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We are recruiting on behalf of a Michelin-recognised pub with rooms located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a high-quality, fresh food kitchen across both restaurant service and guest dining. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a quality-focused environment and is passionate about delivering consistently excellent seasonal dishes. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Lead service across restaurant and rooms dining periods, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chefs absence, • Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, • Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal changes, • Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction, • Train, support, and develop junior kitchen team members About You • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, • Background in fresh food, gastropub, or quality restaurant kitchens, • Michelin or Bib Gourmand experience desirable but not essential, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to run a smooth ...

We are recruiting on behalf of a Michelin-recognised pub with rooms located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a high-quality, fresh food kitchen across both restaurant service and guest dining. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a quality-focused environment and is passionate about delivering consistently excellent seasonal dishes. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Lead service across restaurant and rooms dining periods, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chefs absence, • Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, • Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal changes, • Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction, • Train, support, and develop junior kitchen team members About You • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, • Background in fresh food, gastropub, or quality restaurant kitchens, • Michelin or Bib Gourmand experience desirable but not essential, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to run a smo...

Cafe Manager Location: Houghton Hall Park Hours: Full-Time (including weekends and bank holidays) Role Type: Permanent Salary: Starting from £35k per annum Our client is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cafe Manager to lead their café at Houghton Hall Park. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys being part of a vibrant community space. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the day-to-day running of the café., • Lead, train, and motivate a small team., • Deliver excellent customer service at all times., • Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction., • Ensure food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards are met., • Handle cash, tills, and basic financial reporting., • Work with management to improve sales, menus, and customer experience. About You: • Proven experience in café, hospitality, or food service management., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Confident working under pressure during busy periods., • Organised, reliable, and proactive., • Good knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards., • Flexible availability, including weekends. What They Offer: • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)., • A fri...

Cafe Manager Location: Houghton Hall Park Hours: Full-Time (including weekends and bank holidays) Role Type: Permanent Salary: Starting from £35k per annum We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cafe Manager to lead our café at Houghton Hall Park. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys being part of a vibrant community space. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day running of the café. Lead, train, and motivate a small team. Deliver excellent customer service at all times. Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction. Ensure food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards are met. Handle cash, tills, and basic financial reporting. Work with management to improve sales, menus, and customer experience. About You: Proven experience in café, hospitality, or food service management. Strong leadership and communication skills. Confident working under pressure during busy periods. Organised, reliable, and proactive. Good knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards. Flexible availability, including weekends. What We Offer: Competitive salary (dependent on experience). A friendly, supportive working environment. Opportunity to make a real impact in a popular park café. Staff discounts and development opportunities

At Gather & Gather Stadia, we specialise in hospitality for community-focused sports venues, delivering locally inspired, high-quality food and drink that elevates both the fan and guest experience and drives lasting impact.We take a boutique approach: combining personalised service, strong local partnerships and menus built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the unique character of every stadium and its community. We're proud to bring energy, creativity, and care to every match day and event - and we're looking for a Chef Manager to join our team in Luton Airport. Location: Luton Airport, LU2 9PF Rate of Pay: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 15:30pm Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering fresh, high-quality food with excellent presentation and service for up to 500-600 covers daily. Oversee catering within a busy staff restaurant for a leading budget airline, providing varied and appealing food to support a diverse workforce. Report into the Senior Chef Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to the overall success of the site. Inspire, lead and develop a team of 5-6 chefs, creating a positive, motivated and high-performing kitchen culture. Plan and manage rotas effectively to ensure full service coverage, while monitoring labour hours in line with regulations and business needs. Take full ownership of stock control, including regular stock takes, ordering, waste management and cost control to drive strong GP performance. Drive clear communication within the team through regular briefings, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistent service standards. Our Ideal Candidate: An experienced Chef Manager from a high-volume environment who enjoys leading from the front. A strong culinary background with a flair for modern European cuisine, including deli and coffee bar experience. A confident, customer-facing leader who builds strong relationships and thrives in a people-focused environment. Commercially minded, with solid financial awareness and experience managing food costs and labour budgets. A positive, proactive and solutions-driven approach, with the ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced setting. What's in it for you? Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers TPBN1_UKCT

Catering Supervisor Location: Whipsnade Zoo Salary: £13.21 per hour Contract: Fixed-term 6-month contract (part-time) Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week, up to 5 days out of 7. Must be available to work weekends (with flexibility during peak periods) We're looking for a Catering Supervisor to join our team at Whipsnade Zoo, supporting the day-to-day running of our catering operations across site. This is a hands-on supervisory role, overseeing café service delivery, supporting the team, and ensuring smooth, consistent service across busy visitor periods. The role is centred on supervising front-of-house operations, supporting colleagues on shift, and ensuring high standards of service, cleanliness, and compliance are consistently met. You will work closely with the wider catering management team to ensure all outlets are operating efficiently and effectively. This position is ideal for someone with proven supervisory experience in a café, hospitality, or catering environment, who enjoys leading by example, working in a fast-paced setting, and maintaining high service standards. Why Join Us? We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 20 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles) Free meals on duty Free on-site parking Exclusive travel discounts Access to wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes Digital GP services for you and your family Up to 44% off cinema tickets Contributory pension scheme Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes Training and development opportunities Key Responsibilities Supervise daily café operations and support team performance on shift Ensure high standards of customer service, presentation, and cleanliness Support and motivate team members during busy service periods Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste reduction Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally Support training and onboarding of new team members Who We're Looking For Previous supervisory experience in a café, restaurant, or catering environment (essential) Strong leadership and communication skills Confident working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment Good organisational skills and attention to detail A positive, reliable team leader with a hands-on approach Basic food hygiene knowledge and understanding of food safety standards About Us: Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. Job Reference: com/0705/93179001/52802386/R/BU #RA Venues Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37 hours per week. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I. Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams Our ideal Chef Manager will: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have experience managing teams in a similar role Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mindset Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1805/97077001/52219557/BU #State Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Ideal candidates are proactive relationship builders with a passion for food waste reduction. A social impact company in London is seeking a Sales Specialist to enhance community connections by recruiting restaurants and food retailers.

A leading food technology company is seeking a motivated individual for their European Operations team. You will travel regularly while working in a hybrid model, contributing to waste reduction efforts.

This role involves managing partnerships with major food and beverage chains to promote food waste reduction through their marketplace app. The ideal candidate will have strong Key Account Management experience and a passion for sustainability and food waste initiatives. Join us in making a real imp

Quorn Foods is seeking individuals to join their warehousing and manufacturing teams in Methwold, England. The role involves moving and sorting waste materials, maintaining GMP standards, and adhering to safety protocols. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about healthy and sustainable

A social impact company is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager in London to drive growth and optimization of partnerships with large food service chains.

Join our award-winning school cleaning team.We’re proud of our award-winning service, recognised with:.ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2022.APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award - 2023.Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024.ASSIST – FM Contribution to Cl

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

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Team Leader – Caller Operations (Remote).We're looking for a Team Leader to take charge of our caller operations across multiple brands.We run both B2B and B2C campaigns, and you'll be managing a large team of callers working across a varied mix of projects.The role covers the full lifecycle: inte

At Marble Partners, we believe leadership is not defined by titles but by action.True leaders bring people together, raise standards, and create momentum wherever they go.As our organisation grows across London, we are looking for someone who is ready to step forward, take ownership, and inspire oth

Sleek Telecom – Field Sales Team Leader Opportunity (B2B & Residential).At Sleek Telecom, we’re scaling fast — and we’re looking for.This is not a build-from-scratch role.You must apply with your own team ready to deploy.Sleek Telecom is a UK-based provider delivering high-demand connectivit

Development Management Team Leader on an initial 6-month rolling contract.We have a great opportunity for an experienced planning professional who can demonstrate extensive experience in managing a team as well has carrying a small caseload of Major applications, both residential and commercial.To a

Development Management Team Leader.Flexible Start Date (can wait 4–6 weeks for the right candidate).We are working with a Surrey-based Local Authority to appoint an experienced.Development Management Team Leader.This is a key leadership role within a busy planning service, offering a flexible hybr

CIL & Section 106 Team Leader to join their Town Planning Department on an initial 6-month contract.The successful candidate will manage the work of the CIL & Section 106 team and will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective service.The role will require the ongoing managemen

Join Our Client as an SC Cleared DSR Chief Software Engineer & Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes typically 2 days per week with some travel to London Salary: £100,000 25%-30% bonus Active SC Clearance required Are you a seasoned software engineering professional with a passion for leading innova

Planning Policy Team Leader- East of England.Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this East of England based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Policy Team Leader.This is an initial 6 month initial contract position paying up to £70 per hour inside IR35.We are

Job title Financial Queries Team Leader Function Customer Service Management Location Ripponden Office/Hybrid Reports to Customer Care and Resolutions Manager Responsible for staff Currently 3FTE About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry

Up to £31,840 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits.Warehouse Operative with a VNA F1 License.We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild

We specialise in producing individually wrapped cheese slices for retail, as well as cheese slices designed for the catering and fast-food industries. Experience in food production, manufacturing or warehouse environment would be an advantage, but a ‘can-do’ attitude is more important is a as fu

Warton, Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please.Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress an

We specialise in producing individually wrapped cheese slices for retail, as well as cheese slices designed for the catering and fast-food industries. Experience in fast-paced warehouse or stores roles, ideally within food manufacturing. A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunit

Paraplanning Team Leader - Salary £50,000 - £52,000 DOE Excellent Benefits Based: Home Based with access to office in Hampshire We are searching for an experienced and professional Paraplanner who is ready to move into a Paraplanning Team Leader role with our client, a large market leading wealth

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most.You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led def

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people.

A leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Hardware Team Leader for a 12-month contract based in Rochester.The role requires full-time on-site presence and involves coordinating and guiding a team of skilled hardware engineers.Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing a team

Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: HR Group Job Description: About the Role Were looking for a Pensions Team Leader who will guide our pensions administration team and help us deliver clear, reliable support to our members and stakeholders.In this role, youll help us run our day-to-day o

Pick a career packed with opportunities.Join Ocado Logistics Andover today! .As a Weekend Warehouse Operative for Ocado Logistics you are at the heart of preparing orders for customers.Join our warehouse in Andover, where you'll be working in a state-of-the-art facility preparing orders for custome

Taking part in line cleaning activities and following all food safety and hygiene procedures. Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable). Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided).

NOCN Group are seeking a freelance End Point Assessor with experience within the Construction sector to help carry out End Point Assessments for the Construction Assembly and Installation Operative apprenticeship Standard.Location: Remote, travel to sites required.Hours: Worker Contract, Freelance.A

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.St Ives, Cambridgeshire (office-based, 5 days a week).Join our fast-paced Contact Centre as a hands-on Team Leader.You'll lead, coach and inspire a team of advisors, driving performance while creating

Counterbalance Forklift Production Line Operatives Earn £14-15 per hour Looking for a role that combines forklift skills with production line or Canning line experience? We are hiring Counterbalance Forklift Production Line Operatives for immediate starts with a leading client in Bedford! What You

Location: Newham, East London An opportunity is available for an experienced Mains Laying Team Leader to join a utilities contractor delivering essential water network upgrades across the area.This is a practical, site-based leadership

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Sleek Telecom – Field Sales Team Leader Opportunity (B2B & Residential) At Sleek Telecom, we’re scaling fast — and we’re looking for proven Field Sales Team Leaders who can hit the ground running with an established team already in place

Oversee enforcement across multiple areas: food safety, occupational health & safety, infectious disease control, and public health. Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Food Safety, Health & Safety, Environmental Protection Act, Public Health Ac

Permanent, Full Time We are looking to recruit two Supervisor/Team Leader to join us in St Albans.About the Role Joining us as a Supervisor/Team Leader, you will lead a team as part of a project or defined work stream, driving e

Salary: £37,000- £42,000 Location: Wandsworth, London M-F: 09.Wandsworth office, 1 day at home) Our client, a fantastic family-run business specialising in the manufacture and supply of high-quality sustainable products to the international commercial horticultural industry, is seeking an Account

Job Description Closing dateCustomer Team Leader Location: 80 High Street Skelton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 2EB Pay: £14.Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, par

Sleek Telecom – Field Sales Team Leader Opportunity (B2B & Residential)At Sleek Telecom, we’re scaling fast — and we’re looking for proven Field Sales Team Leaders who can hit the ground running with an establis