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We are looking for a motivated Chef de Partie that is ready for a new challenge and wants the opportunity to learn, develop new skills and progress within the business. The Duchess of Kensington is an elegant pub located in the heart of Kensington, a stone's throw from the Royal Albert Hall. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, strong passing trade and the draw of a nearby landmarks, expect a fast-paced all-day trade with a high food mix giving way to wet led evening in Kensington's newest and most stylish pub. Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for. You Are: • A Chef de Partie passionate about food and cooking with great produce, • An enthusiastic and dynamic CDP who is ready for a new challenge, • Experienced working with fresh ingredients, • Able to demonstrate good communication and an ability to work well in a high-performance team What's in It for You? • Competitive rate per hour + tronc, get paid for every hour you work—cha-ching!, • Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, • Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!, • 30% Discount across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!, • Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!, • Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let's explore!, • Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!, • 28 days of holiday to recharge your culinary spirit!, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!, • Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!, • Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!, • Cycle to work scheme. Ready to embark on this exciting culinary adventure? If you're itching to be part of a vibrant new adventure, reach out today! Let's set a date to chat—your culinary journey awaits, and we can't wait to cook up some fun together!

Join our vibrant team as a Bar Staff member and become the heart of a lively, welcoming environment! In this role, you'll be the face of our venue, delivering exceptional service while creating a fun and memorable experience for every guest. Your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and passion for hospitality will help foster a positive atmosphere where guests feel valued and eager to return. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic setting, ensuring every shift is energetic and rewarding. Responsibilities • Greet guests warmly and take drink orders with enthusiasm and professionalism, • Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic options, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area in accordance with food safety standards, • Manage cash transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, • Ensure responsible alcohol service by checking IDs and monitoring guest consumption, • Restock bar supplies efficiently to keep the bar fully equipped during busy periods, • Collaborate with team members to deliver seamless service and support a lively atmosphere Skills • Strong hospitality skills with a friendly, energetic approach to guest interactions, • Knowledge of food safety regulations and responsible alcohol service practices, • Experience in bartending or serving in a restaurant or bar environment preferred, • Ability to perform basic math accurately for cash handling and drink mixing measurements, • Excellent time management skills to handle multiple orders efficiently during peak hours, • Familiarity with restaurant operations and customer service standards, • Ability to stay organized, attentive, and proactive in a fast-paced setting Join us as a vital part of our team where your energy makes every guest’s experience unforgettable! Work Location: In person

General Manager | Botanica Hall | Clapham Junction | OTE Earnings up to 80k + Up to £20,000 Super bonus Botanica Hall is a little bit different. Right in the heart of Clapham Junction, within the beautifully restored Arding & Hobbs building, Botanica is the kind of place that can start with a morning coffee, drift into a long lunch, get lively over bottomless brunch and finish with cocktails, DJs and a late night. With stylish all-day dining, a coal-fired kitchen, seriously good cocktails and a venue that knows how to have a good time, Botanica has become one of South West London's go-to destinations for everything from date nights and celebrations to after-work drinks and big weekends. By day, it's about great food, brunches and catching up with friends. By night, the lights go down, the cocktails come out and Botanica shifts gear. And now we're looking for someone to take the reins. You'll be the sort of person who... • Understands what makes a great lifestyle venue tick, where food, drinks, service, music and atmosphere all work together, • Thrives on the energy of a busy brunch, packed dining room, celebration booking or late-night crowd, • Can drive daytime trade as confidently as evening and late-night business, • Has a genuine passion for quality food, cocktails and hospitality, • Knows how to create an atmosphere that keeps guests staying for one more drink, • Is commercially sharp and knows how to turn a busy venue into a successful one, • Leads from the floor, inspiring teams through presence, energy and example What you'll do You'll run Botanica Hall like it's your own. From the first coffee of the morning to the last cocktail of the night, you'll be responsible for the entire guest experience. You'll build and develop a brilliant team, maintain exceptional standards, drive sales across all trading periods and ensure Botanica remains a standout destination in Clapham Junction. You'll also play a key role in the venue's events business, delivering everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations for up to 450 guests. Most importantly, you'll make the place feel great. What we're looking for • Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager, • Strong background in premium bars, restaurants, lifestyle venues or high-volume hospitality, • Experience across brunch, daytime, evening and late-night trading, • Strong commercial and operational knowledge, • Passion for food, drink and guest experience, • Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills, • Calm under pressure with a true ownership mentality, • Personal Licence holder desirable What's in it for you? A standout venue in one of London's busiest neighbourhoods, backed by a growing company that genuinely invests in its people. • Competitive salary plus bonus - Up to £20,000 Super bonus, • Comprehensive training and clear progression opportunities, • Employee discounts across the group, • Team socials, incentives and trips, • Birthday day off, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits, • Referral scheme of up to £1,000, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle-to-work scheme Ready to take the reins at one of Clapham Junction's most exciting all-day venues? If you're commercially sharp, people-focused and know how to create a brilliant atmosphere, from bottomless brunch through to late-night cocktails, we'd love to meet you. Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 Most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

Job Title: Sous Chef Location: TW10, Richmond area Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Schedule: Lunch to dinner service About the Role We are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join a well-established pub/restaurant in the TW10 area, operating a lunch-through-dinner service. This is a permanent position suited to a chef looking to build their career in a supportive, hands-on kitchen. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and service standards, • Assisting with stock control, ordering and kitchen organization, • Training and supporting junior members of the kitchen team, • Ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards About You • Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment, • A driven, can-do attitude with a genuine eagerness to learn and progress, • Full UK driving license and own transport preferred, • Living locally to TW10 (Richmond, Ham, Kingston area) is an advantage, • Reliable, organized, and a strong team player What We Offer • Competitive rate of pay, • Permanent, stable working pattern, • Opportunity to develop and progress within the role, • A supportive, professional kitchen environment

BAR STAFF – JOB DESCRIPTION A.K. Whelan Pubs (AKW) Position: Bar Staff / Bar Team Member Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Location: Various Venues Across London & the South ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and reliable people to join our bar teams across A.K. Whelan Pubs. Our Bar Staff are at the heart of the customer experience. You will be responsible for delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards and helping create the welcoming, lively atmosphere our pubs are known for. Previous bar experience is an advantage, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important. Our values are simple: PEOPLE • STANDARDS • FUN We want team members who enjoy hospitality, take pride in their work and understand the importance of giving every customer a great experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service • Welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner., • Provide fast, efficient and engaging bar service., • Take customer orders accurately and process payments correctly., • Have a good knowledge of the drinks and products available., • Assist customers with questions and recommendations., • Deal with customer queries professionally and escalate issues to management where required., • Help create a positive, welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Bar Service • Prepare and serve draught beers, spirits, wines, soft drinks and other beverages to company standards., • Ensure correct glassware, measures and presentation are used., • Maintain excellent product quality and presentation., • Follow responsible alcohol service procedures at all times., • Comply fully with Challenge 25 and licensing requirements., • Report any dispense, cellar or product-quality issues immediately. Cash & Till Procedures • Operate the EPOS/till system accurately., • Process cash and card transactions correctly., • Follow company procedures relating to discounts, refunds and voids., • Never give away stock or provide unauthorised discounts., • Report till discrepancies or transaction issues immediately. Stock Control • Handle all stock carefully and responsibly., • Follow correct measures and portion controls., • Minimise wastage and report breakages, spillages and wastage., • Assist with deliveries and stock rotation when required., • Maintain secure storage of stock., • Support management with stocktakes where required. Cleaning & Standards • Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked bar throughout the shift., • Keep bar tops, shelves, fridges, glasswash areas and customer-facing areas clean., • Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties as instructed., • Ensure glasses are cleaned, polished and stored correctly., • Maintain high standards in customer areas, toilets and external areas where required., • Report maintenance, health & safety or cleanliness issues immediately. Licensing, Safety & Compliance • Follow all premises licence conditions and company policies., • Apply Challenge 25 consistently., • Refuse service appropriately when required and inform management., • Follow company procedures regarding intoxicated customers., • Comply with health & safety, fire safety, food hygiene and allergen procedures., • Report accidents, incidents or security concerns immediately., • Work responsibly to protect customers, colleagues and the business. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for people who are: • Friendly, positive and approachable., • Reliable and punctual., • Customer-focused., • Comfortable working in a busy environment., • Able to work effectively as part of a team., • Willing to learn and develop., • Able to maintain standards during busy periods., • Honest and responsible when handling cash and stock., • Flexible regarding evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Passionate about hospitality and delivering great service. EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a pub, bar, restaurant or hospitality environment is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate. Experience with draught products, EPOS systems, cocktails, food service or high-volume venues would be beneficial. WORKING HOURS Our venues trade across weekdays, evenings and weekends. Applicants should therefore be prepared to work a mixture of: • Day shifts, • Evening shifts, • Weekends, • Bank holidays, • Major sporting and entertainment events Hours and shift patterns will depend on the individual venue and position. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive rates of pay, • Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities, • Training and development, • Opportunities to progress into supervisory and management positions, • Experience within a growing multi-site pub business, • Supportive venue and operations teams, • A lively and varied working environment CAREER DEVELOPMENT We believe in developing talented people from within the business. For team members who demonstrate strong performance, reliability and leadership potential, there may be opportunities to progress through: Bar Staff → Supervisor → Assistant Manager → Deputy Manager → General Manager OUR EXPECTATIONS Every member of the team represents the venue and A.K. Whelan Pubs. We expect our Bar Staff to arrive ready for work, maintain professional standards, support their colleagues and deliver excellent customer service throughout every shift. Above all, we want people who contribute positively to our culture: PEOPLE • STANDARDS • FUN