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  • Head Baker
    Head Baker
    2 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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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    5 days ago
    $38000 yearly
    Part-time
    South Kensington, London

    We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join our the team at the The Duchess of Kensington is an elegant pub located in the heart of Kensington, a stone's throw from the Royal Albert Hall. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, strong passing trade and the draw of a nearby landmarks, expect a fast-paced all-day trade with a high food mix giving way to wet led evening in Kensington's newest and most stylish pub. Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for. This amazing opportunity is ideal for someone who loves working with fresh premium and seasonal products and preferably experience within gastro pubs; loves working in a busy kitchen; understands and delivers a perfect service with or without the Head Chef present; can lead the kitchen team to success consistently and is excited by innovation and change to secure outstanding results for the business. You Are: • Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety and security expectations are all met to the the highest of standards, • Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food, • Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards, • Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience, • Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate for the day of the week and time of day, • Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation and review of the menu to maximise sales in line with pub vision and business plan What's in it for me: • Competitive salary + bonus, • Be part of a brand new opening, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • Goes without saying, but we'll feed you during your shift, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times, • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!

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  • Assistant Restaurant Manager
    Assistant Restaurant Manager
    11 days ago
    £38000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    La Mia Mamma and Made in Italy are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager who can lead our team and deliver an exceptional dining experience across our restaurant portfolio. You will report directly to the Restaurant Manager. About us: La Mia Mamma is a restaurant with a unique concept, where Italian mammas are "imported" from Italy to Chelsea, Battersea and Notting Hill to cook traditional recipes handed down from generations, whereas Made in Italy is famous for its Italian pizza and genuine Italian ambience and authentic Italian food. What we offer: • Full-time position with a competitive salary, • Staff discounts and meals provided during shifts, • A positive, supportive working environment, • Career growth and development opportunities Key responsibilities: • Oversee daily front- and back-of-house operations to ensure a welcoming and energetic dining atmosphere, • Maximise sales through effective food and beverage up-selling strategies, • Ensure food quality, presentation, hygiene standards, budget control, and inventory management, • Support the Restaurant Manager with staff evaluations, coaching, recruitment, and training Skills and qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills, • Commercial awareness and ability to drive revenue, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Problem-solving abilities and conflict management, • Highly organized and a great team player, • Positive, proactive attitude, • Italian speaker is a plus, • Eligible to work in the UK If you are passionate about hospitality and want to join a dynamic, innovative team, we would love to hear from you!

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    21 days ago
    £28000–£32000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bayswater, London

    Pastada London is a vibrant, family-run brunch café & bakery in the heart of Bayswater, known for its warm atmosphere, exceptional coffee, beautiful brunches, and homemade delights. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Cafe Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations. This is a pivotal role for someone passionate about hospitality, food quality, and creating an outstanding experience for both our customers and staff. You will be instrumental in maintaining our high standards, fostering a positive work environment, and contributing to the growth. Key Responsibilities: • hands on roll able to work on shifts as a team leader & motivater, and manage a dedicated team, including recruitment, training, scheduling (rotas & cleaning rostas), and performance reviews., • Maximize social media account followers and positive Google reviews., • Oversee all daily cafe operations, ensuring smooth service, efficiency, and adherence to company standards., • Maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, presentation, and customer service., • Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control, minimizing waste and maximizing profitability., • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations., • Handle customer feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally., • Monitor sales performance, identify opportunities for growth, and implement strategies to boost revenue., • Manage cash handling procedures and daily financial reconciliations., • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Requirements: • Proven experience in a Cafe Manager or similar leadership role within the hospitality sector., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively., • Excellent understanding of cafe operations, including barista skills, food preparation, and customer service best practices., • Solid knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations., • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards., • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays. What We Offer: • The opportunity to be a key part of an Innovative food concept in London., • A welcoming, family-run environment where your contributions are valued., • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development., • Supportive and friendly team culture., • Staff meals, coffee, and perks during shifts., • 28 days Holiday., • Flexible work-life balance with opening hours 8 am - 5 pm, 5 days per week., • Discounts on thousands of brands, including:, • Apple: Up to 10%, • Samsung: Up to 15–20%, • Dyson: Up to 20%, • Shark: Up to 20%, • Nike: 10% off full-price items, • Adidas: Up to 15%, • JD Sports: Up to 15%, • Gymshark: Up to 10%, • Nando's: Up to 20%, • PizzaExpress: Up to 25%, • ASK Italian: Up to 25%, • Bella Italia: Up to 25%, • TUI: £100+ off selected holidays, • Jet2holidays: £100 off selected holidays, • easyJet Holidays: Up to 10%, • Currys: Up to 10%, • Halfords: Up to 10%, • Vision Express: Up to 20%

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