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Senior Sous Chef Overall Earnings - From £46,000-£50,000 per year. At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, good food and friendly vibes. Over the past 10 years, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Senior Sous Chef who knows how to lead, support & inspire a team, and who's passionate about cuisine and wants to share that passion with their team & guests. We would love to hear from you if you've got experience cooking fresh ingredients, managing a kitchen and you're up for a new venture. It's an exciting time to join us as we're looking forward to expanding in the coming years. To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Senior Sous Chef and all teams: • Free meals & drinks when working, • Dining discount when visiting with family & friends., • Coffee discount, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. What you'll be doing as a Caravan Senior Sous Chef: • You'll be serving up our 'well-travelled' food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders' native New Zealand, as well as their global travels., • Support the restaurant team with our 'Caravan of Love' customer experience, • You will work with your Head Chef to nurture and develop your team leading them from the front in every service., • You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills and you'll take ownership of your role and your kitchen., • We work with Fourth, FnB and Harri so it would be great if you have experience with these systems, although we can always show you the ropes if you haven't. Caravan Values We live by 4 core values. We expect our Senior Sous Chef and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times; 1. Caravan of Love, 2. No boundaries, 3. Well-travelled, 4. All welcome Sustainability • We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion • All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

Job Title: Café Manager, Urban Baristas Bromley-by-Bow G’day Mate! Urban Baristas is a specialty coffee company originating from Australia, known for its commitment to quality coffee and the vibrant Australian brunch culture. With several cafes across London and our roastery in Bethnal Green, we strive to create exceptional coffee experiences for our customers. We believe in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the professional growth of our team members. Join us as we continue to expand and deliver outstanding coffee and service to our valued customers. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Manager in the Specialty Coffee Industry. As the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of our specialty coffee shop. You will ensure exceptional customer service, maintain high quality standards, and create a positive and engaging work environment. If you have a passion for specialty coffee, proven leadership skills, and a strong track record in the industry, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and team management., • Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service, maintaining product quality, and promptly resolving customer concerns or issues., • Lead, train, and inspire a team of coffee enthusiasts, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment., • Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve sales targets, maximize profitability, and drive business growth., • Monitor and manage stock levels of coffee beans, supplies, and merchandise, placing orders as necessary to maintain product availability., • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment., • Uphold the quality and consistency of coffee preparation, ensuring adherence to company standards and providing guidance to the team. • Organize and coordinate special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement and increase sales., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new brewing techniques, and emerging coffee products, and share knowledge with the team. Requirements: • Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry or a similar managerial role is essential, demonstrating a deep understanding of specialty coffee and its culture., • Passion for specialty coffee with a strong knowledge of brewing techniques, coffee origins, and flavour profiles., • Proficiency in espresso extraction, including grind adjustment, dosing, and tamping techniques., • Skill in creating and pouring latte art designs, showcasing attention to detail and craftsmanship., • Proven leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and developing a team., • Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour., • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment., • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure., • Knowledge of inventory management, point-of-sale systems, and business operations., • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays., • A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to teamwork., • Food handling certification and knowledge of health and safety regulations is a plus.

Hemma Social is a new independent family café and play space opening in East Village, Stratford, around 16–18 November. We serve good coffee, smoothies, bowls, warm flatbreads, sandwiches, cheesecake and food for children. We need a hands-on kitchen prep lead who can own morning prep and run safe, consistent lunch service in a compact café kitchen. You will plan and complete prep, prepare and finish menu items, manage stock rotation, labels, temperature checks, cleaning and allergens, and train colleagues who help in the kitchen. You will work closely with the café lead during busy lunches and birthday bookings. We are looking for experience running prep and service in a café, brunch kitchen, deli or similar small food operation. You should have sound food-safety and allergen knowledge, be able to work independently and be available for some weekends. The opening role is around 35–40 hours a week, mostly morning and daytime shifts, including weekends. Paid pre-opening setup is expected in early November. Base pay is £16–£17 per hour depending on relevant experience. Planned customer hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00, Saturday 08:30–18:00 and Sunday 08:30–16:00; individual shifts will be shorter. Please apply through JOB TODAY with your work history, availability, earliest start date and a short note about the kitchen or section you have run. We can discuss reasonable interview adjustments.

Full job description Experienced Weekend Brunch Chef Required – Almari Almari is a popular and very busy community café with a South Asian-inspired fusion kitchen. After two successful years, we’re looking for an experienced and reliable Weekend Chef to independently lead our kitchen every Saturday and Sunday. Our brunch menu is inspired by South Asian flavours, so we need a chef who either has experience with South Asian food or genuinely understands and appreciates its flavours and ingredients. The role includes: • Preparing and serving our South Asian-inspired brunch menu, • Independently managing the kitchen during busy service, • Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, • Food preparation and stock management, • Following food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service Applicants must have professional kitchen experience, ideally within a busy brunch café, and be confident taking full responsibility for running the kitchen. Almari Coffee, Aberfeldy Village (London E14 0TE) Saturday and Sunday Starting from £15+ per hour (depending on experience) To apply, please send your CV and a short message explaining your relevant kitchen experience. Pay: From £15.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0 per week Benefits: • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Application question(s): • Needs to be confident managing and leading a busy kitchen independently Experience: • Brunch chef: 1 year (required), • Chef: 1 year (required), • Kitchen management: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person

Full-Time Store Manager – Dessert and Coffee shop We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Full-Time Store Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy coffee shop and bakery. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Dessert and coffee, bakery, and hospitality management who can take full ownership of the store. You'll be responsible for leading the team, driving business growth, maintaining exceptional customer service, managing stock, and ensuring the store operates efficiently every day. We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage the business—they improve it by identifying opportunities, increasing sales, maintaining high standards, and creating a positive team culture. Key Responsibilities • Take full responsibility for the overall running and performance of the store., • Lead, train, motivate, and manage the team to deliver exceptional customer service., • Recruit, onboard, and develop staff while managing rotas, attendance, and performance., • Ensure the highest standards of coffee preparation, bakery presentation, food quality, cleanliness, and customer experience., • Manage daily operations, ensuring smooth service during busy periods., • Oversee stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory management while minimising waste., • Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability., • Ensure products are displayed attractively and maintain excellent merchandising standards., • Resolve customer concerns professionally and maintain a welcoming environment., • Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures., • Manage cash handling, daily reporting, and store administration., • Work with senior management to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. Essential Requirements • Proven experience managing a coffee shop, café, bakery, or similar hospitality business in UK, • Strong knowledge of speciality coffee, barista operations, and bakery products., • Experience leading, managing, and developing staff in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • Strong understanding of stock control, ordering, and cost management., • Commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and improve profitability., • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards., • A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills., • Passion for delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive workplace culture. Desirable Skills • Barista training or coffee industry experience., • Experience with bakery production or bakery retail operations., • Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification., • Experience using EPOS systems and stock management software. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Career progression opportunities within a growing business., • Staff discounts., • Ongoing training and development., • Supportive and friendly working environment. Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

25 hours minimum and long term (more than 2 years). NO students please. 3 years MINIMUM EXPERIENCE* Please only apply if your answer is "yes" to all questions and you have supervisor/ managerial experience. We are Hiring! We are Yummzy. We are a family run and established business that is passionate about our customers and purpose. Yummzy was created out of need to support a variety of customers and their needs and desires. Our delicious food and artisan coffee caters to vegan, gluten free, keto, high protein and clean eating. We’re looking for an experienced Barista / Front of House to join our team long-term. If you’re passionate about great coffee, clean eating and customer service, apply by sending your CV or experience. We also serve soft alcohol. We are building a base with returning customers and we are passionate about health, our clients and offering. What's involved?Responsibility: • Artisan coffee and speciality drinks, • Exceptional customer service & attracting new customers, • Think beyond current task, • Proactive, • Reliable and builder, • Meet KPIs below Perks: • Free drinks made in-house, • 30% staff discount KPI bonus: if weekly secret shopper confirms: • Clean as you go (everything is clean),, • FIFO (old products are at front and newer ones stocked at back),, • Great customer service Inc sampling, • Sales Bonus:, • In Shop SB (monthly paid but based on weekly feedback): Turnover - Cost (Rent, staff, ingredients, service charges, professional fees, equipment lease and bills)= Profit., • 10% of shop profit distributed to staff & kitchen, • In Market SB (Monthly paid but based on events separately): Event Turnover - Event Cost (Ingredients, staff time (baking + serving) and transport cost) = Profit, • 10% of event profit distributed to market persons and kitchen We pay above London living wage but expect a very high standard of all the above in return.

Experienced barista wanted for a busy café. Minimum 3 years’ experience required. Must be confident with opening/closing shifts and knowledgeable in quality coffee and cold beverages.

Part-time vacancy, ideal for college student, some experience is required but not essential as full training will be given. Front of house kitchen assistant / waitress required for Arches Cafe in Bethnal Green E2 6JN, immediate start. 2 days a week, may lead to 3 days. We are a small cafe in East London; job Involves washing up, waitress service, general cleaning, cleaning tables, taking customers food orders, sweeping and mopping. Barista- coffee and tea making. Help with food prep. Must have good communication and writing skills including good numerical skills, excellent spoken English language is absolutely necessary. 2 Working days needed. 1 Staff lunch included during shift. Arches Cafe Three Colts Lane E2 6JN. Paid weekly. Good train - bus links. Friendly Team

We currently have an opportunity for a Barista part time and Full available. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivaled opportunities for career progression.Please get in touch and make sure you have experiencesKey tasks and responsibilities Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and speciality beverages.Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipmentCleaning service and seating areasDescribing menu items and suggesting products to customersServicing customers and taking ordersCraft beautiful coffee products and serve all Stepney Green customers with energy, warmth, and empathySupport your GM to help train new employees to succeed at Di Stefano , including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe and training for menu items and processes and that they are in correct uniform, are upbeat and vibes are positiveOpen and close the location safely and responsibly (Key holder) and ensure that cleaning duties for the store are followed at the beginning, during and end of the shiftPositive and solution focused handling of any minor customer issueAt a store level, leads all initiatives with the operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base for your store Who You Are Love for cafe and Food culture , peopleFriendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with othersStrong knowledge of coffee and equipment is a mustStrong decision making and multi-tasking skillsStrong interpersonal communication skillsPassionate about delivering excellent customer connections to create a regular customer baseAble to work at a fast pace in high volume environments.