82 Best founder Jobs in Mitcham (September 2025)

CAFE LINEA Set in a prestigious location in Chelsea, this exciting new opening celebrates seasonal produce and precision-led, modern dining with a “less is more” ethos. As Barista/Bartender, you will take ownership of your section whether in the main kitchen and play a key role in delivering consistency, creativity, and excellence in every dish. Working under the guidance of the Head Chef, this is an opportunity to further refine your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, contributing to both the day-to-day service and ongoing menu development. THE ROLE A Barista/Bartender prepares and serves coffee, tea, and alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages and Café Linea signature Petit Fours and Viennoserie. While providing exceptional customer service in a friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming manner. This role involves multitasking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth daily operations. As Barista at Café Linea, you will be responsible for: Customer Service - Greet customers warmly and assist them in making menu selections. - Take orders accurately, answer questions about menu items, and recommend products based on customer preferences. - Provide fast and friendly service while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Beverage and Food Preparation - Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including espresso-based drinks, teas, smoothies, and cocktails/mocktails, following standardized recipes. - Operate coffee machines, grinders, blenders, and other equipment safely and effectively. - Arrange Mis en place for drinks list. - Assemble and serve light snacks or food items as required. Cash Handling and Transactions - Process payments accurately using a point-of-sale system, including handling cash, credit cards, and digital payments. - Balance cash drawers and reconcile transactions as needed. Team Collaboration - Work closely with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and a positive environment. - Assist in opening and closing duties, including setup, inventory checks, and cleaning tasks. Operations and Maintenance - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation, equipment, and café/bar area. - Restock supplies such as coffee beans, syrups, spirits and condiments during shifts. - Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance. WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? The ideal candidate will possess: Creative Vision and Passion - A true love for hospitality innovation and a drive to make a lasting impact on an exciting, new addition to London’s culinary scene. You’ll thrive on opportunities to leave your creative mark. Guest First Mentality: - A relentless commitment to delivering impeccable service, maintaining the highest standards for product quality and service. Detail-oriented, with an uncompromising focus on every guest. People Centric Leadership: - A strong belief that caring for the team comes first. You’ll cultivate an environment where individuals feel supported, empowered, and inspired to excel. Inspiring and Humble Leadership: - A hands-on leader who motivates through example, creating lasting connections within the team and instilling a sense of pride and purpose in daily operations. Eagerness for Complexity: - A readiness to embrace the challenges of a multifaceted, start-up environment with enthusiasm and perseverance. You’ll thrive on solving problems and driving innovation. Collaboration with Senior Leadership: - Enthusiasm for working closely with an experienced leadership team and the Founders to shape the restaurant’s identity and direction. Organizational Mastery: - Exceptional organizational skills, capable of implementing systems and processes that ensure smooth operations and long-term consistency, even in your absence. Ambition and Vision: - A drive not only to grow within the business but to actively shape its future, contributing to its evolution and success. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? - Be Part of Something Special: Join an ambitious, highly experienced senior team at the ground level of an exciting new venture, taking a pivotal role in shaping its success and long-term culture. - Shape the Future Culture: Help create a modern, forward-thinking, and people-focused workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and individuality from day one. - Unlock Career Progression: Grow with the business as it expands, benefiting from a variety of career advancement opportunities tailored to your aspirations and achievements. - Rewarding Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, complemented by sales incentives and performance-based bonuses to reward your impact. - Generous Time Off: Recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance with 28 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). - Employee Benefits: Access an array of perks to support your well-being and enjoyment of the role, including: · Free meals during shifts and discounts for your rest days. · Dedicated training programs focused on personal and professional growth. · A colleague recognition and awards program featuring generous prizes. · A special birthday gift to celebrate your big day. · A “refer a friend” bonus scheme to reward you for bringing great talent to the team. · Cycle to work Scheme · Celebrate your career anniversaries with us, complementary meal for you and a friend after each year of service.

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Master chef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories. We are currently looking for a Prep Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests. How you’ll drive the success: • Demonstrate your passion for preparing freshly made dishes following our spec • Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing. • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards. • Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment. At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer: FINANCIAL: - 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends - £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca - Up to £1000 through friend referrals - Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay - Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream HEALTH AND WELLBEING: - Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs - Cycle to work scheme - Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders - Time off for when needed; like your child’s first day at school DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL: - Own development plan and clear career path - Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions - Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year TACOVERSARIES: 1 YEAR: £50 voucher 2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico! 5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work! If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we’d be thrilled to have you join our team! ‘Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy

Do you have a passion for fresh food, exciting cocktails and want to be part of a team that delivers service excellence? Then look no further. At Wahaca we are a familee that live by our set of values; pride, positivity, humble, integrity and fun. We believe that good food shouldn’t cost the earth and aim to deliver our mission as sustainably as possible. That’s why our kitchen team are fundamental in achieving this and feel proud to do so. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we have opportunities for everyone that shares our passion for making and serving fresh food to perfection every time. What you will get: · FREE meal on shift PLUS 70% off food to share with 3 friends at all Wahaca after you pass your probation · Paid return flight to Mexico after 2 years - for everyone! · Our very own Masterchef competition · Join the fiesta at our annual summer party plus regular socials with your team · Celebrate your probation with £100 to spend at Wahaca with your favourites · Stay with us for the long haul and enjoy 4 weeks paid time off work after 5 years · Unlock bonuses up to £1,000 through training, development and referrals · Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay · Free English lessons · Fantastic development opportunities across our brands and your own personal development plan · Part and Full-time contracts available (we don’t believe in 0-hour contracts!) About the role… · Prepare delicious fresh food in our lively kitchens across all sections · Set up and close down the kitchen with precision and pride · Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety · Work as a team and have fun in the process! Who are we? Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and business deeply values driven by its founders. We care about our planet and source our ingredients locally, championing great British produce. Our founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) truly believe it’s the people that make a restaurant thrive and want to make every employee’s experience a fun and memorable one. Ready to cook up a storm? Apply now! ‘Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.’

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