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  • Kitchen Porter
    Kitchen Porter
    6 hours ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Kitchen Porter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is keen to develop their culinary skills, with opportunities to progress into a Salad Chef or Chef role through training and experience. Key Skills and Attributes: • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the kitchen team., • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Kitchen Managers, Chefs, and colleagues., • A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety., • Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment while remaining calm under pressure., • Good time management and organisational skills., • Understanding of, or willingness to learn, food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen procedures., • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods, carry out manual handling tasks, and work during busy service periods., • Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays., • A dependable team player who can follow instructions and support the wider kitchen team., • Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. Career Development We support our team’s growth and offer training opportunities for Kitchen Porters who show commitment and passion, with the chance to progress into roles such as Salad Chef, Prep Chef, or Chef.

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    2 days ago
    £12–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Kingsbury Green, London

    About Khayal Khayal is a Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired restaurant dedicated to delivering exceptional food, warm hospitality and a memorable dining experience. We are looking for friendly, professional and enthusiastic waiters and waitresses to join our team and help create a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Key Responsibilities • Welcome guests warmly and provide excellent customer service., • Present menus, explain dishes and make recommendations., • Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently., • Serve food and drinks professionally and promptly., • Ensure tables are clean, organised and properly set., • Check on guests throughout their dining experience to ensure satisfaction., • Handle customer enquiries, special requests and complaints professionally., • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, bar staff and management., • Process bills and payments accurately., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety., • Follow restaurant procedures and health and safety regulations., • Support colleagues to ensure smooth daily restaurant operations. Requirements • Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment is preferred., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • A friendly, confident and professional attitude., • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-focused approach., • Good personal presentation and a professional manner., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • A willingness to learn about our menu and provide recommendations to guests. What We Offer • Competitive pay and tips., • A friendly and professional working environment., • Training and development opportunities., • Opportunities for career progression., • The chance to be part of a growing restaurant brand. Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who takes pride in hospitality, enjoys interacting with people and understands that excellent service is about more than simply serving food. You should be attentive, reliable and passionate about creating an exceptional dining experience for every guest. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief introduction explaining why you would be a great fit for the Khayal team.

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  • Senior Sous Chef
    Senior Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    £50000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Senior Sous Chef – AngloThai - Marylebone £50,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience) Location: 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL · Full-time, site-based AngloThai is a Michelin-starred, Thai-inspired restaurant on Seymour Place in London, the debut permanent home of husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak. John's cooking reimagines Thai flavours through hyper-seasonal British produce, served across a 50-cover dining room and Baan, our 16-cover private dining room, with a wine programme led by Desiree. As the restaurant grows, we are looking for an exceptional, passionate Senior Sous Chef to join the team. As Senior Sous Chef, you will own the day-to-day running of the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, leading a talented team and protecting the standards the kitchen is known for. You will lead by example on the pass, making sure every dish leaves the kitchen exactly as John intends, and step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will report to the Head Chef and support the full operation of the restaurant, the kitchen and Baan. This role will suit an experienced sous chef or senior sous chef from a premium or Michelin-starred kitchen, who leads from the front, cares deeply about produce, and wants to grow a team as well as their own craft. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who lives and breathes hospitality. Key Responsibilities • Run the kitchen day to day alongside the Head Chef, upholding the standard on every dish., • Lead by example on the pass, checking every plate before it leaves the kitchen., • Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service smooth and consistent., • Support the full operation of the restaurant, the kitchen and Baan, our private dining room., • Motivate and inspire the team to give their best every shift., • Coach and develop the team, building their leadership skills and confidence., • Manage ordering, stock and supplier relationships accurately., • Uphold food safety, allergen management and health and safety standards always., • Work with fresh, top-quality, seasonal produce to the restaurant's exacting standards., • Keep the kitchen, equipment and storage in excellent order, flagging maintenance early. What We're Looking For We are looking for a natural leader who thrives in a fast, high-standards kitchen and brings the best out of the people around them. • You will bring:Experience as a sous chef or senior sous chef in a premium or Michelin-starred kitchen., • A hands-on leadership style that nurtures and grows a team., • Confidence working with fresh, top-quality, seasonal ingredients., • Strong skills in ordering, stock management and supplier communication., • A solid grounding in food safety, allergen management and health and safety., • The ability to coach team members and build their leadership skills., • The ability to step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service consistent., • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication., • Genuine passion for food, wine and hospitality., • Drive and ambition, with a hunger to keep learning, develop your craft and grow with us. What We Offer • 50% team discount across all MJMK restaurants., • Up to £500 team referral bonus., • Opportunity to grow within one of London's most ambitious hospitality groups., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year with us., • Company sick pay after one year, up to five days., • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days., • Mental health and well-being assistance via Hospitality Action, offering free advice and counselling., • Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years with us., • Anniversary scheme reward for every year you're with us. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants owns and operates a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair, our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra, and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025. We're building ambitious restaurant brands with a focus on quality, creativity and guest experience, and we're just getting started.

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  • Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant
    Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant
    24 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Location: Primarily home-based, with regular attendance at our office in NW3 7TT Hours: 20–30 hours per week Position: Part-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Role We are looking for a highly organised, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant to provide direct support to the business owner and assist with the day-to-day running of our procurement business. The role will be primarily home-based, with some time required at our office in NW3 7TT. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently, managing priorities and dealing with a variety of tasks across both personal and business matters. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being organised, taking responsibility and making sure things get done. Key Responsibilities Personal Assistant Support • Manage and organise the business owner's diary, appointments and commitments., • Help prioritise daily and weekly tasks., • Arrange meetings, calls and appointments., • Prepare reminders and follow-ups., • Assist with personal administration and occasional personal errands where required., • Help keep paperwork, correspondence and important information organised., • Manage confidential information with complete discretion. Business Administration • Assist with general administration for the procurement business., • Draft, format and send emails and correspondence., • Follow up with suppliers, customers and care homes., • Maintain accurate records and update spreadsheets and databases., • Organise documents, contracts, applications and supplier information., • Help monitor outstanding actions and ensure they are followed up., • Assist with preparing reports, price information and other business documents., • Keep track of important deadlines and renewal dates. Supplier & Customer Support • Communicate professionally with suppliers and customers by email and telephone., • Follow up outstanding issues and requests., • Assist with setting up new customer and supplier accounts., • Help obtain information, quotations and documentation., • Keep records of ongoing issues and actions., • Escalate matters to the business owner when required. General Office Support • Help maintain an organised filing system., • Organise digital and physical documents., • Assist with scanning, printing and document preparation., • Support general office administration., • Help improve administrative processes and make the business more efficient. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Highly organised and methodical., • Reliable and trustworthy., • Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do., • Confident communicating by email and telephone., • Comfortable dealing with suppliers, customers and business contacts., • Able to manage several tasks at the same time., • Good at following up and making sure actions are completed., • Discreet and comfortable handling confidential information., • A good written communicator with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable working independently from home., • Confident using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel., • Able to learn new systems and processes quickly., • Flexible and willing to help across both personal and business administration. Experience Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Business Administrator, Office Manager or similar would be beneficial. Experience within procurement, care homes, facilities management, hospitality or a supplier/customer-facing business would be an advantage, but is not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is organised, dependable, practical and capable of taking ownership of tasks. Working Arrangement The position will be 20–30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the business and the successful candidate. The majority of the work can be completed from home, but the role will require regular attendance at the office in NW3 7TT. The exact working days and hours can be discussed and agreed with the right candidate. What We Offer • Flexible part-time working arrangement., • Primarily home-based working., • Regular office-based working in NW3 7TT., • A varied role with responsibility and autonomy., • Direct working relationship with the business owner., • Opportunity to become an important part of a growing procurement business., • Potential for the role and hours to develop over time. To Apply Please provide a CV and a brief covering note explaining your relevant experience, availability and why you feel you would be suitable for the role. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate excellent organisation, attention to detail, initiative and discretion.

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  • Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    2 months ago
    £35000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Operations & Store Management Lead (Fast-Track to Partnership) Europafoodxb (UK) is recruiting a hands-on, high-performing leader to take ownership of daily operations, staff management, and problem-solving across our food retail/convenience business. This is a growth role for someone who can switch from selling on the shop floor to resolving operational issues immediately—calmly, quickly, and effectively. What you’ll do • Lead the store team day-to-day: standards, rota, performance, training, discipline where needed, • Solve operational issues fast (customer escalations, stock gaps, supplier/delivery issues, compliance), • Drive sales and service: lead by example on the floor when required, • Maintain excellent availability and reliability during busy trading periods, • Implement systems to improve efficiency and reduce errors, • Work closely with owners and develop into a wider business leadership role What we’re looking for (must-haves) • Full UK driving licence, • 3–4+ years management experience (retail/operations), • Excellent English (spoken and written), • Food retail / convenience / supermarket experience, • Fast, organised, resilient, trustworthy; takes ownership without excuses, • Hungry to learn, develop, and stay long-term (partnership pathway for the right person) What you get • Competitive salary (based on experience) + performance progression, • Sponsorship Visa provided if required, • Genuine growth: responsibility, leadership development, and long-term partnership potential To apply Send your CV + a short note explaining why you fit a fast-paced “ownership” role and your availability.

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