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  • PREP CHEF / KITCHEN LEAD
    PREP CHEF / KITCHEN LEAD
    3 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    £14 per hour Friday–Tuesday | 9am–4pm Wednesday & Thursday OFF 32.5 paid hours per week 30-minute unpaid break INAQ is a busy independent food business in Wembley and we’re looking for a reliable, organised and experienced Prep Chef / Kitchen Lead to join our team. This is a daytime position The role combines morning food preparation with afternoon service, so you must be confident working both independently and as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. Main responsibilities: • Preparing chicken strips, shrimp and wings, • Cooking steak, • Preparing fresh sauces, • Boiling pasta and preparing pasta sauces, • Making mac & cheese sauce, • Preparing coleslaw and other house-made items, • Portioning and organising food for service, • Maintaining correct prep and stock levels, • Following INAQ recipes and portion-control standards, • Completing HACCP, temperature and food-safety checks, • Date labelling, stock rotation and safe food storage, • Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, • Waste and rubbish management Afternoon service duties include: • Taking customer orders, • Preparing food boxes, • Frying chicken, shrimp, wings and fries, • Plating and finishing orders, • Packing takeaway and delivery orders, • Maintaining speed and accuracy during busy periods, • Keeping the service area clean and organised, • Supporting the opening shift team during service On Mondays and Tuesdays, you may be responsible for opening the kitchen and running the afternoon service independently before handing over to the evening team. On Friday–Sunday, you will work alongside the opening shift team and support them during afternoon service once the main prep is complete. We are looking for someone who is: • Fast and organised, • Reliable and punctual, • Confident working independently, • Comfortable working in a busy service environment, • Experienced in food preparation and service, • Able to multitask between prep, frying, orders and service, • Able to follow recipes and portion guides accurately, • Confident with HACCP, food safety and kitchen hygiene procedures, • Able to complete temperature and food-safety records correctly, • Capable of managing their own prep list without constant supervision We are looking for someone long-term who can take ownership of the kitchen, maintain INAQ’s standards and become an important part of the team.

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  • Restaurant Floor Manager - Agile
    Restaurant Floor Manager - Agile
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Description: Restaurant Floor Manager at Hotel California Welcome to Hotel California , a fictional boutique hotel nestled in the heart of London, where cutting-edge AI technology meets unparalleled hospitality. We’re not just a hotel—we’re an experience, dedicated to crafting the ultimate guest journey through innovation, warmth, and a touch of magic. Recognized as one of the top places to work in hospitality, we put people—our guests and our team—at the heart of everything we do. Since opening our doors, Hotel California has redefined luxury with a modern twist, blending timeless charm with the latest AI-driven solutions to anticipate and exceed every guest’s needs. From our AI-powered concierge that personalizes each stay to our smart dining spaces serving up culinary delights inspired by London’s vibrant culture, we’re all about creating moments that linger long after checkout. And it doesn’t stop there—our commitment extends beyond our walls. We partner with local charities, plant trees across the UK, and, through our Stay for a Cause initiative, donate 50 meals to children in need for every shift you work. As of March 2025, we’ve provided over 25 million meals and counting! How We’ll Support You At Hotel California , your well-being is our priority, both on and off the clock. We’ve designed our support around four key pillars: Financial Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash support. Access to savings tools and financial health planning powered by AI insights. Up to 50% off stays and dining at Hotel California for you, friends, and family, plus a California Gold Card with a monthly allowance to treat your loved ones in style. Mental & Physical All Californians (Managers) are trained in mental health support and First Aid. 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your household, available 365 days a year. Healthcare cash plan and free monthly fitness sessions (think AI-guided yoga or spin classes in our smart gym). Sports fan? Join our California Cricket League —an in-house tournament with a grand finale at Lord’s! Social We love bringing our Hotel California family together! You’re invited to: California Dream Fest (our summer celebration for team and families). A legendary Christmas party under the stars. Regular team events across the hotel, from mixology nights to AI-tech showcases. After 5 years, embark on our London Calling Bootcamp —a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of London’s hidden gems with our founders (over 200 Californians joined last year!). What to Expect Salary : £42,000 - £45,000 per year (inclusive of service charge), paid monthly. Schedule : Full-time across 5 days, with Monday-Sunday availability. Our AI-optimized rotas ensure a mix of daytime and evening shifts—no endless late nights here! Training : Access to award-winning, AI-enhanced development programs from day one. Last year, we promoted 211 team members! Holiday : Standard paid leave (including service charge), with Hotel California closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Got kids? Take an extra day for their first day of school. Style : No stiff uniforms—smart casual and comfy is the vibe (trainers welcome!). Do You Have the California Spirit ? At Hotel California , we believe true happiness comes from giving your best to others. We call it the California Spirit —going beyond service to genuinely care for our guests and team, powered by the latest AI tools to make every interaction seamless and special. We’re searching for a Floor Manager to join our London haven. Our Californians (Managers) are the heartbeat of our operation, ensuring every guest feels like they’ve stepped into a world of wonder. With AI assisting everything from real-time guest preferences to team coordination, you’ll lead with heart and precision. On busy nights, you’ll manage wait times of up to 90 minutes with charm and empathy, supported by a team of 40-50 California Crew members and fellow Californians , all working in sync thanks to our smart systems. You’re empowered to make bold decisions, ensuring our California Spirit shines through in every moment. And the perks? Competitive pay, incredible benefits, and events like our Californians’ Day Out and epic Christmas bash—our way of saying “thank you” for making 2024 our best year yet! What We’re Looking For As a Floor Manager at Hotel California : You’ve been a Senior Assistant Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, tech-savvy hospitality setting for the past few years. You’re obsessed with excellence, eager to thrive in an environment that blends AI innovation with human connection. You’ve got an eagle eye for detail, keeping standards sky-high and every shift running smoothly. You’re a natural leader with a big heart, passionate about coaching and growing your team. You live to make people happy—guests and crew alike—turning first-time visitors into lifelong fans. Join the Hotel California Family Everyone’s welcome here. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Ready to bring your California Spirit to life with the power of AI? Apply today and help us create the ultimate guest experience in the heart of London!

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  • Salon Manager
    Salon Manager
    22 days ago
    £35000–£37000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Salon Manager Williams & Hirst – Soho, London Salary: £30,000–£37,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays Progression and bonus opportunities available About Williams & Hirst Williams & Hirst is an award-winning co-work salon in the heart of Soho, founded for independent hairdressing. Since opening just two years ago, Williams & Hirst has won 12 industry awards and grown into a community of over 40 independent hairdressers, operating from our 18-chair salon on Wardour Street. We are a fast-growing business, and alongside the day-to-day salon, Williams & Hirst regularly hosts leading hair and beauty brands for events, education, launches and industry activations. We are now looking for a confident, highly organised and responsible Salon Coordinator to take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of the salon. The Role The Salon Coordinator is a key operational role within Williams & Hirst, working closely with and reporting directly to the Directors. You will be responsible for ensuring the salon runs smoothly day to day, including coordinating the Front of House team and managing their rota to ensure the salon is appropriately staffed. With 18 workstations, over 40 independent hairdressers and a constant flow of clients, deliveries, brands and events, this is a fast-paced role where excellent communication and organisation are essential. You must be able to work under pressure, prioritise quickly, take responsibility and make sensible decisions without needing constant direction. This is also a hands-on position. Whether it's dealing with an operational issue, supporting Front of House, completing a stock check, speaking with an independent hairdresser or making client refreshments during a busy period, we expect everyone to work together to maintain the standards of Williams & Hirst. The ability to work evenings and Saturdays is an essential requirement of this position. Applicants must have flexibility across these periods as part of their regular working pattern. Key Responsibilities • Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running and coordination of the salon, • Working directly with the Directors and communicating any operational issues clearly, • Coordinating and supporting the Front of House team, • Managing the Front of House rota, including planning shifts, holidays and arranging appropriate cover when required, • Ensuring Front of House staffing reflects the needs of the salon and upcoming events, • Supporting the Front of House team with their daily duties and ensuring tasks are completed to the required standard, • Ensuring daily opening and closing procedures are completed correctly, • Welcoming clients and maintaining an exceptional client experience, • Preparing and serving client refreshments throughout the day, • Maintaining the presentation and standards of all client-facing and communal areas, • Supporting our community of 40+ independent hairdressers with day-to-day operational queries, • Carrying out regular stock checks across salon, retail, hospitality and operational supplies, • Monitoring stock levels, identifying shortages and ensuring essential items are reordered, • Receiving, checking and organising deliveries, • Liaising professionally with suppliers, contractors and external partners, • Supporting the coordination of brand events, education and private hires, • Identifying problems and taking ownership of resolving them, • Communicating effectively between the Directors, Front of House team and independent hairdressers, • Ensuring salon procedures, standards and house rules are followed, • Having tough or uncomfortable conversations when required, while remaining professional, fair and respectful, • Handling complaints or difficult situations calmly and knowing when something should be escalated to the Directors, • Taking on additional operational responsibilities as the company continues to grow Who We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is confident, switched-on, responsible and exceptionally organised. The salon can be extremely busy, with multiple things requiring attention at the same time. You need to be able to remain calm, prioritise effectively and make decisions while continuing to deliver a high standard of service. Excellent spoken and written English is essential for this role, due to the level of daily communication required with clients, independent hairdressers, team members, Directors, brands, suppliers and external partners. You should be: • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Confident working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, • Responsible, reliable and punctual, • Proactive — someone who sees what needs doing and does it, • Comfortable taking ownership and making day-to-day decisions, • Confident managing rotas, staffing requirements and last-minute changes, • An excellent verbal and written communicator, • Approachable but confident enough to be firm when required, • Comfortable having difficult conversations and resolving issues, • Naturally hospitality and customer-service focused, • Able to coordinate and support a Front of House team, • Comfortable carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate records, • Calm and solutions-focused when problems arise, • Happy to be hands-on and help wherever required, • Someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards, • Able and willing to work evenings and Saturdays – this is non-negotiable and an essential requirement of the role Previous salon experience is preferred, particularly experience within a busy or premium salon environment. Experience within high-end hospitality, hotels, members' clubs or other fast-paced customer-facing businesses will also be considered. Progression & Opportunity Williams & Hirst is a fast-growing company, and we want this position to grow alongside the business. Having won 12 awards in our first two years, grown to more than 40 independent hairdressers and established an 18-chair flagship space in Soho, our operation continues to evolve. For the right person, there will be opportunities for career progression, increased responsibility and performance-related bonuses as both the role and company develop. This is not a traditional receptionist position. We are looking for someone who wants ownership, responsibility and the opportunity to become an important part of the continued growth of Williams & Hirst.

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  • Senior Salon Receptionist
    Senior Salon Receptionist
    1 month ago
    £15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Clapham, Lambeth

    15.50/hour target earnings + shared team tips Full-time | Permanent | Tuesday–Saturday Fluent Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Applicants who do not speak Portuguese fluently will not be considered. Fluent English is also required. We are an established boutique beauty salon in Clapham looking for an experienced Senior Salon Receptionist to take ownership of our front-of-house experience and help the salon run smoothly throughout the day. Previous beauty salon experience is not required. We are very interested in candidates coming from restaurants, cafés, hotels, hospitality, private clinics, reception, customer service or other busy client-facing environments. If you are confident with customers, comfortable using booking/POS systems, organised, proactive and used to working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. What you’ll do • Welcome and look after clients, • Manage bookings, rebooking, cancellations and waiting lists, • Handle deposits and payments, • Manage phone, WhatsApp and email enquiries, • Use booking and salon management systems, • Help manage the diary and fill last-minute availability, • Encourage appropriate rebooking, upgrades, add-ons and retail, • Prepare and serve coffees, teas and refreshments, • Support the team during busy periods, • Help maintain excellent reception and salon standards, • Assist with stock, supplies and daily organisation, • Handle client concerns professionally, • Take ownership of day-to-day issues and escalate when needed This is a hands-on senior reception role, not a basic receptionist position. What we’re looking for • Strong customer service or hospitality experience, • Confident using booking, reservation, POS, CRM or similar systems, • Highly organised and reliable, • Warm and confident with clients, • Proactive and comfortable taking responsibility, • Calm under pressure, • Commercially aware, • Minimum 2 years’ relevant customer-facing experience Beauty experience is not essential. Language — Mandatory Portuguese: Fluent — MANDATORY English: Fluent — REQUIRED If you are not fluent in Portuguese, please do not apply. Right to work in the UK required. Pay £15.50/hour target earnings + regular shared team tips Target earnings are based on a £33,000 annual base salary plus a performance bonus linked to clear monthly and quarterly targets. Performance targets include client experience, rebooking and retention, commercial performance, organisation, reliability and salon standards. Hours Tuesday–Friday: 9:30am–7:15pm Saturday: 9:30am–5:15pm Sunday and Monday off. 44.25 paid hours per week. Benefits include paid holiday, workplace pension, employee discount, uniform, training and career progression. IMPORTANT: FLUENT PORTUGUESE IS MANDATORY.

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