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Front of House Team Member / Manager Location: Sanderstead, South Croydon Hours: 5 days per week | 12pm–10pm (Mon–Thu, Sun) | 12pm–11pm (Fri–Sat) Overtime: Available About the Role We’re looking for a friendly, bubbly, and reliable Front of House Team Member / Manager to join our team! You’ll be the face of our business, welcoming guests, taking orders, and ensuring every customer leaves with a smile. In this role, you’ll also take charge of daily operations, including stock control, opening and closing duties, and helping to maintain smooth, efficient service throughout the day. Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service with a positive, can-do attitude Take food and drink orders accurately and efficiently Supervise and support the Front of House team during service Manage stock levels, deliveries, and inventory checks Handle cashing up, opening, and closing procedures Ensure cleanliness, presentation, and safety standards are always met Work closely with the kitchen and management team to deliver a seamless experience About You Friendly, bubbly, and approachable personality Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Experience in hospitality or customer service (management experience a plus) Confident handling busy periods and leading by example Must be available 5 days per week, including weekends Perks & Benefits Competitive hourly pay Overtime available Supportive and fun team environment Opportunity to grow and develop within the business

About Sweet Jerk We’re Sweet Jerk—a family-owned Caribbean restaurant bringing bold flavours, vibrant vibes, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere to Beckenham High Street. Since opening three months ago, we’ve proudly earned 5-star reviews from every single customer, thanks to our commitment to authentic flavours, exceptional service, and a strong team spirit. At Sweet Jerk, our core values are community, passion, quality, and positivity. We believe in celebrating every plate and creating memorable experiences for every guest. If you’re obsessed with all things hospitality and food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to help shape an exciting, growing brand, then you’re the person we’ve been looking for! The Opportunity We’re on the hunt for a Kitchen Manager to join our small but mighty team at this exciting stage of our journey. With a menu revamp on the horizon, a buzzing location in the heart of Beckenham, and a chance to leave your mark on a growing brand, this is the perfect role for someone ready to step up and make a big impact. As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our kitchen, responsible for leading the team, ensuring the highest standards in food quality, and keeping our kitchen running like clockwork. While our dishes are more line-cook style (think Nando’s, but with a Caribbean twist), your role will go far beyond the pass. From training staff and managing inventory to being a cultural ambassador for Sweet Jerk, you’ll play a huge part in our success. What You’ll Be Doing What We’re Looking For We need someone who’s not just experienced but obsessed with all things food, hospitality, and customer service. You’ll be: Why Join Us? Ready to Lead Sweet Jerk to New Heights? If this sounds like your dream role, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be perfect for the Kitchen Manager role at Sweet Jerk. Let’s bring bold flavours and great vibes to Beckenham together. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Sweet Jerk family!

The Mud Room is a boutique pet shop, doggy daycare, and café all under one roof, a place where people and their pets can enjoy premium coffee, wholesome food, and a warm, community-driven atmosphere. We pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and kindness both in our service and our coffee! About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Barista who’s passionate about both people and pets , someone who can craft beautiful coffee, engage warmly with customers, and help build a welcoming, premium café experience inside our pet-friendly space. You’ll be at the heart of the shop: greeting customers, serving excellent coffee and food, and creating an inviting environment that encourages people to linger, chat, and come back for more. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve exceptional espresso-based coffees, teas, and cold drinks to a high standard, • Provide outstanding, friendly, and consistent customer service, • Handle till transactions, upselling café and retail products with genuine enthusiasm, • Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the café area at all times, • Support the smooth running of daily café operations including food prep, stock rotation, and ordering supplies, • Build rapport with regular customers (and their dogs!) and help grow a loyal community around our brand, • Assist with social media moments (latte art, café displays, seasonal specials, etc.), • At least 1 year’s experience as a Barista in a specialty or independent coffee setting, • Strong knowledge of espresso techniques, milk texturing, and coffee equipment care, • Warm, approachable, and proactive you genuinely enjoy connecting with people, • Confident communicator with great sales instincts and attention to detail, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, • Passionate about quality coffee, good food, and creating a memorable customer experience, • (Bonus) Love dogs and don’t mind the occasional wagging tail at your feet!, • Engage with customers about our pet products and café menu, driving sales through conversation and care, • Come up with Event nights and help run them. Perks • Staff discounts on food, drinks, and retail products, • Dog-friendly environment (well-behaved pups welcome!), • Training and development opportunities in barista skills and hospitality, • Be part of a small, creative, growing team in an exciting new concept café

About Us: Pittagoras is a vibrant restaurant located inside Tooting Broadway Market, serving delicious Greek Gyros, Souvlaki and drinks in a lively atmosphere. We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Host to be the face of our restaurant, welcoming guests and encouraging new customers to dine with us. Role Overview: As a Host, you will stand at the entrance of the restaurant and actively engage with passersby, inviting them to come in and enjoy our food. You will confidently promote our special offers and menu highlights, creating a warm and welcoming first impression that encourages customers to choose us. Key Responsibilities: • Greet and engage with customers at the front of the restaurant., • Inform potential guests about our menu, daily specials, and offers., • Encourage passersby to come in and dine with us., • Ensure all guests feel welcomed and valued from the moment they arrive., • Hand out menus, flyers, or promotional material when needed., • Communicate customer feedback to the management team., • Work closely with the service team to ensure a smooth guest experience. Requirements: • Outgoing, friendly, and confident personality., • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with different types of people., • Previous hospitality, sales, or customer-facing experience is desirable but not essential., • Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to be proactive., • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly pay, • Staff meals and discounts., • A supportive, fun, and dynamic working environment., • Opportunity to grow within the team as we expand. How to Apply: If you’re energetic, approachable, and enjoy talking to people, we’d love to hear from you!

Daddy Bao is a popular neighbourhood restaurant in Tooting. We now have 3 Bao restaurants across London serving London’s fluffiest buns, but remain a close, independent company, with a strong focus on building happy, supported teams. We have a small and friendly team and are looking for talented, passionate and professional waiting staff to join us. If you're interested in working in a focused, exciting environment, amongst an experienced, enthusiastic and driven restaurant team with a passion for amazing food & drink, please get in touch with your CV. What's in it for you: £11.44 -£12.00 per hour starting wage Rapid progression in pay and job role for the right candidate Service charge & cash tips split between all staff Flexible and fair hours. Expanding company with career opportunities Training and development to support you Staff meals & staff discounts Access to Techscheme discounts Salary: £12.2- £12.50 per hour Part-time hours: 10-15 per week Please only apply if you have experience within the hospitality sector and have worked as a bartender or floor member longer than 1 year.

🍸 Waiter/Waitress – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💷 £12.21ph + ~£1.50ph service charge | 🕐 Part-time & Full-time available Fern is a premium small-plates restaurant and cocktail bar — think bold flavours, seasonal ingredients, and curated drinks in a stylish setting. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a collection of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re on the lookout for confident, guest-obsessed Front of House Team, who bring energy to every shift and pride in every service. 💫 What you’ll need: • A passion for people and great hospitality, • Sharp eye for detail and a warm, confident vibe, • Must be 18+ and available daytimes, evenings & weekends 💥 Perks & Pay: • £12.21ph + ~£1.50ph service charge, • Free staff meals, • Discounted food & drink for you + friends, • 28 days’ holiday (pro-rata), • Real progression through our internal pathway, • 2-minute walk from East Croydon Station 🚆 Ready to join a fast-paced team and deliver unforgettable guest experiences? Apply now to book your interview and trial shift.

Daddy Bao is a popular neighbourhood restaurant in Tooting. We now have 3 Bao restaurants across London serving London’s fluffiest buns, but remain a close, independent company, with a strong focus on building happy, supported teams. We have a small and friendly team and are looking for talented, passionate and professional waiting staff with "bar experience" to join us. If you're interested in working in a focused, exciting environment, amongst an experienced, enthusiastic and driven restaurant team with a passion for amazing food & drink, please get in touch with your CV. What's in it for you: £11.50 -£12.00 per hour starting wage Rapid progression in pay and job role for the right candidate Service charge & cash tips split between all staff Flexible and fair hours. Expanding company with career opportunities Training and development to support you Staff meals & staff discounts Access to Techscheme discounts Salary: £12.21- £14.00 per hour Job Role 1 - Part-time hours: 10-15 per week Job Role 2 - Part-time hours: 6-10 per week Please only apply if you have experience within the hospitality sector and have worked as a bartender & floor member longer than 1 year.

🍸 Restaurant Manager – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge | 🍴 Seasonal sharing plates Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a banging Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a service-driven Restaurant Manager to support the GM in running our front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, and play a key role in shaping service standards. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Work with a supportive GM + passionate leadership team, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 📋 What you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering and maintaining outstanding guest service every day, • Coaching, training & inspiring the FOH team on service standards, • Supporting the GM with daily operations & shift leadership, • Managing the floor during service to ensure smooth guest experiences, • Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork & accountability, • Supporting labour controls, compliance & company standards ✨ What we’re looking for: • A natural host with a passion for guest experience, • Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset, • Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front, • Organised, energetic & focused under pressure

PART TIME OFFER TO FULL TIME As a barista on our family run speciality coffee shop, you are not just preparing drinks. You are the face of our business, the start of someone's day. We are looking for someone who brings warmth, personality and professionalism to every shift and who takes pride in both craft and community. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU -A naturally friendly, warm and talkative personality -strong communication skills and emotional intelligence -willingness to learn about speciality coffee and refine your skills -pervious cafe or hospitality experience is a plus but we are happy to train the right person -a love for talking to people, good food & coffee and creating great vibes CUSTOMER SERVICE -you are friendly, confident and naturally welcoming ,greet every customer with a warm smile and friendly energy. When you say hello make costumers feel seen and heard. -you enjoy conversation and create a space where regulars return because of the way you made them feel -you understand how to balance fast service with real connection -build genuine rapport with regulars and new visitors alike. -engage in light, welcoming conversations to create a relaxed environment. -handle customer feedback professionally and with empathy . -remember customer names and favourite/regular orders when possible. -take orders confidently and handle payments accurately COFFEE PREPARTION & BEVERAGES Knowing how to prepare espresso based drinks to speciality standards (calibrating grind, dial in, tamping, extraction, milk steaming) Know your beans: origin, tasting notes and roast level Maintain grinder calibration and espressso machine cleanliness throughtout the day. UPSELLING & PRODUCT KNOWNLEDGE - UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMERS MOOD & INTENT Listen carefully to cues: Are they in a rush, chatty, curious or hungry ? Recommended add ons such as non dairy milks, extra shots, syrups or food pairings Proactively recommend pastries, retail coffee or drink upgrades based on customer prefence. Learn flavour profiles, bean origins and seasonal items and confidently describe them. Encourage costumers to try new things through tasting or limited free offers DAILY SHOP OPERATIONS -Open and close the shop efficiently, folling prep and cleaning checklists. -Keep the cafe tidy, well stocked and looking beautiful -Keep customer seating and service tidy, safe & welcoming. -Restock coffee beans, milk, condiments and other supplies as needed. -Maintain hygienic practices at all times (including personal hygiene and food safety) -You consistently maintain a clean and organised workstation, whether you are behind the machine, at the counter or handling dishes -You understand and follow hygiene practices (washing hands, sanitising surfaces, prper food handling) without needing to be reminded -You alwasy leave the coffee machine and bar tidy at the end of the shift, and you jump in to clean up even when its not "your mess" • You treat the cafe like your home, from polishing glassware to folding cloths properly., • TEAM & CULTURE, • -Work closely with other staff (including family) to support each other throughout shifts, • -Communicate openly about stock needs, customer feedback or team tasks, • -Contribute to a positive, respectful environment, bring energy and humour to the team., • -Be flexible and jump in to help wherever needed (kitchen, floor, dishwashing, restocking), • -Can stay cool under pressure, know hoe to move quickly without sacrificing quality or cleanliness., • -You are reliable and you show up on time. You are ready to work and your team knows they can count on you, • Looking forward to hearing from you,, • Anna & Team!

The Role We’re on the lookout for a charismatic and energetic Front of House team member to join Made in Puglia, our vibrant spot inside Tooting Broadway Market. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who’s eager to learn, grow, and become an integral part of a close-knit team. If you love connecting with people and are passionate about delivering top-tier service — we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities - Provide warm, memorable service to every guest. - Keep the bar and waitress stations clean, organised and guest ready. - Take orders accurately, prepare drinks to standard and handle payments confidently. - Assist the kitchen with packing and managing Deliveroo orders. - Demonstrate strong knowledge of our menu and represent the Made in Puglia brand. - Support the management team by handling guest feedback professionally. What We’re Looking For - Previous front of house experience is a plus, but not essential — we value the right attitude above all. - A confident communicator with a friendly, engaging personality. - A team player with a can-do, hands-on approach. - Someone who pays attention to detail and strives for excellence in everything they do. - A genuine love for food, drinks, and great hospitality. - Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. (Must be available to work Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays) Why Join Us? - Be part of a growing, independent business with opportunities to develop and progress. - Competitive pay including service charge and tips. - Delicious staff meals on shift. - Staff discounts for you, your family & friends. WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING 28-35 HOURS A WEEK.