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  • Kitchen Crew Lead
    Kitchen Crew Lead
    19 hours ago
    £14–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Beckenham

    Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The Role We’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For ✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen. ✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager). ✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. ✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture. ✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. ✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants. ⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes. ⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to Apply If you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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  • Kitchen Manager
    Kitchen Manager
    4 days ago
    £13.85–£14.85 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for food and a desire to grow within a supportive, development-focused environment. As a Kitchen Manager with Gafe Cafe, you will lead and support our kitchen team, overseeing food preparation and daily operations to ensure the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and service are maintained. Working closely with colleagues across the team, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience for our customers. The Role • Culinary Excellence: Prepare and oversee the production of delicious, high-quality food, ensuring consistency and presentation standards are always met., • Service Delivery: Deliver outstanding catering services, supporting both kitchen operations and wider front-of-house service when required., • Efficiency: Ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently, meeting service deadlines and maintaining a smooth workflow during busy periods., • Hygiene & Safety: Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organization across all kitchen and food preparation areas., • Team Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring effective coordination of staff, equipment, and food preparation activities., • Resource Management: Monitor and manage stock levels, placing orders and controlling waste to ensure efficient use of resources., • Compliance: Uphold all health and safety, food safety, and compliance standards to maintain a safe and secure working environment., • Collaboration: Lead and collaborate with the wider Gafe Cafe team to deliver an exceptional experience for every customer who walks through our doors. About You • NVQ Level 2 (or working towards it) or an equivalent cookery qualification., • A genuine passion for great-tasting food and local cafe culture., • Strong understanding of food hygiene principles., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and regulars., • A motivated individual with a desire to succeed and grow with us., • Committed to delivering high-quality service with strong attention to detail., • Supportive, helpful, and a positive team player., • Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability. The Company Gafe Cafe is dedicated to connecting people through great food and even better atmosphere. We understand that every detail—from the first sip of coffee to the final bite of a meal—shapes the user experience. Through a combination of high standards and a team that truly cares, we help our customers start their day right or find a moment of peace in their busy schedules. At Gafe Cafe, we are committed to doing business the right way, valuing our community and our people above all else. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organization with people at its heart. At Gafe Cafe, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow, and make a difference. Gafe Cafe is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or background. Our passion for inclusivity makes Gafe Cafe a more creative, productive, and happy place to work.

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    1 month ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager Freak Scene – London A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

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  • Children's Home Deputy Manager
    Children's Home Deputy Manager
    2 months ago
    £35000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Description: To manage a quality day to day service delivery within a challenging and complex needs placement for a young person with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. Creative – Resilient - Imaginative – Problem Solver – Mentor and Coach – Calm under pressure – Fit and sporty – Able to stand long hours The Registered Manager / Head of Care Services Job Overview We are looking for a Children's Home Deputy Manager to join an outstanding Children's Home organisation located in London, England. The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. We strive to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling for positive relationships to be formed and for the children and young people to make progress in all areas of their development. We have a shared ambition to ensure that children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery. And this shared ambition enables them to transform the lives of children and young people, leading to positive life changing outcomes. What We're Looking For: An Experienced Complex needs Children's Home Deputy Manager OR An Experienced Complex Needs Senior Children's Residential Support Worker looking to progress their career. Qualifications NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (CYP - Residential) – (Minimum) - Required. Willingness to Complete NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management CYP Residential – Essential. · Minimum of 2 years with 5 or more years traceable records with satisfactory references Full UK Driving Licence. – Required Able to drive company vehicle for Children and Young People Activities – Required Enhanced DBS (Hard copies and update service) – Required X 2 Proof of Address – Required UK Work Permit – Required Minimum of 5years Satisfactory Work References Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the children's home, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Participate in out of hours On-Call with other managers Supervise staff and provide leadership, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Ability to produce good report and review reports Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs. Develop and implement risk assessment tailored to individual needs Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulatory requirements and great knowledge of the nine quality standards and it’s applications to day to day care for children and young people with complex needs. Have good understanding of statutory bodies or placing authorities expectations from service providers. Support the administration of medications, monitor residents' health and maintaining accurate health records. Drive safely to various locations as needed for appointments and activities for the children and young people. What We Can Offer You: · You will be supported adequately by an experienced manager and can thrive with your natural and professional talents and accomplishments, and you will love the sense of team support, inclusion and belonging, empowering you to bring your unique perspective and personality to work. · Your career progression, happiness, and wellbeing are paramount to us because we know that children and young people benefit from having consistent, long-term adults in their lives. And that is why we provide best-in-class, award-winning training, enabling you to reach your full potential. · We are also there to support you through the big moments in your life, from parental leave to career breaks. What You Will Be Rewarded With: · £35,000 - £45,000 per annum. · Flexible benefits, meaning that you can tailor your benefits package to align with what matters most to you. · Generous holiday allowance, with the opportunity to increase your allowance throughout your career. · Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with the opportunity to complete relevant qualifications and professional development. · Good working environment and professionally friendly colleagues. Work Schedule: In person Monday to Friday 9-6pm (with overtime opportunities) Work Location: Lambeth - Streatham

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  • Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    2 months ago
    £70396–£80837 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Salary: £70,396 to £80,837 There's something special about joining a service right at the beginning - you'll have scope to innovate, influence and shape our newly established Croydon Intensive Support Team (IST). Our service supports autistic adults and adults with intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing significant distress, behaviours of concern, or an increased risk of hospital admission. In this role, you'll lead a skilled multidisciplinary team including an assistant psychologist, behaviour specialist, specialist speech and language therapist, Transforming Care nurse, Autism peer support worker, and an advanced practitioner. Together, you'll help people stay safe, connected to their communities, and supported in ways that reduce the need for crisis-driven or restrictive interventions. Above all, you'll ensure every person receives compassionate, personalised care shaped by what matters most to them. This is also an exciting time to join a service helping shape the future of autism health provision. The Croydon Adult Autism IST is working with NHS England to contribute to an updated national service specification for autism health service models, and our service will feature in the new guidance, showcasing neurodivergent-affirming practice. In 2026, we will also be conducting and publishing research into the impact of the service model, strengthening the evidence base for adult autism health provision. We're looking for someone who cares as much as we do, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. Main duties of the job Clinical • Lead the delivery of specialist psychological care that empowers people to overcome challenge., • Work closely with individuals and their families to co-create care plans that reflect their strengths, preferences, and aspirations., • Use your expertise in Positive Behaviour Support and systemic practice to develop approaches that reduce risk and enhance quality of life. Team leadership and collaboration • Support, guide, and inspire your team, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute., • Provide expert clinical supervision and consultation, helping colleagues and local providers build confidence and capability Driving innovation • Evaluate and evolve the service as needs change, ensuring we remain responsive and forward-thinking., • Use data, feedback, and lived experience to shape how we grow, keeping the voices of the people we support at the heart of every decision., • Lead projects that strengthen community-based support, enabling more people to thrive closer to home. Research • Contribute to research , including collaboration with NHS England on autism prioritisation, as well as the chance to shape crisis-intervention pathways for two distinct populations., • Publish research locally, regionally, and strategically, helping to influence practice beyond Croydon. About us You'll be based in our modern offices at Bernard Weatherill House in Croydon, with opportunities to work across community sites throughout the borough. Our service is co-located with adult social care colleagues, and we work closely with the Croydon Mental Health in Learning Disabilities Service -- creating strong, integrated partnerships. From day one, we'll invest in your development. Whether you want to deepen your existing expertise or explore new areas of interest, we'll support you to grow. We actively encourage CPD, with funding available for external courses and specialist training that aligns with your goals. Our approach to one-to-ones focuses on you - your development, goals, and ambitions, not just the tasks at hand. Through hands-on experience, formal training, and even learning from the occasional misstep, you'll discover your strengths and continue to grow. We're committed to helping you develop both personally and professionally, so you can bring your unique perspective and expertise to improve the lives of those we support. Staff benefits include: • 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, • NHS pension scheme, with generous employer contributions, • Exclusive discounts across the high street, travel, dining and leisure, • Free or discounted fitness and exercise classes to support your wellbeing Apply now and help us build something exceptional. Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must hold one of the following qualifications: • Applied Psychologist: A recognised postgraduate qualification in applied psychology that meets HCPC requirements for registration (e.g. a professional doctorate or equivalent postgraduate training)., • Clinical Psychologist: A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or an equivalent qualification).

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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    2 months ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Full job description Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on innovation and passion with Glen Bell bringing tacos to the masses in a world of hot dog and hamburger stands in 1962, today we have nearly 7000 restaurants in the United States and over 400 restaurants in 27 countries outside of the United States. The future holds 2,000 more restaurants across the globe within the next decade. It's easy to see we’re in the business of making tacos, but at heart, we’re a business that’s fueled by the energy and passion of people serving people. About the Job Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), a Shift Manager runs great shifts in a self-sufficient manner. This role takes ownership and responsibility to solve problems; seek help from the team when appropriate; and is willing to lead the restaurant team in culture building, best practices, and day to day functioning requirements of the restaurant. A Shift Manager maintains the mentality that a well-run shift is the foundation of a well-run restaurant, and strives to run shifts with excellence at all times. The Day-to-Day: Developing people Provide regular feedback to the RGM on the performance of Team Members Provide ongoing constructive and complimentary feedback to Team Members Actively participate in the training of Team Members Handle conflicts constructively and work with RGM to achieve resolution Ensure consistent customer satisfaction Ensure that all Team Members complete their Shift Excellence tasks for their assigned position(s) Personally demonstrate that customer needs are the highest priority Ensure food safety, quality, and accuracy of orders Resolve customer complaints quickly while maintaining positive customer relations Act Like an Owner Assist profit & Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory and Managing labour Oversee proper product preparation, rotation, portioning, cooking, and holding time Assist the RGM with facility maintenance and ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times Shift Leader - Taco Bell We are looking for a dedicated Shift Leader to join our team in the Restaurant operations department. As a Shift Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Taco Bell location. Oversee and coordinate daily shift operations Train and supervise team members Ensure excellent customer service Manage inventory and stock levels Maintain a clean and organized work environment If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the food industry and leadership skills, we would love to have you on board as our Shift Leader at Taco Bell. Is This You? Dynamic, energetic, and positive leader, a self-starter, proactively driven to get things done Customer-first mindset Strong interpersonal skills Dedicated to leading a team that strives for excellence Why Taco Bell? We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding people’s lives with más! We are about more than just building restaurants — we connect with our fans through their passions including sports, gaming, and music We know that employees want a company they can live and grow with; they crave a unique culture that fosters creativity and encourages pursuit of passion, and they look for opportunities to take risks, develop skills and learn in ways that fit their lifestyle We foster a culture of authenticity for you to feel at home with the Taco Bell family!

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