78 Best general operative Jobs in Teddington (September 2026)

Job Ref: COL1262 Branch: Richmond Park Location: Richmond Park, London (South West) Salary/Benefits: £14.80 Per Hour Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 07:00-18:00 Posted date: 06/09/2026 Closing date: 06/10/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering exceptional coffee, fresh food, and warm hospitality. We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic General Assistant to support the day-to-day café operations, deliver outstanding customer service, and be a key part of our friendly team. If you're passionate about hospitality, love working with people, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: • Delivering top-tier customer service – making every customer feel welcome and ensuring a friendly, engaging atmosphere., • Assisting with food & drink preparation – supporting baristas and chefs in delivering fresh, high-quality products., • Keeping the café running smoothly – helping with cleaning, stock replenishment, and general upkeep., • Taking orders & serving customers – ensuring fast and efficient service with a smile., • Presenting products beautifully – ensuring displays look abundant, inviting, and visually appealing., • Maintaining health & safety standards – ensuring the café remains clean, safe, and, • Bringing energy & enthusiasm – supporting a positive, team-focused work environment. What We're Looking For: • A friendly, customer-focused team player – who loves working with people and creating a welcoming atmosphere., • An eye for detail & presentation – passionate about making food displays look delicious, uniform and abundant ., • A hardworking & reliable individual – with a positive attitude and willingness to learn., • A fast-paced operator – who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys variety., • A flexible & adaptable attitude – ready to work weekends and peak periods but no evenings., • Previous customer service experience – some experience in providing great customer experience is preferred - we'll provide full training! Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • 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.* If you're a friendly and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming café environment, we'd love to hear from you. Richmond Park with it's ancient woodlands, rolling hills and open grasslands is a National Nature Reserve and teaming with life throughout the seasons. We have 1 cafe, 4 kiosks and a seasonal vintage ice cream van nestled amongst the stunning landscapes of this popular and cherished London parkland.

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Swim Generation is a private swimming coaching business with offices in Richmond, Surrey. We are looking for self motivated, passionate , and customer service driven candidates to apply for part time or full time roles at our head office in Richmond. Reporting into the founder and operations manager the ideal candidate will manage our inbound and outbound lead/ sales alongside daily renewals for existing clients due for renewal.Further details to be discussed about the role. Swim Generation is going through an exciting period of growth within the business, and a major project taking place with a marketing strategy in place for future growth. Role is for an immediate start at £15-20 per hour on a project basis and temporary basis with a view to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Restaurant Manager – Surbiton Location We’re looking for an experienced supervisor/assistant Manager with a strong background in high-volume operations to join in Surbiton To be considered, you must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. We're seeking someone hands-on, highly organized, and ready to lead a team with energy and confidence beside the general manager. We offer a competitive salary package along with a performance-based bonus scheme, both to be discussed in detail at the interview. If you're ready for your next big opportunity with a growing and well-respected hospitality brand, we’d love to hear from you.

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Acelo Limited

Revenue Consultant | Project-Based Assignments | Acelo Collective

Join the Acelo Collective, our network of experienced independent Revenue Practitioners. This is not a permanent role. Instead, you'll be considered for project-based client engagements that match your expertise, with assignments typically ranging from a few weeks to several months. About Acelo Acelo is the revenue partner for ambitious B2B businesses. We diagnose what's slowing growth, build the systems to fix it, and help clients create sustainable revenue momentum. Combining experienced operators, proven methodology and AI-enabled delivery, we help businesses generate revenue, retain customers and make better commercial decisions. The Opportunity We're looking for Senior Revenue Leaders who have built, led or transformed commercial functions and can step into client engagements with credibility from day one. You'll lead discovery, diagnose challenges, shape practical solutions and help clients implement meaningful change across sales, marketing, customer success and revenue operations. Supported by Acelo's methodology, proprietary tooling and AI-first approach, you'll focus on delivering outcomes, not just recommendations. Why Join the Acelo Collective? • Access to high-quality, pre-vetted client engagements, • Spend less time selling and more time delivering, • Flexible assignments alongside your existing portfolio, • Proven methodology, proprietary tooling and AI-enabled delivery, • Competitive day rates agreed per engagement, • Opportunity to work alongside experienced Practitioners who have led revenue functions themselves If you’ve carried the number, built teams and delivered commercial change firsthand, we’d like to hear from you.

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The Crossing

Assistant General Manager (AGM)

We are seeking a enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Manager to join our Warm Rosette Pub in Barnes! We’re a community-focused pub in Barnes, with a strong reputation for great food, drinks and service. Alongside our everyday pub trade, we host a wide range of events, from birthdays and private parties to weddings, celebrations and larger gatherings. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading a team, passionate about hospitality and understands what it takes to run a successful pub. Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll play an important role in the day to day running of The Crossing. You’ll be a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable managing a busy Friday night, overseeing a private celebration or making sure the cellar is running perfectly. You’ll help ensure that our guests receive consistently excellent service while supporting the team and maintaining the high standards we expect across the pub. Key responsibilities • Supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day operation of the pub, • Leading and motivating the team during busy services, • Maintaining consistently high standards of service, presentation and hospitality, • Taking responsibility for the pub in the absence of the General Manager, • Managing and maintaining the cellar, gas, • Managing stock levels, deliveries and stock rotation, • Supporting ordering and reducing waste and unnecessary stock loss, • Ensuring licensing, health & safety and company procedures are followed, • Training and developing team members, • Dealing confidently and professionally with guest feedback and complaints, • Helping maintain excellent relationships with regular customers and the local community Events are an important part of The Crossing, so experience in private hire and event management is highly desirable. This will include: • Liaising with guests and helping understand their event requirements, • Helping plan and organise events from enquiry through to completion, • Coordinating with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Ensuring event spaces are prepared and presented to a high standard, • Managing timings, menus, drinks packages and special requests, • Providing a warm, professional and personal service to hosts and their guests, • Helping generate repeat business and positive recommendations We’re looking for someone who: • Has previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a pub, bar, restaurant or similar hospitality environment, • Is confident and experienced with cellar management, • Has a genuine interest in beer, drinks and hospitality, • Has experience working with private events, functions or celebrations, • Is confident leading a team and taking responsibility, • Has excellent attention to detail and high standards, • Is calm and organised under pressure, • Has excellent communication and customer service skills, • Is commercially aware and understands the importance of sales, GP, stock control and reducing waste, • Is friendly, approachable and enjoys getting to know customers, • Is willing to be hands-on and lead by example, • Has a positive attitude and takes pride in the venue they work in What we offer • A key management position within a well-established Barnes pub, • Great shift patterns, this is not a late pub, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • The opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact, • Festive bonuses, • Staff benefits and discounts This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys pub life — someone who can confidently run a busy service, look after a cellar, lead a team and make sure a wedding, birthday or celebration is an event guests will remember. If you’re passionate about hospitality, take pride in high standards and want to be part of a busy, ambitious pub in the heart of Barnes, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith and Fulham

General Manager - Authentic Italian Coffee Shop & Deli Location: London, W6 9TN Department: Management Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Start Date: Immediate About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead our authentic Italian coffee shop and deli. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who shares our love for exceptional coffee, traditional Italian cuisine, and outstanding customer service. What You'll Do Operations Management • Oversee daily operations of both coffee shop and deli services, • Manage inventory, stock levels, and supplier relationships, • Create and update pricing strategies, menus, and promotional campaigns, • Handle administrative tasks including invoicing, payroll preparation, and supplier payments Team Leadership • Recruit, train, and manage a team of passionate staff members, • Create staff schedules and manage rotas efficiently, • Foster a positive work environment that reflects our Italian hospitality values Customer Experience • Ensure exceptional customer service standards across all touchpoints, • Manage table service operations and deli counter service, • Maintain high-quality food and product displays, • Handle customer feedback and continuously improve service quality Quality & Compliance • Monitor food safety and hygiene standards, • Ensure product quality and presentation meet our authentic Italian standards, • Manage compliance with health and safety regulations What We're Looking For Essential Requirements • Languages: Fluent in both English and Italian (advanced level required), • Experience: Proven management experience in hospitality, food service, or retail, • Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities, • Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for Italian coffee culture and authentic cuisine Key Competencies • Financial management and budgeting experience, • Staff management and development skills, • Customer service excellence mindset, • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, • Attention to detail and quality standards What We Offer • Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 annually, • Immediate start available, • Opportunity to work with authentic Italian products and traditions, • Leadership role in a growing business, • Staff discounts and benefits, • Professional development opportunities How to Apply Ready to bring your passion for Italian coffee and cuisine to life? We'd love to hear from you! Apply: Send your CV and cover letter today We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Join our family and help us share the authentic taste of Italy with our community!

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Berenice London Ltd

Part-Time Business Operations & Marketing Assistant

Part-Time Business Operations & Marketing Assistant Hybrid – Ealing, London | Approximately 2 days per week Berenice London is a growing luxury bespoke wig company based in Ealing, London. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and tech-confident Business Operations & Marketing Assistant to work closely with our founder and help keep the day-to-day organisation of the business running smoothly. This is a varied role within a small, growing business. It would suit someone who loves organisation, systems, customer communication and taking responsibility for making sure things actually get done. You will work directly with the founder and coordinate with our existing team, including our social media/content team and external digital marketing partners. What you'll be helping with Customer communication & administration • Monitoring and organising customer emails, • Responding to routine customer enquiries in a warm and professional way, • Making sure new enquiries and leads are followed up, • Flagging important enquiries that require the founder's personal attention, • Keeping customer information accurate and up to date in Zoho, • Helping manage customer communications throughout their journey with us, • Sending and coordinating appropriate client updates, • Helping with invoices and monitoring customer payments CRM & automations • Taking day-to-day ownership of our GoHighLevel CRM, • Manually maintaining customer tags and ensuring customers enter the correct follow-up journeys, • Monitoring existing automations and identifying anything that needs improving, • Helping review, rewrite and organise automated customer emails, • Coordinating technical GoHighLevel changes with our external digital team, • Checking that leads and customers are not falling through gaps Calendly & appointments • Taking ownership of our Calendly system, • Managing availability, appointment types and booking journeys, • Helping with cancellations and rescheduling, • Making sure automated appointment communications are accurate and working properly Business & client operations • Helping maintain an organised overview of active customer orders, • Keeping track of important stages, deadlines and customer updates, • Helping make sure information moves correctly between consultations, customer records and production, • Helping coordinate routine communication with suppliers and external team members, • Keeping track of outstanding jobs and making sure they are followed through, • Helping develop simple systems and processes as the business grows Marketing coordination • Working alongside our existing social media/content team member, • Helping plan marketing priorities and newsletter ideas, • Keeping newsletters and marketing activities moving on schedule, • Making sure the founder records planned Instagram/video content, • Coordinating with our external advertising, CRM and SEO partners, • Helping monitor leads, bookings and sales conversions, • Producing a simple overview of marketing performance so we understand what is generating enquiries and customers, • Helping identify improvements needed across our website and customer journey The person we're looking for You do not need to be a senior manager or have years of management experience. We are looking for someone who is: • Extremely organised, • Proactive and good at noticing what needs doing, • Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and following them through, • Tech-confident and comfortable learning new systems, • Excellent at written English, • Warm and professional when communicating with customers, • Able to work independently, • Comfortable coordinating with different team members and suppliers, • Good at keeping track of lots of small moving pieces, • Happy working closely with a founder in a small business, • Confident reminding and chasing the founder when something is needed!, • Interested in improving systems rather than simply completing individual tasks Experience with CRM systems, email marketing, GoHighLevel, Zoho or Calendly would be an advantage, but experience with every platform is not required. Being organised, intelligent, proactive and willing to learn is more important to us. The role Part-time – approximately 2 days per week We envisage this being a hybrid role, with approximately one day per week working with us in Ealing and the remaining time working remotely. There may be an opportunity for the responsibilities and hours to grow over time. This is an opportunity to become an important part of a small business and gradually take ownership of more of its day-to-day organisation. To apply Please send us your CV together with a short introduction telling us: 1. Why this type of varied small-business role appeals to you, 2. Any experience you have with CRM systems, email marketing, automations or booking systems, 3. Your experience communicating with customers by email, 4. An example of something you have organised or improved without being specifically told how to do it, 5. How you keep yourself organised when managing lots of different tasks, 6. Your availability for part-time work and ability to work from Ealing approximately once per week We care much more about finding someone with the right attitude, initiative and organisational ability than finding someone with a long list of qualifications.

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Headstart Recruitment Ltd

CHEF DE PARTIE – CATERING South West London £36,500 per year + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits Full-Time | 45 hours per week We are currently recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join a well-established, high-quality catering operation in South West London. This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a stable, professional environment with excellent benefits, ongoing development and a strong work-life structure. The Role Working alongside the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen brigade, you will: • Prepare and deliver high-quality food across a busy catering operation, • Manage your section and maintain consistent standards, • Complete daily mise en place according to business requirements and functions, • Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation and date labelling, • Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation, • Work confidently across different sections, including larder and sauce, • Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen team, • Follow HACCP, food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures, • Assist with functions, events and larger-volume food production, • Help minimise waste and maintain quality within agreed food costs About You We are looking for someone with: • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress, • Experience within catering, hotels, private members' clubs, events or high-volume quality kitchens, • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety, • Ability to organise and manage your own section, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable, • A reliable and professional approach Package & Benefits • £36,500 annual salary, • Paid overtime / time off in lieu, • £600 staff fund paid twice yearly after qualifying period, • 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, • Additional life leave, • Generous pension scheme with company matching up to 15% after qualifying period, • On-site parking, • Staff referral scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support, • Training and career development opportunities, • Staff events and access to selected leisure activities/facilities, • Death in Service benefit of 4× salary Apply with your CV to be considered for the position.

Retail Sales Associate

The Role Welcome and assist customers, offering a warm, personal, and knowledgeable shopping experience Support the day-to-day running of the store, including sales, restocking, packaging, steaming, pricing, and maintaining displays Ensure the space remains organised, calm, and reflective of the London Atelier Byproduct aesthetic Assist with inventory management and general operational tasks Support marketing initiatives, online orders, and customer enquiries Contribute ideas and take initiative to enhance the in-store experience Occasionally assist with in-store events, workshops, or local collaborations

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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