hospitality team. The successful candidate will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, create classic and original cocktails, and provide excellent customer service in a welcoming environment. Key responsibilities: • Prepare and serve drinks in line with company standards., • Engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner., • Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised bar area., • Manage stock, conduct stocktakes, and restock supplies as required., • Process cash and card transactions accurately using the POS system., • Check identification and follow licensing, food safety, and hygiene regulations., • Support event setup and work collaboratively with the wider team during busy service periods. Previous hospitality or restaurant experience is preferred, along with knowledge of cocktails, responsible alcohol service, and food safety standards. You should have strong communication and organisational skills, basic numeracy for handling transactions, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Delivery Cyclist to join our amazing team. Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our second shop south of the river in Balham serving the folk of South-West London, second shop opened in the midst of the pandemic in March 2021 and still going strong! We are open for delivery & collection seven days a week, with a few spots outside to perch with your pizza when things are bit more normal. We've moved into an exceptional neighbourhood, with plenty of restaurants and bars to grab a drink after work :) We're hiring enthusiastic Delivery Cyclists to join our team, working across evenings and weekends to deliver pizzas to the local residents. We have e-bikes with top speeds of 25km/h with some shops equipped with only e-bikes to ensure an efficient delivery service! We're also offering a fantastic opportunity for cyclists to become a moped driver! You can complete a CBT course with 50% paid by the company (terms and conditions apply). Thorough training will also be provided. What's on offer: Paying £12.71 per hour*** • Winter bonus of £1.27 per hour starting 5th of October. Terms and conditions apply * Opportunities to progress to Senior Cyclist Position, • Permanent contract - up to 5 shifts per week depending on the needs of the business., • All overtime is paid for, • Payment every 2 weeks, • Team Tips paid monthly based on how many hours you work, • Other bonus incentives and refer-a-friend scheme, • We'll pay half of CBT for those interested to drive mopeds (Terms apply), • With our in-house Training programs you can become a manager or a pizza chef!, • E-Bikes and weatherproof equipment provided Essential requirements: • Available to work Friday and Saturday evenings (shifts finish up to 11.30pm), • Must have cycling experience / love for cycling, • Excellent road / navigation experience, • Working smart phone with data & good knowledge of local areas, • Delivery experience not essential but you must have excellent customer service skills, • Team player & positive attitude, • Applicants must be at least 17 years old to apply. Other perks include • Free pizza on shift, • Staff parties throughout the year, • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us, • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, **YSP **

Head Chef / SOUS CHEF— Nigerian Cuisine — Jollof Haven (Surbiton) — Opening Team Location: Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AQ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000 - £35,000 per year (DOE) + Tips + Bonus Start Date: November 2026 — Interviews October 2026 About Jollof Haven:* Surbiton's first authentic Nigerian Restaurant & Bar — opening November 2026. 40-cover restaurant + bar + takeaway/delivery. We are bringing true Lagos flavour, premium presentation, and warm Naija hospitality to Surbiton. We need a Head Chef who can OWN the kitchen. If you are interested and believe you have the experience to be a head chef or The Role: You will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation — from menu execution to team leadership, stock, hygiene and profitability. This is not just cooking — this is building a brand. Key Responsibilities: • Leading daily kitchen operations and managing all kitchen staff, • Preparing, cooking and presenting all Nigerian dishes to highest standard: Jollof Rice (Party & Classic), Fried Rice, Ofada & Ayamase, Suya, Asun, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Amala & Ewedu/Gbegiri, Pounded Yam, Egusi, Efo Riro, Ogbono, Oha, Banga, Afang, Pepper Soup (Goat, Fish, Assorted), Moi Moi, etc., • Developing specials, controlling portioning and reducing waste, • Creating prep lists, ordering stock, and liaising with suppliers, • Maintaining 100% Food Hygiene, HACCP, allergen compliance and EHO readiness, • Training, mentoring and rostering Chef Assistants / Commis, • Managing food cost, GP, and working with owner on menu pricing, • Ensuring consistent taste — every plate must taste like home What We Need: • Proven experience as Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in Nigerian / West African restaurant (UK essential), • Expert in cooking almost all major Nigerian dishes — you must be able to cook them blindfolded, • Strong leadership — able to lead, train and discipline kitchen team, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required), • Level 2 Allergy Awareness, HACCP knowledge, • Right to Work in UK — must be reliable and punctual, • Able to work evenings and weekends Benefits: • £28k-£35k + service charge/tips + performance bonus, • Free staff meals on shift, • 28 days holiday, • Be the founding Head Chef — name on the menu, creative input, • Growth to Executive Chef as we expand Application Questions: 1. How many years as Head Chef / Senior Sous in Nigerian restaurant?, 2. List 10 Nigerian dishes you can cook at high restaurant standard., 3. Do you hold Level 3 Food Hygiene? (Certificate number?), 4. Can you reliably commute to Surbiton KT6?, 5. Are you available for a paid trial shift (cooking 3 dishes)? Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount

Bar Manager — Bartending Experience Required We’re looking for a hands-on manager with strong bartending skills to oversee the venue’s daily operations, working closely with the owner and MNA. Initially, the role will combine venue management with preparing and serving drinks. As the business becomes busier and the team grows, the focus will move towards managing the floor, supervising staff and overseeing the venue. Hours: 5 days per week, 4 PM–midnight Pay: Starting from £13 per hour, depending on experience Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and ensure excellent customer service. Prepare and serve drinks when required. Manage the floor and coordinate service. Monitor stock, place orders and organise a weekly bar restock. Implement student offers and organise game nights. Work with MNA to deliver promotions and events. Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming venue. Coordinate with the owner for additional support during busy periods. Requirements Previous bartending experience. Management or supervisory experience in hospitality. Strong organisation, communication and leadership skills. A proactive approach to attracting customers and improving their experience. Availability to work evenings and weekends. To apply, send your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience

BURGER CHEF – PINKY We’re looking for an experienced Burger Chef to join the opening team at Pinky, our new burger bar. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong experience cooking burgers in both restaurant and high-volume takeaway environments. You’ll understand that a great burger operation is all about consistency, speed and attention to detail — every burger leaving the kitchen should be exactly as it was designed. You’ll be expected to follow recipes, cooking methods, portioning and service protocols precisely, while keeping your section exceptionally clean, organised and ready for a busy service. Pinky has an open, counter-style setup, so this isn’t a kitchen where you disappear behind the scenes. You’ll be cooking directly opposite guests sitting at the counter. We want someone comfortable talking to people, with good conversational skills and a genuine sense of natural hospitality. What we’re looking for • Extensive burger/grill experience, • Experience in both restaurant and takeaway/delivery environments, • Excellent attention to detail and consistency, • Ability to follow exact recipes, specifications and service protocols, • Fast, clean and highly organised during busy services, • Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards, • A genuine team player with a positive attitude, • Confident and comfortable working in front of guests, • Good conversational and communication skills, • Someone who naturally enjoys hospitality and making people feel welcome We’re building Pinky around great burgers, great drinks, music and personality. We want chefs who understand that even in a fast, casual environment, the details matter and hospitality should never feel transactional. If you’re proud of what you cook, enjoy a fast-paced service and like being part of the atmosphere rather than hidden away from it, we’d like to hear from you.

30-35 hours a week£15-£17 per hour with service charge + cash tips Pizza and fresh pasta concept an all day casual dining, relaxed family venue for lunches and busy evenings with fun crowd looking for a productive individual to assist the management with great and efficient service paying attention to customers needs key values: Customer relations Attention to serviceAchieving targets on sales set by management looking for someone bubbly and confident with customers, to take orders, be attentive to customers needs during service. Clearing tables and take food to the tables is part of the role. learning to make drinks in the bar will be needed position available immediately

Venue Manager – Pinky Burger Foundry Hospitality Group is looking for a friendly, energetic and highly organised Venue Manager to take care of the day-to-day running of Pinky Burger, our new burger, cocktail and karaoke concept in Balham. This isn’t a traditional restaurant management role. Pinky has a deliberately simple food operation, QR-code ordering, a dedicated bar person and support from our Operations Manager. What we need is someone who can take ownership of the venue and make sure every shift runs brilliantly. You’ll be responsible for opening and setting up the venue, keeping it clean, organised and looking great, welcoming guests, overseeing the floor and QR ordering system, coordinating with the kitchen and bar, managing the private karaoke room and making sure the atmosphere stays fun, friendly and well controlled. Most importantly, we’re looking for personality. You should genuinely enjoy meeting people, be confident talking to guests and have the sort of presence that makes people feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door. You don’t need years of restaurant management experience. You might currently be a supervisor, duty manager, assistant manager or an experienced front-of-house person ready to take the next step. Hospitality experience is important, but attitude, reliability, organisation and personality matter just as much. You’ll have the support of Foundry Hospitality’s Operations Manager, while having plenty of autonomy to make Pinky a great neighbourhood venue. The right person will be: • Warm, outgoing and naturally welcoming, • Reliable and highly organised, • Comfortable taking responsibility for a venue, • Experienced in hospitality, bars, restaurants or similar, • Happy working in a lively, informal environment, • Hands-on — willing to jump in wherever needed, • Confident managing busy evenings and late-night trade, • Someone who takes pride in keeping a venue spotless, organised and ready for service This is a great opportunity for someone looking for their first venue management position without stepping into the complexity of running a large traditional restaurant.