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The "preamble" Before we get started on the usual jargon about how good we are, let's be real about this. We've got a pretty nice vibe here and we do genuinely care about hiring great people and treating them well so that they will stay and grow with us, but as most hospitality businesses know, we can't offer you a sweet little Monday to Friday gig with a million posh perks (like big banks do!). As much s we would love to.... We're lucky to have a very decent owner, 3 pretty cool locations, and a nice team of humans who are here to provide an amazing service to our guests first and foremost, and also to have a great time working with a solid team. Now, who would choose a bank over that?! Right, now to the usual... Who are we? A cultural landmark with a rich history in music and film, Olympic Studios has been lovingly restored back to film as an independently owned, boutique three-screen cinema with a buzzy Café & Dining room on the ground floor, and private Members Club upstairs. ** What are we looking for?** We are looking for a motivated, versatile and experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen, delivering a modern European menu to both upstairs members’ club and the cafe and bistro on the ground floor. What will you be doing day to day? · Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food both in its flavour, preparation and its presentation · Ensuring that each dishes is prepared and cooked with pride, according to our standards · Working as part of a great team to ensure a smooth and high-quality service in a supportive environment · Training, guiding and and mentoring other junior chefs (DCDP and Commis chefs) · Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions/allergens · Ensuring stock is rotated and labelled correctly within your sections · Ensure your work areas/spaces are clean at all times · Assist filling out daily due diligence checks and checklists to assist your team in subsequent services · Making sure all checklists and cleaning rotas are adhered to · Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs Preparation of a whole range of food but with a particular emphasis on pastry · To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies in line with required food safety standards · To assist the Head Chef, to check the completeness of all food and kitchen equipment sent to each function · To assist the Head Chef to check the completeness of all suppliers’ deliveries and the correctness of their invoices · To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation · Ensuring that all completed food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and put in out-fridge for each event · To ensure that all completed jobs are fully checked off before it leaves the unit · To work closely with Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that the function runs smoothly · To liaise and work closely with the Café and Restaurant teams What we are looking for (if you do not fill all of these criteria, we may still have opportunities for you) · A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Chef · Great knowledge on health and safety, especially food safety · Willingness to play a key part in a well performing team · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment · Commitment and drive · The ability to attend and undertake all required training · A genuine passion for food · Confident communication skills · Attention to detail How can you apply? What do we offer? · Staff cinema screenings and free cinema tickets (see? this is unique!) · Discounted dining (we would expect nothing less) · A really (honestly) great and supportive Head Chef (not a scary one) · Career progression (as expected) · 28 days holiday (we wish we could offer more) · Cycle to work scheme (the usual jargon- look, we're trying to improve at least!!!)

For a Pasta and Pizza Bar in Kensington , We are looking for someone CONFIDENT, HARDWORKING and FUN - who has a great passion to deliver the BEST customer experience and LOVES good food. Responsibilities: - Prepare pasta dishes and pizza according to recipes or as directed by head chef. - Assist in the development of new pasta and pizza recipes. - Ensure that all food meets quality standards and is presented attractively. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area. - Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies. - Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Requirements: The job roles involve: Serving / preparing customers food ( good knife skills would be beneficial) , ensuring Food Safety and general cleanliness, Delivering excellent customer service, Helping to build a strong regular customer base, Restocking and looking after displays etc. Applicants must be: energetic, bubbly and passionate people with previous experience in customer service. You should be a motivated team player with a good ‘willing to learn’ attitude. You will need to be ‘on the ball’ and have a good level of spoken English. Drop us your CV and a brief statement of what makes you a superstar, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the Labakery family.

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai. At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities. As our Chef de Partie, you will oversee a delegated section of the kitchen and coordinate junior members of the team to deliver quality service. What we bring to the table: - Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues - Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave - Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development - Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge - Breaks: Food provided during your breaks - Restaurant perk - Work out: Discounted gym membership - Lunch & Learn: Head Office perk - Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500 Your day at Aqua: - Team Spirit: Support and help team members by mentoring junior positions and training new members of the team. Your collaborative spirit will boost your colleague's confidence, develop their skills, and thus ensure high standards of service are met - Craft Recipes for Success: Prepare and present high-quality dishes within your designated section, ensuring consistency and excellence in every plate You will be paid £12.21 per hour. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you up to £3.60 extra per hour each month. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master. Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us! Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know. Apply today as a Chef de Partie and be part of Aqua’s global culinary adventure!

Join the Pittagoras Team as a Supervisor – Tooting Broadway Pittagoras has proudly served our community for over four years, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for a vibrant, ambitious, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Supervisor at our Tooting Broadway site. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the daily running of the store, guide a passionate team, and help uphold the high standards Pittagoras is known for. Role Purpose: As a Supervisor, you play a key role in supporting smooth daily operations and ensuring every customer has a great experience. You will lead by example in food preparation, service, and teamwork. You’ll help train and guide team members, support the Store Manager, and keep things running efficiently on shift. Key Responsibilities: ● Service Preparation: Help ensure the store is ready for service, including the correct amount of gyros on the spit and prepared items, supporting effective service and minimising waste. ● Uniform and Hygiene: Maintain a smart, clean uniform and follow all hygiene and safety protocols. ● Quality Standards: Follow the gyros and prep management systems to ensure food meets Pittagoras’ high-quality standards. ● Team Support: Assist with onboarding and supporting new and existing team members. Be a go-to person on shift and help drive team morale. ● Store Operations: Supervise all areas of the store during your shift. Report any issues or concerns to the Store Manager or Operations Manager as needed. ● Compliance: Follow and help enforce all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene regulations, as well as Pittagoras’ internal procedures. ● Profitability Support: Help reduce waste, follow recipes accurately, and assist in managing stock levels efficiently. ● Scheduling and Ordering: Support the Store Manager with rota planning and supplier ordering as needed. Requirements: ● Previous experience in a supervisory or senior team member role, ideally within hospitality or food service. ● Good command of the English language. ● Food Safety Level 2 certification (or willingness to complete). Competency/Behavioural Indicators: ● Be a strong team player with flexibility and reliability. ● Maintain a professional and positive attitude. ● Deliver exceptional customer service with a can-do mindset. ● Have a passion for food, service, and high standards. ● Show great communication skills and attention to detail. ● Be open to working varying shifts, including evenings and weekends. Our Behaviours: ● Creating Empathy ● Building Confidence ● Making it Happen ● Improving Performance ● Growing Talent ● Influencing Others People Management Responsibility: ● Support a team of 6–10 people during your shift. ● Assist the Store Manager in leading by example and keeping the team motivated, efficient, and focused.

Who we are: Alfa Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team. Your role will be based in Ealing /London which is well under construction and set to open in may 2025, as a result we are recruiting for key positions to ensure the smooth opening of the home. We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so. The Role: We are currently recruiting a General Manager for Ealing, to take overall responsibility and manage all aspects in the day-to-day running of the home. You will promote a caring environment which provides Residents with a high standard of specialised personal care, meeting individual needs and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and rights to privacy, independence and choice are met. You will supervise, monitor and evaluate the care delivered to Resident's, checking that legal requirements are met along with the highest standard as expected within the Care Home. Key Responsibilities · To manage the day-to-day running of all aspects of the home including; the standards and quality of care, recruitment and training issues, communication with the team, the premises of the Care Home and financial matters. · To recognise and assess individuals’ needs, involving relevant professional agencies and relatives where needed, in order to formulate personalised care plans for each individual. · To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to Residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. · Responsible for understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the home. · Follow residents’ individual care plans, to administer medication to Residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both. Responsible for ordering, checking in and stock control of Residents’ prescribed medication and maintaining systems to ensure effective stock management of all products. · To be an active and encouraging Manager, establish and maintain effective means of communication and good relationships with all stakeholders both internal and external. · Responsible for the recruitment of suitable team members, effective inductions and CIS standards take place, training needs for the team are identified and met. To carry out regular supervisions, assessments, lead team meetings, ensuring the Care Home is a friendly and supportive environment. · Responsible for organisation of the team including; arranging rotas, ensuring adequate team members are employed, managing team absence. · Responsible for controlling and monitoring the budget and expenditure of the Home, preparing monthly cash flow reports for the Directors and accurately recording all financial information. · To support residents with their personal financial arrangements, maintaining confidentiality of all information. · Responsible for the marketing, promotion and sales of the Home. · To deal with all prospective Residents including; providing relevant information and guided tours, assessing new Residents and negotiating appropriate fees. To welcome new Residents, complete appropriate records and paperwork and ensure adequate arrangements are made for every Resident. Essential Skills: · Ability to control and manage budgets and accounts · Knowledge of the principles of sales and marketing · Skilled in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff · Committed to a structured approach to training and development of staff · Understanding of the Health & Social Care Act and Health & Safety legislation · Leadership qualities, enthusiasm along with influencing and motivational skills · Excellent interpersonal skills · Professional, confident and warm personality · Have a caring disposition, reliable and punctual Desirable Skills: · Understanding of Chard's local authority · Experience with regulatory bodies · Knowledge of Person Centred Software (PCS) We are looking for individuals who have a passion for care (first and foremost) and those who are keen to be the best in the sector. You will work as part of a dynamic care team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times. Hours of work: Your hours of work will be 09.00 – 17.00, Monday to Friday with an element of flexibility as and when required. This will equate to 40 hours per week in total. This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you! We will offer: · A PERMANENT contract of employment · A COMPETITIVE rate of pay · NVQ level 5 qualification · FULLY FUNDED enhanced DBS check · A job with PURPOSE and SATISFACTION · Refer a friend BONUS scheme · FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card · PAY DAY Breakfast · FREE Meal on Shift Experience: · Care home: 5 year (preferred) · Management: 2 year (preferred) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Referral programme Store discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute Ealing TA20 1BE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Do you now, or will you in the future, require Visa Sponsorship? Experience: Management: 2 years (preferred) Care home: 5 years (preferred) Language: Professional English (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 25/04/2025 Reference ID: GG GM Expected start date: 05/05/2025

We are looking for a talented CDP / Junior Sous Chef with at least 2 years experience in that role to join our client's team at a high-end fine dining venue in Croydon. Single room accommodation provided. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Prepare fresh, high-quality dishes from scratch, including pasta, and other fine dining offerings. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all meals. Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Manage inventory, stock control, and kitchen operations efficiently. Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards. What We Offer: The opportunity to work in a fine dining environment. A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere. Scope for creativity and professional growth. Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role. Strong skills in cooking fresh meals from scratch. Excellent leadership and organizational abilities. A passion for food, innovation, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of products, ensuring efficient processes that support timely order fulfillment. Assign tasks, monitor performance, and lead warehouse staff to maintain high productivity and operational efficiency. Conduct regular inventory checks and audits to ensure stock accuracy, preventing shortages and minimizing discrepancies. Implement best practices for stock handling to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and maintain product quality. Work closely with suppliers, transport teams, and customers to ensure smooth and timely deliveries. Maintain strict health and safety compliance, creating a safe and organized working environment. Ensure warehouse operations contribute to customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate stock levels, efficient dispatch, and adherence to return policies.

Blinds is a brand new natural wine bar, shop, and events space opening this May on Hackney Road — and we’re on the hunt for our very first Assistant Manager. Set inside a beautifully repurposed old blinds showroom/factory, Blinds blends industrial design with cozy, intimate vibes. Vintage interiors, warm lighting, and a distinctive atmosphere that makes every night feel special — whether it’s a date, a casual catch-up, or a full-on celebration. We’re all about natural wines, seasonal small plates, charcuterie, and great cheese — the good stuff, basically. If you’re into creating unforgettable experiences and want to be part of an exciting new opening, we’d love to hear from you. Our perfect candidate would: - Lead with care and attention to detail. - Oversee daily operations, inventory, and scheduling. - Handle staff training & supplier relations. - Possess great expertise in wine. - Running shifts sometimes solo or as a team up to 4. - Stay ahead of industry trends. There is room to grow into a manager position quickly for the right person.

You are in command! A leader with strong organisational skills who can prioritise, delegate and maintain staff focus, ef9iciency and productivity in fast-paced operations. Drive and maintain speci9ied operational, hygiene standards whilst complying with all legal requirements. Achieving budget targets for food cost and labour cost whilst always delivering high food quality. Responsibilities Meet the speci9ied food quality and speed of service standards as measured by established performance ratings such as customer feedback. Improve food quality and service delivery based on business and business reporting. Consider and positively impact the health and wellbeing of colleagues and team members. Proactively inform the Head of Operations of under performers and high achievers within the kitchen team. Ensure that the kitchen team meet company standards of food quality and spec adherence. Recognise future leaders of the business and to in their development. Maximise team performance through managing, engaging and coaching team members and to be responsible for this in the absence of the Head Chef. Be accountable for decision-making in the kitchen during shift and when mot through delegation and strong leadership. To strive for positive resolutions of issues arising in the restaurant and ensure the relevant people are kept informed. Keep colleagues and team members well informed of relevant updates from your Operations Manager and Head Of9ice. Minimise any misunderstandings by ensuring that all messages are communicated clearly and are understood by guests and colleagues. Ensure the delivery of budgeted GP whilst meeting company standards of food quality when managing the shift. Keep kitchen costs within budget (i.e. labour costs, energy costs and disposables costs). Prevent theft through being diligent and by applying company security standards and measures. Responsible for completing daily due diligence records when on shift. Continuously improve the kitchen’s operating standards. Order stock when required in line with set par levels. Actively communicate any issues arising with suppliers to the Head of Operations Ensure that any damaged, dangerous, or faulty equipment and 9ittings are communicated to the Manager on Duty (Mikkeller) Ensure that the kitchen is fully prepared, maintained and closed down in line with company standards. Ensure that food is prepared following all operational, hygiene and health & safety standards requirements. Ensure kitchen stock de9icit is at a minimum by being responsible for the security of food stock whilst on duty, recording wastage, regular stock rotation and putting away deliveries once checked off. Ensure that kitchen equipment is used and maintained in line with operating standards.

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Griller/CDP to join our Richmond team! You will need to be experienced in working in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Griller/CDP will have experience working with beef, managing a team and following the brand specs perfectly. All the required training will be provided. There is a lot of opportunity for progression, and we are looking for candidates who are good at working under pressure and committed. Key Responsibilities of the Griller/CDP To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs. To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage To prepare the beef ready for service. To cook the steaks during service to a high standard and liaise with other sections to ensure timely service. Requirements for Gaucho Griller/CDP Experience working in a busy, high pressure kitchen environment Have a genuine passion for working with fresh food Experience managing a small team Training and benefits 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller Career development and progression