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NPD Manager Location: Watford (2 Days) & London (1 Day) – Hybrid Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Bring your passion for sweet treats and innovation to the brand that’s built on joy. At Krispy Kreme, we’re on a mission to be the most loved sweet treat brand and our iconic, melt-in-the-mouth doughnuts are at the heart of that. Now, we’re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially savvy NPD Manager to lead new product development and deliver doughlicious innovation that excites our customers and elevates our brand. We don’t just make doughnuts we create moments of joy. You’ll join a passionate, supportive, and fast-moving team that lives for innovation, creativity and delivering irresistible experiences. We blend the best of retail and FMCG, giving you the unique opportunity to shape a brand that spans in-store magic and grocery shelf impact. The Opportunity: As NPD Manager, you’ll take the lead in developing irresistible food and drink experiences, think innovative limited time campaigns, evolving our core range, and crafting exciting new formats for both our retail and grocery channels. This is a role where you’ll be in the kitchen as much as in the boardroom, experimenting with flavours, textures, and presentations, and personally shaping each concept before it reaches our customers. From trend spotting and recipe testing, to concept development and full-scale commercial launch, you’ll drive the full innovation lifecycle with energy, creativity, and precision. You’ll work side-by-side with our Product Developer in the creative development kitchen, collaborating closely with our Brand, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams to bring products to life. On time, on budget, and always on brand. This is your chance to work with iconic products, an ambitious team, and a brand that dares to do things differently, where every day offers the opportunity to turn ideas into doughnuts that bring joy. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end NPD process for food and drink innovation LTOs (limited time only), EPDs and core range evolution, personally overseeing recipe development and kitchen trials, • Shape and deliver our annual product innovation calendar, ensuring each concept is tested, refined, and perfected in our development kitchen, • Head up our Food & Drink meeting, driving collaboration, creativity, and visibility across the business, • Work closely with cross-functional teams to bring products from kitchen prototype to commercial launch, • Deliver exciting, customer-centric NPD while ensuring COGs, operational feasibility and quality standards remain uncompromised, • Keep your finger on the pulse when tracking food trends, technologies, and evolving customer needs, then translating them into kitchen-tested concepts, • Mentor and develop a high-performing Product Developer, fostering creativity, craftsmanship, and technical excellence, • Take ownership of the creative development kitchen, ensuring it remains a hub of innovation and delivering gold standard product showings What we’re looking for: • 7+ years of experience in NPD, culinary development or food innovation. Preferably in bakery, sweet treats, FMCG or QSR, • Academic background in Culinary Arts or Food Science, or equivalent hands-on experience, • A true foodie who lives and breathes flavour, creativity, and new product experiences, • A project manager at heart who is organised, commercially aware, and confident managing complexity at speed, • Collaborative, influential, and confident working across teams to deliver excellence, • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, where no two days are the same, • Experience leading innovation from concept to launch, with a track record of delighting customers What we offer: • A competitive salary + a 10% bonus, • 25 days’ holiday + bank hols (with the option to buy 5 more) & Sabbatical options, • Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home), • Bupa private healthcare + wellbeing support via our employee assistance programs, • Access to a variety of discounts & vouchers for everyday spending, days out, travel, entertainment, shopping and more!, • 5% pension contribution (with 3% employer match), • Free Doughnuts when you’re in the office & 50% off doughnuts + 30% off drinks in-store

Senior Project Manager Commercial Catering Equipment Location London, Luton, Watford, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard, Hitchin, Harlow, High Wycombe, Stevenage. Salary - £50,000 - £60,000, Uncapped commission, Realistic OTE Year 1 £55,000 - £70,000, Company Pension, Car or Car Allowance, plus other Company Benefits. The Company We are a leading Commercial Kitchen Design House for the hospitality industry. We are looking to add to our project management team. Established as a leading solution provider for the HoReCa sector with a strong reputation around the UK. We have an excellent relationship we are leading heavy and light equipment manufactures for the hospitality sector, which helps us bring a diverse range of products to our clients. After a highly successful 2023 and 2024 we are looking to explain our projects team offering with addition in our project management team. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team delivering high-quality commercial catering fit-out projects across London and the Home Counties. This is a client-facing role that involves overseeing projects from concept to completion, ensuring installations are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. You will coordinate with in-house designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to manage multiple live projects, maintain health and safety compliance, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Your knowledge of catering equipment and its integration into commercial environments will be key to the success of each fit-out. The Person Youll be an organised and confident project manager with a proven track record in commercial kitchen installations or catering equipment projects. You understand the technical aspects of catering equipment, from extraction and refrigeration to specialist cooking suites, and youre comfortable working on fast-paced projects with demanding deadlines. Whether youre currently in the industry or looking to return after time away, your depth of experience, commercial awareness, and ability to lead teams on site will be highly valued. Strong communication skills, a hands-on approach, and a genuine passion for delivering quality fit-outs will set you apart. TPBN1_UKTJ

Production Manager Nights 45 hour per week Change specialist moving us from kitchen production to manufacturing. Reporting to the senior team. Night shift manager Understanding good manufacturing practices, people safety Proven track record of being people through challenges. Capable of working under own initiative. When have you done this previously ? People person - tough on rules and regulations and not afraid to challenge when needed, have you experience in doing this ? Ability to deliver food safety culture in to team.. can you and have you done this before ? Supervise daily food production activities to ensure quality and consistency in all menu items. Implement and monitor HACCP plans to guarantee food safety and compliance with health regulations. Train and manage kitchen staff on food safety practices, proper handling techniques, and equipment usage. Conduct regular inspections of kitchen facilities and equipment to maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality ingredients while managing inventory levels effectively. Maintain accurate records related to food production, safety inspections, and staff training sessions. Address any issues related to food quality or safety promptly and effectively. Requirements Proven experience in a food management role or similar position within the culinary industry. Working Nights 10pm -6am - 5 days over 7 including some weekends. BRC experience and Sap experience. Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations. Familiarity with food production processes and mechanical knowledge of kitchen equipment. Basic mathematical skills for inventory management and recipe calculations. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and training. A passion for high-quality food preparation and customer satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards in food management while fostering a positive work environment for their team TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Site based Watford area Company: Family-Run Social Housing Contractor Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £45-£55k Are you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality projects that make a real difference to communities? Our client is a family-run contractor with a proud reputation for delivering excellence in social housing. With a growing portfolio of high-profile projects, they are now seeking a high calibre Site Manager to join their close-knit team and lead site operations with professionalism, pride, and integrity. About the Role As the Site Manager, you will take full ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. You'll be supported by a hands-on leadership team who value long-term relationships. What You'll Be Doing Leading site teams on new build and refurbishment projects within the social housing sector New kitchen and bathrooms fittings Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered to specification Overseeing health & safety compliance and site documentation Working collaboratively with clients, consultants, and internal teams Upholding the company's reputation for quality, reliability, and community commitment What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Site Manager in the residential or social housing sector Strong leadership and communication skills SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications A commitment to high standards and respectful site culture Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and solve problems proactively Contact or call 01603 984878 to apply or for more infimation on the site manager position TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking a Cook with a Food Hygeine Certificate Level 2 or above, to support the Head Cook in the planning, preparation and service of meals that are both nutritionally balanced and nourishing for the residents. Rate of Pay To be discussed at interview Contract Type Permanent Contract Hours Friday-Sunday 7.00am - 4.30pm Watford - Tremona Hospitality Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: To support with compiling seasonal menus with the input of the residents, families and the Home Manager that are varied, and consist of meals that will be suitable for the residents taking into account backgrounds, culture and dietary requirements. To be responsible for the delivery of excellence in relation to meal times and dining room/mealtime experience and presentation. Ensure the cleanliness and hygienic appearance of the kitchen. To also be accountable for food standards and meeting health & safety regulations. Ensuring that all practices are of a high standard and are monitored. Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience: Must hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above. TPBN1_UKTJ

Proven experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including. You’ll oversee the full food service, hospitality events, client relationships, and a strong team across both kitchen and front-of-

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for bringing this vision to life, running the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading a team of around 15 chefs, and working closely with Angela’s team, Company of Cooks leadership, and our General Manager to make the kitchen a truly outstanding place to work ��

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen to ensure Opaa! standards are met and maintained, and the kitchen is compliant with all safety and health regulations. Attend and actively participate in all weekly Kitchen Manager meetings with DNS. Sign in to

Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Chef. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen A

We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you'll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at Alex. Some of the things

If you’ve thrived in a premium branded fresh food kitchen, whether as a Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef in a restaurant or gastro pub, we’d love to hear from you. Picture this: delicious, Eastern Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted from scratch in our kitchens, stunning Insta-worthy interiors and

We are recruiting a Kitchen Manager for our West End Restaurant on a Full-time, Permanent Basis, working 38 hours per week including alternate weekends. You will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team. Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve.We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntin

Wok Chef - Unit 18, St Christopher Place.We are looking for Wok Chefs to join our NEW PHO RESTAURANT restaurant opening in.We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PH.A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu.H

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedi

Staff cracking jokes by the kitchen pass as they quickly step in and out. Remember, we just need a manager who GETS IT!.

Social Care Assistant, St brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra (9324).You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes.Th

Activities Assistant / Support Worker.We’re looking for a compassionate and creative Activities Assistant to join a warm and welcoming elderly care setting in St Albans.This is a rewarding role ideal for someone with a background in care or support who enjoys enriching the lives of older adults th

Join Our Facilities Team – Catering Assistant.Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference to children’s daily experience? Are you friendly, reliable, and ready to be part of a team that takes pride in great service? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We

RightTime Care are seeking Compassionate and Experienced Complex Care HCA's and Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and challenging behaviours.You w

Social Care Assistant, St brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra (0924).You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes.Th

Head Chef - No Weekends!Location: Kenilworth, CV8 2TQWorking Pattern: 35 Hours, Monday - Friday, 7am until 2:30pmSalary: £15.Driving licence and access to a vehicle required due to location of the site Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, excellence, an

Join Our Facilities Team – School Cleaner.Are you someone who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces for others? Do you want to be part of a supportive, professional team that helps schools thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Cleaner to

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-lea

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF.You will be an enthusiastic individual and will work as part of a team responsible for cleaning and ensuring that council buildings are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.You should possess good communication skills, be able to work on your own or as par

You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development.We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group.Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day.If you want to wo

As a Facilities Assistant/Driver within a kitchen, you will prepare and serve meals, operate a till and undertake specific cleaning duties.

You will develop seasonal menus that offer variety and nutritional balance, maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and organisation, manage stock control and food storage, and assist with ordering supplies.

Job Description Full-Time Position (40 hours) - Up to £29k per annum plus service charge Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern

Night Care Assistant Care and SupportTo be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Ashlea Court Care Home Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: £12.Per Hour Shift Type: Nights Contracted hours: Full Ti

Job Description We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - Free meals on duty - Onsite free car parking - Subsidised gym membership - Contributory pension scheme - Grow your career with our Career

Please note that this role is due to commence in January 2026.Being a cook in our school means being part of something big.You’ll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors.You’ll supervise a skilled team and plan n

Job Description This beautiful high-end restaurant are currently looking for a Pan Asian specialist to come in and run the kitchen.

Activities Assistant / Support Worker.We’re looking for a compassionate and creative Activities Assistant to join a warm and welcoming elderly care setting in St Albans.This is a rewarding role ideal for someone with a background in care or support who enjoys enriching the lives of older adults th

Job Description We are looking forLine Chefsto join ourNEW PHO RESTAURANTrestaurant opening in St Albans! Base rate of pay of£12.Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup-PH?.A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazin

RightTime Care are seeking Compassionate and Experienced Complex Care HCA's and Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and challenging behaviours.You w

Job Description Company Description Pastry Assistant Location: Haberdashers Boys School Rate of pay: up to £14.Hours: 35 hours per week Weeks: 35 weeks Benefits: - 28 days holiday - 3 volunteering days - 3 days grandparent leave - 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave - Bespoke training and devel

Please note that this role is due to commence in January 2026.For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group.With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to hav

Job Description Head Chef Luxury 5-Star Hotel Restaurant Location: N London Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: Circa £70k + Benefits About Us Nestled in the heart of [City/Location], our prestigious 5-star hotel offers an elevated dining experience, blending modern gastronomy with t

Carers are the beating hearts of Berkeley Home Health.With a supportive team behind them, they help our clients who might be elderly or vulnerable to live safely in their own homes where they feel most comfortable.Most clients will be based in the HA6 area.We love making sure our clients have everyt

Job Description Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef - Farnham, Surrey £40,000 - £45,000 | 4-Day Week A new, high-profile independent restaurant in the heart of Farnham is seeking a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef to join its leadership team.Since opening in summer 2025, the venue has quickly established

DBS, £350 referral bonus.Full and part time opportunities available - morning, day, evenings or just weeekends you choose.Make a real difference to people’s lives by joining as a Care Assistant with Trinity Homecare.We are rated 'Outstanding' by CQC.No previous experience required; full

Job Description Sous Chef Gastro Pub Full-time | Permanent | £35,000+ TRONC +Tips +Profit Share | Live-in options available Are you ready to step up in your culinary career in a vibrant, growing hospitality group? Were looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team.

Job Description This is an amazing opportunity for a Restaurant General Manager to take over the helm at an extremely busy high volume fast paced restaurant - if you like volume, pace and high numbers then this is the job for you! A massive bonus is that you will work straight day time shifts only

Job Description Temporary on-going Chefs - neededto work for school.This is an exciting opportunity for ongoing temporary chef work so please apply! Term time only and immediate start.EnhancedDBS is required, but we can pay for it, if you need one so apply! Benefits : - Competitive Salary plus ho