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  • Room Leader
    Room Leader
    6 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Room Leader Job Description Job Purpose To lead the day-to-day running of the nursery room, ensuring children receive outstanding care, learning, and development opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Room Leader is responsible for maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, leading the room team, and ensuring high standards of practice are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Room Management · Lead the day-to-day management and organisation of the nursery room. · Supervise, support, and motivate practitioners within the room. · Plan staff deployment to ensure children's needs and statutory ratios are met. · Monitor the quality of practice within the room and provide guidance and support to staff. · Ensure room routines operate smoothly and effectively. · Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, presentation, and resources. · Support the induction, mentoring, and development of new staff, students, and apprentices. · Communicate effectively with management regarding room performance, staffing, and children's needs. Childcare and Learning · Deliver high-quality care and education in accordance with the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters. · Lead curriculum planning and provide engaging, stimulating learning opportunities. · Monitor children's progress and ensure observations, assessments, and learning records are accurate, meaningful, and completed on time. · Support children's individual learning, development, wellbeing, and next steps. · Ensure inclusive practice that meets the needs of all children, including those with additional needs. · Promote positive behaviour, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Safeguarding and Welfare · Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at all times. · Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported promptly. · Maintain effective supervision and ensure statutory staff-to-child ratios are met. · Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and welfare requirements. · Oversee the accurate completion of accident, incident, medication, and care records. · Promote children's health, hygiene, and wellbeing throughout the day. Parent Partnerships · Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and carers. · Share information regarding children's learning, development, and wellbeing. · Lead parent meetings, progress reviews, and support transition arrangements. · Work collaboratively with families and external professionals where appropriate. Professional Responsibilities · Ensure full compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. · Maintain accurate room records and documentation. · Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training. · Support the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice. · Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times. · Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by management. Person Specification Essential · Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification. · Minimum 1 years' experience working with children aged 0–5 years. · Previous experience leading or supervising an Early Years team. · Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Birth to Five Matters, safeguarding, and child development. · Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills. · Ability to lead by example and motivate others. · Good understanding of health and safety and statutory welfare requirements. · Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and make informed decisions. · Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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  • Head Barista
    Head Barista
    7 days ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Part-time
    Molesey

    Location: St Mary’s Church East Molesey Hours: 16 – 20 hours per week (Term Time Only) Occasional weekend work required About the Role St Mary’s Church Café is looking for a friendly, confident, and community-minded Barista to join our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a welcoming environment where people feel connected and valued. This role involves preparing high-quality drinks, providing excellent customer service, and helping to maintain the café as a warm and engaging community hub. The Barista will also support the day-to-day running of the café, including opening and closing procedures, and may assist in supervising volunteers during shifts. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve a range of speciality coffees, teas, and other beverages to a high standard., • Take customer orders and manage transactions efficiently to ensure a smooth and positive customer experience., • Provide warm, friendly, and attentive customer service, helping to foster a welcoming community atmosphere., • Assist with light food preparation as required., • Open and close the café in accordance with operational procedures., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations., • Contribute to an efficient and organised working environment., • Support and guide volunteers working during shifts when required., • Work occasional weekends as part of the rota. Person Specification Essential Skills and Attributes • Friendly, approachable, and confident when interacting with customers., • Ability to deliver excellent customer service and build positive relationships with regular visitors., • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative when needed., • Reliable and organised with good attention to detail., • Passionate about creating a welcoming community space. Desirable • Previous experience working in a café or hospitality environment (ideally at least one year), although this is not essential as training will be provided. Benefits • Term-time only working pattern., • 16 hours per week., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • Opportunity for progression, with potential to develop into a Café Manager role within a short period of time.

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  • Junior Sous Chef
    Junior Sous Chef
    13 days ago
    £37000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Teddington, London

    Position only available to candidates with a valid UK work permit. Shambles is a family-run, independent Italian restaurant & winebar in the heart of Teddington. Our aim has always been to create a relaxed and welcoming restaurant without pretence or fuss, serving seasonal Italian food with integrity. We cook from scratch using quality ingredients, including produce grown in our own kitchen garden, and work closely with trusted suppliers to source the very best ingredients. We are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This role would suit an ambitious chef with experience in fresh Italian cooking who is ready to take the next step in their career within a busy, quality-driven restaurant. What we’re looking for: Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a similar fresh-food environment Experience with Italian cuisine is highly desirable (please note, we do not serve pizza) Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety procedures Confident working with fresh, seasonal ingredients Ability to lead by example and support the development of junior team members Calm and organised under pressure Positive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent reliability Good communication skills and a genuine team-player mentality Passion for cooking and a desire to continue learning and developing What we offer: Flexible rota Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays Share of tips Meals on duty Staff discounts Pension scheme Excellent opportunities for career progression and development The chance to contribute ideas and grow within an established independent restaurant At Shambles, we’re looking for more than just technical ability. We value character, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for hospitality. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a close-knit team and want to develop your career in a respected independent restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    16 days ago
    £46000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Richmond, Richmond upon Thames

    Head Chef – The Lass O’ Richmond Hill Richmond, London | Young’s Pub | Fresh Food | Seasonal British Cooking The Lass O’ Richmond Hill is looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen of one of Richmond’s most distinctive pubs. Sitting proudly at the top of Richmond Hill, just moments from Richmond Park, The Lass is a beautiful historic pub with open fires, a sun-soaked garden, on-site car park and a reputation for quality seasonal food. We are a food-led pub with real personality, built around British produce, proper pub classics and dishes that feel generous, thoughtful and full of flavour. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Head Chef who wants more than just a kitchen to run. At The Lass, you will have the freedom to shape the food identity, create your own menus and specials, work with great suppliers and lead a kitchen with genuine ambition. What we offer our Head Chef As Head Chef at The Lass, you will enjoy: • Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials, • Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes, • Regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as game, butchery and shellfish, • Inspirational food trips with our top-quality suppliers, • Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to share ideas, inspire and develop, • Free meals while on shift, • 20% discount in all Young’s Pubs, • 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms, • Share Save Scheme, • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, • 28 days holiday per year, • On-site car park, • The chance to lead a kitchen in a beautiful, established, food-led pub with huge potential About the food The Lass is built around the idea that a great pub menu should feel familiar, generous and deeply satisfying, while still showing real craft. We want food that guests recognise, crave and return for, delivered with the confidence and discipline of a serious kitchen. The food style is seasonal British pub cooking with a refined, produce-led edge. Think beef tartare with crisp game chips, mince on dripping toast, terrines, pâtés and pickles made in-house, proper pies with deep glossy fillings and buttery pastry, rich braises, hand-cut chips, excellent roasts, seasonal fish, steaks, chops, puddings and simple vegetable-led dishes treated with real care. This is not about overworked plates or unnecessary fuss. The best dishes at The Lass should feel bold, honest and full of flavour. A guest should be able to look at the menu and immediately want to eat, whether they are stopping in after a walk in Richmond Park, settling in by the fire, or booking a long Sunday lunch with friends. Our direction is rooted in: British classics done properly Roasts, pies, puddings, seasonal fish, steaks, braises, sandwiches, snacks and sharing dishes, all cooked with proper technique and a strong sense of place. Gutsy, confident flavours We want food with depth: rich stocks, glossy sauces, sharp pickles, proper seasoning, crisp textures and generous portions. Nothing should feel timid, decorative or apologetic. Seasonal ingredients and thoughtful sourcing Menus should move with the seasons, using British produce wherever possible and celebrating the best of each moment — spring greens, summer tomatoes, autumn game, winter roots, coastal fish, orchard fruit and proper cheese. House-made touches Pickles, chutneys, sauces, pastry, stocks, dressings, relishes and snacks should give the menu its own personality and create value through skill rather than gimmicks. A strong bar and snack offer The Lass should have food that works for every occasion: a quick pint and something salty, a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, a garden gathering or a proper Sunday roast. Think beef tartare with game chips, mince on dripping toast, rarebit, croquettes, potted meats, seasonal tarts, proper sandwiches, pork chops, pies and generous sharing plates. Sunday as a key part of the offer Sunday lunch is central to The Lass. We want roasts that feel abundant, consistent and worth travelling for, with excellent gravy, crisp potatoes, proper vegetables, generous Yorkshire puddings and the kind of execution that turns first-time guests into regulars. Seasonal specials with purpose Specials should feel exciting but grounded: whole fish, grilled chops, game, offal, slow braises, tarts, pies, seasonal vegetables and dishes that make full use of the kitchen’s skill. The menu should change enough to feel alive, but always remain recognisably pub-first. The right Head Chef will understand that The Lass does not need to chase trends. It needs to serve proper British pub food with confidence, discipline and soul — food that feels rooted in tradition, sharpened by skill and generous enough to bring people back. What we look for in a Head Chef We are looking for someone who: • Has experience leading a fresh food kitchen, • Loves seasonal British produce and proper pub food done well, • Can create menus that are creative, commercial and consistent, • Understands GP, stock control, ordering and labour management, • Leads from the front and brings energy, structure and pride to the kitchen, • Can train, motivate and develop their team, • Takes ownership of standards, food safety and kitchen organisation, • Thrives during busy services, especially Sundays, events and seasonal peaks, • Wants to make their mark on a pub with character, heritage and ambition About you You will be creative but organised, ambitious but grounded, and confident enough to take ownership of the kitchen while working closely with the General Manager to keep building The Lass as a local worth travelling to. This is a role for a chef who wants autonomy, support, development and the chance to lead a kitchen with real identity. Apply now and bring your food, your ideas and your leadership to The Lass O’ Richmond Hill.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    17 days ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith and Fulham

    Full-Time Italian Head Chef (London, W6) We are an authentic Italian deli restaurant in London, looking for a skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a full-time position, perfect for an experienced chef with a deep understanding of Italian cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing all kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation., • Creating and maintaining authentic Italian dishes using traditional techniques., • Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly followed., • Managing food stock levels, inventory, and cost control., • Training and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of Italian culinary traditions., • Designing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and regional Italian flavors., • Collaborating with management to enhance the dining experience. Requirements: • Native or fluent knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture., • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in an Italian restaurant., • Expertise in authentic Italian cooking techniques and recipes., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Creativity and attention to detail in menu development and food presentation. Details: • Location: London, • Hours: Full-time, • Salary: Competitive, starting from £40,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. If you are an Italian chef with a passion for authentic cuisine and are ready to bring your expertise to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter. Join us and lead our kitchen in delivering the true taste of Italy in London!

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  • Senior Room Leader / 3rd in Charge
    Senior Room Leader / 3rd in Charge
    1 month ago
    £16.3 hourly
    Full-time
    Chiswick, London

    Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: • Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms., • Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children., • Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team., • Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs., • Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Ideal Candidate: • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today!

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  • Pub Assistant Manager
    Pub Assistant Manager
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Richmond

    Location: The Greyhound Kew, Kew, London Start Date: 01/06/2026 Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us The Greyhound Kew is a beloved local pub that, a year into its exciting new chapter, has firmly re-established itself in the heart of the community. Blending traditional charm with fresh, modern energy, we are proud of what we have built so far and are focused on continuing to grow. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on Assistant Manager to join our established team at this exciting milestone and help lead the venue into its next phase of success. The Role As the Assistant Manager of The Greyhound Kew, you’ll work closely with the management team and ownership to keep the pub growing and running seamlessly. You’ll be a key presence on the floor, motivating the team, running busy shifts, and ensuring every guest leaves happy. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated hospitality professional looking to take ownership of daily operations, develop their leadership skills, and maintain a venue that is a true hub for the local community. Key Responsibilities • Run day-to-day shifts with high energy, taking full responsibility for the pub in the manager's absence., • Help recruit, train, and mentor a dynamic, welcoming front-of-house and bar team., • Maintain exceptionally high standards of customer service, cleanliness, and health and safety compliance., • Assist with back-of-house administration, including stock control, ordering, and line cleaning., • Support the planning and execution of events, match-day promotions, and social media initiatives., • Lead by example on the floor, bringing positivity and professionalism to every service. Requirements • Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a busy pub, bar, or restaurant environment., • A natural motivator with strong communication skills and a hands-on approach to leadership., • Confident running busy floor and bar services under pressure., • Must be local to Kew or the surrounding areas for easy travel., • Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail., • Holding a Personal Licence is highly desirable (or a willingness to obtain one quickly). Why Join Us? • Be a key part of an established pub hitting its stride and looking toward future growth., • Great opportunity to develop your career with room for future growth into a General Manager role., • Work alongside supportive, enthusiastic ownership., • Competitive pay and a rewarding, collaborative work environment.

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  • Gardener full and part time freelance
    Gardener full and part time freelance
    2 months ago
    £13–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    We are seeking a freelance professional gardener to join our friendly team. For over a decade, we have been dedicated to maintaining residential gardens across South West London, providing high-quality services and fostering stunning outdoor spaces for our clients. As part of our supportive team, you will be crucial in delivering exceptional garden care. This role involves close interaction with clients to understand their needs and ensure their gardens flourish. Responsibilities include: • Lawn care and maintenance, • Pruning, dead-heading, trimming, weeding, and hedge trimming, • Ground preparation and seasonal planting, • Soft landscaping tasks, • Ad hoc duties as required We are looking for someone who is: • Knowledgeable: Proficient in planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, and hedge cutting., • Detail-Oriented: Possesses a keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality garden aesthetics and plant health., • Hardworking: Demonstrates a strong work ethic to complete tasks efficiently and effectively., • Reliable: Punctual, with good time-keeping skills, and dependable in meeting job responsibilities., • Physically Fit: Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Requirements: • Minimum 2 years of gardening experience, • Good plant knowledge, • A spray certificate (PA1/PA6) is beneficial Work Schedule: • 8 to 32 hours per week, with flexible days to be discussed., • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM., • No weekend work. Compensation & Logistics: • Hourly rate of £16.00 - £18.00, depending on experience - freelance contract, • Own transport is required for mobile gardening work across SW London, Wimbledon, Richmond, and Cobham areas; mileage will be paid.

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