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Middle food jobs in United Kingdom

  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    6 days ago
    £16–£17.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Our restaurant is known for delivering exceptional hospitality from morning until night. Breakfast and brunch are at the heart of our business, with a fast-paced, high-volume service that requires strong leadership, excellent organisation, and a hands-on approach. As the day transitions into the evening, the atmosphere shifts to a vibrant dining experience featuring bold Middle Eastern-inspired small plates, charcoal-grilled meat and fish, handcrafted cocktails, and a carefully curated wine list. Whether guests join us for after-work drinks, dinner with friends, or a special occasion, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Role As Assistant Manager, you will support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant, ensuring outstanding service from breakfast through to dinner. You'll lead by example, motivate the team, and help deliver an exceptional guest experience in a busy, high-volume environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage our fast-paced breakfast and brunch service, ensuring smooth operations and excellent guest satisfaction., • Support the General Manager with the daily running of the restaurant., • Supervise, train, and develop the front-of-house team., • Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation., • Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues efficiently., • Assist with staff scheduling, stock control, and opening and closing procedures., • Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and licensing regulations. What We're Looking For • Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a busy restaurant or café., • Proven experience managing high-volume breakfast service., • A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer service., • Flexible to work full-time, including weekends and bank holidays. What We Offer • Full-time, permanent position., • Competitive salary., • Career development and progression opportunities., • Staff meals while on duty., • Employee discounts., • The opportunity to work with a supportive team in a growing independent restaurant. If you're an energetic hospitality professional who enjoys leading busy breakfast services and creating memorable guest experiences by day, while helping deliver lively evenings filled with great food, handcrafted cocktails, and carefully selected wines, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our team.

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  • Festival staff
    Festival staff
    11 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Festival staff required (8th of august is the deadline) 1x Grill master and 1x lead assembler. 1. Temporary appointment with an option for continuous work in London depending on performance at the festival., 2. Transport to festival site and back is paid by the company., 3. Entry to festival, enjoying music and activities after shift, 4. It is a camping festival for 5 nights. You must bring your tent and sleeping bag, 5. Burgers and food provided for staff, 6. Full festival address is St Giles House in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset (Postcode: BH21 5NA) Grill Master / Hot Line Lead (Festival & Street Food) (8 Hour a day) Pay Rate: [15-16£ an hour] About the Role: We are seeking an experienced, fast-paced Grill Master to lead our hot cooking station during an upcoming high-volume food festival. You will be responsible for managing hot-holding bain-maries, batch-toasting buns, and transferring pre-cooked Kofta patties and Chicken Shawarma fillets onto the assembly board at high speeds Requirements & Qualifications Minimum 1–2 years of experience working high-volume grills in street food stalls, food trucks, or fast-paced casual dining. Proven ability to work under intense physical pressure near high-heat equipment. Strong physical stamina for 8-hour event shifts. Food Safety Level 2 Certification (required). Knowledge of Middle Eastern/Levantine menu items (Kofta, Shawarma) is a strong plus. Lead Burger Assembler & Expo (Street Food) (8 hour a day) Pay Rate: [14-14.5£ an hour) About the Role We are looking for a sharp, high-speed Burger Assembler & Expo to run our central dressing board. Requirements & Qualifications Minimum 1–2 years of experience in high-volume sandwich/burger assembly, pass-running, or kitchen prep lines. Exceptional hand-eye coordination, speed, and attention to detail. Ability to stay focused, energetic, and calm in a fast-paced festival environment. Food Safety Level 2 Certification (required). Familiarity with Levantine/Middle Eastern flavor profiles and sauces is preferred.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    Join our team as a Head Chef at a vibrant establishment renowned for fast, authentic, and smoky Lebanese street food, with our flame-grilled Half BBQ Chicken and fragrant Lebanese Rice as the star dish. We are seeking a hands-on, high-energy individual to lead our kitchen team and ensure our express line operates seamlessly. Key Responsibilities: • Signature Dish Excellence: Oversee the daily marination, flawless grilling, and consistent quality of our signature Half BBQ Chicken and Rice., • Kitchen Leadership: Train, motivate, and lead a fast-paced line cook team, ensuring efficiency and high standards of service without compromising quality., • Operational Management: Efficiently manage inventory, optimize daily prep cycles, control food costs, and minimize waste., • Hygiene & Safety: Uphold and maintain a spotless kitchen environment, strictly adhering to all health and safety standards. What We Are Looking For: • Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef, preferably within a busy grill, Middle Eastern, or fast-casual kitchen setting., • Grill Mastery: Proven confidence in managing high-volume grilling (both charcoal and gas) and large-scale chicken preparation., • Pace & Pressure: Demonstrated ability to thrive and perform exceptionally under pressure in a high-volume, "express" dining environment. Perks of Joining Our Team: • Competitive salary complemented by performance-based bonuses., • Enjoy complimentary meals during shifts, including our delicious BBQ chicken., • Benefit from paid time off and clear pathways for career growth and development within our expanding business.

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  • Sales Manager
    Sales Manager
    2 months ago
    £45000–£75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Borehamwood

    Business Development Specialist – Wholesale Trade Platform https://tradal.app/ Tradal connects verified high volume buyers and sellers of wholesale products across a broad range of industries not limited to: Hard Commodities • Metals & Mining, • Energy, • Chemicals & Industrials, • Precious Stones & Minerals Soft Commodities • Agriculture & Grains, • Livestock & Meat, • Forestry & Timber, • Textiles & Fibres, • Food Products & Beverages Locations · Africa DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Algeria, Libya, Gabon, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Madagascar, Sudan · Americas Brazil, USA, Canada, Chile, Peru, Argentina · Middle East Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar · Asia Pacific Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand · Europe & Central Asia Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Germany and E-Commerce. We are seeking experienced B2B & B2C business development professionals to join us s partners to help expand our network of verified suppliers and buyers on a global wholesale trade platform. Specifically, on-boarding & pairing Sellers with products proof of ownership (POO) documents, import, export, certificate, permits, and licencing as they will go through our rigorous verification process as part of our core KYC. Buyers with Proof of funds (POF) as they will go through our rigorous verification process as part of our core KYC. This opportunity is exclusively for those with a proven track record in seller or buyer on-boarding within wholesale, commodities, or B2B trade platforms. If this is not your background, this role is not for you — and that is perfectly fine. For those who do operate in this space, you already know that a maximum remuneration on multi-million dollar annual contracts is exceptional. The Platform: Three Trading Tiers Tradal operates across three dedicated wholesale trade platforms, each serving a distinct market segment: Tradal Go — Government Trading Platform Government-to-government commodity transactions for sovereign wealth funds, state trading enterprises and DFIs. Tradal Mass — High-Volume Institutional Trading Built for pre-KYC verified wholesale buyers and sellers: trading houses, large-scale processors, multinational food companies and institutional investors. Tradal Spot — Small Trade & Intermediary Marketplace Designed for verified intermediaries, brokers and mandates. This is where you operate as a Commission Partner — with flexible commission structures and full account ownership of every buyer and seller you on-board. To discuss terms and whether this is the right fit, book a video call before proceeding. This is a relationship-first opportunity. Everything is discussed directly — not in a listing. tradal.app SELLER FLOW • Select: Seller, • Select platform: GO / MASS / SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport (company + personal ID), • View Trade floor products and categories, • Check Tradal X for current prices, • Upload documents proving you own the product, • POO & Certification documents verified in 24 hours by SGS and the Apex Group, • List your product on the Trade Floor with volume and create specs, • Your ownership documents held securely until in your deal room., • Deal Room opens when buyer is verified with POF, • buyer reviews your documents, you negotiate price, • Recorded permanently on blockchain, • 12-month delivery cycle begins, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain, • Everything completes in one moment: payment received, ownership transferred, delivery insurance activated BUYER FLOW • Select: Buyer, • Select platform: GO / MASS / SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport, • Upload POF documents proving you have the funds to buy, • Documents verified within 24 hours, • Verified deal room opens, • Search the Trade Floor for products, • Check Tradal X for live market prices, • Your funds held securely until deal completes, • In Deal Room review seller's product documents, negotiate price, • Negotiate with seller, agree on procedures, terms and C’s, • Everything completes in one moment: payment released, ownership transferred, delivery insurance activated, • Recorded permanently on blockchain, • 12-month delivery cycle begins, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain INTERMEDIARY FLOW (YOU) • Select: Intermediary, • Select platform: SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport company & personal information sit with The Apex Group, • Escrow & Banking with https://www.apexgroup.com/locations/sweden/, • On-board verified buyer or verified seller onto Mass or Go Platform, • Message sent to seller or buyer to verify you are their intermediary., • Buyer or seller confirms., • You are locked into the trade for the one-year duration, • 12 tranches for 12 deliveries, • On every delivery across the full 12 months, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain

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