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Kurte Bakery and Bistro is a newly opened halal turkish food bakery and bistro. We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic team member to join our front-of-house team.We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with customers, has a positive attitude and takes pride in providing excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities • Welcome customers and provide friendly, attentive service., • Take food and drink orders accurately., • Serve food and beverages., • Prepare and maintain tables and dining areas., • Keep the restaurant clean, tidy and organised., • Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues., • Ensure customers have a positive dining experience. Requirements • Previous hospitality or customer service experience is preferred., • Good communication and interpersonal skills., • Friendly, professional and customer-focused attitude., • Reliable, punctual and well-organised., • Able to work independently and as part of a team., • Flexible availability is essential., • Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays. Working Hours • Approximately 4–5 days per week., • Flexible shifts depending on business needs., • Weekend availability is essential., • Working days and hours will be discussed during the interview. If you are enthusiastic about hospitality and would like to be part of a new and growing business, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes consistently, following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Key responsibilities include: • Organising mise en place and keeping your section fully stocked for service, • Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistent standard, • Working efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality, • Communicating clearly with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Following food safety, allergen control, hygiene and cleaning procedures, • Maintaining an organised workstation and using equipment safely, • Supporting the wider kitchen team and helping with deliveries, storage and stock rotation Previous experience in a professional kitchen is preferred. You should have strong practical cooking skills, good attention to detail, a reliable and professional approach, and the ability to work calmly as part of a busy team. Flexibility to work agreed shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required.

We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused team member to help create an excellent dining experience for every guest. Key responsibilities include: • Greeting guests warmly and taking accurate food and beverage orders, • Providing clear information about menu items and answering customer questions, • Delivering orders promptly and checking that guests are satisfied, • Communicating effectively with the kitchen team to ensure order accuracy, • Managing multiple front-of-house tasks in a fast-paced environment, • Presenting bills and processing payments accurately, • Maintaining a polite, professional and welcoming manner at all times The successful candidate will be patient, personable, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills and the ability to remain organised under pressure are essential. The role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Chef – Dan & Decarlo (East Finchley) We’re looking for a reliable and experienced chef to work temporarily while covering holidays & recruitment procedures at Dan & Decarlo, a busy independent coffee shop / cafe in East Finchley. At Dan & Decarlo we pride ourself on serving the very best traditional breakfasts, and sandwiches, alongside our speciality coffee, pastries, and cakes. This position is working on a weekly basis with weekly payments, your position is to maintain high standards, and keep service running smoothly day to day along with opening / closing checks aswell as strict food safety procedures. The Role: You will be responsible for preparing dishes to company spec, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all areas of your responsibility while working closely with the front of house team so service runs as smooth as possible. This is a customer facing role working in an open kitchen so great hygiene, and advanced English speaking is required. £14.50 per hour + cash & card tips (card tips are paid monthly) Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Chef role, • Immediate start, • Strong team mentality and organisational skills, • Level 2 food hygiene certificate, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance, • Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach If you’re someone who takes pride in their work, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction of your experiences and your current location. Trials commence from tomorrow morning!

Rossella is a family-run Italian restaurant. Our original restaurant in Kentish Town has traded for 15 years and was voted one of the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable. Our new restaurant in Muswell Hill is growing fast, and we are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to help us run it and grow with us. The role: Run services day to day on the floor Lead, train and motivate the front of house team Keep our service standards high and look after guests, including handling any issues Work closely with our management team Help with rotas, stock and the day-to-day running of the restaurant We are looking for someone who: Has at least 2 years as an assistant manager, supervisor or head waiter in a sit-down restaurant Is confident leading a team during busy services Has excellent guest service and strong English Is available for evenings and weekends Wants a long-term role with real opportunities to grow What's in it for you: Full-time, 45-50 hours per week GBP 15-17 per hour depending on experience, plus tips and service charge, paid every two weeks Ongoing training and development Free staff food and drinks whilst working 50% staff discount, plus 30% for friends and family Guaranteed birthday off When applying, please tell us about your management experience, the size of the teams you have led, and why you would like to join Rossella.

Purpose of the role To take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high-quality food while maintaining an organised, safe and commercially efficient operation. The Head Chef will lead and develop the kitchen team, manage preparation and service, control food costs and waste, and work closely with restaurant management to meet agreed standards and business targets. Key responsibilities 1. Kitchen operations and service • Lead the kitchen during preparation and service, taking an active role in cooking and managing the pass., • Plan daily preparation levels around bookings, expected trade and upcoming events., • Allocate duties clearly and ensure each section is ready before service., • Check dishes for taste, temperature, portion size and presentation before they leave the kitchen., • Maintain consistent standards through agreed recipes, preparation methods and plating specifications., • Communicate with front of house about availability, specials, dietary requests and service delays., • Resolve kitchen problems promptly and respond constructively to customer feedback. 2. Team leadership and staffing • Lead by example, creating a professional, respectful and accountable working environment., • Prepare kitchen rotas in line with anticipated trade and agreed labour budgets., • Organise effective cover for holidays, absence and busy service periods., • Train new starters and develop existing staff in cooking techniques, recipes, service standards and safe working practices., • Monitor performance, provide regular feedback and address concerns with management., • Support recruitment and identify training needs across the kitchen team., • Ensure opening, closing and handover duties are completed consistently. 3. Food costing, purchasing and stock control • Work to agreed food gross-profit, purchasing and waste targets., • Maintain accurate recipe costings, portion specifications and preparation yields., • Monitor ingredient price changes and flag their impact on dish profitability., • Place orders in line with forecast demand, available stock and approved budgets., • Check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition, resolving discrepancies with suppliers., • Maintain stock rotation, labelling and organised storage., • Complete regular stocktakes and investigate unusual usage or discrepancies., • Record and review waste, taking practical steps to reduce overproduction, spoilage and avoidable losses. 4. Menu development • Work with management to develop dishes and menus suited to the restaurant’s customers, concept and price points., • Balance creativity with profitability, kitchen capacity and speed of service., • Trial and cost new dishes before introduction., • Produce clear recipe cards, portion guides and presentation standards., • Train the team before menu changes go live., • Keep ingredient and allergen information up to date when recipes or suppliers change. 5. Food safety, hygiene and safe working • Take day-to-day responsibility for implementing the restaurant’s food-safety procedures., • Ensure staff follow agreed controls for storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating and cleaning., • Maintain accurate food-safety records and ensure required checks are completed., • Manage allergen information and communication, including controls to reduce cross-contact., • Maintain cleaning schedules and verify that work areas, equipment and storage areas meet the restaurant’s standards., • Report equipment faults, safety hazards and maintenance requirements promptly., • Support inspections and audits, completing agreed corrective actions., • Ensure staff use equipment safely and follow the restaurant’s health and safety procedures. 6. Communication and accountability • Hold regular kitchen briefings and communicate priorities clearly., • Attend management meetings and report on food costs, waste, staffing and operational issues., • Agree purchasing, menu changes and staffing decisions within the authority set by management., • Work closely with front of house to improve service flow and the customer experience., • Maintain clear handovers so the kitchen operates consistently in the Head Chef’s absence. Person specification Essential • Proven experience leading a restaurant kitchen as a Head Chef, or as a Senior Sous Chef ready to take full responsibility., • Strong practical cooking skills and the ability to maintain consistent standards during busy services., • Experience managing, training and motivating a kitchen team., • Sound understanding of recipe costing, portion control, stock management and waste reduction., • Practical knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and safe kitchen working., • Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills., • Ability to plan preparation, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure., • Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable • Experience in [insert cuisine or restaurant style]., • Relevant professional cookery qualifications or equivalent practical experience., • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to complete suitable supervisory training., • Experience developing menus and maintaining recipe-costing systems., • Familiarity with digital ordering, stock-control or rota software., • Experience supporting food-safety inspections and internal audits.

Night Cleaner – Pizzeria Pellone (East Finchley, Battersea & Hammersmith) Pizzeria Pellone is a Neapolitan pizzeria group with three sites across London. We're looking for a reliable, hard-working Night Cleaner to keep our restaurants spotless and ready for service every morning. The role You'll do a nightly turnaround of all three sites after close, making sure each one is clean, safe and ready for the morning team. Responsibilities • Deep clean kitchen floors, surfaces, prep areas and equipment exteriors, • Clean dining areas, tables, chairs and front of house, • Clean and restock toilets, • Empty bins and take out rubbish and recycling, • Report any maintenance issues, pest signs or damage to management, • Lock up and secure each site Schedule 6 nights per week, starting from 12am What we're looking for • Previous cleaning experience, ideally in restaurants or commercial kitchens, • Reliable, punctual and able to work on your own, • Attention to detail and pride in your work, • Comfortable working nights, • Right to work in the UK What we offer • £12.27 per hour, • Staff meals and discount, • Stable, long-term role in a growing group

At Nana’s is looking for an experienced, reliable and professional Barista / Waitress. The role includes preparing drinks, serving customers and keeping the café clean and organised. Please apply with details of your experience and availability.

About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

GRILL CHEF – PLEASE SIR! We’re looking for a confident, hardworking Grill Chef to join the Please Sir! team. Please Sir! is all about serving seriously good smash burgers, quickly and consistently, while keeping the energy high and the standards even higher. We’re looking for someone who can handle a busy grill, work well under pressure and become a reliable part of our team. The Role As a Grill Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking our menu to the Please Sir! standard, with a particular focus on our signature smash burgers. Your responsibilities will include: • Cooking and smashing burgers on the grill to specification, • Preparing and cooking other menu items and sides, • Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards, • Managing multiple orders during busy service, • Preparing and maintaining your station before, during and after service, • Completing food preparation and stock rotation, • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards, • Monitoring stock levels and communicating shortages, • Following allergen and food safety procedures, • Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house team to keep service running smoothly, • Cleaning down equipment and kitchen areas at the end of service Who We’re Looking For Experience working on a grill or in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred, but attitude is just as important to us as experience. We want someone who: • Works quickly without compromising quality, • Can stay calm and organised during a busy service, • Takes pride in the food they send out, • Is reliable, punctual and hardworking, • Understands the importance of cleanliness and food safety, • Works well as part of a team, • Is willing to learn the Please Sir! way of doing things, • Brings good energy to work and gets stuck in when things get busy What We Expect At Please Sir!, we expect everyone on the team to give 100%, 100% of the time. You don’t need to know everything on day one — we can teach our systems, menu and cooking methods. What we can’t teach is drive, reliability and pride in being part of the team. If you love working in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoy being part of a close team and want to serve some of the best smash burgers around, we’d love to hear from you. Job Title: Grill Chef Company: Please Sir! Experience: Grill/kitchen experience preferred Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Pay: Dependent on experience starting at £13 per hr for 21+

Domestic Cleaner – Duties We are looking for a reliable and hardworking domestic cleaner to help maintain a private home. Duties will include: • Hoovering and vacuuming carpets and floors, • Dusting and wiping surfaces, • Mopping floors, • Cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, • Washing and drying clothes, • Ironing clothes and folding laundry, • Changing bed linen, • General tidying and keeping the house clean and organised, • Other basic household cleaning tasks as required The ideal person should be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking and have good attention to detail. Previous domestic cleaning experience is preferred.