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Charisma, flair and excellent cocktail experience. These are the ingredients that make the perfect Ivy Asia Bartender. As Bartender, you’ll need to know your negronis from your martinis to provide the first-class service our guests expect. You’ll also need good wine knowledge, but our in-house weekly beverage training will make sure you’re always up to speed. In return, you’ll receive an industry-leading pay package and the full support of your Head Bartender and Bar Manager, who are there to care for your welfare and development. Plus, you’ll also have incredible opportunity for career progression, the training to make sure you succeed, and access to an impressive array of benefits. Our Bartenders will enjoy these benefits: o Free food and drinks when working from our restaurant menus o Discounts for all employees and up to three friends when dining in a hand-picked selection of our restaurants o Book your birthday off – guaranteed o An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years o We reward Refer a Friend – if you successfully refer someone you can earn a reward of up to two thousand pounds o Regular social activities organised through our social committee o On every anniversary we celebrate by giving you a gift o Extra discounts for all our team on gym memberships, Shopping, Mobile phones, travel and much more… With a rich history and an enviable reputation, The Ivy Collection is a market leader in prestige restaurants. We have exciting future ahead of us as we continue to open our iconic restaurants across the UK and Ireland. We want you to share in that. We’re committed to the wellbeing of our entire team and offer structured employment paths and training at every level to ensure your confidence, and your career, grows with the collection every step of the way.
Join our dynamic team at Socca Bistro as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef and take the next step in your culinary career! Are you passionate about creating delectable pastries, working in a vibrant kitchen environment, and taking on a leadership role? If yes, we’re looking for you. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with daily kitchen prep work under the guidance of the Head Chef or Sous Chef - Coordinate tasks within the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef - Supervise and train Junior Staff Members to ensure a high-performance team - Maintain strict adherence to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation procedures and policies - Gain thorough knowledge of menu items, recipes, cooking methods, and presentation to guarantee consistently high-quality products - Conduct regular checks on food expiry dates and advocate proper storage practices - Uphold the cleanliness standards of the kitchen to surpass health and safety regulations - Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and fully functional - Model exceptional hygiene and professional dress standards for the kitchen team - Engage in stock management to maintain supplies and notify when ingredients are low - Commit to quality and quantity control in all aspects of the pastry department Candidate Qualifications: - Proven experience in food preparation specific to pastry - Knowledge of and ability to comply with standard food preparation protocols - Competence in supervising and guiding team members - Familiarity with sanitary food handling best practices - Attention to detail in regards to both cleanliness and culinary design - Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and organisational skills - A team player with a passion for culinary arts and leadership What We Offer: - An inspiring and supportive workplace - Opportunities for professional growth and development - A platform to showcase and refine your pastry expertise - Competitive salary and benefits If you are ready to whisk your way up the culinary ladder and add a sprinkle of creativity to a bustling kitchen, please apply now!
We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will: - Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time - Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie/Kitchen Supervisor - You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills - Working alongside your Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials - Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour Our offer to a Chef de Partie - Up to £14 per hour including Service Charge - 28 days holiday per year - Average working hours 40-45 hours/ Part time also available - 20% discount in all Young’s & Geronimo pubs and hotels - Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, development programmes and Chef Academy
Head Chef wanted for Modern independent local The Regent in Balham. OTE £46.5K THE HUNT IS ON for The Regent’s new Head Chef to join our fantastic team at our modern neighbourhood local pub and lead in the delivery of our fresh, seasonal, delicious food offering in Balham. Do you believe in fresh produce? Cooked to order? Do you have a passion for producing flavoursome pub food? Eager to train and develop your team? Keen to input into our seasonal menu? We’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of an excellent working environment where the focus is on constantly developing yourself (mentoring from our Exec Chef is readily available) and helping to create seasonal menu items from the best ingredients (no additives or preservatives in our kitchens!). About Our Head Chef Role Our Head Chef will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood’s delicious food offering in one of our most well loved pubs in South London. The right Head Chef will: · Enjoy leading & developing their back of house team · Have previous Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef experience in a busy kitchen · Manage daily food ordering, production, and service, maintaining high standards. · Cook great, tasty food so that people keep coming back for more. · Comply with our food standards and guidelines. · Comply with Health & Safety policies & procedures · Manage supplier ordering and maintain correct stock levels · Thrive on the chance to show their creativity, creating specials & inputting into our menus What we are offering A competitive salary up to £42K based on your experience + tronc + Bonus Additional tronc/service payments – in region of a further £4.5k making OTE up to £46.5k Additional Head Chef bonus plan - £1.5k per quarter/additional £9k a year bonus scheme Excellent, supportive working environment with 45 hours working weeks our norm Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months with us and keeps going! 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1 We offer hospitality apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen Access to 35% of your earnt pay on demand giving your financial flexibility Wellbeing focused employer– with Livelyhood Mental Health First Aiders & employee assistance support available ** About The Regent Balham** The Regent Balham is part of Livelyhood pub group, an established, South London based owner, creator, and operator of inviting and independent neighbourhood pubs. We currently have 6 sites. It is a pretty handsome and friendly local serving darn tasty fresh, seasonal pub food with a beer selection to take care of every palate, classic cocktails and wines to wet your whistle. Due to a sustainable partnership with the local school it also enjoys a large outdoor garden. And if you're looking for a great sports offer, or somewhere to bring your dog, The Regent's got you covered. The Regent just keeps growing and is an established Balham neighbourhood favourite About Livelyhood You’ll find us in Crystal Palace (The Faber Fox), Balham (The Regent), Wimbledon (The Old Frizzle), Clapham South (The Perky Nel), Bromley South (The Artful Duke) & Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue). We are also planning to open more sites in South London, so this is a brilliant chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our growth. Who are you? If you're already liking the sound of us, you're already our kind of person. Throw in your passion for consistent, flavoursome, fresh food, clear communication skills, good organisational skills, high kitchen standards, strong work ethic and your in-depth knowledge of H & S and HACCP and you'll have us at hello! Previous Experience in a Head Chef position preferred but if you have fresh food experience in a £10k+ food sales venue and you're ready to make the step up into the Head Chef role, we certainly want to hear from you. Our Head Chef will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood’s fresh food offering that has our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart. We will be considering applications as they arrive, so please don't delay in submitting your application All applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
Cobella Salon and Spa in the heart of Kensington is looking for a passionate candidate who would like to be in charge of a team of creative hairdressers and manage a busy salon for an award winning family run business. Summary of the Role As a Salon Manager you will work closely with every member of your team of stylists, receptionists and assistants to ensure the day to day running of the salon is professional, on brand and meets our salon standards. You will be responsible for ensuring our salon offers a top service to all of our loyal customers.We are also seeking for someone who will be passionate about growing and developing their team. At Cobella we thrive on customer experience, having been in the industry for over 30 years we believe in education and will equip you with all the tools and training you require to develop your skills and career. Required skills - Previous management experience (within the hairdressing industry preferable) - Exceptional organisational skills - Ability to lead a team - Customer service skills - Ability to delegate and motivate your team. Job Description: - Front of house duties - Hold regular meetings with the team (receptionists, assistants and stylist) to ensure the overall business goals and objectives, (targets and standards) are met. - Managing the day to day running of the salon, ensuring a high level of professionalism is maintained at all times. - Motivating and giving your team the tools to increase regular client visits as well as grow their clientele, achieve their monthly targets (retails and service sales) - Manage the salons overall targets, (expenditure, costs and profit) through stock monitoring and efficiency as well as working closely with the marketing manager of promotional campaigns etc. - Attend regular meetings with other departments within head office (finance and marketing to ensure you are fully supported within your role What we can offer you: - Training - Competitive salary from £30K. - Part of a fun, laid back environment with a fantastic team with amazing individuals. - Complimentary hair and beauty services. - Career progression and full support to opportunities into various career paths Job Type: Full-time Experience: Management: 1 year (Required)
Chefs at Kanada-Ya Kanada-Ya is an independent chain of award winning Ramen bars, so far spanning 4 countries. We currently have 6 super busy locations here in the capital, each serving a delicious selection of Japanese delights. Authenticity is at the heart of our menu and we import many of our ingredients from Japan to help us achieve the rich, deep and deeply loved flavours that we are famous for. Our speciality Tonkotsu ramen boasts an 18-hour cooked pork bone broth, batch crafted with love using traditional techniques learned from the Motherland. Added to this succulent, rich and flavourful broth are Hakata style wheat noodles, beautifully braised chashu pork belly and a superb selection of toppings all sourced from Japan. Our bold bowls are much beloved by our regular diners and newcomers alike. We are looking for fun and hard-working people to deliver excellent food and service. Experience in Japanese cuisine is not essential as we will give you all the training you need. What we offer & our benefits: - Starting pay is £11.50p/h plus tips. - Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of service. - Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app. - CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards. - Full uniform provided. - Training and opportunities of career progression. - Free team meals whilst on shift. - 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). - Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. - Optional pension scheme. Working on shift with us you will: - Prepare ingredients & meals to company specifications. - Take pride in keeping the premises organised & clean. - Work within the company’s food hygiene and health and safety procedures. - Enjoy being part of a friendly & cooperative team. - Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. - Take an interest in Japanese food & culture. Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our Head Chefs joined us as Chefs and they can earn well over £40k per annum.
Job Title: Production Chef/Team Leader Hybrid Role Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 40 hours / week Mon - Thu: 12pm - 8pm Fri: 10am - 6pm On acceptance of the position, the successful candidate will be required to work 10am - 6pm each day for the first month in order to complete training alongside our senior chef. Location: Sydenham, London Description We are seeking a full time, experienced chef/team leader to join our friendly team at our busy kitchen in Sydenham, London. The Family Food Co is on a mission to support parents by providing delicious, convenient and nutritionally balanced frozen meals and our amazing chefs are the heart of our business. You will be cooking all our meals from scratch for our brand, Pots for Tots, using the best ingredients in a friendly and supportive environment - this isn’t your regular kitchen role! Supported by our Senior Production Chef and reporting to our Head of Product, you will be responsible for ensuring every one of our frozen ready meals is cooked to perfection and that our kitchen operates smoothly - attention to detail and a love of food is of course a must! This is a hybrid role - part of your time will be spent cooking our range of meals/snacks or doing food prep for the Senior Chef, and part of your time will be spent leading our team of Kitchen Assistants in the general running of the kitchen (portioning/packing food, cleaning, completing paperwork, accepting deliveries, closing checks). Therefore confidence with both basic cooking skills and team leadership is essential. Requirements - Minimum 3 years in a professional food environment, ideally to include a minimum of 1 year in a food production environment (restaurant/catering experience is useful, but demonstrable experience in a production environment is desired) - Level 2 food hygiene certificate, a demonstrable knowledge of proper food hygiene practices and a full understanding of EHO requirements (a bonus if you also have knowledge of SALSA accreditation!) - Fast and flexible worker - it gets busy in our kitchen; we need you to be able to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining our super high quality standards and facing challenges with enthusiasm - Ability to follow recipes exactly - our meals are carefully designed to meet our nutritional and cost requirements, therefore you will need to produce to an exact specification ensuring all weights/measures and cook times are adhered to (there’s no room for creative flare during the cooking of our meals, as consistency is crucial - however, we regularly develop new meals and this is where you can bring your ideas and get creative!) - Confident working independently and leading a team of Kitchen Assistants - our KAs are invaluable, helping with everything from portioning meals, basic food prep and keeping the kitchen clean to loading/unloading deliveries and organising our storage space. Our Senior Chef works from 6am - 2pm, so once settled into the role and all training is completed, you will be responsible for overseeing the second half of the day and coordinating the KAs (support from the Head of Product is always on hand!) - Confident using a computer to input basic data into our systems / locate and print files etc - High level of spoken and written English Benefits - £28k pro rata - 30 days holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays - We believe in rewarding our staff, so, on successful completion of your probation period there is an opportunity to enter into the employee EMI option scheme
Working alongside the team and management, deliver a high-quality service. Being able to resolve in a prompt and timely manner customer issues and provide an adequate solution. As a key member of our management team, our Bartender must ensure the bar operates smoothly, with sufficient stock & staff at all times. The ideal candidate must thrive in a dynamic, fast- paced environment, maintaining a professional, friendly & welcoming demeanour with our guests, as well as making effective use of quiet times. Strong leadership & people management skills should be accompanied by a customer-focused commitment to the company values, image & ethos. A Bartender pays close attention to all operational details to ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of guests and job satisfaction & development of the bar team, as well as the financial success of the establishment. You’re expected to be a role model for all members of staff, to lead by example and to generate a positive and friendly working environment for all. Duties & key responsibilities Service quality and professionalism Bar labour scheduling Staff training Risk assessment and HACCP awareness Customer relations attention to detail Ordering and stock take monitoring and optimisation Cocktail menu creation with GP% targets met Organisation, attention to detail and About the business Berber & Q restaurant group currently includes Berber & Q Grill House (E8), Shawarma Bar (EC1), Carmel Queen's Park (NW6) and Carmel Fitzrovia (W1 8AG) Our menus take inspiration from pretty much anywhere we can find it, but with a bias towards the ingredients and flavours of the Middle East, North Africa and across the Ottoman. We favour vegetables as much as meat and fish, we like our wines natural and our cocktails with a kick. We cook over live fire because it makes food taste better. We love simple, honest cooking with loud colours and big, bold flavours.
- Organise the kitchen by stocking it with the necessary tools and equipment - Create, establish and review new recipes along with the head chef - Order all the necessary ingredients and other essentials for the kitchen - Teach, instruct and monitor the kitchen team, delegating tasks and workload -Uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen -Ability to deliver high standards in a fast paced environment - Superb time management skills -Expertise in classic and modern culinary methods and techniques - Extensive knowledge of cuisines, ingredients, and components - Creativity and originality in the development of recipes with the head chef
Experienced Pizza Chef needed! Bocconcino Restaurant Soho Salary - £2100 Per Month after Tax (Dependent on Experience) Bocconcino Restaurant Soho is one of the most Luxurious, Authentic Italian Restaurants, nettled in Soho, Central London. We are looking for a talented Pizza Chef to join Bocconcino Restaurant Soho Kitchen Team on a Full Time Permanent basis. The appointed Pizza Chef will report into the Head Chef and will support the kitchen Team in ensuring all the ordered pizzas from our guests are prepared to an impeccable standard. You will be a great foodie with being highly organised in preparing great food, while ensuring that Food Safety Standards are adhered to at all times. Main Requirements: Must have experience of working in a Luxury Restaurant or Hotel Environment. Full experience of working in a busy, high volume Pizza Kitchen section. A Self Starter with a zest for great forward thinking delicious Italian Cuisine. A Full flexible approach to working hours are essential as the role involves working days, evenings and weekends on a shift basis. The Package and Benefits: Up to £2,100 Per Month after Tax (Dependant on Experience). Complimentary Meals on Duty. Complimentary Dinner for two on your Birthday. Special gift on your work anniversary. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities. Staff Parties and Social Events. If you feel you have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment required to fill this position, and embrace a new challenge, please send your full CV with a Covering Letter in your Application. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility as part of our recruitment process. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
We're looking for a confident Chef de Partie, looking for their first Sous Chef role Unwined Bars has an exciting opportunity for a talented, creative & organised chef to manage our Waterloo Kitchen. - 45 hours p/wk, no early starts - 5 days across Mon-Sat rota (private events only on weekends) - bank holidays off - grow with an exciting, young (but experienced) company - small, hard working, supportive team - feed your creativity with bi-monthly menu changes - learn about wine & wine pairings creative small company • work life balance • supportive culture This role will suit someone who enjoys working within a small team and who is keen to learn and support our fantastic Head Chef. At Unwined the kitchen and front of house teams work closely together and there will be opportunity to learn about day-to-day operations of a restaurant/bar, menu development and wine pairings. Ideally you will have solid experience as a chef de partie, with responsibilities including food preparation, knife skills, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards and working in an a la carte service style. Salary will be a combination of a base remuneration + service charge, with a combined offer of between £32-34,000 per annum (dependent on candidate experience). 28 days paid annual leave inc bank holidays, and workplace pension as standard. Team and individual development are core beliefs for Unwined. We believe hospitality can be a rewarding and exciting industry, and we strive to do better for our employees than historic norms; we value work/life balance, foster mutual respect, encourage open communication, and nurture creativity and engagement. Unwined’s aim is to take the snobbery out of wine and make it more accessible. Our focus is on wine, but the food offering plays a big role at Unwined in Waterloo. The food menus change every 2 months, with dishes created to pair with the current wine list, rather than the traditional way of the wine paired to the food. We have a structure for the menu and inspiration for flavours which will help guide your menu development.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Sommelier to join our team at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is an Asian Eating House and late night lounge inspired by Tokyo's 1930s Kissas and Shanghai's drinking dens. Asian inspired small plates, Robata grills, sushi and sashimi are exquisitely crafted in the open kitchen and raw bar. Each dish is designed to be shared socially at the centre of the table. What you do as a Sommelier: - You pride yourself on having a great understanding of wine and guests, recommending and selling wines to our guests that will complement their tastes and meal, creating a memorable guest experience - You ideally hold WSET L2 qualification or equivalent - You are eager to learn from the Head Sommelier and support senior members of the team - You are confident in training, developing, and passing on your wine knowledge to the more junior members of the team - You naturally enjoy building rapport with others and working as part of a team - You are keen to use your interpersonal and organisational skills, energy, and passion for wine and beverage to ensure the highest standards are constantly achieved What’s in it for you: - Competitive Pay Rate - Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday - Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally - Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment - A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants - 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family - 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants - Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels. - Gympass - discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps - MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy - Meals on duty If you have a love for wine, a passion for creating memorable guests experiences, and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.
TERM: FULL-TIME W/H: 5 SHIFTS HOLIDAYS: 28 DAYS OFF: 2 We are a small, professional, family-run artisan bakery specialist in producing premium quality hand-made viennoiserie using only the best ingredients. This is what our bakery was founded on and remains core to what we do & what we’re known for. We occupy a beautiful new retail space in Canal Place overlooking Regents Canal in London Fields. Our focus is now solely on our retail offer and we are looking for an exceptional, creative pastry chef to help manage, maintain and really drive our viennoiserie & pastry section. Some bread experience would also be preferred although this is not mandatory. We need someone who is experienced in all areas of the production process from mixing to proving to baking and finishing. A minimum of 4 years experience in a professional kitchen or bakery is required. - This position will start each day at 05.30 and finish by 13.30. - We are currently open 5 days a week with all full-time employees working the same 5 days (Wednesday through to Sunday. - We are looking for individuals who thrive under pressure and have the skill, creativity and passion to embrace new challenges as we continue to grow. We have just secured an alcohol licence and are planning to launch an extended lunch menu that will eventually lead to early evening service by this summer. - We can offer a competitive salary (plus tips), friendly close-knit working environment and an opportunity to develop and progress within this exciting bakery. - Also, we are a company who’s aim is to promote a healthy work-life balance and wants all its employees to benefit from its continued success. - It is essential that candidates are legal to work in the UK and have a basic Food Hygiene Certificate or any other similar catering qualifications. Chef requirements - A genuine passion for viennoiserie as well as a solid foundation in pastry & desserts - Attention to detail - Maintains consistently high standards - Creative track record - being able to develop new products that complement existing range - Works well under pressure - Is able to deliver to tight deadlines - An ability to prioritise workload to ensure productivity is best utilised - Self motivated and can work on own initiative as well as within a small team - Well organised with a calm approach - To be respectful to all members of the team and respond positively to demands from Management - Friendly with good interpersonal skills - Reliable & punctual
We are looking for enthusiastic Kitchen member who can assist with orders ranging from smoothie bowls, pancakes, to our signature steel cut oats for our customers to enjoy at OATIS Queensway! Our team members are essential to the smooth running of the shift and take ownership to guarantee the success of our stores alongside with your Kitchen leader and Site manager, being the eyes and ears for the back of house operations. You will also gain relevant skills and knowledge that can lead to leadership opportunities. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to be part of an exciting new concept with lots of opportunity to grow! Responsibilities: Previous experience in a brunch style or food service kitchen within a high-end food & beverage environment; which includes working within a kitchen team. You’ll work as a key dynamic of the brunch kitchen team. Your role will require you to independently to run the service of food in the café. You are accountable for the quality of food served in the café so work to high standards and follow dish specifications precisely. Preparing ingredients, cooking, warming, plating, and finishing dishes for service. Knowledgeable and passionate you’ll promote our menu and food quality. Previous experience in a baking environment will be a plus as we are starting to develop in house baked products! You diligently maintain Food Hygiene standards, Health & Safety standards, and ensure proper food safety standards in the kitchen by implementing and following our policies and procedures, labelling, rotation, and cleaning routines, amongst others. You ensure that you keep refrigeration and freezers organised, ensure all food and other items are stored properly, and regularly deep clean equipment.
Job Overview: As the Dance Studio Manager, you'll oversee administrative tasks vital to the studio's smooth operation. This includes managing staff, coordinating schedules, handling finances, and ensuring excellent customer service. Explore opportunities to maximise revenue. Key Responsibilities: Administrative Management: Maintain records like student registrations and finances. Coordinate schedules for classes, rehearsals, and rentals. Handle inquiries and maintain studio cleanliness. Expect to be on call incase of any emergencies. Staff Management: Organise and lead quarterly staff meetings to pass on any updates regarding the studio Schedule shifts, manage payroll, and conduct evaluations. Foster a positive work culture and teamwork. Financial Management: Manage budget, invoicing, and expenses. Monitor revenue and develop pricing strategies. Analyze financial reports for growth opportunities. Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to clients. Assist with registrations and resolve conflicts. Build positive relationships and ensure client retention. Marketing and Promotion: Develop and implement marketing strategies. Create promotional materials and coordinate events. Collaborate with staff to enhance class offerings. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous administrative management experience, preferably in dance or related field. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and studio management software. Knowledge of dance preferred. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Working Conditions: Primarily office-based within the studio, occasional participation in events may be required. Standing and lifting may be involved.
We are looking for an organised, experienced and friendly office assistant to work with our Operations Lead to support the operations of our busy Nursery/ Early Years School. Little Jungle is an OFSTED ranked Outstanding Early Years Provider in Peckham / East Dulwich (South East London), working with 85 children each day split across two locations. Typical responsibilities will include: Answering the phone and door Ensuring the smooth running of the office Buying resources Filing and record keeping Managing our suppliers Managing communications to staff and parents Managing petty cash and card payments Supporting with printing and document management Managing our calendar Maintaining our children’s library Booking children's extra day / session bookings Supporting all teams with additional administrative items Supporting the Operations Lead with health and safety matters if required Supporting the Operations Lead to ensure that fire drills checks are conducted and documented Supporting the Operations Lead to carry out staff inductions Supporting the Operations Lead with new admissions management Supporting the Operations Lead with staff scheduling and shift creation Dealing with faults and contacting contractors Who you are: Hold a proven track record of working in similar roles with excellent references Passionate about children and making the world a better place Structured, strong, kind and confident communicator Able to work in a fast paced environment, to deadlines and without compromising on quality Problem solver, able to think on your feet and keen to take on new challenges Take pride in helping others and going the extra mile Have a can do attitude and outgoing character Computer literate, and able to use MS Office confidently Benefits of working at Little Jungle include: Highly competitive salary 28 days annual leave, plus the Christmas, and summer shutdown period, and your birthday day off (works out to around 37 days a year) Ongoing training and development opportunities Social and team building events Free breakfast, lunch, dinner (tea) and refreshments Employer contribution Pension Scheme Bike to work scheme Annual clothing allowance Additional days off and bonus scheme for long-term (over 5 years) service If you have the relevant experience and mindset and want to join a fun and dynamic team to make a difference to children’s’ lives then we look forward to receiving your application. Note: All positions offered are subject to a clear Enhanced DBS and suitable references being obtained. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £27,350.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Peckham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person