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Kitchen Assistants Bloom Community Kitchen Location: Dalmain Primary School, Lewisham, SE23 1AS Hours: Rota TBC, 20 hours a week between 10am and 1pm. Contract: Term-time only / part-time Salary: £12.71 p/h About Bloom Community Kitchen Bloom Community Kitchen is a fresh, seasonal, education-led school food company. We believe school meals should do more than simply feed children — they should help shape healthier habits, brighter days, and a stronger sense of community. Our approach is warm, organised, and child-focused. We serve colourful, nourishing food, support schools with a calm and positive dining experience, and aim to build pride in great school food. The role We are looking for reliable, hardworking and positive Kitchen Assistants to join our team. This is a hands-on role supporting the daily preparation, service, and cleaning operations of a busy school kitchen. You will play an important part in helping us deliver fresh, appealing lunches in a safe, welcoming, and well-organised environment. Main responsibilities • Assist with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks., • Help with lunch service and presentation of food., • Prepare and maintain salad, cold items, and service areas., • Wash up and keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised., • Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety procedures at all times., • Support the wider kitchen team to ensure a calm and efficient service., • Help create a positive mealtime experience for children and staff. We’re looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual., • Friendly, calm, and a good team player., • Happy working in a busy kitchen environment., • Organised and willing to learn., • Proud of keeping high standards of cleanliness and food safety., • Positive about working in a school community. Experience Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential. We are much more interested in attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Why join Bloom Community Kitchen? • Be part of a fresh and exciting school food project., • Work in a supportive, community-focused team., • Term-time working pattern., • Opportunity to grow with a new and ambitious company., • A role where your work genuinely makes a difference to children’s day. Safeguarding Bloom Community Kitchen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role may be subject to references, safer recruitment checks, and an enhanced DBS check where appropriate. We would love to hear from people who care about good food, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for children.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Kitchen Porter to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our love affair with South London continues! We opened our ninth Yard Sale Pizza in Crofton Park (between Brockley and Honour Oak Park) bringing our hand-made, hand-delivered pizza to the neighbourhood in 2021. We're offering up our ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our own amazing team of drivers, alongside a small but perfectly formed dine-in space. What will I be doing? • Working with the back of house team, maintaining the kitchen to high standards., • Supporting the chefs during busy service., • Keeping the kitchen running efficiently and spotlessly clean during and after service., • Cleaning utensils and dishes alongside general kitchen duties., • Helping with preparing ingredients for the chefs to ensure a smooth and efficient service during peak periods., • Adhering to health and safety procedures within the kitchen. What are we looking for? • Someone who is motivated and a great team player,, • Previous experience with a fast-paced environment., • An individual who is keen to learn new skills and progress. What's on offer... • Evening shifts around 6pm up to 11.30pm., • All overtime paid for., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Working with a great team in a fun environment!, • Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities., • Opportunity to become a trainee Pizza chef within the first few months., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

This is a hands-on restaurant leadership role. You will help run service, support the front of house team, manage sections, communicate with the kitchen and bar, and make sure guests receive warm, organised and professional service. You will still be involved in greeting guests, taking orders, running food and drinks, clearing tables and supporting the team, but your main responsibility is to keep the restaurant floor running smoothly and under control. We are looking for someone who can see the whole room, spot problems early and keep service moving without creating unnecessary pressure or chaos. Key Responsibilities • Lead the restaurant floor during service, • Allocate and manage sections so every team member has clear ownership, • Act as the main point of communication between floor, kitchen, bar and management during service, • Support the team with greeting guests, taking orders, running food and drinks, clearing and resetting tables, • Monitor guest experience across the whole restaurant, • Keep service calm, structured and professional, • Make sure staff are working with urgency and staying in section, • Handle guest issues calmly and professionally, • Support pre-service briefings and make sure the team is ready before service starts, • Check bookings, large groups, allergies, notes and special requests before service, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the restaurant, • Make sure opening, cleaning and closing tasks are completed properly, • Report service issues, incidents, maintenance problems or operational concerns to management Operational Ownership As Restaurant Supervisor, you will be responsible for making sure opening, during-service cleaning, closing, handover, incident and maintenance notes are completed properly. Some tasks will be delegated to the wider team, but you will be responsible for checking standards, following up and making sure nothing is missed. You will help use, maintain and improve key operational documents, including: • Opening Checklist, • During-Service Cleaning Checklist, • Closing Checklist, • Handover Notes, • Incident Notes, • Maintenance Notes What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in restaurant or busy hospitality service, • Confident leading a team during service, • Calm under pressure, • Organised, observant and proactive, • Comfortable giving clear direction to other staff, • Warm, professional and confident with guests, • Strong on communication with kitchen, bar and floor teams, • Strong on cleanliness, structure and attention to detail, • Comfortable being hands-on while still leading the floor, • Serious about service standards Experience Required • Previous restaurant supervisor, floor supervisor, shift lead, senior waiter or front of house leadership experience preferred, • Strong table service experience essential, • Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environment, • Good understanding of sections, service flow, guest experience and team communication, • Confidence handling guest issues and supporting junior team members, • Experience with opening, closing or cleaning checklists would be beneficial Hours This is a full-time role of around 40 hours per week, generally across Tuesday to Saturday. Evening and weekend availability is essential, including Friday and Saturday closes. Exact shifts may vary depending on business needs, events and private hires. Occasional additional hours may be available during busy periods, private hire bookings or special events. Any overtime will be agreed in advance. Benefits • Staff discount on food, • Staff discount on drinks, • Discounted Rooftop Saunas sessions, subject to availability, • Opportunity to take real ownership in a growing independent restaurant, • Supportive, hands-on management team, • A role where your organisation and leadership will directly shape the service

Guest Experience Manager Location: Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, West Dulwich Reports To: Operations Manager Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Afternoon and Evening Shifts including Weekends About the Role At Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, we believe our guests should leave with more than just a great meal. They should leave having had an experience they want to talk about and return to again and again. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Guest Experience Manager to lead our Front of House operation and champion exceptional hospitality standards throughout the restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands that guest experience goes beyond service and is about creating memorable moments, anticipating needs and building genuine relationships with guests. Working Hours This role requires flexibility and commitment to the hospitality industry. • Afternoon and evening shifts are required, • Weekend working is essential, • The successful candidate will be expected to work most weekends due to the nature of the business, • To support work-life balance, you will receive one weekend day off each month, subject to business requirements and agreed in advance Essential Experience Applicants must have: • Previous experience within hospitality management, • Strong guest experience or customer experience background, • Experience leading and developing Front of House teams, • Experience dealing with guest complaints and service recovery, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • A strong understanding of premium hospitality standards, • Confidence working in a fast paced restaurant environment Hospitality Experience Required We are looking for someone who truly understands hospitality. This means: • Greeting every guest warmly and creating a welcoming atmosphere, • Anticipating guest needs before they ask, • Understanding special occasions and making them memorable, • Building rapport with returning guests, • Creating a seamless dining journey from arrival to departure, • Leading by example and inspiring the team to deliver exceptional service every day Key Responsibilities Guest Experience • Lead the guest journey and ensure every guest receives outstanding service, • Handle guest concerns professionally and effectively, • Monitor guest feedback, reviews and implement improvements, • Create memorable experiences that encourage repeat visits, • Drive service standards across the restaurant Team Leadership • Lead, coach and motivate the Front of House team, • Conduct training and regular performance conversations, • Manage staff attendance, punctuality and standards, • Ensure company policies and procedures are followed, • Foster a positive and professional team culture Operational Responsibilities • Oversee daily Front of House operations, • Manage reservations and table management systems, • Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service, • Ensure restaurant presentation standards are maintained at all times, • Support rota planning and labour management where required What Success Looks Like Success in this role means: • Guests consistently receive exceptional service, • Positive online reviews and guest feedback increase, • Strong staff morale and low turnover, • Smooth and efficient service periods, • High standards are maintained every day, • Guests leave saying, "That was an experience, not just a meal." Why Join Us Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN is entering an exciting new chapter, focusing on elevated, adult-centred dining experiences, memorable hospitality and continued growth. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of our guest experience and become a key part of our leadership team. If you are passionate about hospitality and believe every guest deserves an unforgettable experience, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: General Manager – Suuyar Restaurant (Peckham) Location: Peckham, London (multi-site role covering 2 restaurants + street food) Type: Full-time, permanent About Us Suuyar Restaurant is a thriving Nigerian/African-inspired spot in Peckham, known for authentic suya and a popular all-you-can-eat buffet on Fridays–Sundays. With two restaurants and a busy street food operation, we’re growing fast and need a strong leader to help us scale while delivering excellent food and service. The Role You will take full operational responsibility for day-to-day running across our sites, reporting directly to the owner. This is a hands-on leadership position perfect for someone who wants to run venues like their own business. Key Responsibilities: Lead, schedule, train, and motivate staff teams; handle recruitment and performance. Manage staff shifts and ensure smooth front-of-house and kitchen operations. Oversee social media engagement, Google reviews, and guest feedback. Maintain accurate records for bookkeeping, stock, VAT, and daily finances (support from accountant provided). Ensure full compliance with health & safety, fire regulations, food hygiene, and alcohol licensing obligations (critical). Act as (or support) the Designated Premises Supervisor. Drive performance during peak times, including the busy weekend buffet. Work with the owner on business improvements and problem-solving. Requirements: Proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, or senior role in a busy restaurant/pub/hospitality setting (multi-site advantage). Valid UK Personal Alcohol Licence (essential) and experience as DPS. Strong knowledge of UK licensing laws, health & safety, and food regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Organised with good IT/admin skills (rotas, basic reporting). Right to work in the UK. Passion for African cuisine or hospitality a big plus! What We Offer: Competitive salary and bonus tied to performance. Opportunity to shape a growing local business. Supportive owner who wants to step back from daily ops. Meals on shift and a vibrant team environment. If you’re a proactive leader ready to take ownership and help us thrive, apply with your CV and a short note on why you’re a great fit.

Tony's Origins One day, a New Yorker successfully convinced an Italian to make pizza the American way. Bada bing, bada boom. Tony’s New York Pizza was born. Our pizzeria isn’t owned by any big hospitality or food group, just two friends who are passionate about pizza and bringing people together. We serve large, cheesy, quality pizza by the slice and by the “pie”, wings and a selection of bites. Join us for that no-frills, no-fuss neighborhood pizzeria feeling. What we're looking for • 2+ years experience as a Pizza Chef with hand-stretch dough skills, meticulously topping pizzas with fresh ingredients and cooking them to optimum serving quality, • Kitchen experience (ideally casual dining), • Passion for a well run, organised and clean kitchen, even during busy shifts, • Positive and professional attitude What we offer • Competitive rate of pay, • 3-4 days a week includes weekend Get in touch with us today!

Black Bear Burger is not your typical burger joint – our ethos is ‘simple, done well’ – we don’t mess around with gimmicks. We use the best beef we can get our hands on and everything in our burgers is there to enhance the flavour of that beef! We've built a huge following of fans (both in person and online) and get daily burger pilgrims travelling from across the country to try our food. We've featured on Top Jaws best burger in London, Bloggers choice at the 2024 National Burger Awards and recently won Best burger at the 2025 National Burger Awards. As a company we currently have 9 sites with more planned on the horizon in. We're on a really great journey, and we're looking to bring pro-active, dynamic and career driven people on board to grow with us on that journey. THE ROLE As Head Chef, you'll be working in leading your team from the front, drawing on previous head chef and management experience. We want to bring in someone who is going to be proud of what we do, as we're continually working hard to be top of our game in the competitive burger market. Key responsibilities for the role are: • Running the service element of the kitchen (cooking standards, prep levels, managing the team), • Hygiene and Cleanliness levels + Health and Safety Standards (Due Diligence, Record Keeping, overall compliance.), • Stock Management (Ordering, minimising wastage, staying on top of rotation), • Management of the team (development and training, rotas, recruitment, maintaining great team culture), • Menu Development with the group head chef, designing specials. Systems Food Alert (Due Dilligence), Supy (ordering and stock), Planday (Rotas), AllGravy(Training and development), VitaMojo (Tills) Perks • Competitive share of service charge and tips, • 28 days holiday, • Employee referral scheme (refer someone in and get £200), • Friends and Family Discount, • Career Progression planning, • Free staff meals + Swaps with other exciting businesses., • Top Staff Parties, • Management Meals out., • The role is Salary and based on 48h/wk, made up from £34k basic, £9+ tronc, (£4k KPI bonus, 2.6k Deliveroo bonus, if targets are hit)

JOB TITLE: Bar /Restaurant Manager – Mzuri Lounge (Afro-Caribbean Venue) LOCATION: London (On-site) SALARY: £30,000 – £38,000 + Performance Bonus JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent About Mzuri Mzuri Lounge is a premium Afro-Caribbean hospitality venue focused on delivering high-quality food, exceptional drinks, and a vibrant customer experience. We are building a strong team and are looking for a hands-on Bar Manager to lead and take ownership of our bar operations. The Role As Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring excellent service, strong team leadership, and tight control of stock and costs. This is a key role with real responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily bar operations from opening to closing Lead, train, and manage bar staff Create staff rotas aligned to business demand Maintain high standards of drink quality and service Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships Control wastage and maintain strong gross profit margins Deliver an excellent customer experience Support events, DJs, and busy service periods Ensure compliance with licensing and health & safety regulations Requirements Proven experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Manager ready to step up Experience in a busy bar, lounge, or nightlife environment Strong leadership and team management skills Good understanding of stock control and cost management Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting Professional, reliable, and well-presented Personal Licence (Preferred) Holding a valid Personal Licence is preferred Candidates without one must be willing to obtain it Salary & Benefits £30,000 – £38,000 depending on experience Performance-based monthly bonus (linked to revenue and cost control) Opportunity to grow with the business Working Hours Day, evening, and weekend shifts required Monday off (fixed day off) Friday and Saturday availability is essential Flexibility based on business needs Trial Shift Requirement Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a paid trial shift prior to any offer being made. This will allow both the candidate and Mzuri to assess suitability for the role in a real working environment. How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short note including: Your relevant experience Your availability Whether you hold a Personal Licence Screening Questions Do you hold a valid Personal Licence? (Yes / No / Willing to obtain) How many years of bar management experience do you have? Have you worked in a high-volume bar or nightlife venue?

Restaurant General Manager We are currently hiring two experienced managers for exciting opportunities in Balham: • Freak Scene Balham – looking for a strong, hands-on manager to lead an established, fast-paced restaurant., • Pinky Steakhouse – our brand-new opening located just two doors down from Freak Scene, requiring a dedicated manager to help launch and drive the venue from day one. We are seeking candidates with solid management experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in high-energy environments. Strong operational knowledge and a passion for hospitality are essential. If you’re ready to take on a key role within a growing restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you. The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.