107 Best event operations Jobs in Surbiton (October 2025)

Job Title: Pan Asian Chef Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) Location: teddington We are looking for a passionate and experienced Pan Asian Chef to join our team. If you are a creative, motivated individual with a flair for innovative Asian cuisine and leadership, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service, • Own your kitchen – manage supplies, equipment, and minimise waste, • Liaise with hotel management about any unsafe equipment or safety incidents, • Adhere to safety procedures and ensure all kitchen staff follow them as well, • Ensure high-quality food is consistently prepared and presented on time, • Maintain impeccable cleanliness and meet UK food hygiene standards, aiming for 5-star Scores on the Doors, • Create menus and new dishes to keep the dining experience fresh and exciting, • Manage, train, and recruit your team of chefs, • Ensure food and labour costs are controlled and managed effectively What We Need from You: • Previous experience as a Head Chef in event catering, banqueting, hotels, or restaurants, • Skills for food cost calculations and labour management, • Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen brigade, • A creative mind always thinking of new ideas and passionate about delivering the best food, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team, • A long-term commitment to growing within the business, • Full compliance with local food handling laws and standards In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process Interested? Join us and showcase your culinary talent while leading an exceptional kitchen team. Apply today and be part of a thriving dining experience!

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Hotel Manager £55000 - £60000 Yearly

We are a small 60 Bedroom 4 star boutique hotel known for warm hospitality, exceptional service and unique design. Our guests value personalised experiences, comfort and attention to detail. We are looking for a hands on and dynamic Hotel Manager to lead our dedicated team through example and uphold our reputation for excellence. Position Overview As Hotel Manager you will oversee all day to day operations, ensuring a seamless guest experience, efficient team management and strong financial performance. You'll be hand on, leading by example and fostering a culture of hospitality, teamwork and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities • Over see all hotel departments including front office, housekeeping, F&B, maintenance and guest services., • Maintain the highest standards for guest satisfaction, cleanliness and service quality., • Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance to achieve revenue and profit targets., • Recruit, train and motivate staff to deliver consistent and exceptional service, • Monitor occupancy rates, pricing strategies and market trends to maximise revenue in collaboration with sales/ marketing., • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and licensing regulations., • Handle guest feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally., • Maintain supplier and contractor relationships, overseeing purchasing and inventory control., • Report regularly to ownership on performance Requirements • Minimum 3-5 years of hotel management or senior supervisory experience , ideally in a 4 star or boutique environment, • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a hands on management style., • Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving abilities, • Sound knowledge of hotel systems (PMS, booking platforms), • A passion for guest service and attention to detail, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required Preferred qualifications • Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or related field, • Experience with boutique or Independent hotel operations., • Knowledge of local tourism and events market Competitive salary £55 - 60K depending on experience

We are looking for a Front office agent to serve as our guest first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. Hotel Front desk responsibility include( not limited to) register guests, managing reservations and providing information about rooms, rates and amenities as well as covering nights shifts also. if you have a passion for hotel industry, deliver exceptional customer service, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests. Responsibilities: Perform all check-in and check-out tasks Manage online and phone reservations Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay) Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate Maintain updated records of bookings and payments Requirements: Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role Experience with hotel reservations software Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor Customer service attitude Excellent communication and organizational skills You must have the right to work and live in the UK (work visa, pre-settled or settled status) Benefits: Competitive salary 28 days holiday /annum Free parking Food and Beverage discounts Meals on duty Uniform care

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Master chef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories. We are currently looking for a Prep Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests. How you’ll drive the success: • Demonstrate your passion for preparing freshly made dishes following our spec • Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing. • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards. • Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment. At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer: FINANCIAL: - 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends - £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca - Up to £1000 through friend referrals - Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay - Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream HEALTH AND WELLBEING: - Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs - Cycle to work scheme - Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders - Time off for when needed; like your child’s first day at school DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL: - Own development plan and clear career path - Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions - Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year TACOVERSARIES: 1 YEAR: £50 voucher 2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico! 5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work! If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we’d be thrilled to have you join our team! ‘Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy

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K9 Paws n Play - Dog Grooming

Job advert at K9 Paws n Play If you are a dog groomer and you are interested in working at the family run business, K9 Paws n Play, on a part-time or full-time contract, to include Saturdays and over time please read on. We do not have any cages on site, as we believe in giving dogs a more relaxed environment to be pampered in, so they are given pens and access to our secure outdoor garden. Requirement’s : I’m looking for a dog grooming stylist who will work with our clients. We currently have a client list of over 2000 dogs. You will be working the hours of 9-5 / - 3/4 days a week, to include two Saturdays Per month. extra Saturday to cover holiday or busy periods (notice will be given in advance) You will be working on 5 dogs a day at present, although this may change and increase with Christmas bookings. Overtime is optional during busier times and to cover holiday. You will have the opportunity to work with our dog walker during quieter times. Send us with a copy of your cv, and a brief description of your experience and previous roles to register your interest. Once we have gone through the interview process and discussed suitability for both parties, we will supply you with a personalised contract, which will form the basis of an agreement. Fluent English is required. Experience You must have had professional training and work experience at a recognised training establishment, or been operating in a grooming business for at least 2 years as a stylist working in a salon. We are happy to expand on training you already have and focus in on skills and timing for you to excel in the future. A portfolio and references will be required. Terms You will need to agree to abide by the rules and regulations our business operates under. You will not be allowed to openly advertise your own business within our premises, or store/sell your own stock. We ask that you do not post clients dogs on your own social media platforms. Benefits and provisions You will have full use of a grooming table, shampoos and treatments, towels, straps/leads and a blaster/dryer. Employee discount included. We will provide you with grooming tools and accessories. This includes: uniform, scissors, clippers and use of a UV tool steriliser. You will have full use of the kitchen and bathroom facilities along with free WI-FI. Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time Part-time hours: 24-hour per week Full-time hours: 32-hours per week Pay: Commutative salary Additional pay: Overtime Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Schedule: Day shift Flexitime Application question(s): Where did you carry out your training? Experience: Dog grooming: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 01/10/2025 Reference ID: dog grooming in Surbiton, stylist, part time, full time, over time, holiday cover

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