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Cook Manager based at Hazelemere Junior School 27.5 Hours \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Cook Manager, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. \n Let's talk about the role of a Cook Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n\n\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n\n\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n\n\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n\n\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n\n\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n\n\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n\n\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n\n\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Cook Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n\n\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n\n\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n\n\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n\n\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n\n\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n\n\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n\n\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n\n\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n\n\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n\n\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary: £14.99 per hour (£18,137 per annum) \n Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Exclusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Well being matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Head Chef – Fresh Food Pub – Colchester \n Location: Colchester, Essex \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Salary: £40,000 per year \n A popular, well-established traditional pub in Colchester is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead its busy fresh-food kitchen. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for quality ingredients, classic pub food and delivering a consistently great experience for guests. You will take ownership of the kitchen, leading the team through busy services while maintaining high standards of food, hygiene and profitability. \n Head Chef responsibilities \n\n • Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team\n, • Prepare and cook high-quality fresh food to a consistently high standard\n, • Create seasonal menus, daily specials and classic pub dishes\n, • Manage kitchen operations during busy lunch and dinner services\n, • Control stock, ordering, wastage and food costs\n, • Maintain strong GP margins and work within budget\n, • Ensure full food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety compliance\n, • Manage rotas, recruitment and training within the kitchen team\n, • Work closely with the General Manager to deliver an excellent guest experience\n\n Head Chef requirements \n\n • Previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up\n, • Background in a busy fresh-food pub, gastropub, restaurant or hotel kitchen\n, • Strong knowledge of fresh, seasonal cooking and traditional British pub food\n, • Experience managing stock, ordering, menu costing and GP\n, • Confident leading a kitchen team in a high-volume environment\n, • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent\n, • A proactive, organised and positive approach\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary of £40,000 per year\n, • Full-time, permanent Head Chef position\n, • Opportunity to shape menus and introduce your own ideas\n, • Join a popular, established pub with a strong local reputation\n, • Supportive management team and positive working environment\n\n Apply now with your CV to be considered for this Head Chef role in Colchester.

Restaurant General Manager - New Store Opening - QSR \n \n We’re growing quickly and building a restaurant brand that guests love and teams are proud to be part of. To help us do that, we’re looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager who knows how to run a successful, high-volume operation—and make it a great place to work. \n \n This is a role for someone who takes real ownership. You’ll lead your restaurant as if it were your own business, bringing together commercial performance, brilliant food, fast service and a motivated team. \n \n You’ll understand the numbers, but you’ll also understand that great results start with great people. From developing future leaders to improving guest experience, you’ll set the standard and make sure your team has everything they need to succeed. \n \n What’s in it for you? \n\n • Up to £42,000 salary\n, • Performance-related bonus of up to 10%\n, • £1,000 management referral bonus\n, • 30 days’ holiday, plus your birthday off\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Free meals while working and employee discounts when you’re off shift\n, • Access to employee benefits, including gym, technology and company car schemes\n, • Clear career progression and development opportunities\n, • Ongoing training through our dedicated learning platform\n\n \n What you’ll be responsible for \n You’ll have full accountability for the performance of your restaurant, including: \n\n • Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team\n, • Managing your restaurant’s P&L, sales, labour and food costs\n, • Delivering consistently high standards across food quality, service, cleanliness and guest experience\n, • Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and employment legislation\n, • Recruiting great people and creating meaningful development and succession plans\n, • Building effective rotas that meet business needs, team availability and labour budgets\n, • Managing stock, ordering, inventory and waste\n, • Reviewing performance data and turning insights into clear actions\n, • Maintaining audit, operational and brand standards\n, • Creating a positive, energetic culture where people enjoy coming to work\n, • Staying calm, visible and decisive during the busiest periods\n\n \n What we’re looking for \n You’ll already have experience leading a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant as a General Manager or in a comparable senior role. \n \n You’ll also bring: \n\n • A strong track record of growing sales and delivering against targets\n, • Confidence managing budgets, P&L and controllable costs\n, • Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality, cleanliness and operational compliance\n, • Experience with labour scheduling, stock control and inventory systems\n, • A people-first leadership style, with examples of building strong teams and developing future managers\n, • The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment\n, • High standards, commercial awareness and a genuine sense of ownership\n, • The resilience and adaptability to lead through change\n\n \n Experience supporting new restaurant openings or working across multiple sites would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. \n \n Everyone belongs here \n We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported and able to be themselves. \n \n We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Every application is assessed on experience, ability and potential—nothing else. \n \n Ready to take ownership of a restaurant, build an outstanding team and deliver results you can be proud of? We’d love to hear from you.

CDP / Junior Sous Chef - Multi-Site Roving Role \n Location: Colchester & surrounding areas Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, including tronc Role: Full-time | Multi-site / Roving \n Join a growing independent hospitality group \n We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join our team in a multi-site, roving role across our venues in and around Colchester. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, wants to develop their skills and takes pride in producing fresh, well-prepared food to a consistently high standard. \n You'll be working across a group of individual venues, supporting different kitchen teams and helping maintain the standards that our guests have come to expect, cooking great food, working with fresh ingredients and being part of a good kitchen team. \n The role \n As a CDP / Junior Sous, you'll be an important part of the kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across multiple sites. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing and cooking fresh ingredients to a high standard\n, • Working across different sections of the kitchen as required\n, • Supporting the Sous and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen\n, • Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and consistency\n, • Helping to lead and support kitchen teams when working at different sites\n, • Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained\n, • Assisting with prep, service and close-down\n, • Helping less experienced members of the team develop their skills\n, • Adapting quickly to different kitchens, menus and teams\n\n What we're looking for \n We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, reliable and keen to be part of a great kitchen team. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Experience working as a CDP, Junior Sous or in a similar senior kitchen role\n, • A genuine passion for fresh food and good cooking\n, • Good knowledge of kitchen standards and food hygiene\n, • The ability to work well under pressure during busy services\n, • A positive, hands-on attitude\n, • Good communication and teamwork skills\n, • The confidence to work across different sites and kitchen teams\n, • A willingness to learn and develop\n\n We're also very open to experienced chefs who may have previously worked at a higher level but are now looking for a role with less management responsibility and more focus on cooking. If you've spent years managing kitchens and simply want to enjoy being back on the stove, this could be a great fit. \n A full driving licence and access to transport would be required due to the multi-site nature of the role. \n What we offer \n\n • £30,000-£35,000 including tronc\n, • Full-time position\n, • The opportunity to work across a number of exciting venues\n, • Fresh ingredients and quality-focused kitchens\n, • A supportive group with opportunities to develop\n, • Variety - no two days or sites will necessarily be the same\n, • The opportunity to progress within a growing hospitality group\n, • Or, for experienced chefs, the opportunity to step away from the pressures of management and concentrate on what you enjoy most - cooking\n, • A team that genuinely cares about good food and good service\n\n Interested? \n If you're an experienced CDP, Junior Sous or senior chef looking for your next challenge - whether that means taking the next step in your career or taking a step back from management and getting back to the food - we'd love to hear from you. \n If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, take pride in cooking to a high standard and want a role that offers variety, responsibility without excessive management pressure, and a great working environment, get in touch. \n Apply now and come and be part of our growing team.

Chef £16.00 ph / 40 hr pw / £33,280 PA We are looking for a reliable and talented chef to manage an onsite workplace canteen, catering for up to 75 people per day. This is a one-person kitchen where you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for employees. The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Chef, Kitchen Manager or Canteen Manager and hold a current Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Core Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the workplace canteen, including food preparation, menu planning, stock control and budgeting., • Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals in a professional and efficient manner., • Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service., • Plan menus that provide variety while minimising food waste., • Order food and kitchen supplies, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained., • Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations are followed at all times., • Manage the kitchen independently and maintain a clean, organised working environment. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in a similar catering, canteen or kitchen management role., • Current Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate., • Full UK driving licence (required due to the location of the site)., • Excellent communic...

CDP / Junior Sous Chef - Multi-Site Roving Role Location: Colchester & surrounding areas Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, including tronc Role: Full-time | Multi-site / Roving Join a growing independent hospitality group We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join our team in a multi-site, roving role across our venues in and around Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, wants to develop their skills and takes pride in producing fresh, well-prepared food to a consistently high standard. You'll be working across a group of individual venues, supporting different kitchen teams and helping maintain the standards that our guests have come to expect, cooking great food, working with fresh ingredients and being part of a good kitchen team. The role As a CDP / Junior Sous, you'll be an important part of the kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking fresh ingredients to a high standard, • Working across different sections of the kitchen as required, • Supporting the Sous and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen, • Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and consistency, • Helping to lead and support kitchen teams when working at different sites, • Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained, • Assisting with prep, service and close-down, • Helping less experienced members of the team develop their skills, • Adapting quickly to different kitchens, menus and teams What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, reliable and keen to be part of a great kitchen team. You'll ideally have: • Experience working as a CDP, Junior Sous or in a similar senior kitchen role, • A genuine passion for fresh food and good cooking, • Good knowledge of kitchen standards and food hygiene, • The ability to work well under pressure during busy services, • A positive, hands-on attitude, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • The confidence to work across different sites and kitchen teams, • A willingness to learn and develop We're also very open to experienced chefs who may have previously worked at a higher level but are now looking for a role with less management responsibility and more focus on cooking. If you've spent years managing kitchens and simply want to enjoy being back on the stove, this could be a great fit. A full driving licence and access to transport would be required due to the multi-site nature of the role. What we offer • £30,000-£35,000 including tronc, • Full-time position, • The opportunity to work across a number of exciting venues, • Fresh ingredients and quality-focused kitchens, • A supportive group with opportunities to develop, • Variety - no two days or sites will necessarily be the same, • The opportunity to progress within a growing hospitality group, • Or, for experienced chefs, the opportunity to step away from the pressures of management and concentrate on what you enjoy most - cooking, • A team that genuinely cares about good food and good service Interested? If you're an experienced CDP, Junior Sous or senior chef looking for your next challenge - whether that means taking the next step in your career or taking a step back from management and getting back to the food - we'd love to hear from you. If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, take pride in cooking to a high standard and want a role that offers variety, responsibility without excessive management pressure, and a great working environment, get in touch. Apply now and come and be part of our growing team. JBRP1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager Food Ingredients & Sports Nutrition Our client is looking for energetic and enthusiastic candidates for a commercial role driving growth across the Food and Sports Nutrition markets. Youll manage key account development, open new strategic partnerships, and champion innovative ingredients from global supply partners. This is a role for a proactive, relationship led BDM who thrives on building markets, shaping product strategy, and delivering results. Key Responsibilities Sales & Account Growth Deliver agreed sales and profitability targets across your sector and personal accounts. Identify, win and develop new Key Accounts while expanding relationships across existing customers. Build structured account plans and ensure full market coverage through effective customer segmentation. Provide monthly performance updates, highlight variances, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure timely follow up on quotations, visit reports and sales actions. Drive ongoing profit optimisation in line with market conditions. Principal & Product Management Identify portfolio gaps and opportunities for product range expansion. Work with existing and new supply partners to assess and introduce new products. Support marketing with sector focused content and campaigns to raise brand and product visibility. Act as the key communication link between principals and internal teams, ensuring smooth product launches and issue resolution. Coordinate new product roll outs with colleagues and ensure regulatory/quality requirements are met. Gather and share market intelligence to support internal reporting and principal expectations. Assist purchasing with stock planning for relevant product lines. General & Team Contribution Promote strong teamwork and a positive working environment. Support and motivate colleagues through knowledge sharing and training. Deliver professional presentations to customers, principals and internal teams. Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions and seminars. Personal Requirements Strong communication, selling and negotiation skills. Solid technical and marketing understanding of food or nutrition ingredients. Effective problem solving, planning and organisational skills. Ability to build cross functional relationships and influence stakeholders. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Spec Be the driving force behind day-to-day F&B delivery across the whole site This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of one of Surrey's busiest visitor attractions. At my client, you'll take day-to-day ownership of F&B delivery across every outlet on site – café, restaurant, grab-and-go kiosks, and seasonal or event catering – serving over 250,000 visitors a year. You'll be the person on the floor making sure every outlet runs smoothly, every day, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy, growth, and commercial development. This role is ideal for an experienced team leader or supervisor ready for their next step up – moving beyond a single outlet or shift to help lead operations across the whole F&B offering. What you'll be doing: Run the day-to-day across every outlet Take operational responsibility for F&B delivery across the site, not just one outlet: • Restaurant and café, • Grab-and-go kiosks, • Seasonal and event catering You'll move between outlets as needed, spotting and resolving issues before they escalate, and making sure standards stay consistent everywhere. Be the go-to person on the floor Lead from the front during peak trading, acting as the first point of contact for staff and guests across all outlets: • Step in wherever the operation needs support, • Make fast, sensible calls on staffing, service, and stock, • Escalate to the F&B Manager when it genuinely needs their input Support commercial performance Play an active role in the commercial side of the operation: • Help drive spend per head and revenue across outlets, • Control waste and manage stock ordering and transfers, • Monitor labour and cost of sale, flagging concerns early, • Support monthly stock takes and back-office record keeping Build and lead the team across the site Take ownership of people management across all F&B outlets: • Recruit, induct, train and coach team members, • Manage the day-to-day rota to meet demand across outlets, • Address performance issues promptly and fairly, • Act as duty supervisor for F&B, and support other areas of the business when needed Uphold standards everywhere Ensure consistent standards across the whole F&B operation: • Food safety, hygiene and cleanliness compliance in every outlet, • Health & safety policies, risk assessments and audits, • Equipment checks, maintenance reporting, and timely fixes Support the F&B Manager to work strategically This role exists to take on the day-to-day operational load, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy: • Deputise for the F&B Manager across the site when they're not on shift, • Handle routine decisions and escalations independently, • Feed back insight and ideas that help shape the wider F&B strategy What we're looking for You'll have some experience leading a shift or a team in a fast-paced hospitality or catering environment, and be ready to grow into a role with wider scope. We're particularly looking for someone who: • Has supervisory or team-leading experience in hospitality, catering or a similar customer-facing environment, • Is a hands-on leader who's comfortable moving between areas during busy periods, • Is happy picking up commercial basics on the job – spend per head, cost control, wastage, • Can train, motivate and manage a small team, • Stays calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Is keen to grow into a bigger, more varied role than a single-outlet position The reality of the role (and why it's rewarding) Our business is highly seasonal and weather-dependent, with peak periods driven by school holidays, weekends and events. This creates a fast-paced, high-energy environment where strong day-to-day leadership has a direct and visible impact. In return, you'll benefit from: • A varied role with responsibility across the whole F&B operation, not just one outlet, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, offering a strong alternative to late-night hospitality, • The opportunity to work in a unique outdoor, family-focused environment, • Genuine scope to grow into broader operational or management responsibility Experience & qualifications, • Experience as a supervisor or team leader in F&B or hospitality, • Experience across multiple outlets or a multi-site operation would be helpful, but not a requirement, • Good organisational and communication skills, • Some exposure to stock control, forecasting or rota management is useful but not essential, • Ability to lead, motivate and support a team, • Level 3 Food Safety (or willingness to work towards it) desirable Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. As senior members of the team, both positions will also require a degree of flexibility to support occasional ad hoc events, training sessions, stock takes and other operational requirements when necessary. Contract type Permanent Hours Full time including weekends, primarily daytime with occasional evenings Salary £31,162.50 p.a. JBRP1_UKTJ

Food & Beverage Manager Lead and develop a high-volume, multi-outlet F&B operation We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-outlet operation serving a large and varied customer base. This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for the day-to-day running, performance and continued development of the entire food and beverage operation. The role covers everything from café and restaurant service through to grab-and-go outlets and seasonal or event catering. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and the overall customer experience. This position would suit an experienced hospitality operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take genuine ownership of an F&B department. The Role: Manage a high-performing F&B operation Take overall responsibility for food and beverage services, ensuring consistent standards of quality, speed and customer service across: • Café and restaurant operations, • Grab-and-go outlets, • Seasonal catering, • Event and function catering You will ensure the operation performs effectively throughout both busy and quieter periods, adjusting staffing, service and resources according to demand. Improve commercial performance You will have clear responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of the F&B operation, with particular attention to: • Increasing spend per head, • Improving gross margins, • Controlling food and operating costs, • Maximising labour efficiency and productivity, • Reducing waste, • Improving stock management and purchasing You will be expected to identify areas for improvement and put practical strategies in place to increase profitability and overall performance. Lead by example and develop the team This is a hands-on management role. You will be visible and involved during busy trading periods, setting standards and supporting your team when required. Alongside this, you will be responsible for: • Developing supervisors and team leaders, • Building a strong management structure, • Increasing the capability and confidence of the wider team, • Improving staff engagement and retention, • Creating a team structure that allows the operation to run effectively without relying on you for every decision Develop the F&B offering Use sales information, customer feedback and operational insight to continually improve the offer. This could include: • Reviewing menus and pricing, • Improving customer flow and service speed, • Identifying opportunities for new products or services, • Introducing ideas that improve the customer experience while delivering a commercial return You will have an important role in ensuring the F&B operation continues to evolve and make a meaningful contribution to the wider customer experience. Seasonal and event planning Forward planning will be an important part of the role, particularly around busy trading periods, holidays and events. You will ensure: • Staffing levels are appropriate for anticipated demand, • Stock and purchasing are planned effectively, • Service models are suitable for expected volumes, • The operation is fully prepared for peak periods, • Feedback and lessons from previous periods are used to improve future performance About You We are looking for an experienced F&B professional with a background in high-volume hospitality, leisure, visitor attractions or a similar customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will ideally be someone who: • Is a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in the operation, • Has experience managing multiple outlets or a high-volume F&B environment, • Has strong commercial awareness and understands how to improve profitability, • Can demonstrate a history of improving operational performance, • Has experience managing and developing large teams, including seasonal employees, • Is comfortable working with sales, labour and operational data, • Can remain calm, organised and decisive during busy periods, • Has the ability to balance customer service with commercial objectives The Working Environment The operation is highly seasonal and can be significantly influenced by customer demand, school holidays, weekends, events and weather conditions. As a result, the role can be fast-paced and demanding, particularly during peak periods. It is also an opportunity for an experienced manager to have a visible impact on the performance and development of the department. In return, the role offers: • A varied position with significant responsibility, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, • The opportunity to work in a busy, customer-focused environment, • Genuine autonomy to develop and improve the F&B operation, • The opportunity to make a direct commercial impact, • Potential to progress into wider operational leadership Experience & Qualifications, • Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or in a senior F&B leadership position, • Experience within high-volume hospitality, leisure or visitor attractions is desirable, • Strong commercial and financial management skills, • Experience with stock control and purchasing, • Experience with forecasting and labour planning, • Proven ability to recruit, lead and develop teams, • Strong understanding of food safety and operational standards, • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or equivalent, would be desirable Additional Information This is a full-time position and will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and during key seasonal and peak trading periods. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment where customer demand can fluctuate significantly and where strong organisation, leadership and commercial decision-making are essential. Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. JBRP1_UKTJ

You will lead daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, high standards and strong commercial performance. The role requires prior management experience in fast-paced food/retail, with leadership flair, proactivity and a hands-on, organised approach to rosters, staffing and service qua

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CDP / Junior Sous Chef - Multi-Site Roving Role Location: Colchester & surrounding areas Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, including tronc Role: Full-time | Multi-site / Roving Join a growing independent hospitality group We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join our team in a multi-site, roving role across our venues in and around Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, wants to develop their skills and takes pride in producing fresh, well-prepared food to a consistently high standard. You'll be working across a group of individual venues, supporting different kitchen teams and helping maintain the standards that our guests have come to expect, cooking great food, working with fresh ingredients and being part of a good kitchen team. The role As a CDP / Junior Sous, you'll be an important part of the kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking fresh ingredients to a high standard Working across different sections of the kitchen as required Supporting the Sous and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and consistency Helping to lead and support kitchen teams when working at different sites Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained Assisting with prep, service and close-down Helping less experienced members of the team develop their skills Adapting quickly to different kitchens, menus and teams What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, reliable and keen to be part of a great kitchen team. You'll ideally have: Experience working as a CDP, Junior Sous or in a similar senior kitchen role A genuine passion for fresh food and good cooking Good knowledge of kitchen standards and food hygiene The ability to work well under pressure during busy services A positive, hands-on attitude Good communication and teamwork skills The confidence to work across different sites and kitchen teams A willingness to learn and developWe're also very open to experienced chefs who may have previously worked at a higher level but are now looking for a role with less management responsibility and more focus on cooking. If you've spent years managing kitchens and simply want to enjoy being back on the stove, this could be a great fit. A full driving licence and access to transport would be required due to the multi-site nature of the role. What we offer £30,000-£35,000 including tronc Full-time position The opportunity to work across a number of exciting venues Fresh ingredients and quality-focused kitchens A supportive group with opportunities to develop Variety - no two days or sites will necessarily be the same The opportunity to progress within a growing hospitality group Or, for experienced chefs, the opportunity to step away from the pressures of management and concentrate on what you enjoy most - cooking A team that genuinely cares about good food and good service Interested? If you're an experienced CDP, Junior Sous or senior chef looking for your next challenge - whether that means taking the next step in your career or taking a step back from management and getting back to the food - we'd love to hear from you. If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, take pride in cooking to a high standard and want a role that offers variety, responsibility without excessive management pressure, and a great working environment, get in touch. Apply now and come and be part of our growing team

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Chef £16.00 ph / 40 hr pw / £33,280 PA We are looking for a reliable and talented chef to manage an onsite workplace canteen, catering for up to 75 people per day. This is a one-person kitchen where you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for employees. The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Chef, Kitchen Manager or Canteen Manager and hold a current Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Core Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operation of the workplace canteen, including food preparation, menu planning, stock control and budgeting. Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals in a professional and efficient manner. Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service. Plan menus that provide variety while minimising food waste. Order food and kitchen supplies, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained. Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations are followed at all times. Manage the kitchen independently and maintain a clean, organised working environment. Essential Requirements Proven experience in a similar catering, canteen or kitchen management role. Current Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Full UK driving licence (required due to the location of the site). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as this is a customer-facing role involving employees, visitors and suppliers. Ability to work independently and effectively manage a one-person kitchen. TPBN1_UKTJ

Catering Manager – Primary School Location: Essex Salary: £16,058 – £16,843 per annum (actual salary) + £635.56 Inner Fringe Allowance Contract: Permanent, Part-Time Hours: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Term time only, 38 weeks per year Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks Teach Now is recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Essex. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering fresh, nutritious meals and enjoys leading a busy school kitchen. As Catering Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring pupils and staff receive high-quality meals in a safe, organised and welcoming environment. This is a hands-on role combining food preparation and service with team supervision, stock management and food safety compliance. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, appealing meals in line with school menus and nutritional standards. • Lead and support a small kitchen team to ensure an efficient daily service. • Maintain consistently high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety. • Order supplies, monitor stock levels and manage food resources effectively within budget. • Complete relevant food safety, hygiene and compliance records accurately. • Ensure dietary requirements and allergens are managed carefully and appropriately. • Help create a positive dining experience for pupils while supporting the schools healthy eating ethos. About You We are looking for a Catering Manager who is organised, dependable and genuinely passionate about providing excellent food for children. You should have: • Previous experience in catering, professional food preparation or a similar kitchen environment. • Experience within a school, education or high-volume catering setting would be beneficial. • A Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification. • Confidence supervising and supporting other kitchen staff. • Strong knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen requirements. • Good organisational and stock-management skills. • A positive, practical approach and the ability to work effectively during busy service periods. Benefits: This Catering Manager role offers the opportunity to become an important part of a friendly and supportive primary school community. Benefits include: • Permanent, term-time-only employment with school holidays off. • A supportive and welcoming school environment. • Training and opportunities for continued professional development. • A strong focus on staff wellbeing and healthy work-life balance. • The opportunity to make a visible difference to childrens health, wellbeing and school experience. Salary will be determined in line with the advertised scale and the successful candidates relevant qualifications and experience. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

Technical Assurance Manager Location: Essex Salary: £50,000 per annum Working pattern: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week Reporting to: Site Technical Manager About the Business A well-established global food manufacturing organisation supplying premium food products to a broad customer base. The business places strong emphasis on product quality, food safety, sustainability, innovation and the continued development of its people. The Opportunity This is a key technical position responsible for safeguarding product quality, food safety and compliance across the manufacturing site. You will maintain effective technical systems, provide leadership to the wider technical function and drive ongoing improvements across standards, processes and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities • Maintain high standards of food safety, legality, quality and product integrity through effective technical procedures and controls., • Support site accreditation and audit readiness, including BRCGS and customer audits., • Develop and maintain effective traceability arrangements, ensuring products can be fully tracked and regulatory requirements are met., • Lead pest management activities and help maintain a hygienic, food-safe manufacturing environment., • Oversee product testing and environmental monitoring programmes to identify and control contamination risks., • Manage customer complaints, complete root-cause investigations and introduce corrective and preventative measures., • Deliver food safety, hygiene and quality training to site colleagues, helping strengthen the technical culture., • Monitor site performance, trends and emerging risks, taking proactive action where required., • Work collaboratively with operational teams, providing practical technical guidance and ensuring consistent compliance., • Lead the QA and Hygiene teams, ensuring routine checks, standards and monitoring activities are completed effectively., • Manage non-conformances from identification through investigation and closure, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented., • Challenge and verify manufacturing processes to ensure agreed food safety, quality and compliance standards are consistently achieved., • Coordinate the internal audit programme, ensuring audits are scheduled, completed, documented and appropriately followed up., • Promote strong health and safety standards, reporting hazards and incidents and supporting site safety initiatives. What We’re Looking For • Strong technical knowledge within a food manufacturing environment., • Sound understanding of food safety, legality, quality and compliance requirements., • HACCP Level 3 or above., • Food Safety and Hygiene qualification at Level 3 or higher., • Good working knowledge of HACCP, VACCP and TACCP principles., • Proven ability to lead, coach and develop technical teams., • Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach., • Proactive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to manage competing priorities., • SAP experience would be beneficial. Package • £50,000 basic salary, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Career progression within a growing international FMCGorganisation, • Training and professional development opportunities, • Supportive and inclusive working environment, • Company benefits including pension, product-related benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Were looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a well-established, high-end restaurant in Essex. This is a busy operation with a strong focus on food, wine and service, so were looking for someone who is confident on the floor, enjoys leading a team and knows what great hospitality looks like. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the restaurant, working closely with the senior management team and leading the FOH team through service. The role will include: Managing and developing the restaurant team Running busy services and maintaining high standards Managing rotas and staffing levels Overseeing reservations and maximising covers Training, coaching and supporting the team Looking after regular guests and handling feedback Supporting recruitment and performance management Keeping an eye on budgets and overall restaurant performance Making sure all operational, health & safety and food hygiene standards are followed Were looking for someone who has previously worked in a high-end or fine-dining restaurant , ideally in a management position. Youll need to be hands-on, confident with guests and comfortable leading a team in a busy environment. The package includes: Competitive salary depending on experience Annual bonus Tips up to £8,000 per year Relocation package available 5-day working week Company discounts and benefits Birthday off Training and development Wine education and tastings, including WSET Level 2 A great opportunity for someone looking to join a quality-led restaurant and an established hospitality group with plenty of opportunity to develop. TPBN1_UKCT

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