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LIFE AT CLAYS Welcome to Clays, the ultimate indoor clay shooting experience and cocktail bar! We bring the thrill of a British clay target shooting weekend to the heart of the city. Our unique twist on Olympic clay shooting makes the sport safe, fun, and accessible for everyone. As we expand locally and globally, we're excited to share our love for British charm and competitive gaming with the world. Whether you're after a thrilling day with friends or a lively evening with colleagues, Clays is the perfect spot for adrenaline-pumping, fun-filled experiences. Careers at clays are loaded with possibilities. As we grow our brand, we are equally dedicated to the growth of our team. We offer ample opportunities for personal development and top-notch training. Our team is a vibrant mix of independent thinkers who are passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. If you're seeking a workplace that values integrity, fun, and teamwork, Clays might just be the place for you! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work UK! We’re all about creating a workplace filled with integrity, fun, and teamwork. But don’t just take our word for it, here's what our Clayers have to say: “You can be yourself here. The company values character and willingness to learn over prior knowledge. They provide all the training you need, and your progress is entirely up to you.” “Mistakes are stepping stones here, and no one is frowned upon for making them. We learn from each other, which is unique in a workplace.” If you’re looking for a role where you can grow and be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team, join us as we make history, one shot at a time! CLAYS VALUES At Clays, our venues are for everyone, and so is our workplace. We believe that to serve our diverse audience, we must first celebrate and nurture diversity within our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture. Different perspectives spark creativity and drive innovation. So, if you're passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! And of course, we’re looking for someone who embodies our Clays values. That’s why we’ve framed them as key questions that guide everything we do: SAFE - Safety first. It’s our responsibility to protect our people, our guests, and our business. We make decisions that create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. AMAZING EXPERIENCE - We deliver an amazing experience by going above and beyond what's expected, obsessing over the detail, making thoughtfulness a priority, and ensuring every guest and colleague feels seen, valued, and truly celebrated. LASTING - Lasting means creating impact that goes beyond the moment. At Clays, the choices we make must meaningfully contribute to a lasting impression, for our guests, our people, our planet, and our brand. SUMMARY OF POSITION What's the Gig, you ask? Clays floor teams are collaborative, consisting of a group of highly skilled individuals who are heavily cross trained. Here at Clays, we offer a unique experience and therefore, have a unique role and requirements, this is where our Shoot Captains come in. Our Shoot Captains are the soul of our competitive socialising experience. You will bring the Clays experience to life for our guests. We are looking for exuberant individuals with big personalities who always bring fun and positive energy to our atmosphere. You will run a section of our gaming pegs and control the guests entire journey for multiple groups throughout the operation. Previous hosting and serving experience will really help you in this role. You will be expected to introduce the game, set guests up on the system and get them started. Show them how to use our Food & Beverage kiosks and support them with placing food and drinks orders. Moreover, you will ensure that they are looked after with our 12 steps of service, covering every stage of their experience. You will understand our bookings system and learn how to manage the entire bookings journey and you will actively engage in serving duties, coordinating with the bar and kitchen to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to all tables in your designated section. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that service is efficiently provided to all gaming pegs in your section. You will be a critical piece of the front of house team, always looking for opportunities to enhance the guest experience, giving hints, tips and recommendations, driving peoples competitive spirit and helping them engage with the game. As a Shoot Captain, you should be able to develop a rapport with the guest throughout their entire experience. You will ensure guests leave with a smile, remembering your name, and eagerly anticipating their next visit. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will include but may not be limited to the following responsibilities; • You will be highly competent with our booking system, • On occasion you may run the reception and bookings for the service, • You will support the events team with group reservations, • You will be crucial to the smooth success of our corporate events, • Handle face to face customer enquiries as well as telephone and email queries in a polite, professional manner., • When running a section of gaming pegs you will be required to deliver the full 12 steps of the game and Food & Beverage service., • You will serve food and beverage in a professional manner, ensuring a high level of customer service, • Able to flex your skills across our multiple front of house roles SKILLS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES • Host or hospitality reception / bookings management preferred but not essential, • Previous food and beverage service experience, restaurant or bar, • Always looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and abilities, • Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences, • A keen eye for detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients, • Honest with strong moral principles, • Take initiative, can solve problems calmly and work well under pressure, • Someone who really enjoys interacting with people, • Love and engage with incredible food and beverage WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary £12.50 per hour as well as weekly Tronc service charge distribution. Other great benefits include: • Holiday: 32 working days’ holiday pro rata each year, including bank holidays, with an increasing allocation up to a maximum of 36 days with length of service., • Colleague Discounts: Enjoy a generous 50% discount during off-peak periods and 25% during peak periods for you, your friends, and family., • Paid Breaks: We value your time and ensure you’re compensated for your breaks., • Health Care Cash Plan: Up to £995 for reclaimable appointments & treatments, and access to a Virtual GP., • Career Growth: Advance your career with Clayers Academy, our online learning platform, and seize opportunities for growth within our expanding business. Plus, earn globally recognized qualifications funded by Clays., • Celebration Day: An additional paid day off each year to celebrate something meaningful to you., • Parental Leave: Market-leading policies with 13 weeks at 100% pay for maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave after 12 months of service., • Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support service and up to 8 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Volunteer Day: A paid day off annually to give back to your local community., • Birthday Gift: Choose a special gift to celebrate your birthday., • Pension Scheme: Join our non-contributory pension scheme with a minimum 3% contribution from us and 5% from you., • Recognition and Incentives: Enjoy team recognition and rewards through our Shooting Stars programme., • Hospitality Discounts: Access exclusive discounts via Hospitality Rewards., • Meals Provided: Free meals for colleagues working operational shifts. Plus, we’re certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating an outstanding work environment! You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development.
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical IT Quality and Testing Professional to join our IT team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through the design and execution of test plans, identification of bugs, and collaboration with development teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, and a solid understanding of software testing methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Develop, document, and execute detailed test cases, test scripts, and test plans for various software applications. Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality is built into the development process. Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla). Conduct root cause analysis of defects and recommend solutions or preventative steps. Participate in sprint planning and reviews within Agile or other SDLC frameworks. Design and implement automated testing solutions (if applicable). Maintain documentation of testing processes and quality metrics. Support the release process through validation of build readiness and deployment testing. Computer Games Testing: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, LoadRunner, or similar. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes. Employment Type: Full-time Location: On-site / Hybrid / Remote (as per company policy)
we are an award winning indie grocery retailer based in Walthamstow London. We are keen to up our game with in store marketing (point of sale) including adding new advertising screens to celebrate the amazing local food heroes and challenger brands we work with. We are looking for someone who is strong with design and able to coordinate communications eg organising videos with suppliers and getting them on our screens in store. look forward to hearing from you thanks Chris
Black Bear Burger is not your typical burger joint – our ethos is ‘simple, done well’ – we don’t mess around with gimmicks. We use the best beef we can get our hands on and everything in our burgers is there to enhance the flavour of that beef! We've built a huge following of fans (both in person and online) and get daily burger pilgrims travelling from across the country to try our food. We've featured on Top Jaws best burger in London, Bloggers choice at the 2024 National Burger Awards and recently won Best burger at the 2025 National Burger Awards. As a company we currently have 9 sites with more planned on the horizon in. We're on a really great journey, and we're looking to bring pro-active, dynamic and career driven people on board to grow with us on that journey. THE ROLE As Head Chef, you'll be working in leading your team from the front, drawing on previous head chef and management experience. We want to bring in someone who is going to be proud of what we do, as we're continually working hard to be top of our game in the competitive burger market. Key responsibilities for the role are: • Running the service element of the kitchen (cooking standards, prep levels, managing the team), • Hygiene and Cleanliness levels + Health and Safety Standards (Due Diligence, Record Keeping, overall compliance.), • Stock Management (Ordering, minimising wastage, staying on top of rotation), • Management of the team (development and training, rotas, recruitment, maintaining great team culture), • Menu Development with the group head chef, designing specials. Systems Food Alert (Due Dilligence), Supy (ordering and stock), Planday (Rotas), Flow(Training and development), VitaMojo (Tills) Perks • Competitive share of service charge and tips, • 28 days holiday, • Employee referral scheme (refer someone in and get £200), • Friends and Family Discount, • Career Progression planning, • Free staff meals + Swaps with other exciting businesses., • Top Staff Parties, • Management Meals out., • The role is Salary and based on 48h/wk, made up from £34k basic, £9+ tronc, (£4k KPI bonus, 2.6k Deliveroo bonus, if targets are hit)