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Number of covers: approx. 800 daily Type of contract: permanent full-time, working 45 hours a week About us Since 2011, Granger & Co. has been bringing the best of Australian spirit in food and service to the London hospitality scene. Sunny, easy-going, and always generous, in terms of what we serve and how we serve it, Granger & Co. food is fresh, colourful and light, full of energy and vitality. We use seasonal ingredients infused with Australian flair, as well as European and Asian flavours, no matter the time of day. Who you are: · A passionate approachable individual · Someone who can organise themselves and their team on a busy demanding shift · An inspiring individual who raises the bar in delivering beautiful food to our guests · You will have a genuine desire to work with delicious, fresh produce and independent suppliers · Previous experience in an all-day dining restaurant, preferred · Hungry to step up to the next level A little about the role: · You will be managing the day to day running of the kitchen · Leading training for the whole restaurant in season menu changes · With support from the Head Chef and Group Head Chef, complete daily office duties such as ordering and managing the rota · You will be responsible for leading and motivating our kitchen team Some of our great benefits: · A real work-life balance - the role allows flexibility in hours. · After two years of employment, an additional day of holiday per year of service. · Mental Health First Aid Training with Kelly’s Cause. · Free access to Health Assured’s employee assistance programme. · All meals are included while you’re at work; which are fresh and wholesome · A generous 50% staff discount at all five Granger & Co. restaurants; · Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility). · Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility). Our diversity and inclusion ethos We strive to run happy teams – working productively together, forever learning and aspiring – where everyone is given the chance to share their voice and input into what we do. We endeavour to promote a working environment that values employees as individuals, and value greatly the benefits that these principles bring to our daily practice. We hope you are as excited as we are by this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application.

We have an exciting opportunity for a charismatic Receptionist to join our passionate team at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at the iconic Savoy Hotel. The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay is a beautifully classic, yet stylish and relaxed all-day dining restaurant in the heart of The Savoy, London. The River Restaurant showcases the very best shellfish and seafood the UK has to offer. From fresh oysters, ceviche and caviar served at the centre-piece raw bar, to an incredible à la carte menu including butter baked cod, grilled lobster and whole dayboat fish. With panoramic views across the River Thames and Victoria Embankment Gardens, The River Restaurant blends The Savoy’s glorious architecture with a light and polished interior, designed by world renowned designer Russell Sage. What you do as a Receptionist: · You’re passionate about delivering fantastic and engaging service to all our guests · You’re responsible for managing the restaurant booking system, optimising covers, and ensuring all guest requests are effectively communicated to the restaurant teams · You lead, develop and motivate the Reception team to ensure the team deliver the ultimate guest experience · You love to ensure that each guest is made to feel welcomed, comfortable, and receives prompt and polite service during their dining experience What’s in it for you: · Competitive Pay Rate · Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday · Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally · Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment · A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants · 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family · 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants · Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels. · Gympass - discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps · MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy · Meals on duty · 50% off an annual CODE membership If you have a natural ease with guests, a love for hospitality and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

Demi-Chef de Partie Fine Dining Restaurant, New Opening Wednesday to Saturday Kings Cross The Megaro Collection is welcoming its newest addition, Voyage with Adam Simmonds. Our Scandinavian Fine Dining restaurant located in the heart of Kings Cross will open its doors in January 2025, extending an invitation to all patrons to explore the culinary prowess of our Chef Patron Adam Simmonds. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic team to join us on this new journey to excite and captivate with adventurous flavours and exceptional hospitality. With the desire to set our guests on a journey of culinary excellence inspired by the land, sea, and atmosphere, Voyage with Adam Simmonds embarks on a mission to provide light, airy and minimalistic plates with an ambiance that mirrors and enhances these sentiments. We aim to provide an open and welcoming environment for all guests to experience fresh and modern dishes. Recognised as one of the nation's top chefs, double Michelin star Chef Simmonds will create and adorn his plates with shapes and formations inspired by architecture, art, and nature. Imploring the skills acquired working under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as well as techniques developed at his first Michelin Star restaurant Ynshir Hall, Simmonds aims to honour traditional techniques and embrace avant-garde approaches to the culinary field at Voyage, where meticulous attention to detail is necessary to inspire. We are looking for an experienced Demi-Chef de Partie with minimum 2 years in a professional kitchen to join Chef Adam Simmonds on this new adventure. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of kitchen operations and of the culinary industry. The ideal Demi-Chef de Partie will: - Preferably have minimum 1 year experience in a Michelin Star kitchen or 4AA - Have worked in a fine-dining establishment - Be genuinely passionate about the hospitality industry - Have a real interest in food development - Have a stable career background - Be a hardworking individual with a ‘can do’ attitude - Have a good command of the English language - Have excellent knife skills and will be very well organised The Demi-Chef de Partie will: - Work 4 days a week (Wednesday-Saturday) - Be a team player - Uphold the highest of standards, ensuring that consistency is maintained at all times - Strictly follow food and hygiene regulations - Monitor waste control - Always keep the station extremely clean - Follow company grooming standards - Maintain an immaculate presentation at all times - Assisting the kitchen team in preparing ingredients for dishes - Support the kitchen team during service and with general duties where required If you are looking for a new environment where innovation and creativity are the primary goal, then join us on our new culinary journey at Voyage with Adam Simmonds.

Number of covers: approx. 600 daily Type of contract: permanent full-time, working 45 hours a week About us Since 2011, Granger & Co. has been bringing the best of Australian spirit in food and service to the London hospitality scene. Sunny, easy-going, and always generous, in terms of what we serve and how we serve it, Granger & Co. food is fresh, colourful and light, full of energy and vitality. We use seasonal ingredients infused with Australian flair, as well as European and Asian flavours, no matter the time of day. Who you are: · A passionate approachable individual · Someone who can organise themselves and their team on a busy demanding shift · An inspiring individual who raises the bar in delivering beautiful food to our guests · You will have a genuine desire to work with delicious, fresh produce and independent suppliers · Previous experience in an all-day dining restaurant, preferred · Hungry to step up to the next level A little about the role: · You will be managing the day to day running of the kitchen · Leading training for the whole restaurant in season menu changes · With support from the Head Chef and Group Head Chef, complete daily office duties such as ordering and managing the rota · You will be responsible for leading and motivating our kitchen team Some of our great benefits: · A real work-life balance - the role allows flexibility in hours. · After two years of employment, an additional day of holiday per year of service. · Mental Health First Aid Training with Kelly’s Cause. · Free access to Health Assured’s employee assistance programme. · All meals are included while you’re at work; which are fresh and wholesome · A generous 50% staff discount at all five Granger & Co. restaurants; · Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility). · Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility). Our diversity and inclusion ethos We strive to run happy teams – working productively together, forever learning and aspiring – where everyone is given the chance to share their voice and input into what we do. We endeavour to promote a working environment that values employees as individuals, and value greatly the benefits that these principles bring to our daily practice. We hope you are as excited as we are by this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application.

Commis Chef Fine Dining Restaurant, New Opening Wednesday to Saturday Kings Cross The Megaro Collection is welcoming its newest addition, Voyage with Adam Simmonds. Our Scandinavian Fine Dining restaurant located in the heart of Kings Cross will open its doors in January 2025, extending an invitation to all patrons to explore the culinary prowess of our Chef Patron Adam Simmonds. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic team to join us on this new journey to excite and captivate with adventurous flavours and exceptional hospitality. With the desire to set our guests on a journey of culinary excellence inspired by the land, sea, and atmosphere, Voyage with Adam Simmonds embarks on a mission to provide light, airy and minimalistic plates with an ambiance that mirrors and enhances these sentiments. We aim to provide an open and welcoming environment for all guests to experience fresh and modern dishes. Recognised as one of the nation's top chefs, double Michelin star Chef Simmonds will create and adorn his plates with shapes and formations inspired by architecture, art, and nature. Imploring the skills acquired working under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as well as techniques developed at his first Michelin Star restaurant Ynshir Hall, Simmonds aims to honour traditional techniques and embrace avant-garde approaches to the culinary field at Voyage, where meticulous attention to detail is necessary to inspire. We are looking for an experienced Commis Chef with minimum 2 years in a professional kitchen to join Chef Adam Simmonds on this new adventure. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of kitchen operations and of the culinary industry. The ideal Commis Chef will: - Preferably have minimum 1 year experience in a Michelin Star kitchen or 4AA - Have worked in a fine-dining establishment - Be genuinely passionate about the hospitality industry - Have a real interest in food development - Have a stable career background - Be a hardworking individual with a ‘can do’ attitude - Have a good command of the English language - Have excellent knife skills and will be very well organised The Commis Chef will: - Work 4 days a week (Wednesday-Saturday) - Be a team player - Uphold the highest of standards, ensuring that consistency is maintained at all times - Strictly follow food and hygiene regulations - Monitor waste control - Always keep the station extremely clean - Follow company grooming standards - Will maintain an immaculate presentation at all times - Assisting the kitchen team in preparing ingredients for dishes - Support the kitchen team during service and with general duties where required If you are looking for a new environment where innovation and creativity are the primary goal, then join us on our new culinary journey at Voyage with Adam Simmonds.

Number of covers: approx. 600 daily Type of contract: permanent full-time, working 45 hours a week About us Since 2011, Granger & Co. has been bringing the best of Australian spirit in food and service to the London hospitality scene. Sunny, easy-going, and always generous, in terms of what we serve and how we serve it, Granger & Co. food is fresh, colourful and light, full of energy and vitality. We use seasonal ingredients infused with Australian flair, as well as European and Asian flavours, no matter the time of day. Who you are: · A passionate approachable individual · Someone who can organise themselves and their team on a busy demanding shift · An inspiring individual who raises the bar in delivering beautiful food to our guests · You will have a genuine desire to work with delicious, fresh produce and independent suppliers · Previous experience in an all-day dining restaurant, preferred · Hungry to step up to the next level A little about the role: · You will be managing the day to day running of the kitchen · Leading training for the whole restaurant in season menu changes · With support from the Head Chef and Group Head Chef, complete daily office duties such as ordering and managing the rota · You will be responsible for leading and motivating our kitchen team Some of our great benefits: · A real work-life balance - the role allows flexibility in hours. · After two years of employment, an additional day of holiday per year of service. · Mental Health First Aid Training with Kelly’s Cause. · Free access to Health Assured’s employee assistance programme. · All meals are included while you’re at work; which are fresh and wholesome · A generous 50% staff discount at all five Granger & Co. restaurants; · Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility). · Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility). Our diversity and inclusion ethos We strive to run happy teams – working productively together, forever learning and aspiring – where everyone is given the chance to share their voice and input into what we do. We endeavour to promote a working environment that values employees as individuals, and value greatly the benefits that these principles bring to our daily practice. We hope you are as excited as we are by this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application.

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) Company: Nest Easy Location: Work From Home Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Working Hours: 12 hours per day, 6 days per week Employment Type: Freelancers preferred About Nest Easy Nest Easy is a growing property management and business solutions company focused on delivering exceptional services in real estate, operations, and entrepreneurial growth. We aim to simplify processes for property owners and tenants while expanding our business ventures globally. We are seeking a resourceful and highly organized Personal Assistant (PA) to support the director and assist with a broad range of tasks, including administrative duties, property management, social media, business formation, and coordination with virtual assistants. This remote position is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Key Responsibilities 1. Administrative Support • Manage the director’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments. • Prepare reports, presentations, and spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and professionalism. • Handle email correspondence, client inquiries, and follow-ups. • Maintain organized records, filing systems, and databases, using tools like Asana and QuickBooks for task tracking and financial management. 2. Property Management Assistance • Manage property listings on platforms like Hostfully, Airbnb, Gumtree, and OpenRent. • Coordinate with tenants and landlords to address inquiries and resolve issues. • Assist with lease management, property inspections (virtual or physical), and maintenance scheduling. • Monitor and update property performance metrics, ensuring compliance with management goals. 3. Business Formation and Development • Assist with company formation tasks, including research, documentation, and filing in various jurisdictions. • Support the director in exploring and setting up new business ventures. • Liaise with legal and financial professionals as needed. 4. Social Media and Marketing • Manage social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement. • Develop and implement strategies to enhance Nest Easy’s online presence. • Create and distribute marketing materials, such as newsletters, advertisements, and property brochures. 5. Financial Coordination • Use QuickBooks to manage invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. • Assist with monthly reconciliation and preparation of financial summaries. • Ensure accurate tracking of income streams and operational expenses. 6. Coordination with Virtual Assistants and Team Members • Oversee the activities of virtual assistants, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard. • Use tools like Asana to assign, monitor, and manage tasks across the team. • Provide training and support for virtual assistants as needed. 7. Cleaning and Maintenance Oversight • Oversee and coordinate cleaning schedules with contractors and ensure properties meet high presentation standards. • Perform light organizational tasks for office or workspace areas as required. 8. Operational and Logistical Support • Manage inventory for office supplies and property essentials. • Organize travel arrangements, bookings, and itineraries. • Perform ad-hoc errands and tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. 9. Personal Assistant Duties • Handle personal errands for the director, such as online shopping, appointment bookings, and household organization. • Provide daily updates and reports to keep the director informed and organized. Skills and Requirements • Experience: At least 2 years in a PA, property management, or business administration role. • Technical Skills: • Proficiency in Asana, QuickBooks, Hostfully, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Familiarity with property platforms like Airbnb, Gumtree, and OpenRent. • Social Media Expertise: Experience managing social media accounts for a business. • Organizational Skills: Exceptional time management, multitasking, and prioritization abilities. • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Problem-Solving: Proactive mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to challenges. • Freelancing Setup: Must have a suitable remote work environment, including a laptop and stable internet connection. • Preferred: A valid driving license for occasional errands (if applicable locally). What We Offer • Competitive salary of £25,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience). • Flexibility to work from home. • Exposure to property management, business development, and entrepreneurial operations. • Career growth and development opportunities. • A supportive and collaborative work environment. How to Apply To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: 2 weeks

We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £12 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) - Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place - Job Types: Part-time, Permanent - Pay: £11.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

We are looking for a well presented, affable and reliable candidate to join the team at our Mayfair based luxury goods boutique. If you would like to embark on rewarding new career path and share our passion in providing a truly superb client experience for our clients we would love to hear from you. Kindly note, due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to consider applicants who do not write a short statement of motivation. Duties will include: - Delivering excellent customer experience and ensuring fully personalised service - Acquiring extensive product knowledge and using such understanding to inform and assist clients - Ensuring the boutique is well kept and maintained at all times - Understanding, updating and using the POS + E-Commerce systems - Learning and utilising light craftsmanship techniques in preparation of frames and small repairs - Maintaining a clear order progress sheet and keeping track of possible delays - Preparing new orders for delivery and pick-ups Essential characteristics : - Positive 'can-do' attitude - Desire to learn - Happy demeanour - Team player Desirable but not required: - Experience in delivering/ assisting on marketing campaigns - Experience in luxury goods retail environment - Experience in social media account management - Experience with design suite software

Apple Butter is a new local 70-cover Cafe on Regent Street Open from 9-18 serving all day breakfasts, Gourmet sandwiches, light bites, salads and Instagrammable desserts. Speciality coffee will be a focus and takeaway will be offered. What we are looking for: - minimum 1 years experience as a pastry chef - a team player - previous experience in a fast paced restaurant - highly motivated and flexible - great passion for fresh food and beautiful presentation - compliance understanding and control Benefits: - pension scheme - uniform will be provided - meals on duty - 28 days holiday - staff discount As a chef you will be working 5 days a week. Straight shifts only. Cafe closes early. Great work-life balance opportunity. The chef will get paid per hour and will participate in a tronc scheme. This is a great position for someone who is a foodie and loves to work in local neighbourhood place.

We’re seeking an experienced breakfast head chef to join our team. Basic duties will include making breakfast, preparing salads and sandwiches, light cooking and ordering. Knowledge of cooking skills and hygiene certification level 2 minimum needed however training and development will be given to the ideal candidate.

To provide a full housekeeping service to the care home promoting high standards of cleanliness. To support and assist the Home Manager with the smooth running of the care home. · To work in conjunction with care staff to change and sort linen, towels and curtains and undertake linen checks. · To ensure that residents’ rooms and public areas are in perfect order, reporting any faults, eg defective light bulbs, worn carpets, broken fittings. · To look after and clean housekeeping equipment and machinery and ensure the economical and correct use of cleaning materials. · In accordance with HACCP [Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points] regulations, keep kitchen thoroughly clean including daily, weekly, and monthly jobs. · In accordance with HACCP regulations, monitor and accurately record food temperatures. Report any problems to Catering Department. · Adhere to the COSHH [Control of Substances Hazardous to Health] Policy. · To assist with residents’ needs in organising dry cleaning service. · To attend staff meetings and training where appropriate. · To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Denville Hall Group’s Health & Safety and Welfare policies and procedures. · Duty to whistle blow if witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the care home.

Housekeeper (Part-Time) – 2 Days per Week We are seeking a reliable and organised housekeeper to assist with maintaining a home in London. The role is part-time, requiring 6-8 hours per week, spread across 2 days (3-4 hours per day). Responsibilities: - Cleaning and tidying the house, ensuring all areas are well-maintained. - Light laundry duties and ironing. - Walking the family dogs. - Running errands around London and locally, such as grocery shopping or picking up dry cleaning. - Occasional ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the household. - Pet Sitting Requirements: - Previous experience in housekeeping or domestic work. - Comfortable and experienced with dogs. - Trustworthy, punctual, and able to work independently. - Good communication skills and attention to detail. - If you are a dependable individual looking for a part-time role in a friendly household, please apply.

We are a well established backpackers hostel in central London and we are currently looking for our next 'super star' night receptionist. If you have a bubbly personality, like to have fun at work and willing to provide great customer service then we would like to hear from you. You will be part of a small and very friendly team. The job is very much 'hands on' and your job tasks will include welcoming guests to the hostel, checking in and checking out of guests, processing payments, attending the laundry room, light cleaning and tidying up duties, security and supervision. We are recruiting for a full time position and shifts will be mostly nights from 0.00 to 8am. No previous experience required but foreign languages would be an advantage. We care more about your personality and attitude than about your previous jobs. If interested please get in touch to arrange an interview.