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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Richmond

    Location: The Greyhound Kew, Kew, London Start Date: Immediately Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us: The Greyhound Kew is a beloved local pub entering an exciting new chapter. Located in the heart of Kew, we’re committed to creating a warm, welcoming space that blends traditional charm with fresh energy. We're now looking for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help shape the culinary experience from the ground up. The Role: As Sous Chef at The Greyhound Kew, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain an efficient, well-run kitchen. You’ll play a key role in kitchen management, and team leadership. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who is confident, and ready to be part of something new. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to a consistently high standard Help manage kitchen staff, rotas, and shift planning Maintain excellent hygiene and safety standards at all times Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier management Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials Foster a positive, team-oriented working environment Requirements: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen A genuine passion for great food and seasonal cooking Strong organisational and communication skills Understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance Ability to lead and motivate a team under pressure Must be local to Kew or surrounding areas Food hygiene certification preferred Why Join Us? Be part of an exciting pub transformation from the ground up Supportive team and approachable leadership Competitive salary and opportunities for progression A friendly, professional, and dynamic working environment

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  • Bilingual Italian-English Assistant Manager
    Bilingual Italian-English Assistant Manager
    2 months ago
    £25000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you a fluent Italian speaker with strong English skills, exceptional organisation, and ambition to grow fast in a rewarding education sector role? Join a boutique, high-standards education travel company that's been successfully connecting Italian schools and students with inspiring UK study programmes for years. We partner with fantastic freelance English teachers across key locations (Edinburgh, Cambridge, Oxford, and more) to deliver memorable, high-quality group experiences, without the company ever needing to escort groups ourselves. Everything happens from our efficient office hub. Now we're gearing up for exciting expansion (starting with Spain!), and the founder is personally looking for a talented, proactive right-hand person to train intensively and hand over increasing responsibility. This isn't just an admin job - it's your fast-track to real business ownership, decision-making involvement, and leadership in a niche, meaningful industry. What You'll Do (Hands-On & Varied - No Two Days the Same) • Craft tailored client quotations using our custom Excel tools and Word templates, turning school needs into compelling, accurate proposals, • Guide Italian schools through the full trip-planning journey: prompt, professional, warm communication from first enquiry to happy post trip feedback, • Handle Italian public procurement & compliance expertly (MEPA/Acquisti in Rete PA, ANAC), preparing, uploading, and tracking documents flawlessly to meet strict deadlines, • Orchestrate incoming student groups end-to-end: check-ins, attendance tracking, academic resources, personalised lanyards/certificates, Google Forms setup, travel cards, welcome sessions, and on-site coordination support, • Quality-check freelance teachers: verify certifications, DBS, right-to-work docs before any programme launches, • Keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes: update operational databases/files/reports, manage shared inbox, schedule Zooms, and support the founder on ad-hoc priorities, • Occasionally travel within the UK (expenses paid) to build stronger relationships with our teacher network or onboard new talent Who We're Looking For Must-Have Essentials • Native or C1/C2-level fluency in Italian, • Confident professional English (B2–C1 minimum, excellent written/spoken), • Superb organisational skills + razor-sharp attention to detail, • Real comfort with numbers, Excel (formulas, data updates, annual tool reviews), • Thrive under pressure, juggle multiple priorities without losing cool, • Proactive, initiative-driven mindset + genuine eagerness to learn and take ownership, • Humble, collaborative, positive team player who values high standards Nice-to-Haves (Big Advantages) • Any Spanish skills (B1 minimum)? Huge bonus as we prepare for Spain launch!, • Prior exposure to operations, programme coordination, education/tourism/travel, admin, or client-facing roles (even internships/volunteering count), • Recent graduates very welcome: potential and attitude trump years of experience Why join us • Direct, one-to-one mentorship from an experienced founder who will teach you the full business inside-out, • Accelerated growth: clear path to greater autonomy, higher responsibility, and future title/salary progression as we scale, • Genuine involvement in strategic decisions and international expansion, • Hybrid flexibility with a supportive, close-knit environment, no corporate bureaucracy, • Work in a purpose-driven niche: helping young Italians gain life-changing UK experiences while building a sustainable, growing business Right to work Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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