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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    4 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re on the hunt for an Experienced Full Time Front of House Team Leader to join our lively crew. Can you own the floor, wow our guests, and deliver service that sparkles? If hospitality is your jam, you communicate with flair, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! You Are: • Passionate about delivering outstanding, guest-first service, • A quick learner who takes initiative and brings big personality (we’re proud to be part of the community, authentic, and celebrate individuality), • Thriving in a high-energy venue with a fun-loving, supportive team, • Keen to grow and develop within a fantastic, award-winning company, • Ready to level up and build your career in a rapidly expanding, versatile business What's in it for me: • Competitive rate per hour + tronc - Cha-ching!!, • Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, • Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!, • Discounts across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!, • Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!, • Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let’s explore!, • Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!, • Complimentary meals during your shift—because who doesn’t love a good bite?, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!, • Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!, • Access to your wages anytime through Stream—because life happens!, • Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!, • Cycle to work scheme for a greener commute—let’s pedal towards a better planet! If you’re ready to bring energy, warmth, and a can-do attitude to our floor, apply now. Tell us what you’d bring to our team and why you’re excited about growing with a fast-moving, award-winning company.

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  • Chef
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    Chef
    3 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Pay: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour Job description: Head Chef – Toast Stores, Springfield Park, SW17 About Toast Stores Toast Stores isn't just another cafe – it's a community hub in the heart of Springfield Park. Founded by two Shannon College graduates, Toast Stores is about more than food and coffee. It's about connection, kindness, and creating daily moments of joy for our guests. We're on an exciting journey of growth and evolution – and we're looking for an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up as our Head Chef and become a true partner in building something special. What You'll Be Doing Kitchen Leadership & Team Management Lead and inspire the back-of-house (BOH) team with hands-on leadership Work hand-in-hand with our Cafe & Restaurant Manager to ensure BOH and FOH are a well-oiled machine, aligned and communicating effectively Recruit, train, schedule, and develop kitchen staff to reach their potential Build an amazing team culture rooted in accountability, excellence, and genuine passion for food Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to help your team grow Menu Development & Food Quality Create, develop, and execute seasonal menus that reflect Toast Stores' community-focused ethos Design and deliver exciting supper club experiences that showcase your creativity Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation standards Collaborate with the Cafe Manager and founders on menu planning and new offerings Source quality ingredients and build strong supplier relationships Financial Management & Cost Control Keep a close eye on all kitchen costings – food costs, wastage, and margins Manage budgets with a keen financial awareness and commercial mindset Monitor and control portion sizes, stock levels, and kitchen profitability Work with the founders on financial planning and cost optimization Analyse kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and margins Operational Excellence Oversee all kitchen operations, from prep to service Ensure strict compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene regulations Manage stock levels, ordering, and inventory control Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure a safe, clean working environment Work with the Cafe Manager to align kitchen output with FOH service flow Business Growth & Development Work closely with the founders as a true partner in growing Toast Stores Drive innovation through seasonal specials, events, and supper clubs Help shape Toast Stores' culinary vision and future direction Build and develop an amazing kitchen team as we expand What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a busy cafe, restaurant, or hospitality environment Ready to take the next step into a Head Chef role with genuine partnership potential Strong financial experience managing kitchen budgets, costings, and P&L Demonstrated ability to control costs, reduce wastage, and maintain healthy margins All relevant food safety qualifications (Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene minimum) HACCP knowledge and experience implementing food safety systems Allergen awareness training and confidence managing allergen protocols Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team Strong menu development skills with creativity and commercial awareness Confident with stock management, ordering, and supplier negotiations Hands-on leadership style – willing to work alongside your team during service The Toast Stores Personality Genuinely passionate about food – you live and breathe it Looking for a true partnership opportunity, not just another job Excited about building an amazing team and growing with us A leader who leads with empathy, respect, and positivity Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment High personal standards – from food quality to kitchen cleanliness Community-minded and excited about building something meaningful Creative flair with the ability to deliver exceptional supper club experiences Practical Requirements Must have the right to work in the UK (valid UK work visa or citizenship) Please consider your commute time to Springfield Park, SW17 – reliability and punctuality are essential for this role Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings (especially for supper clubs) Physical ability to work in a high-volume kitchen environment Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively with the FOH team What We Offer Competitive salary, based on experience A genuine partnership opportunity – grow with us as we expand Direct collaboration with the founders on every aspect of the business The chance to build and shape an amazing kitchen team from the ground up Creative freedom to develop menus and supper club concepts Beautiful working environment in Springfield Park Genuine family atmosphere where your vision and voice truly matter The opportunity to make Toast Stores' kitchen your own Ready to Join Us? If you're an ambitious Sous Chef who lives and breathes food, understands the numbers, and is ready to become a true partner in building something special, we'd love to hear from you. This isn't just a job – it's a chance to grow with Toast Stores, work hand-in-hand with the founders, and create an amazing team and culinary experience together. Toast Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

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  • Work From Home – Paid Research
    Work From Home – Paid Research
    7 days ago
    Part-time
    London

    Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

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  • Kitchen Crew Lead
    Kitchen Crew Lead
    7 days ago
    £14–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Beckenham

    Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The Role We’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For ✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen. ✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager). ✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. ✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture. ✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. ✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants. ⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes. ⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to Apply If you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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  • Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    24 days ago
    £35000–£37000 yearly
    Full-time
    West Wickham

    An amazing opportunity is available to manage and lead our team at our brand new nursery in West Wickham, due to open in Spring 2026. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager in developing your management and leadership career and practice, whilst having an experienced nursery and office team to support you. No occupancy/waiting-list/fees-stress – that’s with our Admin Team is for! We will also consider experienced Deputy Manager's looking for the 'next step' in their career. You are responsible for managing/overseeing; · Children · Teams · Parents and · EYFS and extra curricula activities You will report directly to the Senior Management Team and Owners. This is a busy, hands-on management and leadership role. Cuddly Bear Day Care is a successful, family-run, caring nursery with 2 venues in Sydenham, and our new nursery in West Wickham; our Owners are hands on and fully involved on a daily basis. Your input will be valued in our successful, growing, nursery business. About you: Your qualities and skills will include; · care and kindness · a growth mindset - takes on learning, challenges and thrives! · office skills including IT (I connect system) · a passionate advocate of children in early years · team focused · knowledge of HR practice – to support your teams · excellent EYFS practice · creative mind and positive energy To be the successful applicant, you must: · Have exceptional leadership abilities and the ability to inspire your team · Understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact of a positive workplace culture · Have excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS and statutory welfare requirements · Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships · Have high standards of customer service · To be child centred and to make sure that children come first in all decisions · Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher. · Have experience as a safeguarding lead in previous roles and understand the importance of this role.

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  • Specifications & Raw Material Technologist – Food Manufacturing
    Specifications & Raw Material Technologist – Food Manufacturing
    28 days ago
    £34000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Specifications & Raw Material Technologist Food Manufacturing, South London, £34k-£38k Are you the person who can spot a missing allergen declaration, a packaging compliance gap or an incomplete raw material spec from a mile away? If you enjoy the detail behind the product – the specifications, supplier approvals and raw material data that make everything work – this could be a great move. A well-established food manufacturer is looking to add a Specifications & Raw Material Technologist to its technical team. This role plays a key part in ensuring specifications are accurate, compliant and delivered to customers on time. It’s a role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right and enjoys working at the centre of supplier data, technical documentation and product integrity. What you’ll be doing You’ll take ownership of raw material and finished product specifications, ensuring they are accurate, approved and fully compliant with customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include: • Completing and maintaining customer specifications and responding to technical enquiries, • Managing raw material and packaging specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance, • Supporting the supplier approval and review process for ingredients, packaging and services, • Completing raw material risk assessments, including vulnerability and integrity reviews, • Monitoring traceability and brand integrity claims back to raw materials, • Attending pre and post-trial meetings to support product development, • Participating in internal audits and technical projects What we’re looking for You’ll likely already be working as a: • Specifications Technologist, • Raw Material Technologist, • Technical Services Technologist within food manufacturing. You’ll bring: • Experience completing retailer or customer specifications, • Knowledge of raw materials, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills Why this role? This is an opportunity to join a business where the technical function is well established and respected, and where the specifications and raw materials process plays a critical role in protecting product quality and brand integrity. You’ll work closely with technical, R&D and procurement teams, giving you real visibility across the product lifecycle. If you’re someone who enjoys the challenge of getting specifications right, managing supplier data and keeping technical documentation audit-ready, this role will play to your strengths. Interested? Apply today with your cv Sorry visa sponsorship is not available with this position.

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