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Our Nursery Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone in the nursery team is delivering high quality, safe and meaningful care to every child that we work with. You will continuously monitor every aspect of the nursery and team to ensure that we are meeting all regulatory, compliance, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements. By establishing and embedding forward thinking processes your team will make sure that we build and maintain a relationship for childcare excellence within the communities that we serve. The purpose of this role it to: - Leading, motivating and supporting the team to deliver excellent standards of care and learning. - Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory frameworks, including Ofsted requirements and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). - Maintain accurate records including safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessments, and daily operational procedures - Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring effective communication, trust and a spirit of partnership. - Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and wellbeing for children and employees. - Work as a safeguarding "designated officer" alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure that the protection of children is the priority at all times. - Core responsibilities - Managing the nursery team to ensure a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for both the team and the children that we work with. - Ensuring that the nursery team has all the required training and development in place; providing regular refresher training where necessary. - Manage occupancy and ratios effectively. - Ensure that all aspects of the nursery are compliant with all regulatory requirements (for example Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety, food hygiene and EYFS). - Plan and deliver the curriculum ensuring that all activities support the children’s learning and development and are aligned with the EYFS requirements. - Develop strong relationships with the parents/guardians through regular communication and engagement. - Maintain accurate records for the children including observations, assessments and any necessary safeguarding, risk assessment or H&S documentation. - Ensure that resources, materials and equipment needed are kept stocked up and ordering supplies as needed to ensure that the setting has everything it needs at all times. - Collaborate with HR to manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management and the learning and development processes within your team. - Undertaking regular training in regard to Safeguarding and acting as a Designated Officer. - Carry out regular checks and audits; making improvements and reports as needed, to maintain a high standard of care and development for the children we work with. - Provide customer support by answering phone or email enquiries from current or potential customers within 48 hours of receipt. - Setting the rotas for the nursery team, ensuring that holidays and sickness are accounted for and that the correct ratios are maintained. - Conduct viewings for new parents and devise initiatives to attract more families to the nursery. Leadership and management - For Leadership and management roles - - Demonstrate a supportive and conscientious approach to management - Follow our performance management processes and provide the opportunity for two way feedback - Manage and lead your team in line with our policies and procedures - Escalate issues to HR as needed - Report any safeguarding queries immediately in line with our procedures - Be an excellent role model for our values - Be a positive ambassador for The Working Mums Club both internally and externally. - Person Specification - A passion for high quality childcare in a forward thinking setting. - Experience of managing busy nursery settings. - Level 3 or above in Early Years Education and Childcare - Montessori qualification or proven experience using the practice - Experience managing and leading a high performing nursery team. - In-depth knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, child protection, safeguarding and safe recruitment procedures and food hygiene. - Able to provide excellent customer service to the parents/guardians that we work with. - Ability to "sell" the nursery to new parents and conduct viewings in an engaging and professional manner. About The Working Mums Club We don’t believe that women’s careers should be put on hold just because childcare is out of reach. That’s why we’re creating a better way, with flexible childcare and coworking spaces that work around you - not the other way around. Our mission Starting in Deptford, we're creating spaces on every high street in the UK where mums can thrive personally and professionally, while staying on top of family life. We offer high quality childcare, workspaces mums want to spend time in, and the grown-up conversations they crave - all under one roof. Our vibrant community programme brings families together to create a village of support from one mother to another, close to home. Working within a childcare environment As a childcare provider, we all have a duty of care to ensure that every child and family that we work with are safe, respected and proactively protected from harm. Everyone we work with will need to undertake safeguarding and H&S training and this will be refreshed on a regular basis. You are expected to complete and pass this efficiently in line with any management requests. In addition everyone must read and understand all our safeguarding and health & safety policies and remain up to date as these are reviewed and refreshed. Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to providing equal opportunities, and having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed with us. Each case will be considered on its merits, taking into account the nature of the offence, its relevance to the role, and the circumstances surrounding it.

As a Chef de Partie, you would be working on a variety of stations. responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 1. Able to organise the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders. 2. Able to prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations. 3. Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers. 4. Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff. 5. Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area. 6. Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

Hiring: Pasta Chef (Italian Mediterranean Cuisine) Location: Pettswood Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 per year (based on experience) We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pasta Chef to join our kitchen team, specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for handcrafted pasta and authentic regional dishes, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and daily specials Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety regulations Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes Train and mentor junior kitchen staff when required Requirements: Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a pasta chef or in a similar role Strong knowledge of Italian and Mediterranean culinary techniques, Passion for seasonal ingredients and regional recipes. Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude What We Offer: Competitive salary (£29,000 – £32,000 depending on experience) Opportunity to work with a passionate team and grow within the company Staff meals and discounts Supportive and professional work environment

Head Chef — Launch & lead a groundbreaking Café in South East London South East London | 🕒 Full-time | Competitive salary + profit share potential About Us We’re creating more than just a café — this is a space where the energy of original South London meets the tastes of the city’s new wave. Think: unapologetically local, creatively elevated, and community-driven. Our menu will blend modern British comfort, bold global flavours, and nostalgic nods to the streets that raised us — all with the quality and presentation expected from a city that loves to brunch, snack, and gather in style. We’re looking for a Head Chef who can bring this vision to life — someone who’s as passionate about the details as they are about the bigger picture. If you want to shape a kitchen that people travel across the city for, this is your chance. The Role This isn’t just a job. This is your kitchen. Your menu. Your moment! As our Head Chef, you’ll: Design and execute a unique, fresh, South London-inspired menu that speaks to both long-time locals and newer residents. Champion quality, sustainability, and seasonality in every dish. Build and lead a small but mighty kitchen team with high standards and creative flair. Ensure exceptional food hygiene, cost control, and consistency. Work closely with ownership to refine the vision, shape specials, and adapt to trends. Be the face of the kitchen — engaging with customers, collaborating on events, and becoming part of the community fabric. What We’re Looking For ✔ A chef with serious talent, creativity, and ambition — someone ready to leave their mark. ✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen (brunch, small plates, bakery, or fusion experience a bonus). ✔ Strong understanding of modern café culture + an appreciation for London’s diverse food scene. ✔ Ability to design and cost menus that balance flair, profit and accessibility. ✔ Confident, inspiring leadership style — you’ll recruit, train, and motivate a small team from the ground up. ✔ Passion for local suppliers, ethical sourcing, and seasonal ingredients. Perks • A genuine opportunity to build something from the start. • Profit-sharing options for the right candidate. • Creative freedom: your ideas will shape this café. • Potential for future expansion and career growth as we scale.

Responsible for preparation and presentation at your station, ensuring every dish meets the restaurant’s high standards of taste and visual appeal. Work closely with senior chefs to develop and refine menu items, balancing innovation with popular favorites. Lead and support junior kitchen staff, offering clear guidance and hands-on training to maintain an efficient and collaborative workflow. Uphold the highest levels of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in strict accordance with UK health regulations. Oversee inventory and stock rotation at your station, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and available for smooth service. Ensure consistency in portion sizes, cooking techniques, and timing to deliver a seamless dining experience.

Japanese Chef As a Senior Chef your responsibilities will be as follows Ensure that all food products are consistent with recipes To maintain all mis-en-place at a sufficient levels to ensure an uninterrupted flow of food during the service period whilst controlling food quality, consistency, appearance and taste Train junior members of the team To support the Sous chef and Head Chef To oversee correct handling of raw products whilst ensuring quantities are prepared in accordance with recipes

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an exciting job opportunity at Bella Roma, a fine dining Italian restaurant located in Beckenham. We are currently seeking highly experienced Head Waiters/ss to join our team. If you have a strong background in Italian cuisine and possess excellent knowledge and experience in Italian food and beverage, including wine service, we would like to hear from you. Please note that only candidates with previous experience in Italian cuisine need apply for this position. If you are interested and believe you meet the criteria, please send your updated CV and a cover letter to Bella Roma Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Leo

About Us: We are a welcoming family friendly pub serving great fresh food, located in Southeast London, renowned for our roast, seasonal menus and our smoked meats. Position Overview: We are seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, able to handle a section and lead the kitchen in the absence of head chef. An expertise in smoking meats and preparing roasts is a plus. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop menus and daily specials focusing on British classics, smoked meats, and Sunday Roasts. Oversee kitchen operations to maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. Provide leadership to kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols. Manage food inventory and liaise with suppliers to source fresh, quality ingredients. Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role. Demonstrated expertise in smoking meats and preparing roasts. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Food hygiene and safety certification (Level 2 or equivalent). Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Opportunities for career advancement. Staff discounts on food and beverages. Busy summer season due to the Euros, providing additional opportunities for overtime. How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.