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  • Head Baker
    Head Baker
    4 days ago
    £38000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    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.

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  • Bar Staff
    Bar Staff
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    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

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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    21 days ago
    £13.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Surrey

    Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Location: East Molesey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £13.50 - £16.00 per hour Hours: 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday (36-40 hours per week) A welcoming nursery in East Molesey is seeking a Level 3 or above, early years practitioner, to join their team on a permanent year-round contract. The role is based in the baby room caring for children aged 8 months to 24 months. The nursery is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term relationship with the setting, becoming a consistent member of the team. There is opportunity for professional growth within the nursery. Your role: • Working as part of a team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment, • Supporting and promoting equality and diversity throughout all areas of care and practice, • Delivering activities to support children’s learning, development, and educational needs, • Completing observations, planning and providing next steps to extend and support children’s development What you will need: • A full and relevant level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification, • An understanding of the EYFS framework and regulations, • An understanding of planning, observing and record-keeping procedures, • Strong communication and organisational skills What the position offers: • Employee reward programme, • Training and career progression opportunities, • Pension and healthcare, • Generous holiday allowance All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children. Apply today your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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  • Dental Receptionist
    Dental Receptionist
    28 days ago
    £12–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    Chessington

    Family Dental Care (FDC) provides high-quality NHS and private dental care to patients of all ages in Chessington. The practice offers a full range of services, including general dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, teeth whitening, Invisalign, hygiene services, emergency dental care, and facial aesthetics. FDC is known for its friendly, experienced team and patient-centered approach, focusing on comfort, clear communication, and tailored treatment plans. New patients are welcome and can book appointments online or by phone, making access to care straightforward and convenient. Role Description This is an on-site Dental Receptionist role based in London. The Dental Receptionist will greet patients, manage check-in and check-out processes, and ensure a welcoming and professional front-desk experience. Responsibilities include handling incoming phone calls, responding to patient inquiries, booking and updating appointments, and maintaining accurate patient records in practice management systems. The role also involves coordinating with clinical staff, managing payment processing, and supporting the smooth daily operation of the practice. The Dental Receptionist will uphold patient confidentiality and contribute to a calm, organized reception area. • Candidates should possess strong Appointment Scheduling skills, including managing calendars, coordinating follow-up visits, and handling changes efficiently., • Candidates should possess basic Dental Care awareness to understand common treatments, terminology, and patient pathways within a dental practice., • Candidates should possess professional Phone Etiquette skills, including clear communication, polite call handling, and accurate message-taking., • Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, with the ability to interact respectfully with patients and team members from diverse backgrounds., • Candidates should possess core Receptionist Duties capabilities, such as front-desk management, record keeping, and payment handling., • Relevant experience in a dental, medical, or healthcare reception environment is beneficial., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy setting are desirable., • Proficiency with basic computer applications and practice management or booking systems is an advantage., • Training or qualifications in customer service, administration, or healthcare support are beneficial.

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