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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    4 days ago
    £16–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    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.

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  • Skip Lorry Driver
    Skip Lorry Driver
    18 days ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Welwyn Garden City

    We are a new and rapidly growing company looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Skip Lorry Driver to join our team. This is a great opportunity to become part of a company from the beginning and grow with us as we expand. We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a driving job and is interested in building a long term future with the business. In this vital role, you will operate specialised skip lorries to transport waste and construction materials efficiently across various sites. Your expertise in commercial driving and safe handling of heavy-duty vehicles will ensure smooth deliveries and pickups, contributing to the seamless operation of our supply chain. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount. Responsibilities • Safely operate skip lorries to transport waste, debris, or construction materials between designated locations, • Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with road regulations, • Load and unload materials carefully, adhering to safety protocols and weight limits, • Navigate urban and rural routes efficiently, maintaining punctuality for scheduled deliveries and pickups, • Maintain accurate delivery logs, vehicle maintenance records, and compliance documentation, • Communicate effectively with dispatchers and site personnel to coordinate schedules and resolve any logistical issues, • Follow all safety procedures and traffic laws diligently to prevent accidents or incidents, • Carry out daily vehicle checks and keeping the vehicle clean and presentable, • Follow all relevant driving, health and safety and waste regulations Qualifications • Valid class 2 HGV driving license with relevant experience for operating skip lorries., • Proven experience as a delivery driver, preferably with knowledge of skip lorry operations or similar heavy-duty vehicles, • Strong understanding of road safety regulations and vehicle maintenance procedures, • Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record, • Ability to handle physically demanding tasks such as loading/unloading materials safely, • Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and site personnel, • In date Tacho card & CPC We are keen to promote from within and give the right person the opportunity to take on more responsibility, new roles and increased earnings as they develop. For the right person there is genuine potential to progress into roles such as: • Senior driver, • Driver/Team leader, • Yard or Operations Supervisor, • Additional responsibilities within the day-to-day running of the business Were looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual, • Hardworking and trustworthy, • A safe and responsible driver, • Friendly and professional with customers, • Able to work independently, • Keep to learn and take on additional responsibilities, • Looking for a long term opportunity with a growing company

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  • Document Controller
    Document Controller
    20 days ago
    £33000–£37000 yearly
    Full-time
    St Albans

    Experienced Document Controller We Are BAU Group St Albans, Hertfordshire £33,000–£37,000 per year, depending on experience Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working available Join a Growing M&E Contractor We Are BAU Group is an established and growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Document Controller to join our team and support multiple live projects. This is a key role within the business, working closely with our Project Managers, Design Team, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure project information is accurate, controlled, distributed correctly and followed through. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their role, uses their own initiative and keeps the wider project team informed. This is not a position where you will simply wait to be given tasks. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant Document Controller experience within the construction, engineering or M&E industry. The Role As our Document Controller, you will be responsible for managing project documentation from receipt through to project completion across several live projects. A key part of this role is being proactive. When drawings, technical information, approvals, comments, correspondence or other project documents are received, you will be expected to identify whether action is required, notify the appropriate member of the project team and follow the matter through. Key Responsibilities • Manage project documentation from receipt through to completion., • Monitor incoming drawings, technical documents, correspondence and project information., • Identify actions arising from incoming information and promptly notify the relevant Project Manager or team member., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date document and drawing registers., • Issue drawings, specifications, technical submissions and other project documentation., • Manage document revisions and version control., • Ensure superseded information is clearly identified and removed from circulation., • Manage document workflows, reviews, approvals and returns., • Proactively chase outstanding drawings, approvals, comments and information., • Highlight missing information, potential issues and approaching deadlines., • Keep Project Managers and the wider team informed of important project updates., • Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams., • Manage and prioritise document control requirements across multiple live projects., • Produce and coordinate project handover documentation and O&M Manuals., • Attend site and project meetings as required, typically at least once per week., • Ensure actions and document requirements arising from meetings are followed through promptly., • Help improve and develop BAU's document-control procedures as the business continues to grow. What We Are Looking For • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Document Controller., • Previous experience within construction, engineering or M&E., • Experience using document-management systems such as Viewpoint, Procore, Asite, Aconex, SharePoint or similar., • Strong understanding of document-control procedures, drawing registers, revisions and version control., • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel., • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to manage several projects and competing priorities., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Confidence to contact and chase Project Managers and other team members when action is required., • Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively., • A proactive approach and confidence to use your own initiative., • Ability to recognise when something needs action without waiting to be instructed., • Someone who takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion. We are not looking for someone who simply waits to be given tasks. We need someone who actively manages their responsibilities, recognises when something needs attention and keeps the wider project team informed. Desirable Experience • Experience producing O&M Manuals., • Previous experience working for an M&E contractor or main contractor., • Knowledge of construction handover procedures and project close-out documentation., • Experience supporting several live construction projects simultaneously. What We Offer • £33,000–£37,000 per year, depending on experience., • Up to 2 days per week working from home for the right person, once established in the role and subject to project and business requirements., • Company pension., • Free on-site parking., • Career development opportunities., • Company social events., • The opportunity to become an important part of a growing M&E contractor., • A role where you can take ownership, contribute ideas and help improve the way the business operates. Location, Hybrid Working and Site Attendance The role is based from our St Albans, Hertfordshire office. For the right candidate, we are happy to offer up to 2 days per week working from home once established in the role. As this is a project-based position, you will also be expected to attend site and project meetings, generally at least once per week, depending on the projects you are supporting. The remaining working time will be based from our St Albans office. Hybrid working is intended to provide flexibility, but the role requires someone who is visible, engaged with the project teams and available to attend office and site meetings when required. Applicants should therefore make sure that regular travel to St Albans and project sites across London and the South East is practical for them before applying. Interested? If you are an experienced Document Controller who is organised, proactive, confident using your own initiative and enjoys taking ownership of your work, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and details of your relevant construction or M&E document-control experience.

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  • Breakfast Chef
    Breakfast Chef
    25 days ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Full job description Breakfast Chef Salary: £15 - £16 per hour depending on experience Location: Layali Lounge, London Oakwood N14 Working Hours: Around 48 hours per week, typically across 5 shifts between Monday and Sunday. Flexibility for additional hours may be required. We are looking for a Breakfast Chef who brings the right morning vibes, takes pride in their food, and loves turning simple ingredients into something special. Your Role as Breakfast Chef • Own the breakfast shift from start to finish – prepping, cooking, and plating each dish with consistency and flair, • Set up the kitchen each morning with everything needed in place and ready to go, • Work side by side with the team to deliver smooth, calm, and timely service, • Keep quality high and waste low, always following our food and safety standards, • Bring a sense of pride and passion into the kitchen, every single morning What We Are Looking For • Previous kitchen experience in a similar fast-paced, high-quality hotel or restaurant, • Great time management and ability to work efficiently during early morning hours, • Confidence in cooking and presenting breakfast dishes to a high standard, • Positive, team-focused mindset and clear communication, • Availability for early starts, and to work weekend shifts and on bank holidays when necessary Not sure if your experience ticks every box? That is okay. If this role excites you and you are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you. Our Hiring Journey • Quick 15-minute call with People & Culture, • Meet our Director of Food & Beverage, • If it feels like the right match, we will send you an offer Ready to Turn Meals Into Unforgettable Experiences With Us? Apply now and help us create memorable moments. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need adjustments to the process. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are currently unable to sponsor visas. Please live within reasonable commute time to Oakwood Underground station. Ideally within 4 miles range. Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour Benefits: • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Work Location: In person

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  • Field Service Engineer
    Field Service Engineer
    1 month ago
    £12–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Potters Bar

    Gaming Machine, Pool Table & Jukebox Service Engineer Location: Hertfordshire, North London and surrounding areas Job type: Full-time, permanent Company: Crystal Leisure Ltd Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, uniform and workplace pension About the role Crystal Leisure Ltd is looking for a reliable and practical Field Service Engineer to install, maintain and repair gaming machines, pool tables, jukeboxes and associated leisure equipment across our customer locations. You will work mainly in pubs, clubs and other hospitality venues, responding to service calls and ensuring that equipment is safe, presentable and operating correctly. This is a field-based role involving regular travel throughout Hertfordshire, North London and the surrounding areas. Previous experience with gaming or leisure equipment would be an advantage, although training can be provided to a candidate with strong electrical, mechanical or technical ability. Main responsibilities • Diagnose and repair faults on digital gaming machines, fruit machines and other amusement equipment., • Service and repair pool tables, including coin mechanisms, ball releases, cushions, cloth and levelling., • Diagnose and repair digital jukeboxes, amplifiers, speakers and associated audio equipment., • Install, exchange and remove equipment at customer premises., • Configure equipment, internet connections, routers and basic network settings., • Complete preventative maintenance and equipment safety inspections., • Carry out software updates and basic equipment programming., • Maintain accurate digital job sheets, service records and parts-used information., • Manage spare parts and tools carried in the company vehicle., • Keep equipment clean, secure and professionally presented., • Communicate clearly with venue managers and staff., • Escalate recurring or complex technical faults when required., • Assist with machine collections, cash handling or meter readings where authorised and properly trained., • Follow company procedures relating to security, cash, data protection and health and safety., • Participate in an agreed out-of-hours or weekend call-out rota. Essential requirements • Good practical electrical, mechanical or technical skills., • Ability to diagnose faults logically and work independently., • Basic understanding of computers, software and networking., • Good communication and customer-service skills., • Reliable, organised and able to manage a daily workload., • Comfortable working in pubs, clubs and hospitality venues., • Physically capable of moving equipment safely with appropriate assistance and handling equipment., • Full UK driving licence., • Willingness to travel throughout the company’s service area., • Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required., • Honest and trustworthy, particularly when working around cash and valuable equipment. Desirable experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: • Gaming, amusement or fruit machines., • Pool tables and coin-operated equipment., • Digital jukeboxes and commercial audio systems., • Electronic or electrical fault-finding., • Computers, routers, Wi-Fi and network cabling., • AV, CCTV, alarms or other field-service equipment., • Working in pubs, clubs, arcades or the wider leisure industry., • PAT testing or relevant electrical qualifications. What we offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Company vehicle and fuel card., • Company phone or tablet., • Tools, equipment and uniform., • Full product and systems training., • Workplace pension., • Holiday entitlement., • Overtime and call-out opportunities., • A varied, hands-on position with opportunities to develop your technical skills., • The opportunity to work with both established leisure equipment and new interactive gaming technology. Working hours The normal working pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant. Because our customers operate within the hospitality sector, some evening, weekend and bank-holiday work may be required. Participation in an on-call rota may also form part of the role. How to apply Please send your CV together with a short explanation of your relevant technical or field-service experience. Applicants from electrical, mechanical, AV, IT, vending, security or similar service backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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