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We’re looking for friendly, reliable and hardworking bar staff to join our team! Key Responsibilities: • Preparing and serving drinks, • Providing excellent customer service, • Keeping the bar, tables and customer areas clean and tidy, • Taking food orders and delivering food to tables, • Clearing tables and returning dirty dishes to the kitchen, • Supporting the kitchen and other team members, • Restocking drinks and bar supplies, • Assisting with weddings, private parties and special events, • Helping with daily opening and closing duties What we’re looking for: • Friendly, positive attitude and good communication skills, • Team player with a proactive approach, • Reliable, punctual and well-organised, • Ability to work evenings and weekends, • Previous hospitality experience preferred but not essential

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and hardworking team member to join Frost Atelier on a full-time/ part-time basis.Your duties will include: • Serving customers with a smile, • Preparing and decorating premium ice cream pops, • Operating the till and handling payments, • Restocking ingredients and supplies, • Keeping the shop clean and organised, • Opening and closing the shop, • Maintaining high food hygiene standards What we’re looking for: • Excellent customer service skills, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Reliable and punctual, • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Previous hospitality or retail experience is a bonus, but not essential What we offer: • Full-time position, • Immediate start, • Full training provided, • Opportunity to grow with a new and exciting brand If you’re passionate about customer service and enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Grill chef Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Grill Chef to lead our grilling and food preparation team with enthusiasm and expertise. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of grill station operations, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and efficiency. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences, uphold food safety standards, and maintain a vibrant, energetic kitchen environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional eager to showcase their skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Responsibilities Lead and supervise the grill station team, fostering a positive and motivated work environment Oversee food production processes, ensuring all grilled dishes meet high standards of quality and presentation Manage food preparation tasks efficiently, coordinating with kitchen staff to meet service demands Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards across all grilling activities Develop and implement innovative grilling techniques and menu items to enhance customer satisfaction Train team members on proper cooking methods, food handling, and safety procedures Maintain inventory levels for grilling ingredients and equipment, minimizing waste and controlling costs Requirements Proven supervising experience in a busy kitchen or restaurant environment, preferably in a leadership role within hospitality or culinary settings Strong background in food production, cooking techniques, and food preparation specific to grilling methods Excellent team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff members Extensive kitchen experience with a focus on culinary excellence in grilling and food service operations Knowledge of food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and restaurant health regulations Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently under pressure Prior experience in hospitality or restaurant settings is highly desirable Ability to serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and customer-focused service Join us as our Head Grill Chef and bring your passion for grilling to life! Lead your team with energy, inspire culinary innovation, and create memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. We are committed to supporting your growth as a leader in the vibrant world of hospitality. Benefits: Employee discount Work Location: In person

We are an exciting and vibrant 5 star coffee shop based in Woodford Green, the outskirts of Essex. We serve freshly baked goods, house-paninis, unique malaysian fusion foods and delicious organic coffee. We are seeking a long-term permanent staff member who can join our team. Our perspective team member must have a smart and clean appearance at all times, hardworking and willing to learn more. Previous experience in this environment or catering industry is essential, we are also willing to provide training and long-term growth. Please apply with us for an immediate start, following an interview and trial session.

About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

Join our lively team as a Front of House Team Member at The Duke, a popular pub and restaurant in London. We're looking for a bubbly and enthusiastic individual with experience working behind the bar to help us deliver top-notch service and create great times for our guests. Your main responsibilities will include: Warmly greeting and seating customers. Taking food and drink orders accurately and efficiently. Serving meals and drinks with a friendly and professional attitude. Mixing and serving cocktails, as well as other beverages, with confidence. Processing payments and handling cash accurately. Keeping the pub clean, tidy, and welcoming. Helping with setting up and closing down the venue. Making sure every guest has a fantastic experience. The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working behind the bar in a pub or similar setting. A bubbly personality and excellent communication skills. Good knowledge of cocktails and drink preparation. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to stay calm during busy times. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to great service. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. A genuine passion for hospitality and working in a fun, fast-paced environment. We offer a supportive team atmosphere . If you’re ready to bring your energy and skills to The Duke E17, we’d love to hear from you!

🍽️ Kitchen Supervisor 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £14.80 – £15.50 per hour 📆 Full time ~40 hrs 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As a Senior Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the Head Chef, develop your skills, and help deliver the high standards that make Chuku’s special. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading on food prep - preparing and cooking dishes to Chuku’s standards, • Supporting with mise en place, accepting deliveries and completing daily checks, • Taking ownership of the pass during service and running it with confidence, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, • Helping to train and support junior chefs and team members, • Bringing positive energy, teamwork and passion into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 4+ years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen, • Confidence in taking ownership during service and supporting the team with consistency, • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality dishes, • Good organisation and communication skills, even under pressure, • A willingness to learn, grow, and support your teammates, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just bring your curiosity and passion. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the dedication. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

Front of House Team Member Walthamstow Village About UsThe Axe & Ember Smokehouse is a family-run independent business in the heart of Walthamstow Village, specialising in Texas-style low & slow BBQ.As a family-run restaurant, we place a strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability and creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and our staff. Everyone plays an important part in the business, and we are looking for people who take pride in what they do and want to become part of the Axe & Ember team.About the RoleWe are looking for confident, friendly and hardworking Front of House (FOH) Team Members to join our team.Our FOH team is the face of the restaurant and plays a major part in creating the Axe & Ember experience. From welcoming guests to checking on tables throughout their meal, we expect genuine, attentive hospitality.This is a hands-on role. We are looking for people who are proactive, comfortable working at pace and willing to help wherever required. We’re looking for someone with previous experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Key Responsibilities • Welcome every customer warmly and professionally., • Seat guests and explain how the restaurant and ordering process works., • Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment., • Have excellent knowledge of the menu, including our smoked meats, sides, sauces, allergens and portion options., • Confidently explain our low & slow BBQ concept and help customers choose dishes where required., • Check on tables regularly throughout their visit rather than waiting for customers to ask for assistance., • Clear, clean and reset tables quickly and to a high standard., • Deliver food and drinks accurately to the correct tables., • Ensure customers have cutlery, napkins, sauces and everything required for their meal., • Communicate clearly with the kitchen and other FOH team members., • Deal professionally with customer questions, requests and concerns., • Escalate complaints or significant issues to management immediately., • Maintain excellent cleanliness throughout the restaurant, including tables, floors, service areas and customer-facing spaces., • Complete opening and closing duties as required., • Help maintain a smooth flow of service during busy periods., • Follow all food hygiene, allergen, health & safety and restaurant procedures., • Assist other members of the team whenever required. Customer Service StandardsAt The Axe & Ember, FOH is about more than bringing food to a table.Every team member is expected to: • Be friendly, approachable and attentive., • Acknowledge customers promptly, even when busy., • Regularly check whether guests are enjoying their food or need anything., • Never stand around when there are tables to clear, customers to assist or jobs that need completing., • Remain calm and professional during busy services., • Treat every customer with respect., • Take pride in representing our family-run business., • Understand that small details can make the difference between an average visit and an exceptional one. What We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate will be: • Reliable and punctual., • Confident speaking with customers., • Friendly and positive., • Hardworking and proactive., • Able to work quickly without sacrificing service standards., • Comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment., • A strong team player., • Able to take instruction and respond positively to feedback., • Well presented with good personal hygiene., • Willing to learn the menu thoroughly., • Flexible and available throughout our restaurant opening hours. Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred, but attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.Menu & Allergen KnowledgeAll FOH staff are expected to develop strong knowledge of our menu.You should never guess when answering a customer’s question regarding allergens or dietary requirements. If you are unsure, you must check with the appropriate member of management or kitchen team before giving the customer an answer.TeamworkAs a family-run business, teamwork is extremely important to us. We operate as one team and expect everyone to support each other.Although your primary position may be Front of House, everyone is expected to support the wider operation when necessary. During busy periods, this may mean running food, clearing tables, cleaning, restocking or helping another team member without having to be asked.If you see something that needs doing, take ownership of it. Working HoursThe hours of work for this position will be during the restaurant’s opening hours:Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pmFriday & Saturday: 4:00pm – 11:00pmSunday: 4:00pm – 9:00pmApplicants should be available to work across these hours, including evenings and weekends. Shifts will be arranged according to the needs of the business.What We Offer • The opportunity to work within a genuine family-run independent business., • A friendly and supportive working environment., • Staff training and development., • Opportunity to develop within a growing restaurant., • Staff meals/benefits in accordance with company policy., • A fast-paced workplace where good performance, reliability and initiative are recognised. Our StandardOur goal is simple:Great food. Great service. Great hospitality.Every FOH team member represents The Axe & Ember and our family business. We expect our customers to receive the same warm, attentive and professional service regardless of how busy the restaurant becomes.

🍽️ Sous Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £36,500 – £38,500 per annum 📆 Full-time | 45 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our Head Chef and leading the kitchen team day-to-day. You’ll set high standards, keep the kitchen running smoothly, and help create a positive, growth-focused culture. Your responsibilities will include: • Running service and leading the pass when required, • Supporting the Kitchen Leader with kitchen compliance and stock management, • Training, motivating, and supporting junior team members, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Managing wastage and contributing to COGS control, • Acting as a Chuku’s ambassador — bringing energy, passion, and culture into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 3+ years’ chef experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, • Confidence in running a section and stepping up to lead when needed, • Experience with supplier management and stock control (or willingness to learn), • Strong organisational skills and calm communication under pressure, • A team-player mindset — lifting up those around you, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just come hungry to learn. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the passion. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

We are looking for a friendly, professional, and experienced. Waitress/ Front of House team member to join our Japanese Restaurant The candidate will have previous experience working in a busy restaurant environment, provide excellent customer service and be confident communicating with guests and working as part of team. Requirements: 1. Previous waiting or front of house experience, 2. Excellent customer service and communication skills, 3. Friendly, professional, and well-presented, 4. Able to work effectively in a busy restaurant environment, 5. Good team work and positive attitude, 6. Reliable and punctual, 7. Experience or knowledge of Japanese cuisines is an advantage, 8. Flexible availability including evening and weekend Responsibilities . Welcoming and seating guests . Taking drinks and food orders accurately . serving dishes and drinks professionally . Explaining menu items and japanes dishes when required . Checking on guests and ensuring a high standard of service . Keeping restaurant clean, organised and presentable . Working closely with the kitchen staff and other front of house team We offer friendly and working environment and the opportunity to be part of professional Japanese restaurant team.

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Waiting Staff member who is confident in making espresso-based coffees and providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks, taking customer orders, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring every guest has a welcoming experience. You should be able to work efficiently in a busy café environment, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working as part of a team. Previous café experience and barista skills are essential. Immediate start available.