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About SoulEats: SoulEats is an exciting new cloud kitchen startup on a mission to bring soulful, vibrant vegan and vegetarian meals to food lovers everywhere. We’re looking for a talented part-time chef who’s passionate about vegetarian and vegan cooking and eager to grow with us from the ground up. This is your chance to be part of a fresh brand that combines soulful flavors with modern convenience, delivering wholesome food straight to customers’ doors. Job Type: Part-Time (Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends) What You’ll Do: Help develop and prepare a diverse menu of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes, ensuring quality and consistency Work closely with the founding team to refine recipes and build a standout plant-based menu Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment adhering to food safety standards Manage ingredient inventory and assist with sourcing fresh, quality produce Adapt quickly and efficiently to fluctuating order volumes as we launch and grow Help in packaging meals with care to ensure freshness for delivery What We’re Looking For: Experience as a chef or cook with a passion for vegan and vegetarian cuisine Excitement to join a startup and contribute creatively to menu development and kitchen processes Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player Flexibility with part-time hours, including evenings and weekends Positive attitude, adaptability, and a love for soulful, wholesome food Why Join SoulEats Now? Be part of a brand-new, fast-growing cloud kitchen startup from day one. Have a direct impact on menu creation and kitchen operations Enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your lifestyle Competitive pay with opportunities for growth as we scale Join a passionate, supportive team committed to bringing soulful plant-based food to the community Send your resume and a brief note about why you’re the perfect fit.

It's a perfect step-up opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to try themselves in their first leadership role. This role reports to the group Executive Chef. Counter Notting Hill is a Mediterranean open-fire restaurant, It is a distinctive venue where our exceptional menu brings together the rich flavours of the Aegean in a collection of sharing platters. Every dish reflects the essence of the region and draws inspiration from the childhood of our Executive Head Chef, Kemal Demirasal, embodying the core of what we do. - What You’ll Do: - Planning and directing food preparation. - Lead by example, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation in every dish. - Collaborate on menu development, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the table. - Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels to ensure smooth kitchen operations. - Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles. - Uphold all health and safety regulations within the kitchen, ensuring a clean and safe working environment. - Continuously strive for improvement, seeking out ways to enhance our offerings and the efficiency of the kitchen. **You have:** - Minimum 2 years of previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume kitchen . - A genuine passion for cooking and a deep understanding of various culinary techniques and styles. - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team. - Ability to work under pressure, staying calm and focused during busy service periods. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. - Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining high standards. Why Join Us: - Opportunity to work in a creative and supportive environment where your input is valued. - Potential for career growth and development within our expanding company. - Competitive salary, plus benefits such as WPA cash plan insurance , Hospitality Rewards , Free lunch at work, Refer a Friend scheme - The chance to be part of a passionate team that prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

We’re on the lookout for a part-time chef to help prep and plan a small, simple menu of great-tasting food. Just 8 hours a week—perfect for someone who loves to keep things organised, get creative, and work independently. What the job involves: Mondays (4 hours): Prep for two sandwiches and one salad to last the week Wednesdays (4 hours): Top-up prep, plan next week’s menu, and write an order list for the manager Recipes need to be easy for baristas to assemble during the week Keep the kitchen clean and tidy—fridge management and good hygiene are a must Use ingredients wisely and aim for as little waste as possible Bring fresh ideas for interesting, delicious food that’s simple to put together We’re looking for someone who: Works with a sense of urgency—this matters Has common sense and knows their way around a kitchen Keeps things clean, organised, and running smoothly Can take feedback well and follow direction Works well on their own but can also take initiative Is creative, practical, and gets the job done without fuss Why work with us? You’ll have the space to make your mark on a small, flexible menu. If you’re organised, creative, and like working behind the scenes, this could be a great fit. To apply: Just send us a quick message about yourself and your experience—bonus if you can share any food you’ve made.

This is a fantastic chance for people who are eager to represent leading brands and charities, develop professional skills, and make a real impact through direct customer engagement. Location: Moorgate, London Schedule: 4-6 days a week (flexible) Experience: Not required – full training provided. What You’ll Be Doing: Engage with potential customers face-to-face to showcase our clients’ offerings Create strong, positive interactions that represent the brand with professionalism Collect valuable feedback and report insights to our team Maintain excellent customer service standards Work toward and achieve weekly performance targets What We’re Looking For: Great communication skills and a friendly, outgoing personality A genuine passion for representing brands and helping people Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and energetic environment A positive mindset and a desire to keep learning Strong motivation and ambition to grow professionally Perks and Benefits: Travel opportunities abroad with expenses covered! Weekly earnings with uncapped commission potential Access to expert sales training and mentoring Fun, social team culture with regular networking events Fast-track career progression through our Business Development Pathway Personal coaching to help you build both hard and soft skills Opportunity to work alongside top professionals in the sales and marketing field Be your own boss and take ownership of your growth Perfect for individuals seeking a fresh start or looking to switch careers! If you’re ready to develop your potential in a vibrant, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV and take the first step toward a rewarding future. Role: Sales Representative Company: Pantera Marketing. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £80.00-£230.00 per day Additional pay: Commission pay Performance bonus Benefits: Company events Employee mentoring programme Schedule: Monday to Friday Language: English (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC2A

St. John’s Tavern is a much-loved bar and restaurant in Archway, North London. Since opening in 1998, we have built a loyal following for our food, rooted in seasonal British and regional European cooking. Named one of London’s 50 best gastropubs by the Evening Standard, we are proud of our heritage and excited for what comes next. Our building includes three kitchens. One serves the bar, another is the open wood-fired grill in the dining room, and the third supports private events and regular supper clubs. Our inspiration comes from the generous dining traditions of Europe, including chop houses, brasseries, trattorie and comedores. We aim to provide outstanding food at honest prices in a warm and welcoming local setting. We are now looking for a passionate and talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape the next chapter of St. John’s Tavern. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected and established business while helping to evolve its culinary direction. You will have the freedom to create dynamic menus for the dining room, curate bar offerings and bring fresh ideas to life through our ‘Mi Casa, Tu Casa’ supper club and events. Key Responsibilities ● Lead and motivate the kitchen team while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. ● Design and deliver seasonal menus that reflect our values of quality produce, sustainability and minimal waste. ● Oversee all aspects of daily kitchen operations including preparation, service, hygiene and food safety standards. ● Manage stock levels, supplier relationships and ordering in line with budget targets. ● Maintain accurate portioning, costing and profit margins. ● Train and develop the team, supporting professional growth and consistency. ● Collaborate with the front of house and ownership teams on menus, events and the overall vision for the business. About You ● You have a genuine passion for food and hospitality. ● You bring experience as a senior chef in a quality-focused kitchen. ● You are a strong and calm leader who values teamwork and clear communication. ● You are highly organised with a good understanding of stock control, budgets and kitchen operations. ● You are committed to delivering consistency, quality and a positive kitchen culture. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, performance-related bonuses and the chance to work in a creative and supportive environment where your input will truly matter.

Job title: 2x Architectural Assistant (Part I or Equivalent) Reporting to: Project Leader of the current project on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner We’re looking for a creative and motivated recent architecture graduate or Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our growing London team full-time. At Darrenn, you’ll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to contribute your ideas from day one. You’ll be involved in the concept design stage, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to bring fresh perspectives and creativity to our projects. This is more than just a first job- it’s a real opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with the potential to take on greater responsibilities over time. Responsibilities - Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design - Seek to understand the design project - Develop, where required, representations of design options for further discussion by the design team - Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Partner, Senior Partner or nominated Architect Qualities & skills required - Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities - Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based - Evidence of a good design understanding e.g. a good design portfolio - Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project - A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks and in response to direction or instruction - Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team, assisting and supporting team members - Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally - Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively budget - Evidence of the ability to understand design decisions taken by others Desirable - Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, Rhino, Revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs.

Job Title: Head Chef Location: South London About Us: Located in a picturesque riverside setting in South London, our pub is a vibrant hub of the local community — known and loved for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, carefully curated beer and wine list, and hearty, comforting food. We blend traditional pub charm with a forward-thinking attitude, and we’re now looking to elevate our food offering to match the quality and soul of our venue. This is more than just a kitchen — it’s a chance to lead, innovate, and take ownership of a food operation with real creative freedom, in a business that values and invests in its people. ⸻ The Role: We’re on the hunt for a passionate, creative, and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire a small team with energy and ambition. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to put their own stamp on a well-loved, high-potential food pub — and build a reputation for food that’s fresh, seasonal, and unpretentious, but packed with flavour and finesse. As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen — from designing menus and managing budgets to training your team and upholding the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and consistency. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: • Menu Creation & Development: Design and deliver fresh, seasonal menus that strike a balance between comforting classics and exciting specials, with scope to evolve the offering throughout the year. • Hands-On Leadership: Be a visible, motivating presence in the kitchen, setting the pace and tone for a positive, professional culture that supports learning, creativity, and consistency. • Kitchen Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations including prep, service, stock control, supplier management, and compliance with health & safety protocols. • Team Building: Hire, train, mentor and retain a small, reliable team that takes pride in their work and strives to improve. • Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain strict standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety, ensuring full compliance with HACCP and EHO requirements. • Budget & Cost Control: Take responsibility for food margins, portion control, ordering, waste reduction and labour costs to hit financial targets. • Collaboration: Work closely with the General Manager and FOH team to ensure smooth service, effective communication, and great customer experiences. • Innovation & Improvement: Always look for ways to improve — whether it’s a new supplier, a better prep system, or a dish that wows our guests. ⸻ Who You Are: • A confident and experienced Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef, with at least 2 years leading or co-leading a busy kitchen (pub experience a plus). • A passionate cook who genuinely enjoys what they do — from sourcing ingredients to plating up. • Creative and confident in your palate, with a flair for developing appealing dishes that balance customer appeal with kitchen efficiency. • A calm and organised leader, capable of managing people, pressure, and priorities with professionalism. • Strong on systems: able to manage budgets, suppliers, health and safety and stock with a keen eye for detail. • A natural team player who works well with FOH and sees the bigger picture. • Enthusiastic about food trends and pub culture, and eager to contribute ideas and energy to a growing venue. • Level 2 Food Safety as minimum; Level 3 and formal culinary training a bonus. • Full right to work in the UK. ⸻ What We Offer: • Competitive Salary – £38,000 to £45,000 depending on experience. • Creative Freedom – Full input on menus and food direction. • Supportive Culture – You’ll work in a positive, respectful environment where your input is genuinely valued. • Career Growth – Whether you want to stay long-term or step up to something bigger in time, we support progression. • Perks – Staff meals, family & friends discount, opportunities for training and development. • Flexibility – 8h/10h/12h shift options, with weekend availability required but fair scheduling.

Job title: Registered Architect We’re seeking a creative and ambitious Full or Part-time Registered Architect to join our growing London team. At Darrenn, you’ll be seen, heard, and empowered to make your mark. You’ll take part in everything from early design concepts to project delivery, collaborate across disciplines, and bring fresh energy to our diverse and talented team. For the right person, this is more than a job — it’s a real opportunity to grow with us and take on greater responsibility in the future. Responsibilities - Understand the design project - Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design - Assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team - Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development - Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies - Seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) and an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with the requirements of the RIBA (or equivalent as applicable e.g. AIA, National Administration Board of Architectural Registration (NABAR)) - Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required Qualities & skills required - Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities - Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based - Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion - Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project - Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction - Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently - A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self motivated and able to take responsibility - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team - Flexible attitude - Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally - Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times Desirable - Understanding of the architects role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management - Ability to assist with the management of junior assistant architects on the team - Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget - Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, Rhino, revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - ARB Registered This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs.