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General Manager | Botanica Hall | Clapham Junction | OTE Earnings up to 80k + Up to £20,000 Super bonus Botanica Hall is a little bit different. Right in the heart of Clapham Junction, within the beautifully restored Arding & Hobbs building, Botanica is the kind of place that can start with a morning coffee, drift into a long lunch, get lively over bottomless brunch and finish with cocktails, DJs and a late night. With stylish all-day dining, a coal-fired kitchen, seriously good cocktails and a venue that knows how to have a good time, Botanica has become one of South West London's go-to destinations for everything from date nights and celebrations to after-work drinks and big weekends. By day, it's about great food, brunches and catching up with friends. By night, the lights go down, the cocktails come out and Botanica shifts gear. And now we're looking for someone to take the reins. You'll be the sort of person who... • Understands what makes a great lifestyle venue tick, where food, drinks, service, music and atmosphere all work together, • Thrives on the energy of a busy brunch, packed dining room, celebration booking or late-night crowd, • Can drive daytime trade as confidently as evening and late-night business, • Has a genuine passion for quality food, cocktails and hospitality, • Knows how to create an atmosphere that keeps guests staying for one more drink, • Is commercially sharp and knows how to turn a busy venue into a successful one, • Leads from the floor, inspiring teams through presence, energy and example What you'll do You'll run Botanica Hall like it's your own. From the first coffee of the morning to the last cocktail of the night, you'll be responsible for the entire guest experience. You'll build and develop a brilliant team, maintain exceptional standards, drive sales across all trading periods and ensure Botanica remains a standout destination in Clapham Junction. You'll also play a key role in the venue's events business, delivering everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations for up to 450 guests. Most importantly, you'll make the place feel great. What we're looking for • Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager, • Strong background in premium bars, restaurants, lifestyle venues or high-volume hospitality, • Experience across brunch, daytime, evening and late-night trading, • Strong commercial and operational knowledge, • Passion for food, drink and guest experience, • Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills, • Calm under pressure with a true ownership mentality, • Personal Licence holder desirable What's in it for you? A standout venue in one of London's busiest neighbourhoods, backed by a growing company that genuinely invests in its people. • Competitive salary plus bonus - Up to £20,000 Super bonus, • Comprehensive training and clear progression opportunities, • Employee discounts across the group, • Team socials, incentives and trips, • Birthday day off, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits, • Referral scheme of up to £1,000, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle-to-work scheme Ready to take the reins at one of Clapham Junction's most exciting all-day venues? If you're commercially sharp, people-focused and know how to create a brilliant atmosphere, from bottomless brunch through to late-night cocktails, we'd love to meet you. Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 Most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

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Job Ref: COL1276 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: up to £40,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 48 Posted date: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our Bushy Park café is a beloved destination for locals and visitors, serving expertly baked goods, handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and quality food made with care. We're looking for a talented and creative Head Baker to take charge of our on-site bakery, producing exceptional breads, pastries, and sweet treats, while also developing exciting seasonal products to be featured across the wider Colicci business. If you have a passion for artisan baking, an eye for detail, and love experimenting with seasonal flavours, we want you on our team! What You'll Be Doing: • Leading the bakery team – ensuring consistency, training junior bakers, and inspiring creativity., • Baking with passion – crafting a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients., • Developing new seasonal products – creating limited-edition bakes to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients across Colicci's locations., • Managing production & stock – overseeing ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste., • Ensuring excellence in hygiene & safety – upholding the highest kitchen and food safety standards., • Collaborating with the Head Chefs & General Managers – ensuring our bakery offerings stay exciting, innovative, and commercially successful. What We're Looking For: • A passionate & skilled Baker – with expertise in artisan bread and patisserie., • A creative innovator – excited to experiment with flavours and develop seasonal products that set us apart., • A natural leader – experienced in team management, training, and mentoring junior bakers., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in ordering, stock take, stock entry, and stock reconciliation., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected, • A detail-oriented professional – ensuring precision in every bake., • A fast-paced operator – able to deliver high volumes while maintaining quality. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary + performance bonus – your success is rewarded., • No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice., • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business., • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites., • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives. Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* Ready to Lead Something Special? We'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

BAR STAFF – JOB DESCRIPTION A.K. Whelan Pubs (AKW) Position: Bar Staff / Bar Team Member Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Location: Various Venues Across London & the South ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and reliable people to join our bar teams across A.K. Whelan Pubs. Our Bar Staff are at the heart of the customer experience. You will be responsible for delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards and helping create the welcoming, lively atmosphere our pubs are known for. Previous bar experience is an advantage, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important. Our values are simple: PEOPLE • STANDARDS • FUN We want team members who enjoy hospitality, take pride in their work and understand the importance of giving every customer a great experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service • Welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner., • Provide fast, efficient and engaging bar service., • Take customer orders accurately and process payments correctly., • Have a good knowledge of the drinks and products available., • Assist customers with questions and recommendations., • Deal with customer queries professionally and escalate issues to management where required., • Help create a positive, welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Bar Service • Prepare and serve draught beers, spirits, wines, soft drinks and other beverages to company standards., • Ensure correct glassware, measures and presentation are used., • Maintain excellent product quality and presentation., • Follow responsible alcohol service procedures at all times., • Comply fully with Challenge 25 and licensing requirements., • Report any dispense, cellar or product-quality issues immediately. Cash & Till Procedures • Operate the EPOS/till system accurately., • Process cash and card transactions correctly., • Follow company procedures relating to discounts, refunds and voids., • Never give away stock or provide unauthorised discounts., • Report till discrepancies or transaction issues immediately. Stock Control • Handle all stock carefully and responsibly., • Follow correct measures and portion controls., • Minimise wastage and report breakages, spillages and wastage., • Assist with deliveries and stock rotation when required., • Maintain secure storage of stock., • Support management with stocktakes where required. Cleaning & Standards • Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked bar throughout the shift., • Keep bar tops, shelves, fridges, glasswash areas and customer-facing areas clean., • Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties as instructed., • Ensure glasses are cleaned, polished and stored correctly., • Maintain high standards in customer areas, toilets and external areas where required., • Report maintenance, health & safety or cleanliness issues immediately. Licensing, Safety & Compliance • Follow all premises licence conditions and company policies., • Apply Challenge 25 consistently., • Refuse service appropriately when required and inform management., • Follow company procedures regarding intoxicated customers., • Comply with health & safety, fire safety, food hygiene and allergen procedures., • Report accidents, incidents or security concerns immediately., • Work responsibly to protect customers, colleagues and the business. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for people who are: • Friendly, positive and approachable., • Reliable and punctual., • Customer-focused., • Comfortable working in a busy environment., • Able to work effectively as part of a team., • Willing to learn and develop., • Able to maintain standards during busy periods., • Honest and responsible when handling cash and stock., • Flexible regarding evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Passionate about hospitality and delivering great service. EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a pub, bar, restaurant or hospitality environment is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate. Experience with draught products, EPOS systems, cocktails, food service or high-volume venues would be beneficial. WORKING HOURS Our venues trade across weekdays, evenings and weekends. Applicants should therefore be prepared to work a mixture of: • Day shifts, • Evening shifts, • Weekends, • Bank holidays, • Major sporting and entertainment events Hours and shift patterns will depend on the individual venue and position. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive rates of pay, • Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities, • Training and development, • Opportunities to progress into supervisory and management positions, • Experience within a growing multi-site pub business, • Supportive venue and operations teams, • A lively and varied working environment CAREER DEVELOPMENT We believe in developing talented people from within the business. For team members who demonstrate strong performance, reliability and leadership potential, there may be opportunities to progress through: Bar Staff → Supervisor → Assistant Manager → Deputy Manager → General Manager OUR EXPECTATIONS Every member of the team represents the venue and A.K. Whelan Pubs. We expect our Bar Staff to arrive ready for work, maintain professional standards, support their colleagues and deliver excellent customer service throughout every shift. Above all, we want people who contribute positively to our culture: PEOPLE • STANDARDS • FUN

KICK’S MISSION We are a Christian Charity who aspire to see a generation of young people who will reach their God given potential; where communities have been socially impacted; and where spiritual change has transformed a nation. Our mission is to transform young people’s lives, with God's love, through sport and support. We do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies to impact a sense of hopelessness and give them a hope for the future and a joy in the present. KICK work in Infant, Primary, Secondary, Pupil Referral Units, Private and Special Schools to deliver the following services with Christian values embedded throughout every session: • PE National Curriculum - Transformational Street Dance, • Solutions Focused Mentoring - Schools based Chaplaincy In all that we do, we seek to live out our values to encourage young people to be aspirational, to be compassionate in all circumstances, to deliver excellent quality sessions, and to be intentional in building relationships and sharing the gospel with young people every day and to show integrity in our decision making at all times. KICK are currently working with over 100 schools and have established 29 KICK Academies. The successful candidate will have full line management responsibility for Senior Coaches, overseeing team performance, staff development, and professionalism, while embodying KICK’s values and promoting outstanding practice. Person specification: Demonstrable experience in leadership and team management. Experience working within school environments and supporting young people from a range of backgrounds. Proven track record of improving the quality of teaching, coaching, mentoring, and/or training practice. understanding of Ofsted frameworks and standards, with experience contributing to successful Good or Outstanding outcomes. Experience supporting young people to make positive progress academically, socially, emotionally, or behaviourally. Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating staff training and development Benefits: • Free or subsidised travel, • Sick pay Work Location: In person

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BARBER WANTED URGENTLY

Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Barber to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in barbering and hair styling, with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for creating stylish haircuts and grooming services that meet the diverse needs of our clientele. Effective communication in English is essential for understanding client preferences and ensuring satisfaction. Duties • Provide high-quality barbering services, including haircuts, shaves, and beard trims., • Consult with clients to understand their desired styles and recommend suitable options., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area to ensure a welcoming environment., • Stay updated on the latest trends in hair styling and grooming techniques., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service., • Handle cash transactions and manage appointment bookings efficiently. Experience • Proven experience as a Barber or in a similar role is preferred., • Strong skills in hair styling techniques, including cutting, shaving, and grooming., • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English., • A valid barbering qualification or certification is required., • A passion for the beauty industry and a desire to continually improve skills and knowledge. If you are an enthusiastic Barber looking to make a positive impact on clients' lives through your craft, we would love to hear from you! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Experience: • Barbering: 5 years (preferred) Language: • English Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (preferred) Work Location: In person

Host/ess – Thesleff Group Thesleff Group is a growing restaurant group bringing together some of London's most exciting and distinctive dining destinations. We are passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality, great food, and a strong team culture. We are currently looking for friendly, confident, and professional Host/esses to join our front-of-house teams at: • Sale e Pepe, Knightsbridge – a London institution proudly welcoming generations of guests and lovers of traditional Italian hospitality since 1974., • Los Mochis, Notting Hill – a vibrant and contemporary dining destination known for its distinctive Mexican-Japanese cuisine, energetic atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality. Located in some of London's most sought-after neighbourhoods, both restaurants offer an exciting opportunity for hospitality professionals looking to develop their careers within an ambitious and growing restaurant group. The Role As a Host/ess, you will be the first and last point of contact for our guests and play a key role in creating a warm and memorable dining experience. You will be responsible for welcoming guests, managing reservations and table allocations, supporting the smooth flow of service, and ensuring every guest receives the highest level of hospitality from the moment they arrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about hospitality, enjoys working with people, and is looking to develop their career within Thesleff Group. Key Responsibilities • Welcome and greet guests warmly and professionally, • Manage reservations, guest enquiries, and table allocations efficiently, • Coordinate with restaurant management and the floor team to ensure a smooth flow of service, • Escort guests to their tables and provide a polished and friendly introduction to the restaurant, • Maintain excellent knowledge of reservations, VIP guests, special occasions, and guest preferences, • Answer telephone, email, and in-person enquiries in a professional manner, • Manage waiting guests and communicate expected waiting times clearly, • Maintain the reception and entrance area to a high standard at all times, • Build positive relationships with guests and help create a personalised dining experience, • Handle guest requests and feedback professionally and efficiently, • Support the wider front-of-house team when required, • Maintain and follow The Sleff Group's service and presentation standards About You • Previous experience as a Host/ess or in a similar front-of-house role within a quality, fast-paced restaurant, • Friendly, personable, and confident with a natural passion for hospitality, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Impeccable attention to detail, • Well presented with a professional and positive attitude, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Calm and composed when working under pressure, • Comfortable engaging with a wide range of guests, • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility within your role, • Good spoken and written English, • Willingness to learn and develop within the team, • Ambitious and motivated to progress your career within hospitality, • Must have the right to live and work in the UK What We Offer • Salary of up to £15 per hour, • 28 days paid holiday per year, • Pension scheme, including employer contributions, • Free meals while on duty, • 50% employee dining discount when visiting with family and friends, • Career progression opportunities within a growing restaurant group, • Internal training and career development, • Supportive and people-focused working culture, • Fantastic staff events, • The opportunity to work at two of London's exciting and well-established dining destinations Equal Opportunities Thesleff Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, disability, nationality, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a warm, personable, and professional Host/ess who loves hospitality, people, and food, and you are looking to develop your career within a passionate and successful team, we would love to hear from you. Join Thesleff Group and become part of the team at Sale e Pepe Knightsbridge or Los Mochis Notting Hill.

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