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We are looking for an experienced and confident Floor Waiter Supervisor to join our busy pizzeria in Sidcup, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the front-of-house team, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining smooth floor operations, and supporting the management team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities ● Supervise and coordinate the front-of-house/waiting team during service. ● Ensure customers receive friendly, professional and efficient service. ● Allocate tables and manage the flow of service. ● Support and guide waiting staff throughout each shift. ● Handle customer queries and resolve service issues professionally. ● Ensure tables, dining areas and front-of-house areas are kept clean and presentable. ● Assist with opening and closing procedures. ● Monitor staff performance and maintain high standards of service. ● Communicate effectively with the kitchen and management team. ● Help train and support new members of staff. ● Lead by example during busy and high-pressure services. Requirements ● Previous experience in a similar supervisory role is essential. ● Previous experience working in a restaurant, pizzeria or busy hospitality environment. ● Fluent spoken English is essential. ● Strong communication and customer service skills. ● Confident supervising and motivating a team. ● Reliable, organised and punctual. ● Able to remain calm and professional during busy services. ● Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays. ● A positive attitude and professional appearance. Important Please do not apply if you do not have previous experience in a similar role. Applicants without relevant supervisory experience will not be considered. If you have the experience, confidence and leadership skills to help us deliver an excellent customer experience, we would love to hear from you.

The Role We’re looking for a Front of House Manager — someone who can own the floor, lead a team, and make sure every guest gets the Sweet Jerk experience from the moment they walk through the door. If you’ve managed in fast-paced brands like Nando’s, Wagamama, PizzaExpress, Five Guys, Wingstop or similar, this will feel familiar. This is not a Supervisor or Senior Waiter/Waitress role. We’re looking for someone who has already managed a restaurant Front of House operation and knows what it takes to run a busy service, lead a team, hold standards, cash up, handle customers, and keep everything moving when the pressure is on. You’ll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen Manager to make sure FOH is sharp, organised and bringing the energy every service. Key Responsibilities Lead the Front of House team during service, keeping the floor organised, efficient, and guest-focused. Manage service flow across seating, ordering, food running, drinks, clearing, and customer experience. Lead and motivate the FOH team, setting the standard through your own energy and performance. Handle customer concerns and service recovery confidently and professionally. Carry out opening and closing procedures, including cashing up and end-of-day till reconciliation. Train, onboard, and develop new FOH team members. Support rota planning, shift allocation, and appropriate staffing levels. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and restaurant readiness. Ensure company procedures, health and safety requirements, and operational checks are followed. Monitor team performance and address issues quickly when standards slip. Work closely with the kitchen team to keep communication tight and service flowing. Step in wherever needed during busy periods — at Sweet Jerk, our managers lead from the floor. What We’re Looking For ✅ At least 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or Front of House Manager. ✅ Proven experience directly managing a FOH team of 5+ people. ✅ Experience running busy restaurant services as the manager responsible for the floor. ✅ Confident with cashing up, till reconciliation, opening and closing procedures. ✅ Experience managing rotas, staffing, training, and team performance. ✅ Strong customer service skills and confidence handling complaints and service recovery. ✅ Experience within a recognised restaurant group, hospitality brand, or busy standards-led restaurant environment is highly desirable. ✅ Calm, organised, and decisive when service gets busy. ✅ Someone who leads by example — on the floor, not from the sidelines. ✅ High standards, great energy, and a genuinely warm approach to hospitality. ✅ Flexible availability including evenings and weekends. Please note: This is a management position. Supervisor, Shift Leader, Team Leader, Senior Server or Senior Waiter/Waitress experience alone will not meet the experience requirement unless you have also held overall Front of House or Restaurant Manager responsibility. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building something from the ground up — and you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Real progression opportunities as we grow across multiple sites. ⭐ Supportive, family-style culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ A chance to put your stamp on the standards and culture of a growing restaurant brand. ⭐ Great food, great people, and good vibes. ⭐ Staff meals and structured training provided. How to Apply If you know how to run a restaurant floor, lead people, and create the kind of hospitality that keeps guests coming back, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV along with a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk.

We are an independent health-focused kitchen and coffee lounge, passionate about creating fresh, nutritious food without compromising on flavour or presentation. Our menu focuses on breakfast, brunch and healthy, wholesome dishes made with quality ingredients. We’re looking for a chef who is confident, organised and genuinely passionate about food, with a strong understanding of kitchen operations and food hygiene. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard, maintaining excellent food presentation, managing prep and stock, keeping the kitchen clean and organised, and working closely with the team during busy services. We’d particularly love someone who enjoys creativity and menu development. As a growing independent business, there is opportunity for the right chef to bring ideas to the table, help develop new dishes and play an important role in shaping our evolving menu.

*PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN START IMMEDIATELY THIS WEEK* 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 RoleWe’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 ApplyIf 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)

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy Italian restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to play a key role in a fast-paced kitchen, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, authentic dishes. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, help maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assist in leading and motivating the team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Support, train, and motivate junior kitchen staff, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Help with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste, • Step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a busy kitchen, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, • A genuine passion for Italian cuisine and quality food, • High standards of cleanliness, consistency, and attention to detail, • A positive, team-focused attitude What We Offer: • Competitive pay of £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week), • A well-structured rota supporting a healthy work-life balance, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a well-established restaurant

WE’RE HIRING – MULTIPLE ROLES Securtech is growing, and we’re looking for talented, driven and reliable people to join our team across multiple areas of the business. We specialise in commercial fit-out, shopfitting, refurbishment and construction, delivering projects from the initial opportunity and quotation through to design, construction and final handover.We’re not recruiting for just one position. We are interested in people across office, commercial, management and site-based roles. Roles We’re Recruiting For Administration & Finance Supporting the day-to-day operation of the business, including: • General administration, • Document and record management, • Invoices and purchase records, • Supplier and subcontractor documentation, • Project paperwork, • Cost and payment tracking, • Supporting the wider management team Business Development Helping identify and secure new opportunities for the company.Responsibilities may include: • Finding potential clients and projects, • Developing new business relationships, • Following up enquiries and leads, • Attending meetings and site visits, • Understanding client requirements, • Supporting the business from initial enquiry through to quotation Sales Managing enquiries and helping convert opportunities into secured projects.This may include: • Speaking with prospective clients, • Understanding their requirements, • Following up quotations, • Maintaining client relationships, • Coordinating with estimating and project teams, • Helping move opportunities from enquiry to confirmed project Estimator Responsible for understanding the scope of proposed works and producing accurate, competitive quotations.This may include: • Reviewing drawings and specifications, • Carrying out site surveys, • Taking measurements and quantities, • Preparing material and labour costs, • Obtaining supplier and subcontractor prices, • Producing detailed quotations, • Identifying exclusions, risks and potential variations, • Working closely with Sales, Project Management and Procurement Design & Technical Supporting the technical development of projects before and during construction.Depending on experience, responsibilities may include: • Reviewing construction drawings, • Producing or coordinating layouts, • Developing technical details, • Checking dimensions and specifications, • Coordinating design information with site teams, • Identifying potential construction issues before work begins Project Management Taking responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to completion.Responsibilities may include: • Planning and programming works, • Coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers, • Monitoring costs and progress, • Managing client communication, • Resolving project issues, • Managing variations, • Maintaining quality and programme, • Driving projects towards successful completion and handover Site Management Managing the day-to-day delivery of our projects on site.Responsibilities may include: • Coordinating trades and operatives, • Organising daily works, • Checking workmanship and progress, • Maintaining site safety, • Managing deliveries and materials, • Reporting problems early, • Working with the Project Manager to keep the project on programme, • Preparing areas for inspection and handover Shopfitting & Multi-Trade Operatives Hands-on roles delivering our fit-out and refurbishment projects.We are interested in people with experience in areas such as: • Carpentry and joinery, • Drylining and partitions, • Ceilings, • Painting and decorating, • Flooring, • Kitchen and worktop installation, • Fixtures and fittings, • General building works, • Making good and finishing Multi-skilled candidates are particularly valuable. Logistics & Procurement Supporting projects by making sure the right materials, equipment and resources reach site when required.Responsibilities may include: • Ordering materials, • Supplier coordination, • Price checking, • Arranging collections and deliveries, • Managing tools and equipment, • Coordinating vehicles, • Monitoring project material requirements, • Preventing delays caused by missing materials Who We’re Looking For We’re interested in people at different stages of their careers.You may already be experienced in your field, or you may have strong potential and be looking for an opportunity to develop.Across every role, we value: • Reliability, • Professionalism, • Good communication, • Organisation, • Problem-solving, • Attention to detail, • Accountability, • Ability to work under pressure, • Willingness to learn, • Pride in the quality of your work Experience in construction, shopfitting, commercial fit-out or refurbishment is beneficial for many of the positions, but the exact requirements will depend on the role. Join Securtech A successful project doesn’t depend on one person.It starts with finding the opportunity, understanding what the client needs, estimating it correctly, planning the work, procuring the materials and delivering it safely and professionally on site. We’re looking for people who want to become part of that process and grow with the business. When applying, please tell us: 1. The role you’re interested in, 2. Your previous experience, 3. Location you are based, 4. Whether you hold a full UK driving licence, 5. Your availability to start Send your CV along with a brief introduction about yourself.