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  • JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
    JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    🇮🇹 JUNIOR SOUS CHEF – Cucina Italiana Autentica Solo per veri professionisti della cucina italiana. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who truly understands and respects authentic Italian cuisine. This is not an entry-level role. We are only considering experienced professionals ready to step up or already working at Junior Sous level. 👨‍🍳 Who We Are A busy, quality-driven Italian restaurant using the finest Italian ingredients. Everything is freshly prepared in house – pasta fresca fatta a mano, dough prepared daily, sauces made from scratch. No shortcuts. No compromises. 🔎 Who We Are Looking For ONLY apply if you meet the following criteria: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Italian restaurant Currently a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up OR already a Junior Sous Chef Strong, proven knowledge of: Fresh pasta production (pasta fresca) – essential Pizza & dough fermentation Traditional Italian sauces and techniques Either Italian OR must have solid experience working in authentic Italian kitchens Passionate about cooking – la cucina è una vocazione, non solo un lavoro Punctual, reliable, organised Able to lead a section and support the Head Chef Calm under pressure, with strong service skills If you have never worked in a proper Italian kitchen, this role is not suitable. ⏰ Working Hours We believe in work-life balance. Kitchen start time: 10:00 AM Last kitchen order: 21:30 PM No early starts. No late-night finishes. 🔥 The Role As Junior Sous Chef you will: Support the Head Chef in daily operations Oversee pasta and pizza sections Maintain high standards of quality and consistency Train and guide junior staff Ensure mise en place is always at the highest level Respect recipes and traditions 💚 What We Offer Professional and respectful working environment Stable hours Opportunity to grow within the business Work with top-quality Italian ingredients Be part of a team that truly cares about food If you live and breathe Italian cuisine… If you understand that Cacio e Pepe is technique, not cream… If you know that fresh pasta requires touch, feeling and experience… Then we would love to hear from you. 📩 Please apply with CV and a short introduction about your experience in Italian cuisine. Solo candidati con esperienza comprovata saranno presi in considerazione.

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    £12–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea

    Join our team as a Waiter/Waitress at italian restaurant 🍝🇮🇹 Job Type: Full-Time | High Energy | Fluent in Good Vibes and Italian Key Responsibilities: • Greet guests with a warm smile and ensure they feel like they’ve just stepped into a classic Italian home, where everyone’s treated like family., • Take orders accurately and efficiently, making sure every dish arrives at the table exactly as the guest imagined., • Deliver dishes with flair, whether it’s a simple margherita pizza or a decadent tiramisu, ensuring every dining experience is memorable., • Keep an eye on your tables, anticipating guests’ needs before they even have to ask—because in Italy, it’s all about hospitality!, • Work closely with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure that food and drinks are served promptly and that special requests are handled with care., • Help maintain a lively, welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant, whether by engaging in friendly banter or sharing a laugh with guests., • Handle any guest concerns with grace, turning potential issues into opportunities to exceed expectations. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience in a restaurant is a plus (preferably Italian restaurant), but if you’ve got a passion for food and people, we’re excited to train you!, • A love for Italian cuisine and culture—knowing your bruschetta from your bolognese is a big plus!, • You’re friendly, energetic, and great with people, able to make every guest feel special., • You can juggle multiple tables, orders, and special requests without breaking a sweat., • From remembering a guest’s favorite wine to ensuring the table is set perfectly, you never miss a beat., • You bring good vibes to every shift, making sure guests and coworkers alike enjoy their time at the restaurant. Perks: • Enjoy a complimentary staff meal during your shift, because we believe you should love what you serve., • Work in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere where food, laughter, and conversation flow freely., • Earn competitive pay and great tips from happy customers who appreciate your stellar service., • Opportunities to advance within the restaurant—whether you want to become a head waiter or learn the ropes of restaurant management.

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  • Barback
    Barback
    2 months ago
    £15.17–£17.67 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    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 for 2026 by Great Place To Work UK! That’s right, we’re all about creating an awesome place to work, with plenty of fun, growth, and top-notch vibes. But don’t just take our word for it, here's what our colleagues have to say about us: “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.” “From day one, the collaborative and supportive culture at Clays has been clear. The onboarding process and continuous training show a real commitment to employee development.” “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.” 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. What's the Gig, you ask? Summary of position & key attributes Our Bar Team is key to the experience and theatre of our business and you will be supporting the bartenders and floor team in a fast pace exciting environment. You will work closely with the kitchen and front of house team to deliver exceptional standards of service. We are looking for highly motivated barbacks that have a desire to be trained to become bartenders in the business. You will be provided extensive training and be expected to achieve execution criteria and consistency. We could have you upskilled and promoted in 6 months if you apply yourself and a role is available. Day to day duties will involve preparation for general service, preparing and setting up for private events, execution during service hours and maintaining the high hygiene and safety policies. We are looking for a self-driven passionate individual that strives for excellence. Ideally with some experience in the hospitality industry. Duties & Responsibilities • Supporting the preparation drinks, • Supporting the delivery of service, • Providing assistance to all service staff, • Understanding of our technology, • Engaging with our products and offering, • Maintaining the cleanliness of the bar, • Ensure that the bar is stocked throughout service, • Maintenance and cleanliness of all stock areas, • Preparation and break down of the bar, • Acceptance and recording of deliveries, • Maintaining Health & Safety expectations, • Completing curriculum of the Clayers Academy, • Be a brand champion maintaining expectations and delivery at all times. Skills and desired qualifications • Some hospitality experience preferred but not essential, • Demonstrate an interest and drive for the hospitality industry, • Experience in high volume bars, preferred not essential, • 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 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 £13.17 per hour as well as weekly Tronc service charge distribution. Our 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.

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    £12.21–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join the Team at Vasiniko Trafalgar! Position: Waiting Staff Location: Trafalgar, London Hours: Full-time / Part-time (flexible shifts available) Pay: Competitive hourly rate + service charge + tips About Vasiniko At Vasiniko, we bring a true taste of Naples to London. Our pizzas are handmade using authentic Neapolitan methods and premium Italian ingredients. But great food is only part of the experience. We believe in warm hospitality, vibrant atmosphere, and creating memorable moments for every guest who walks through our doors. The Role We’re looking for friendly, energetic and confident Waiting Staff who love working with people and thrive in a lively and fast pace restaurant environment. As part of our front-of-house team, you’ll be the face of Vasiniko — the warm welcome, the knowledgeable guide to our menu, and the reason guests leave smiling and wanting to return. What You’ll Be Doing • Greeting and seating guests with genuine warmth, • Talking confidently about our menu, specials and ingredients, • Taking accurate food and drink orders, • Serving dishes efficiently and professionally, • Checking in with guests to ensure they’re having a great experience, • Handling bills and payments smoothly, • Maintaining a clean, organised and inviting dining space, • Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service Who We’re Looking For • Someone who enjoys making people feel welcome, • Positive, outgoing and reliable, • Calm and organised in a fast-paced setting, • A strong team player with great communication skills, • Passionate about food and hospitality, • Experience is great — but personality and attitude matter most What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate + service charge + tips, • Staff meals on shift, • Training and development opportunities, • A supportive, friendly team environment, • Real opportunities to grow within the company At Vasiniko Trafalgar, we don’t just serve pizza — we create experiences rooted in Italian tradition and heartfelt hospitality. If you’re ready to bring energy, personality and passion to our team, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Bilingual Italian-English Assistant Manager
    Bilingual Italian-English Assistant Manager
    2 months ago
    £25000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you a fluent Italian speaker with strong English skills, exceptional organisation, and ambition to grow fast in a rewarding education sector role? Join a boutique, high-standards education travel company that's been successfully connecting Italian schools and students with inspiring UK study programmes for years. We partner with fantastic freelance English teachers across key locations (Edinburgh, Cambridge, Oxford, and more) to deliver memorable, high-quality group experiences, without the company ever needing to escort groups ourselves. Everything happens from our efficient office hub. Now we're gearing up for exciting expansion (starting with Spain!), and the founder is personally looking for a talented, proactive right-hand person to train intensively and hand over increasing responsibility. This isn't just an admin job - it's your fast-track to real business ownership, decision-making involvement, and leadership in a niche, meaningful industry. What You'll Do (Hands-On & Varied - No Two Days the Same) • Craft tailored client quotations using our custom Excel tools and Word templates, turning school needs into compelling, accurate proposals, • Guide Italian schools through the full trip-planning journey: prompt, professional, warm communication from first enquiry to happy post trip feedback, • Handle Italian public procurement & compliance expertly (MEPA/Acquisti in Rete PA, ANAC), preparing, uploading, and tracking documents flawlessly to meet strict deadlines, • Orchestrate incoming student groups end-to-end: check-ins, attendance tracking, academic resources, personalised lanyards/certificates, Google Forms setup, travel cards, welcome sessions, and on-site coordination support, • Quality-check freelance teachers: verify certifications, DBS, right-to-work docs before any programme launches, • Keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes: update operational databases/files/reports, manage shared inbox, schedule Zooms, and support the founder on ad-hoc priorities, • Occasionally travel within the UK (expenses paid) to build stronger relationships with our teacher network or onboard new talent Who We're Looking For Must-Have Essentials • Native or C1/C2-level fluency in Italian, • Confident professional English (B2–C1 minimum, excellent written/spoken), • Superb organisational skills + razor-sharp attention to detail, • Real comfort with numbers, Excel (formulas, data updates, annual tool reviews), • Thrive under pressure, juggle multiple priorities without losing cool, • Proactive, initiative-driven mindset + genuine eagerness to learn and take ownership, • Humble, collaborative, positive team player who values high standards Nice-to-Haves (Big Advantages) • Any Spanish skills (B1 minimum)? Huge bonus as we prepare for Spain launch!, • Prior exposure to operations, programme coordination, education/tourism/travel, admin, or client-facing roles (even internships/volunteering count), • Recent graduates very welcome: potential and attitude trump years of experience Why join us • Direct, one-to-one mentorship from an experienced founder who will teach you the full business inside-out, • Accelerated growth: clear path to greater autonomy, higher responsibility, and future title/salary progression as we scale, • Genuine involvement in strategic decisions and international expansion, • Hybrid flexibility with a supportive, close-knit environment, no corporate bureaucracy, • Work in a purpose-driven niche: helping young Italians gain life-changing UK experiences while building a sustainable, growing business Right to work Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Production Sous Chef – Central Production Kitchen Location: Battersea, London Hours: 40 hours, working 5 days out of 6 (closed on Saturdays) Who we are: The Salad Kitchen is a London-born, founder-led collection of boutique salad bars and a long-standing fixture of the city’s food scene. We’ve spent over a decade proving that lunch should be the highlight of the workday, ensuring Londoners never have to choose between a healthy meal and a tasty one. Born from the energy of the street food scene and inspired by our roots on Whitecross Street Market, we’ve traded the 'raw veg in a bowl' cliché for a chef-led approach. We roast, pickle, and ferment everything in-house to create salads that feel like an indulgent treat. About the Role We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to take a leading role in our Battersea production kitchen. Our focus is simple: bold flavour, consistent quality and well-run systems. We specialise in roasting, fermentation, pickling and marinades, producing at scale without compromising on flavour. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure as much as creativity. Someone who also understands that great food at volume relies on strong processes, attention to detail and clear leadership. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in leading daily production operations, • Oversee high-volume batch cooking across our weekly menus., • Maintain consistency, quality control and efficiency across all outputs, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards, • Assist with production planning, stock control and yield management, • Help refine and improve kitchen systems as we continue to grow, • Supervise, guide and motivate the production team Learning & Development Development matters here. There is significant opportunity for internal progression, and this role plays an important part in building capability within the kitchen. We also host regular youth programme workshops within our Central Production Unit (CPU). The Sous Chef will help create a professional, welcoming and well-organised environment when these sessions take place. This means: • Leading by example in standards and conduct, • Supporting structured training and mentoring, • Understanding the wider impact of providing positive industry exposure What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a production or central kitchen., • Strong process-driven mindset with experience in batch production, • Confidence managing roasting operations at scale, • Knowledge of fermentation and marinades advantageous, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail* Solid understanding of food safety compliance, • A natural leader who enjoys developing others What We Offer • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Genuine opportunity for growth within a small business that’s growing organically, • A professional, structured production environment, • A supportive team culture, • Battersea location If you’re a process led Sous Chef who combines operational discipline with a passion for flavour then we want to hear from you!

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  • Senior Waiter
    Senior Waiter
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Richmond

    GAUCHO is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Waiter to join our GAUCHO Richmond Team! The ideal Senior Waiter candidate will be hardworking, have a positive attitude and work well within a team. They will be a GAUCHO ambassador and be able to upsell all GAUCHO products with confidence. Training and benefits • 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs., • Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee wellbeing platform., • Career development and progression., • Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift Key Responsibilities of a GAUCHO Senior Waiter • Work with the restaurant team to offer an unforgettable GAUCHO experience to all our guests through heightened hospitality., • Be the face of GAUCHO and demonstrate service excellence while following the GAUCHO steps of service and standards., • Strengthen and maintain product knowledge in order to host tables and guide guests with menu choices., • Support and assist the management team to maximise sales revenues by driving covers and average spend per head., • Ensure all guest orders are received and processed professionally and accurately., • Help maintain a clean and organized restaurant at all times and follow all set-up and breakdown procedures. Requirements for a GAUCHO Senior Waiter • Demonstrate warmth, empathy and genuine hospitality towards guests and colleagues, • To always take a positive approach to your own role acting as a role model to all new members of the team, • Work well within a team (be a team player) and a fast-paced environment, • Be approachable and well mannered, • Be professional and respectful at all times, • Have fun and create a warm restaurant atmosphere

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