191 Best head Jobs in Watford (October 2026)

Ten Restaurant

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Head Waiter / Waitress

We are looking for an experienced, friendly and reliable Waiter/Waitress to join our team. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, taking orders, serving food and drinks, maintaining a clean and organised dining area, and providing excellent customer service. Previous experience in a similar role is essential, along with good communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team.

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Care Oasis

Senior Support Worker

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Care Oasis, we are a new 4 bedded therapeutic care home in the heart of Hertfordshire, Watford specialising in supporting Children with EBD AND LD. In this rewarding role, you will provide high quality, child centred care and confidently lead shifts, helping to create a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where children can thrive. Working closely with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, you will ensure that each child's views, wishes and feelings are heard, their individual plans are delivered effectively, and their development, confidence, independence and social skills are actively supported. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives while being part of a supportive and ambitious team within a home regulated by Ofsted and committed to delivering outstanding care. Skills and Experience • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is highly desirable and will be given priority during the shortlisting process. Candidates who do not yet hold the qualification but have relevant residential childcare experience and are willing to work towards the qualification may also be considered., • Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting., • Experience leading shifts, supporting colleagues and promoting positive outcomes for children., • Strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to manage challenging situations professionally., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Ability to remain calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure., • Strong record keeping and IT skills., • A child centred, compassionate and proactive approach to care., • Understanding of trauma-informed practice and relationship-based care., • Full UK driving licence preferred.

Northwood Hills, Hillingdon

Namaste Lounge is a busy 300+ cover restaurant looking for an experienced Receptionist Manager to take ownership of our reservations, front desk and guest arrival experience. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident managing a high-volume reservation book, busy waitlists, walk-ins and table availability during fast-paced services. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the reservation book across phone, online and reservation platforms, • Maximise bookings and fill cancellations and available time slots, • Manage walk-ins and busy waitlists efficiently, • Coordinate table allocations and turn times with the restaurant floor and kitchen, • Handle late arrivals, overbookings, guest queries and complaints professionally, • Chase booking confirmations, deposits and pre-orders, • Maintain accurate guest notes, allergies and special requests, • Lead and support the reception/host team, • Provide clear cover forecasts and handovers to management and the kitchen What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience managing reservations in a busy, high-volume restaurant, • Experience handling a busy waitlist and restaurant front desk, • Confident using SevenRooms or a similar reservation system, • Calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Professional appearance and manner, • Commercial awareness with a focus on maximising covers and reducing empty tables, • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and peak trading periods, • Right to work in the UK Experience managing a 300+ cover restaurant or similar high-volume venue is strongly preferred. To apply, please send your CV with a brief summary of your previous restaurant reservations/front-of-house experience.

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Roaming Roast Borehamwood

Roaming Roast is looking for someone to run our Borehamwood coffee truck at weekends. Your main responsibilities will be: -Driving the tuktuk to its location from our storage facility -Lead barista throughout the day (you will be supported by another barista) -Ensuring standards of quality and hygiene are upheld Hours: 7.30-4pm Saturday and Sunday There will always be additional hours available during the week should you wish to take them but this is not required. You must have held a full driving licence for 2 years and be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes. We are a small chain of specialty coffee trucks operating in London and Hertfordshire. Our ideal candidate is someone who has multiple years of experience as a barista and someone who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, you'll wear many hats other than just barista. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desirable. This is an incredibility rewarding job for the right candidate. We believe that people in hospitality deserve better. So if you love standing outside talking to people whilst accepting the responsibility of managing a coffee truck for the weekend, this is for you! Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount

Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operations of the retail store and ensure smooth running of all activities., • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of retail staff., • Recruit, train, and support employees to maintain high performance standards., • Deliver excellent customer service and handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally., • Monitor sales performance and work towards achieving store targets and KPIs., • Manage stock levels, deliveries, replenishment, stock checks, and inventory control., • Ensure the store is clean, organised, well-presented, and compliant with company standards., • Manage staff rotas, attendance, holidays, and daily workloads., • Monitor cash handling, banking procedures, and daily financial controls., • Implement company promotions, merchandising standards, and marketing initiatives., • Monitor operating costs and help maximise store profitability., • Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements., • Prepare sales and performance reports for senior management., • Identify opportunities to improve sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency., • Deal with operational issues quickly and effectively.

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Wonderspace Studios Ltd

Freelance Measured Surveyor & Revit Technician Location: Watford & Surrounding Areas / Greater London (Site visits required) Pay: Competitive per-project rate (e.g., £100–£400+ depending on property size/complexity) Turnaround: 2–3 working days post-survey About the Role We are an established architectural practice seeking a reliable Freelance Measured Surveyor & Revit Technician to handle site measuring and existing-building modeling on an ad-hoc, project-by-project basis. This role is ideal for an experienced technician or surveyor looking for flexible, flexible-frequency freelance work. You will take site measuring off our plate, turning around clean, accurate 3D Revit models of existing conditions so we can jump straight into the design phase. Key Responsibilities Conduct accurate measured surveys of residential and small commercial properties across the local area. Translate survey data into fully accurate 3D Revit models of existing structures. Deliver native Revit files within a 2–3 day turnaround window post-survey. Work alongside the lead designer initially to align on survey standards, transitioning to full independent site visits. Requirements Transport: Own reliable transport to travel to site visits. Software & Hardware: Own workstation/laptop with a valid Revit license. Experience: Strong background in measured site surveys and Revit building modeling. Accuracy & Speed: High attention to detail with the ability to meet 2–3 day turnaround deadlines. (Note: Laser measuring tools can be provided on-site if required.) How to Apply If interested, please send over: 1. A quick summary of your experience with Revit and measured surveys., 2. Examples or screenshots of existing-building Revit models/drawings you’ve created., 3. Your standard day rate or typical project rate expectation.

Northwood Hills, Hillingdon

☕ Café Manager – Krave Dessert Café Location: Northwood Full-Time Love great coffee, amazing desserts and creating a brilliant customer experience? Krave Dessert Café is looking for an experienced Café Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day operation and help take the business to the next level. We’re looking for someone energetic, organised and commercially minded who knows how to lead a team, keep standards high and create an atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. 🍰 The Role As Café Manager, you'll have responsibility for the overall performance and smooth running of Krave, including: • Leading, motivating and developing the team, • Managing staff rotas and ensuring efficient staffing levels, • Delivering consistently excellent customer service, • Driving sales and looking for ways to grow the business, • Maintaining high standards across food, drinks, presentation and cleanliness, • Managing stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships, • Controlling wastage and keeping an eye on costs, • Ensuring opening and closing procedures are followed, • Handling customer feedback and resolving issues confidently, • Making sure the café is always looking and operating at its best 🙌 Who We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced café or hospitality manager who: • Has previous management experience in a busy café, restaurant or similar hospitality business, • Is confident leading and managing a team, • Has a strong understanding of stock, labour and cost control, • Is commercially minded and motivated by increasing sales, • Has excellent customer service skills, • Is organised, reliable and hands-on, • Leads from the front rather than managing from the sidelines, • Brings positive energy to the team and the café ✨ Why Krave? Krave is all about great desserts, great drinks and great experiences. We're looking for someone who wants more than just a management job — we want someone who can really take ownership of the café, bring ideas to the table and help us grow. If you're an experienced hospitality manager who loves building strong teams, delivering brilliant service and running a successful operation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Krave Cafe

Dessert Cafe General Manager

Krave Dessert Café is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and driven Café Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy dessert café. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous dessert café management experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, creating memorable guest experiences, and helping to grow an exciting brand. As Café Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the business, from leading the team and maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards to developing children's party packages, driving sales, and contributing to the continued growth of the Krave brand. Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operation of the dessert café, ensuring smooth and efficient service., • Lead, motivate and develop the front and back of house team., • Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure every guest has an exceptional experience., • Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety throughout the café., • Manage staff rotas, recruitment, training and performance., • Monitor stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships., • Control labour and food costs while maintaining quality and profitability., • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations., • Handle customer feedback professionally and resolve issues promptly., • Drive sales through promotions, upselling and exceptional service. Children's Parties & Events • Organise and manage children's birthday parties and private events., • Create fun, memorable experiences for children and families., • Coordinate party bookings, staffing and event delivery., • Develop new party packages and themed experiences to increase revenue. Brand Development: Working alongside senior management, you will play an important role in growing the Krave brand by: • Developing new ideas to improve the customer experience., • Identifying opportunities to increase sales and customer loyalty., • Supporting new menu launches and seasonal promotions., • Assisting with local marketing initiatives and community engagement., • Maintaining brand standards across presentation, service and atmosphere., • Helping establish Krave as the leading dessert destination in the area. About You: We are looking for someone who has: Previous management experience within a dessert café, ice cream parlour or similar hospitality environment. A proven track record of leading successful teams. Experience organising children's parties or family-focused events. Strong understanding of brand development and customer engagement. Exceptional leadership and communication skills. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining exceptional cleaning and hygiene standards. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Confidence in dealing with customer enquiries and resolving complaints professionally. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and hands-on approach. Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above preferred). Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy seasonal periods. What We Offer: Immediate start. Competitive salary based on experience. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Career progression within a growing hospitality group. Opportunity to help shape and develop an exciting, expanding brand. Supportive, energetic and creative working environment. Staff discounts and company benefits. How to Apply: If you have the experience, passion and leadership skills to take Krave Dessert Café to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience. Join Krave Dessert Café and play a key role in creating unforgettable desserts, memorable celebrations, and exceptional customer experiences while helping build one of the region's most exciting dessert brands. Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Store discount Work Location: In person

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