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Now Hiring: Senior Sous Chef (2 Positions Available) Location: ODA UPMINSTER Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) | Paid Fortnightly Hours: 50 hours per week Are you a seasoned culinary professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are currently seeking two experienced Senior Sous Chefs to join our dynamic kitchen team at ODA upminster, a modern and ambitious restaurant known for high standards, seasonal menus, and a passion for quality. **What We're Looking For:** - Minimum 8 years’ experience in a professional kitchen - Proven track record in high-end or high-volume dining - Strong leadership, organisation, and training skills - In-depth understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control - Passion for food innovation and maintaining consistency in service **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary (£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience) - Paid fortnightly - Full-time permanent contract - Supportive and forward-thinking kitchen culture - Opportunity to influence menu development and team growth **Responsibilities:** - Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations - Lead and train junior chefs - Maintain high standards of hygiene and quality control - Help manage stock levels, orders, and kitchen efficiency - Assist in menu planning and new dish creating

A special and great taste of the food that out cusstomer absolutely love. Our restaurant serves Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, Platters, Veggie, starters, Sides, Burgers, Wraps, Kids’ meals, and all soft drinks. We are looking for a Shop Manager for smoothly run our business and drive it to further. Duties of the job:  Coordinating staff schedules and managing shift allocations to ensure optimal coverage  Delivering exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty  Demonstrating leadership through proactive involvement and setting high performance standards  Designing and planning menus in collaboration with culinary and management teams  Liaising with food and beverage suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery  Enforcing strict adherence to food safety protocols and sanitary regulations  Complying with all company policies related to cash handling, equipment usage, and property management  Ensuring the kitchen is cleaned and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations  Promoting and maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment  Monitoring inventory levels, conducting audits, and placing orders to ensure consistent product availability  Recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members to build a skilled and cohesive workforce  Collaborating with management to achieve financial and operational goals  Analyzing performance metrics and implementing strategic initiatives to address challenges and drive sales growth Skill : • Expertise in pizza and fast food. • Strong multitasking and time management skills. • Recipe accuracy and ability to adapt to dietary requests. • Creativity in menu innovation and dish presentation. • Knowledge of food storage and safety. • Positive & flexible approach to work. Experience : 2 years experience Qualification: . Minimum of 1 years’ experience in same industry Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certificate HACCP Certificate Level 5 Hospitality Management

Hello, we are Wholeslice, Upminster's answer to premium cocktails, unique fun-filled events and most of all, authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza! We live and breathe great pizza. All of our pizzas are created with passion, love and the best quality ingredients available. We are now looking for an additional experienced Pizza Chef to join our fantastic team. You will need to be enthusiastic about pizza, hard working and a team player. You must have strong experience as a pizza chef and be capable of running your section smoothly in an open plan kitchen. As our Pizza Chef, you will primarily be responsible for: Working alongside our Head pizza chef in making our unique contemporary dough; Preparing and plating all dishes to a consistent, high-standard; Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in our, newly refurbished, state of the art kitchen; Keeping on top of current food trends, utilising your knowledge to assist management in developing new menu items; Although our business is going from strength to strength, we’re essentially a start-up business. Therefore it’s important that you’re an ambitious, hard-working individual who’s willing to get stuck in and get their hands dirty. Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Vegetarian Chef (with Catering Experience) 🕒 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 💷 Salary: Competitive £39000 📝 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: Vegie Master Ilford is a fast-growing vegetarian restaurant known for its authentic, flavorful, and healthy plant-based dishes. Alongside our in-house dining, we also cater to events, functions, and community gatherings with tailored vegetarian menus. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Vegetarian Chef to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing pure vegetarian meals and should also have experience handling catering operations (including event orders, large batch cooking, and menu planning for functions). Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a range of pure vegetarian dishes for daily restaurant service and catering orders Plan and execute customized menus for catering clients, including events, parties, and festivals Manage the kitchen during large-scale catering operations Ensure food consistency, taste, and quality across all meals served Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety Monitor inventory and coordinate timely ordering for both restaurant and catering needs Coordinate with management on staffing and logistics for external catering events Train and supervise junior kitchen staff as required Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience in vegetarian cooking (restaurant or catering) Strong experience in bulk cooking and catering operations Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong understanding of vegetarian ingredients, spices, and preparation methods Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when catering events are scheduled Knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations Ability to manage pressure during high-volume service periods Preferred (Not Essential): Experience with Indian vegetarian cuisine Valid UK food hygiene certification Prior experience in managing outdoor food stalls or food trucks (bonus)

We are looking for experienced waitress to join our team at Millions Lounge & Restaurant in Chadwell heath Job Responsibilities: Operations Management Oversee daily lounge operations (opening, closing, shift schedules). Ensure consistent quality of sheesha preparation, coal service, and hygiene. Monitor inventory of tobacco, coals, hookah equipment, and consumables. Ensure lounge ambiance is clean, inviting, and appropriate (music, lighting, seating). 1. Staff Supervision Hire, train, and manage staff (waiters, sheesha preparers, cleaners). Delegate duties and create shift schedules. Ensure staff follow safety and hygiene standards. Resolve any internal team issues or conflicts. 1. Customer Service Greet guests and handle complaints or special requests. Ensure fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Monitor table turnover and guest satisfaction. Build relationships with regular customers. 1. Compliance and Safety Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations, including ventilation and fire safety. Follow laws regarding age restrictions and smoking indoors (depending on location). Maintain licenses related to tobacco use, food handling, or alcohol (if served). Conduct regular inspections of hookah equipment for cleanliness and safety. 1. Financial Management Handle cash and POS systems; reconcile daily sales. Monitor expenses, control waste, and order supplies. Help set pricing, promotions, or loyalty programs. Report financial and performance metrics to owners. 1. Marketing and Promotions Plan events (e.g., themed nights, live music, football screenings). Run or oversee social media accounts and local advertising. Collaborate with influencers or loyalty schemes. Job Requirements: - Previous experience in a restaurant or shisha lounge environment is preferred - Flexibility to work evenings and Working hours betweImmediate start

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Turkish dishes, including chicken & lamb shish, kofte kebabs, and other menu items. Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served, maintaining our restaurant's reputation for excellence. Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, including inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and organisation. Assist other kitchen staff on food preparation to ensure timely order preparation. Collaborate with management for menu updates and feedback from customers. Ensure food hygiene standards are maintained at all times.

We’re seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Sales specialist to join our fast-growing team at LakshmiBrandLimited. The ideal candidate will be responsible for lead generation, driving revenue, and bringing new opportunities for our business growth. Objective of this role Identify and evaluate potential sales leads through networking and online research. Communicate effectively to foster relationships with new and existing partners. Plan and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. Build a deep understanding of our products and present them effectively to clients.  Responsibilities Respond promptly to any issues that directly affect sales. Hire, onboard and train new team members in the sales team. Directly oversee the growth of assigned markets and clients. Represent the company at industry events, meetings and conferences. Track and analyse sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth. Achieve monthly sales targets with demonstrable key performance indicators (KPIs). Present monthly and quarterly sales reports to senior board members and investors. Required skills and qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, sales or a related field. 2+ years of experience in sales or business development roles. Effective communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. Adept in networking, project management and problem-solving. Possess strong creative and strategic thinking skills to develop effective sales strategies through delegation, prioritisation and execution for business growth. Ability to adapt to the company’s culture effectively and lead other teams.  Preferred skills and qualifications A master's degree in business administration, marketing or related fields. Experience working in the D2C food delivery market with a deep understanding of industry trends and the competitive landscape. Ability to work collaboratively with other teams and good leadership skills to manage, motivate and lead the team to achieve desired outcomes. Familiarity with CRM software and sales automation tools (like Salesforce or Hubspot). Have a valid passport and willingness to travel for client meetings and conferences.