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  • Kitchen Assistant
    Kitchen Assistant
    3 days ago
    £8–£12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    Radlett

    We are looking for a reliable, friendly and experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team at bagels + schmear, a busy and growing bagel bakery. This role is hands-on and primarily involves maintaining top-notch cleanliness and hygiene standards across the kitchen and workspace. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Maintain exceptional cleanliness across all kitchen and bakery areas, including floors, surfaces, equipment, and storage spaces, • Wash and sanitise dishes, trays, utensils, and baking equipment efficiently and to a high standard, • Support with deliveries by unpacking, organising, and storing stock correctly, following FIFO principles, • Ensure waste is disposed of correctly, with bins kept clean, organised, and regularly emptied, • Assist bakers and kitchen staff with basic preparation tasks, such as lining trays, portioning ingredients, and preparing packaging, • Clean and maintain ovens, mixers, and bakery equipment in line with safety and hygiene standards, • Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, reporting any maintenance or equipment issues promptly, • Follow all health and safety procedures, including food safety and personal hygiene standards, • Keep all back-of-house areas, including fridges, freezers, and storage, organised and hygienic, • Maintain staff areas, including the bathroom, to a consistently high standard of cleanliness, • Contribute to daily closing routines, deep cleans, and scheduled sanitation tasks, • Work collaboratively with the team, maintaining a positive attitude and supporting wider bakery operations as needed Your application must be followed up by email to be considered.

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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    1 month ago
    £36000–£39000 yearly
    Full-time
    Watford

    Duties and Responsibilities: • Identify and evaluate new commercial opportunities to increase store revenue and profitability., • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company objectives., • Develop strategies to increase sales across core retail categories including groceries, beverages, frozen food, tobacco, alcohol products, and daily essentials., • Plan and execute promotional campaigns and sales initiatives to increase customer traffic and average transaction value., • Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies to maximise profitability., • Establish and maintain relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers., • Identify opportunities to expand supplier networks and introduce new product lines., • Promote and expand service offerings including PayPoint transactions, parcel services, lottery services, and utility top-ups., • Identify additional value-added services that can attract customers and improve revenue streams., • Develop local marketing campaigns and promotional strategies targeting customers in Watford and surrounding areas., • Monitor business performance, sales data, and market trends., • Track key performance indicators related to sales growth, service usage, and customer acquisition., • Work with store management to ensure effective stock planning and service delivery. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • Relevant Experience, • Strong analytical and market research skills., • Ability to identify and develop new revenue opportunities., • Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Relevant Bachelor’s or master’s degree

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    2 months ago
    £16–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Stanmore

    Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for leadership and soul-satisfying food? We are looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help Coco reach new heights! As the heartbeat of our back-of-house, you’ll be responsible for maintaining our high standards and keeping the kitchen fire burning bright. What You’ll Do: • Lead the Line: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring every plate that leaves the pass is perfect., • Menu Mastermind: Work on seasonal menu development and daily specials that keep our guests coming back., • Kitchen Captain: Mentor, train, and inspire a talented kitchen team to work with precision and speed., • The Bottom Line: Manage inventory, food costs, and supplier relationships to ensure the kitchen is as efficient as it is creative., • Proven Leader: Extensive experience in a senior kitchen role within a fast-paced environment., • Cool Under Fire: You thrive during a busy service and lead by example, never losing your "zen.", • Creative Flair: A deep understanding of flavours, presentation, and culinary trends., • Competitive Salary: £35k – £45k (dependent on experience) + performance bonuses., • Creative Freedom: A real voice in the direction of our menu and kitchen culture., • The Coco Perks: Complimentary staff meals, uniform allowance, and team social events., • Growth: A seat at the table in a rapidly growing business.

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