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We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in SW19. You will play a key role in providing exceptional care and education for children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes their development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education and committed to delivering high-quality childcare. Nursery Assistants, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Room Leaders, Senior Nursery Practitioners all welcome to apply! Key Responsibilities:Childcare and Education Provide high-quality care and education to children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and age-appropriate learning activities. Monitor and document children’s progress through observations, learning journeys, and assessments. Support the development of children’s social, physical, and emotional skills. Health and Safety Ensure a safe and secure environment for all children by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Conduct daily checks and risk assessments to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment. Promote health and hygiene practices, including meal supervision and supporting toileting routines. Parental Engagement Build positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers. Provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s progress, milestones, and daily activities. Address any concerns or queries from parents professionally and empathetically. Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality childcare services. Participate actively in team meetings, training sessions, and nursery events. Support the Nursery Manager and senior staff in maintaining smooth daily operations. Qualifications and Experience:Essential:Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent qualification. Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development. Previous experience working in an early years setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols. Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

The "preamble" Before we get started on the usual jargon about how good we are, let's be real about this. We've got a pretty nice vibe here and we do genuinely care about hiring great people and treating them well so that they will stay and grow with us, but as most hospitality businesses know, we can't offer you a sweet little Monday to Friday gig with a million posh perks (like big banks do!). As much s we would love to.... We're lucky to have a very decent owner, 3 pretty cool locations, and a nice team of humans who are here to provide an amazing service to our guests first and foremost, and also to have a great time working with a solid team. Now, who would choose a bank over that?! Right, now to the usual... Who are we? A cultural landmark with a rich history in music and film, Olympic Studios has been lovingly restored back to film as an independently owned, boutique three-screen cinema with a buzzy Café & Dining room on the ground floor, and private Members Club upstairs. ** What are we looking for?** We are looking for a motivated, versatile and experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen, delivering a modern European menu to both upstairs members’ club and the cafe and bistro on the ground floor. What will you be doing day to day? · Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food both in its flavour, preparation and its presentation · Ensuring that each dishes is prepared and cooked with pride, according to our standards · Working as part of a great team to ensure a smooth and high-quality service in a supportive environment · Training, guiding and and mentoring other junior chefs (DCDP and Commis chefs) · Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions/allergens · Ensuring stock is rotated and labelled correctly within your sections · Ensure your work areas/spaces are clean at all times · Assist filling out daily due diligence checks and checklists to assist your team in subsequent services · Making sure all checklists and cleaning rotas are adhered to · Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs Preparation of a whole range of food but with a particular emphasis on pastry · To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies in line with required food safety standards · To assist the Head Chef, to check the completeness of all food and kitchen equipment sent to each function · To assist the Head Chef to check the completeness of all suppliers’ deliveries and the correctness of their invoices · To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation · Ensuring that all completed food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and put in out-fridge for each event · To ensure that all completed jobs are fully checked off before it leaves the unit · To work closely with Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that the function runs smoothly · To liaise and work closely with the Café and Restaurant teams What we are looking for (if you do not fill all of these criteria, we may still have opportunities for you) · A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Chef · Great knowledge on health and safety, especially food safety · Willingness to play a key part in a well performing team · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment · Commitment and drive · The ability to attend and undertake all required training · A genuine passion for food · Confident communication skills · Attention to detail How can you apply? What do we offer? · Staff cinema screenings and free cinema tickets (see? this is unique!) · Discounted dining (we would expect nothing less) · A really (honestly) great and supportive Head Chef (not a scary one) · Career progression (as expected) · 28 days holiday (we wish we could offer more) · Cycle to work scheme (the usual jargon- look, we're trying to improve at least!!!)

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Senior Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our 5th store – within touching distance of Shoreditch. As well as our usual casual dine-in and takeaway vibes, we will be serving the local area with our dedicated delivery service, and another exclusive for this site sees us opening a basement bar for a more secluded dining experience, perfect for a date or to rent our the whole area for parties! What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Serious food & drink brought to you by playful people. - Looking for a FULL TIME WAITER who can properly boss a section. (40 TO 48 HRS PER WEEK) - GOOD FOOD GUIDE 100 BEST LOCAL RESTAURANTS, UK 2024 - OBSERVER FOOD RUNNER UP: BEST RESTAURANT, UK 2022 - We are a proudly independent restaurant based in Putney, South West London who are looking for a FULL TIME WAITER to join Alex and his brigade on the floor. You must have relevant experience working in solid independent restaurants. - THE GOOD BITS - Great team, a lot of whom have worked at the restaurant since opening in 2017. No conveyer belt of people coming and going. Flexible working pattern so every weekend off request isn't a no! Closed Sunday evenings because it's the worst shift in the world and we like to go to the pub like normal people too. Closed over Christmas. No silly early starts or silly late finishes. Cracking staff brekkie & staff lunch. Proper knees up every 3 months. Staff trips to distilleries & vineyards. - If this sounds like a bit of you then do get in touch. Craig & The Home Team

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. Must be experienced in working in pubs with fast service speed, good knowledge about beers and cellar management To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

Job description About Us Al Dente is an Italian restaurant chain, fresh pasta laboratory and wine shop. We are a resilient and flourishing business with five locations. We provide Great food and Excellent service in a warm and relaxed environment. Chef de Partie We are looking for a motivated, experienced Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen team on our South Kensington location, with possibility of promotion and great career opportunities. We are looking for a CDP eager to prepare fresh pasta dishes, quality Italian food, made from fresh, prepared with skills and passion. The ideal candidate will need to be passionate about food, flexible and keen to learn. A self-motivated natural team player that thrives under pressure. Great salary + service charge. The minimum requirements for this Chef de Partie role include: Experience at the required level Experience in BUSY fresh food restaurant A genuine passion for creating the finest food Keen to thrive in the busy kitchen environment A strong personality – someone looking to challenge themselves Local to London Eligibility to live and work in UK The role of Chef de Partie will: Handle fresh ingredients, prepare them to the highest standards Maintain a professional manner while under pressure Show willingness to achieve excel Ensure Health & Safety and COSHH laws are observed If we sound like a perfect fit for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best, AL DENTE Management Team

FOT Events Internship Job Descriptions The FOT Events Internship Program offers hands-on experience in event operations, logistics, and execution. Interns will shadow and assist key event roles, gaining real-world knowledge of managing high-profile events. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about events, organisation, and teamwork. Below are some of the roles that interns will be able to gain experience. 1. Programme Manager Intern Role Summary: The Programme Manager Intern will assist in structuring and executing the event program, ensuring smooth transitions between segments. Responsibilities include: - Participate in service planning meetings. - Oversee floor operations and ensure smooth execution. - Communicate with central teams and relay instructions to the floor team. - Monitor program transitions and event timings. 2. Operations Officer Intern Role Summary: The Operations Officer Intern will help organize event logistics, including documentation and equipment setup. Responsibilities include: - Assist in preparing operational documents (e.g., floor sheets, team sheets). - Help in setting up FOT equipment (timers, radios, lanyards, etc.). - Monitor and support various teams during event setup and execution. - Observe and report any operational inefficiencies. 3. Stage Manager Intern Role Summary: The Stage Manager Intern will assist in coordinating all stage activities and transitions. Responsibilities include: - Assist in managing all stage activities and transitions. - Help coordinate mic assignments and participant placements. - Support the setup and movement of stage props. - Work closely with the Stage Crew and Stage Runner. 4. Stage Crew Management Intern Role Summary: The Stage Movement Intern will help set up and maintain stage props and ensures props and stage elements are set up and removed efficiently between program segments. Responsibilities include: - Assist in setting up and removing stage props according to the running order. - Help in ensuring props are neatly organized before and after use. - Coordinate with the team to ensure smooth stage transitions. 5. Venue Management Intern Role Summary: The Venue Management Intern will assist in organising and maintaining venue logistics, ensuring all areas are functional and prepared. Responsibilities include: - Assist in venue setup, ensuring designated areas are ready before the event. - Support with seating arrangements, crowd flow, and access control. - Monitor venue cleanliness and report any issues to the Venue Manager. - Help coordinate venue staff to ensure efficient operations throughout the event. - Assist with post-event venue breakdown and resetting the space.

Serious food & drink brought to you by playful people. - We have just opened our second site so are looking for a FULL TIME JUNIOR SOUS CHEF. - GOOD FOOD GUIDE 100 BEST LOCAL RESTAURANTS, UK 2024 - OBSERVER FOOD RUNNER UP: BEST RESTAURANT, UK 2022 - We are a fiercely independent restaurant group based in South West London who are looking for a FULL TIME CHEF DE PARTIE to join our kitchen brigade in BARNES. You must have relevant experience working in solid independent restaurants. - THE GOOD BITS - Great team, a lot of whom have worked at the restaurant since opening in 2017. No conveyer belt of people coming and going. Flexible working pattern so every weekend off request isn't a no! Closed Sunday evenings because it's the worst shift in the world and we like to go to the pub like normal people too. Closed over Christmas. No silly early starts or silly late finishes. Cracking staff brekkie & staff lunch. Proper knees up every 3 months. Staff trips to distilleries & vineyards. If this sounds like a bit of you then do get in touch. Craig & The Home Team

JOB DESCRIPTION KEELY BARTON JOB TITLE:​SPA MANAGER REPORTS TO:​MANAGER OF OPERATIONS/ HOURS:​37.5 hours per week/full time/£24,200 (£12.41 per hour) Job Summary: To be responsible for the production of performance and quality standards within the Spa. To manage data quality issues, providing advice and guidance to all Spa staff in the use of the record system. To oversee the claims process for work undertaken as part of enhanced national or local services. To act as Spa administrator for the record system and as Spa co-ordinator for IT hardware issues, working closely with the CCG and Shared Services as responsibility for computer hardware is transferred to the CCG. Job responsibilities: Production of Performance and Quality Information • To be aware of national, local and Spa quality standards for Aesthetic clinics. • To provide support to clinical sub groups in correctly identifying and targeting clients for assessment and treatment. • To ensure staff are aware of the importance of maintaining up to date client registers. • To provide advice and support for clinical sub groups and to produce regular reports on the progress of these groups in achieving their targets. • To assist in the production of information for clinical audit as requested by the clinical sub groups. • Data quality • To work all staff to validate client information, performing regular checks and quality audits. • To be responsible for mapping client information flows. • To provide support and training for current and new staff ensuring that data quality guidelines are understood and adhered to. • Spa administrator for record system • To oversee the administration of the record system, ensuring staff complete housekeeping and back ups as outlined in the Spapolicy. • To oversee the security and validation processes for the record system. • To provide advice and guidance to the Spa in the change to becoming paper light. • To provide support advice and training for current and new Spastaff in the use of the record system • Spa co-ordinator for IT hardware • To maintain an equipment log ensuring that Spa owned equipment is readily identifiable. • To provide support and training for current and new staff in resolving simple problem with PCs and printers. • To liaise with CCG IT support department to resolve other hardware and software issues. • Submitting Family and Friends monthly survey report • Client Access [to keep updated on new legislation] • Dealing with Petty Cash request in P/M Absence • Paying in petty cash to Bank • Staff Rotas’; Sign In & Out Row call Register • Updating Spa Website • Booking locums on receiving confirmed holiday request from doctors. Confidentiality: • In the course of seeking treatment, clients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately • In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to clients and their carers, Spa staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to Age Reversal MediSpa as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential • Information relating to clients, carers, colleagues, other workers or the business of the Spa may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Spa policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety: The post-holder will implement and lead on the full range of promotion and management their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Spa Health & Safety policy, the Spa Health & Safety manual, and the Spa Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): • Ensuring job holders across the Spa adhere to their individual responsibilities for infection control and health and safety, using a system of observation, audit and check, hazard identification, questioning, reporting and risk management. • Maintain and up to date knowledge of health and safety and infection control statutory and best Spa guidelines and ensure implementation across the business • Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Spa guidelines • Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across the business • Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others • Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, and initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed • Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised • Keeping own work areas and general / client areas generally clean, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers • Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) • Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards • Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all customers/clients. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of clients, carers and colleagues, to include: • Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Spaprocedures and policies, and current legislation • Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of clients, carers and colleagues • Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Spa as part of this employment, such training to include: • Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development • Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Spa, and will: • Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk • Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision • Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance • Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet clients’ needs • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: • Communicate effectively with other team members • Communicate effectively with clients and carers • Recognize people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: • Apply Spa policies, standards and guidance • Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work • Participate in audit where appropriate

Job Description: As a Food & Beverage Steward at a 5-star luxury establishment, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our guests, ensuring their dining experience is nothing short of perfection. Duties: Provide excellent customer service in line with 5 star standards and Leading Quality Assurance standards. Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, including cleaning, setup, and maintenance tasks. Maintain the pantry by washing dishes and assisting with restaurant preparations; perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks per EHO guidelines. Serve drinks and canapés in the Observation car, provide afternoon tea service, and prepare welcome-back drinks. Set up tables with linens, silverware, and glasses. Inform guests about daily specials and offer menu recommendations. Upsell additional products when suitable. Serve food and beverages promptly. Ensure dishes and kitchenware are clean and well-presented; report any issues. Maintain a tidy dining area and adhere to all health department regulations. Assist with general onboard duties, including greeting guests and helping with luggage. Stay knowledgeable about all services, food, and beverage items and broader company offerings. Follow purchase and stock control directives from management. Maintain guest areas and related spaces, using established systems to record actions taken. Adhere to HACCP, Food Hygiene Good Practice, Cleaning Controls, Pest Management, Health & Safety systems, and other rail-related practices. Act in an environmentally conscious manner in all tasks. Conduct yourself professionally and courteously with all guests, employees, and the public. Uphold the highest standards of integrity and meet minimum performance standards. Dress appropriately for work and maintain a professional appearance. Attend and complete mandatory training as assigned. Maintain confidentiality of company, customer, and employee information as required. Compliance & Health & Safety Responsibilities: Work safely to avoid harm or injury to yourself or others. Promote Health & Safety within your department and ensure compliance with directives. Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial, IT, and HR guidelines. Follow the company Code of Conduct and report any breaches or potential breaches through appropriate channels.

Position: Flexible working -Bank cove SW17, SW18, SW19,SW20 Hours: BANK COVER STAFF NEEDED London Childcare Solutions Ltd are currently recruiting for a passionate team of qualified staff. What we will offer you: As a cover supply worker you can expect a competitive salary, excellent in house training and development and as well as a caring and passionate, fun and supportive place to work in. We will be here to support you at each stage and support with career progression within Early Years. Role and Responsibilities - The successful candidates must be able to: · demonstrate knowledge of the EYFS and promote learning through play. · Work with children aged 3months to 5years using the EYFS curriculum. · Ability to organise and plan activities based on the children's interests and next steps. · Work in an inclusive community setting helping every child to reach their full potential. · Work in partnership with parents to promote children’s learning and development. · · Work as part of the team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the demands of the area you are working within ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation · You will be responsible to ensure the children you care for are fully supervised and remain safe and well and you lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children · To provide support for your team and colleagues within the nursery that you are working in · To deliver high quality Early Childhood practice and experiences for all children in the nursery, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability, promoting emotional wellbeing by embedding the EYFS curriculum. · Ensure you are meeting Health and Safety standards by risk assessing all areas in the nursery and rooms that you will be base in and ensure the children are safe by removing any risks identified. · You must be highly motivated, driven, and willing to learn. · Support the nursery planning, observations, support with children’s record keeping and assessments. · Supporting with the child’s daily needs, interests, and stages of development · Maintain confidentiality and always remain professional Our ideal candidate: · Experience of working within children within Early Years · Full and relevant Level 1 or equivalent in childcare qualification · 12 hours paediatric first aid (Can be completed as part of agency induction programme) · Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (Can be completed as part of agency induction) This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references. · The successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant training that is needed for the role. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.30-£14.00 per hour Benefits: Childcare Discounted or free food On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Experience: childcare: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Ac1