255 Best island Jobs in United Kingdom (July 2025)

Maganda Hair Studio in Hackney Wick is looking for an experienced stylist to join our little team ✨ We’re a calm, creative salon focused on personalised colour, thoughtful cutting, and giving clients a great experience — no drama, no rush, just good vibes and great hair. What we offer: • Great commission and competitive rates • Flexible schedule that works around your lifestyle • Employed or self-employed contract, based on what works best for you • Loyal clientele • Supportive, mindful team • Beautiful studio space with good energy • Employe We’re after someone confident with balayage, foilayage, colours and cuts -someone who cares about their craft and loves what they do. Sound like your kind of place? Drop us a message. We’d love to chat! 💛

Reggae Kitchen is a bold and vibrant Caribbean takeaway bringing the authentic flavours of the islands to the heart of the community. We’re now looking for an experienced and highly organised Takeaway Manager to oversee our busy takeaway and delivery service. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering top-quality food and friendly service every time. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the takeaway service at Reggae Kitchen. • Supervise and support takeaway staff including counter assistants, packers, and delivery drivers. • Oversee order flow from in-house and online platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. • Ensure all food is prepared, packed, and presented to high standards before leaving the kitchen. • Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain efficiency and accuracy. • Handle customer queries, issues, and complaints promptly and professionally. • Maintain stock levels of packaging, condiments, and other takeaway supplies. • Uphold cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times. • Monitor performance of third-party delivery services and identify ways to improve service. • Work closely with senior management to develop and grow Reggae Kitchen’s takeaway offering. Requirements: • Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced takeaway, restaurant, or food delivery environment. • Confident in managing a small team with strong leadership and communication skills. • Organised, reliable, and able to stay calm under pressure. • Comfortable using delivery apps, POS systems, and managing multiple orders at once. • Passion for Caribbean cuisine and culture is a big plus. • Strong customer service skills and a proactive attitude. • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and peak trading times. Benefits: • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. • Staff meals and generous discounts on Reggae Kitchen favourites. • Opportunity to grow with a fast-rising Caribbean food brand. • Supportive and community-focused team culture. • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

📍Location: Central London (Edgware Road & Covent Garden) Job Type: Full-Time Start Date: Mid-July (handover provided) Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role: Coffee Island, one of Greece’s most recognised specialty coffee chains, is expanding in London. We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Store Manager to lead operations at our Edgware Road store while overseeing the performance of our second location in Covent Garden. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the day-to-day operations of the Edgware Road store - Provide oversight and performance support to the Covent Garden store - Manage, train, and develop a team of baristas and team leaders - Create and manage staff schedules and rotas - Maintain accurate stock levels and coordinate with suppliers - Monitor daily sales, reporting, and store KPIs - Ensure high standards in customer service, hygiene, and compliance - Liaise with senior management to drive operational improvements Requirements: - Minimum 2 years of management experience in hospitality or retail coffee - Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills - Highly organised and capable of multitasking across two locations - Proficient in POS systems, reporting, and stock control - Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven - Flexible and reliable, with the ability to travel between stores as needed What We Offer: 1. Competitive salary based on experience 2. Full handover and training support 3. A positive, fast-paced environment with strong brand identity 4. Opportunity to grow within a recognised international franchise

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Darling's Eatery and Studio

About the Role: We are looking for a reliable and proactive Kitchen Porter to join our tight-knit kitchen team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment. You must take ownership of your responsibilities, be extremely neat and well-organised, and have a genuine interest in supporting the kitchen team with basic food prep tasks. Key Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas, including equipment, surfaces, and floors Take full accountability for dishwashing, cleaning schedules, and waste management Ensure all kitchen tools and equipment are properly stored and ready for use Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks when required Keep the kitchen stocked with clean utensils, crockery, and cookware Monitor cleaning supplies and communicate any stock needs Help maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen operation during busy periods What We’re Looking For: Highly organised and detail-oriented with a strong sense of cleanliness Reliable and accountable – you take pride in your work and ownership of your tasks Willingness to support the team beyond core duties, including food prep and general kitchen help Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential Why Join Us? Be an essential part of a small, friendly, and passionate kitchen team Opportunity to learn and develop basic culinary skills Contribute directly to a well-run, high-quality food operation

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Coffee Island UK

Assistant Store Manager

Coffee Island is currently looking for full-time Assistant Manager for its store in central London. Job Summary: The Assistant Manager must support the Shop Manager in the successful day-to-day management of the shop in line with the Coffee Island mission, values and procedures ethics. Main Duties: Staff Leadership & Management - Leading and managing staff to carry out their relevant tasks in line with Coffee Island values and procedures. - Deputizing in the absence of the Store Manager. - Ensuring staff are well informed of company procedures and processes. - Being highly knowledgeable of company procedures and processes. - Coaching barista skill development. - Training staff to appropriate standards. - Providing performance feedback. - Taking responsibility for the financial and operational performance of the shop during shift. Shop Operations: - Opening and closing the store. - Cashing up, balancing and reconcile tills. - Resolving customers complaints. - Ensuring customers' orders are taken in an efficient and engaging manner, - Managing stock, ordering, delivering and collecting in conjunction with Store Manager. - Ensuring all work stations operate smoothly and effectively. - Improving shop operations in conjunction with Store Manager. - Being a Head of the Sales areas of the shop (grindery products and corner gifts). Food and Drink: - Performing Lead Baristas functions to ensure the consistent production in high-quality coffee and beverages. - Ensuring food products are consistently prepared to appropriate standards. Financial and Sales: - Ensuring the till is operated in line with relevant procedures. - Acting in the best interest of the business. - Providing daily information for store sales to the manager. - Seeking to minimize costs and maximize the revenue. - Shifting logistics, documentation and communication. Health & Safety and Hygiene - Ensuring that Health and Safety standards are adhered to all times. - Conducting training with staff as required. - Completing appreciate Health & Safety forms and checklists in line with the Coffee Island procedures. Requirements: - High School Diploma - At least 1 year of previous coffee experience - At least 1 year of management experience - Latte skills are preferred - Has a passion for coffee, food and cafe culture - Understands and values the importance of customer care & hospitality - Has a commitment to consistency in quality, speed and intelligent customer service - Has the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment - Is a mature & motivated team player - Has a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude - Must be fluent in written and spoken English Benefits: - Competitive wage depending on experience & qualifications· - Extra team incentives & product perks - Specialised training & brewing skills development - Open-door communication - Ability to advance your career - Opportunity to earn certification by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

We're hiring part-time floor staff for our bar & restaurant in Hackney Wick. Lanterna is a deli, pizzeria & bar, purpose-built to deliver an excellent experience to our Hackney Wick locals with a fantastic location by Regent’s Canal. It offers flexible dining and drinking options to our customers over several levels. Lanterna is set in a beautiful, residential neighbourhood of Hackney Wick right by the canal. It's also 5 minutes walk from Hackney Wick Overground, offering good transport links.

We’re on the lookout for a part-time chef to help prep and plan a small, simple menu of great-tasting food. Just 8 hours a week—perfect for someone who loves to keep things organised, get creative, and work independently. What the job involves: Mondays (4 hours): Prep for two sandwiches and one salad to last the week Wednesdays (4 hours): Top-up prep, plan next week’s menu, and write an order list for the manager Recipes need to be easy for baristas to assemble during the week Keep the kitchen clean and tidy—fridge management and good hygiene are a must Use ingredients wisely and aim for as little waste as possible Bring fresh ideas for interesting, delicious food that’s simple to put together We’re looking for someone who: Works with a sense of urgency—this matters Has common sense and knows their way around a kitchen Keeps things clean, organised, and running smoothly Can take feedback well and follow direction Works well on their own but can also take initiative Is creative, practical, and gets the job done without fuss Why work with us? You’ll have the space to make your mark on a small, flexible menu. If you’re organised, creative, and like working behind the scenes, this could be a great fit. To apply: Just send us a quick message about yourself and your experience—bonus if you can share any food you’ve made.

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