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  • Restaurant Manager (Turkish and English Speaker)
    Restaurant Manager (Turkish and English Speaker)
    34 minutes ago
    Full-time
    London

    Restaurant Manager – Professional Job Description (2026 Standard) A Restaurant Manager oversees all daily operations of a dining establishment, ensuring smooth service, strong team performance, financial control, and exceptional guest experience. The role blends people management, customer service, food safety compliance, and operational leadership. Role Purpose To lead and manage the restaurant’s front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations, maintain high service and food quality standards, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and drive revenue, profitability, and team performance. Key Responsibilities Daily Operations Management • Oversee opening and closing procedures, ensuring all areas meet cleanliness and readiness standards., • Manage floor operations during service, coordinating with kitchen on pacing and table flow., • Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain product availability., • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and allergen procedures., • Maintain safe working conditions and address equipment issues promptly. Staff Management & Leadership • Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard staff across FOH and BOH., • Create staff schedules and manage labour costs in line with projected revenue., • Train, coach, and develop team members; set performance expectations and manage underperformance., • Build a positive, supportive team culture and lead by example. Customer Service & Guest Experience • Ensure consistent, high‑quality service standards., • Address customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving root causes., • Monitor online reviews and guest feedback to improve satisfaction. Financial & Business Management • Monitor sales performance, analyse KPIs, and prepare operational reports., • Manage food and beverage costs, portion control, and waste reduction., • Implement strategies to improve sales and address adverse trends., • Negotiate with suppliers and maintain strong vendor relationships. Menu, Marketing & Brand Standards • Collaborate with kitchen leadership on menu development, specials, and seasonal items., • Support marketing and promotional activities to increase footfall and revenue., • Uphold company policies, brand standards, and operational consistency. Skills & Qualifications • Strong leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills., • Proven experience in hospitality or food‑service management., • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities., • Knowledge of food safety regulations and health & safety compliance., • Financial literacy: budgeting, cost control, KPI analysis., • Ability to work under pressure and manage fast‑paced service environments. Optional Add‑Ons (If You Need Them) I can also prepare: • A job advert version, • A Rotaready‑friendly job title, • A contract wording section, • Interview questions for hiring managers, • Performance evaluation criteria

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  • Production Assistant
    Production Assistant
    3 hours ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Hourly rate in line with London Living Wage at £14.80 p/hour. Full time up to 45 hours p/week. Based at our Islington roastery (N7 9DP) with alternating shifts 6am to 3pm and 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Potential weekend shifts may be required. We have been passionate about people enjoying great-tasting and 100% traceable speciality coffee ever since we started roasting in the basement of our first restaurant sixteen years ago. Today, we're a B Corp certified roaster, supplying coffee fresh from the Loring Peregrine S70 at our North London roastery to a range of growing customers, including our restaurants and Brew Bars. The production team are our last step in supplying great tasting, well presented coffee on-time to our online, out-of-home and retail customers. They are responsible for bagging our range of roasted coffees in line with the daily production plan and our quality standards on the newly automated vertical form fill seal machine. Plus, fulfilling and packing all orders accurately and in advance of courier collections. All whilst maintaining excellent food safety standards, accurate inventory levels and stock takes. They are the problem solvers ensuring that we can deliver exceptional and consistent customer service to tight deadlines every day. Responsibilities • Bagging and packaging coffee: executing daily production plan with high attention to detail, troubleshooting any challenges with machinery, ensuring accurate packaging, batch codes and dates are applied., • Packing and fulfilling orders: picking D2C and B2B orders accurately and efficiently to support on-time despatch with delivery providers., • Stock control: maintaining accurate daily stock levels and carrying out monthly stock takes to aide cost of sales reporting and availability planning., • Machinery maintenance & cleaning: executing daily and weekly maintenance schedule in line with SOPs, troubleshooting any challenges with machinery., • Goods-in put away: organising items received into roastery into storage location and accounting for this on Unleashed inventory platform with supervisor., • Roastery floor orderliness & cleanliness: ensuring that all production items have a place and are organised well for the workflow, keeping high standards of cleanliness and tidiness on the production floor., • Health & Safety, SALSA compliance: maintaining a safe and compliant environment by wearing provided PPE & uniforms, keeping foreign objects, food, uncovered drinks and glass off production floor. Personal requirements: • Team player: You'll be working with the wider production, roasting and customer service team to keep production and fulfilment running on track, • Technically minded with experience working on automated production lines e.g. vertical form fill seal, • Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently execute our quality standards, • Self-sufficient problem solver, • Comfortable with working to tight daily courier and production deadlines, • Health & safety and food safety trained, • High standards of cleanliness and presentation, • Stock control knowledge, • Strong IT literacy, • Production or warehouse fulfilment experience To say thank you for working with us, we also offer our teams • Roastery team lunch on a Wednesday, • 50% off all food in our Brew Bars, • Dining discount when visiting our restaurants, • All of the coffee you can drink on site, • Weekly allowance of coffee for home, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat: on your birthday and work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression: 80% of all our management roles are filled internally Sustainability We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

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  • Trainee Nurse
    Trainee Nurse
    2 days ago
    £14.4–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Stanmore

    Embark on a fulfilling career in dental healthcare as a Dental Nurse Trainee. This full-time, permanent position offers comprehensive training within a busy, patient-focused practice dedicated to preventive dental care for patients of all ages. Our clinic provides both NHS and private treatments, including a wide range of cosmetic dental procedures such as Implants, Invisalign (clear braces), Crowns, Veneers, White Fillings, Teeth Whitening, and advanced hygiene treatments like ProphyJet stain removal. Located conveniently near the Metro system and a 10-minute walk from the city centre, our practice boasts three modern surgeries. Working Hours: • Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, • Every other Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm Your Role and Responsibilities: • Prepare dental treatment rooms and actively assist dentists during various procedures., • Educate patients effectively on oral health maintenance and essential post-treatment care., • Maintain accurate patient records and efficiently manage scheduling., • Perform basic laboratory tasks and ensure proper management of dental supplies. Who We're Looking For: We welcome enthusiastic individuals with no prior experience, as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates will demonstrate: • A genuine passion for dental healthcare., • Proficient English communication skills., • The ability to follow detailed instructions meticulously., • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team spirit., • Compassion and empathy in patient care., • Basic computer literacy., • A firm commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control., • Dedication to ensuring patient confidentiality and privacy., • Willingness to undertake relevant training and ongoing education in dental nursing., • Competence in safely handling dental instruments and equipment., • Punctuality and a professional demeanor., • Eligibility to work in the UK, possessing all necessary permits or visas if applicable. What We Offer: Join our team and benefit from: • A competitive salary package., • Extensive training and development opportunities to support your career growth., • Provision of uniforms and essential protective gear., • Comprehensive health and safety measures., • A robust pension scheme., • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)., • Basic healthcare coverage., • Support for your professional development journey., • Regular performance reviews to foster continuous improvement.

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  • Private Tutor
    Private Tutor
    8 days ago
    £30 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Dyslexia Tutor & Dyslexia Assessor Location: QuestLearn, Wanstead Methodist Church, Hermon Hill, E11 QuestLearn is looking for experienced and enthusiastic professionals to join our team supporting children and young people with dyslexia. We are currently recruiting for two roles: a Dyslexia Tutor and a Dyslexia Assessor. Dyslexia Tutor Pay: £30 per 55-minute session We are looking for a Dyslexia Tutor to provide individual specialist sessions for children with dyslexia. Sessions will focus on supporting each child's individual needs, developing literacy skills, confidence and independence. QuestLearn will arrange the students for you, allowing you to focus on planning and delivering high-quality specialist teaching. We are looking for someone with: • A Level 5 or Level 7 Dyslexia qualification, or QTS, • Experience supporting children with dyslexia and literacy difficulties, • A patient, positive and child-centred approach, • The ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs, • An Enhanced DBS check Dyslexia Assessor Pay: £400 per assessment We are also looking for a suitably qualified Dyslexia Assessor to carry out assessments for children and young people referred through QuestLearn. QuestLearn will arrange the children and families requiring assessments. Requirements: • Appropriate qualifications to carry out dyslexia assessments, • Experience assessing and working with children and young people, • A professional and supportive approach when working with children and families, • An Enhanced DBS check About QuestLearn QuestLearn provides personalised educational and SEND support for children and families. We aim to understand each child's individual needs and provide practical, specialist support that helps them develop their skills and confidence. Interested? If you are interested in either role, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with information about your qualifications, experience and availability. QuestLearn Explore • Learn • Belong questlearn.co.uk

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  • Warehouse Operative - Portuguese Speaker
    Warehouse Operative - Portuguese Speaker
    28 days ago
    £12.7 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon, London

    A fantastic opportunity for an efficient and organised individual to join our team of friendly, dedicated, and energised staff who prides themselves on their commitment and work ethic. We are looking for someone to fit right in with them, and the ideal applicant would be highly organised, self-motivated, enjoy working systematically and able to work efficient processes, and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere. Whilst part of the team, you will at times be required to work alone, so reliability to complete your work is essential. Warehouse key responsibilities: To prepare orders: This includes the accurate picking of products and inspection (best before date and packaging condition); Packing of the goods after checking; To ensure that packages are correctly handled and stored to avoid damage; Sorting and placing materials or items on to racks and shelves Management and maintaining a healthy level of raw materials, asking the warehouse manager for more whenever needed To be aware of and to follow all safety guidelines To assist in other duties as reasonably requested Skills needed as a Warehouse Operative Good organisational skills Ability to meet the physical demands of the job Attention to detail Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks Basic computer literacy particularly Excel and Word, Internet and e-mail Fluency in Portuguese and basic knowledge in English (at least to be able to read English product picking list)

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  • Caretaker
    Caretaker
    1 month ago
    £26500–£28500 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Purpose To provide a high-quality caretaking, cleaning and grounds-maintenance service for residents living on the estate. The postholder will help ensure that communal areas, estate grounds, facilities and equipment are clean, safe, secure and well maintained. The role also involves identifying and reporting repairs, supporting contractors working on the estate and maintaining positive working relationships with residents and colleagues. The duties listed below are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties that support the effective and safe operation of the estate. Main Responsibilities Estate Cleaning and General Care • Ensure estate cleaning frequencies and standards are maintained as directed by the TMO / Estate Manager., • Clean and wash communal areas, including staircases, entrances and other shared spaces., • Clean communal windowsills, glass doors and other accessible communal surfaces., • Remove graffiti where appropriate and report more serious incidents to the Manager., • Carry out litter picking across estate grounds, grassed areas and shrub beds., • Sweep estate areas, pathways and other communal external spaces., • Grit pathways and other areas during icy or hazardous weather conditions., • Ensure estate roads, paths and communal areas are kept clean and free from avoidable hazards., • Undertake general internal upkeep of residential blocks. Grounds Maintenance • Maintain estate grounds to a good standard., • Cut grass and maintain lawned areas., • Tend to shrubs, hedges, flowerbeds and planted areas., • Clear leaves and other garden waste., • Keep external communal spaces tidy, safe and presentable. Repairs, Maintenance and Reporting • Identify and, where possible, address minor incidents of disrepair or breakdown., • Report repairs, damage and maintenance issues promptly to the Manager., • Take appropriate action in emergencies involving repairs or damage., • Maintain communal lighting where appropriate, including changing bulbs., • Report abandoned vehicles and illegal parking to the Manager., • Report any contractors or council operatives observed working on the estate where appropriate., • Keep appropriate records of significant incidents, including fire, burglary, flooding or other emergencies, using agreed systems such as the staff WhatsApp group. Security and Access • Lock and unlock gates and other designated estate access points., • Provide access to authorised contractors when required., • Hold and safeguard keys for communal cupboards, gates and other estate facilities., • Ensure keys are used responsibly and securely at all times. Contractor and Estate Support • Assist authorised external contractors while they are working on site when required., • Help ensure contractors are able to access relevant parts of the estate., • Report concerns relating to contractor activity to the Manager., • Remove lumber and bulky items to the designated estate lumber storage area where appropriate. Tools, Equipment and Stores • Take responsibility for estate stores, tools, plant and equipment used as part of the role., • Use equipment safely and appropriately., • Report damaged or defective equipment., • Keep storage and lock-up areas neat, tidy and free from hazardous materials. Resident and Team Working • Establish and maintain respectful and professional working relationships with residents., • Work cooperatively with colleagues as part of the estate management team., • Work independently when required., • Provide reasonable cover for colleagues when required and agreed with management., • Communicate concerns, incidents and relevant estate matters promptly to the Manager. Health, Safety and Compliance The postholder must: • Follow HLEMB’s health and safety procedures and safe working practices., • Comply with relevant COSHH requirements when handling cleaning products or other controlled substances., • Use personal protective equipment where required., • Report hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses., • Help maintain safe working and storage areas., • Follow HLEMB’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy in carrying out all duties and responsibilities., • Undertake appropriate training required for the role. Person Specification Essential Criteria Applicants must demonstrate: • Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check where required before taking up the post., • Commitment to HLEMB’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies., • Basic numeracy and literacy skills in English., • Good verbal communication skills., • Good timekeeping, reliability and punctuality., • Physical fitness appropriate to a role involving manual work and some heavy lifting., • Previous caretaking, estate services, cleaning, grounds-maintenance or similar practical experience., • Ability to identify and report repairs and matters of disrepair., • Ability to look after estate tools, equipment and keys responsibly., • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Flexibility to provide reasonable cover when required., • Willingness to undertake relevant training and develop new skills., • A professional, responsible and honest approach., • Ability to understand basic technical or operational information., • Ability to use a mobile phone for work-related communication and reporting. Desirable Criteria It would be advantageous for applicants to have: • Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to caretaking, cleaning or grounds maintenance., • Previous experience of working with COSHH-controlled substances., • Experience of cooperative housing, social housing, resident management or a similar community-based environment., • General IT skills., • Ability to provide brief written reports outlining issues identified and action taken. Additional Requirements This job description provides an overview of the main duties associated with the post. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks that fall within the scope of the role and are necessary for the smooth, safe and effective operation of the estate.

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