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  • Cafe Manager
    Cafe Manager
    1 day ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Daytime Café Manager — Barnes Village Alma is a wellness-oriented café brand with a growing footprint across London. We're looking for an experienced Café Manager to lead our Barnes location — a high-energy, fast-paced site serving a diverse mix of locals, commuters, and regulars who expect quality and consistency every day. This is a role for someone who takes pride in running a sharp operation, builds a strong team culture, and keeps standards high without needing oversight. What you'll be doing: • Managing the full day-to-day operation of the café, including opening and closing, • Leading and developing a team of 7 in a busy, high-footfall environment, • Maintaining service and quality standards across coffee, smoothies, and breakfast, • Handling staff scheduling, coordination, and performance management, • Keeping on top of stock, waste, and supplier deliveries, • Working closely with senior leadership and contributing to ongoing brand growth What we're looking for: • 1–2 years in a café or hospitality management role, • A confident leader who sets the tone — calm, consistent, and hands-on, • Strong operational awareness: you stay ahead of issues before they escalate, • Comfortable managing pace and pressure in a busy London location, • Genuine warmth with customers and a focus on building repeat business, • Experience with staff scheduling, stock control, and team development What we offer: • Starting salary of £14–£15 per hour depending on experience, plus TRONC, • Daytime hours only — no evenings, • Enrolment into the company pension scheme after 3 months, • Staff food during every shift, • Unlimited hot drinks, • A fast-growing brand with real opportunity to progress as Alma expands Great cafés don’t run themselves. If you’re the one who makes it happen, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    4 days ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join our the team at the The Antelope, Tooting. Founded in the 1800s by Barclays, a company once known for their beer-brewing and nowadays as global financiers, the building at 76 Mitcham Road has been a mainstay for Tootingites for generations. Talk to the locals and they will regale you with tales of times past, of local characters and of life on the Broadway. Our ethos is a simple one, to maintain this community cornerstone as hospitably as we can and allow local history to continue in as rich a vein as possible. This amazing opportunity is ideal for someone who loves working with fresh premium and seasonal products and preferably experience within gastro pubs; loves working in a busy kitchen; understands and delivers a perfect service with or without the Head Chef present; can lead the kitchen team to success consistently and is excited by innovation and change to secure outstanding results for the business. You Are: Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety and security expectations are all met to the the highest of standards Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate for the day of the week and time of day Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation and review of the menu to maximise sales in line with pub vision and business plan What's in it for me: Competitive salary + bonus Be part of a brand new opening Training and development Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us Cycle to work scheme Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    18 days ago
    £45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    RESTAURANT MANAGER – EXCLUSIVE NEW RESTAURANT | SURREY 🌟 Candidates must live locally or have reliable access to their own transportation No visa sponsorship available We are seeking a passionate, confident, and driven Restaurant Manager (or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up) to lead one of Surrey’s most exclusive new dining spots. This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional who combines exceptional service standards with strong wine knowledge and wants to grow with an ambitious, expanding company. 📍 Location Surrey 💰 Salary £45,000+ depending on experience 🕓 Schedule 4 days on / 3 days off 🏠 Accommodation Optional double room available above the restaurant About the Venue Venue One – Fine Dining (open 3 evenings a week) A discreet, high-end restaurant offering an Asian-influenced menu in an intimate, premium setting. This is a secret concept with no online presence — guests attend by invitation or word of mouth. It already attracts celebrities and high-profile local clientele and is known for its refined, understated luxury. The Role As Restaurant Manager, you will: • Lead, motivate, and develop a professional front-of-house team, • Deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-profile, exclusive environment, • Oversee daily operations, • Work closely with the owner and Head Chef to refine and grow concepts, • Manage budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships, • Take ownership of the wine and beverage programme – strong wine knowledge is essential, • Curate wine, cocktail, and beverage offerings to match premium brand standards, • Train and mentor the team in premium beverage service The Ideal Candidate You will be: • Living locally or have reliable access to your own transportation, • Energetic, confident, and highly service-driven, • Experienced in fine dining, boutique hotels, or high-end hospitality, • Strong in wine knowledge (sommelier or bar management background is highly advantageous), • A natural leader with excellent communication skills, • Comfortable managing multiple concepts side by side, • Ambitious and excited by long-term progression within a growing group Why This Role? Lead one of Surrey’s most exclusive and discreet dining destinations Manage two contrasting venues under one roof Clear career progression, with plans to open multiple future sites

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    9 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us The Antelope is part of the Urban Pubs & Bars family — a lively, community-driven pub at the heart of Tooting Broadway. We’re known for our buzzing atmosphere, great food and drink, and an energetic team that loves what they do. With a packed calendar of events and a friendly local crowd, no two days are ever the same. The Role We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic Bartenders to join our fun, hard-working crew. Whether you’re pouring pints, mixing cocktails, or chatting with regulars, you’ll play a key part in delivering the warm, relaxed vibe The Antelope is known for. What You’ll Do • Serve drinks quickly, efficiently, and with personality., • Deliver an excellent guest experience — every time., • Keep the bar stocked, clean, and organised., • Work closely with your team to keep service smooth during busy periods., • Support your managers with opening and closing duties when needed. What We’re Looking For • Must be 18+., • Available evenings and weekends, especially over the Summer holidays and Christmas period., • A reliable, hardworking attitude and a genuine love for hospitality., • A team player who thrives in a busy, social environment., • Previous bar experience is a bonus, but not essential — personality counts just as much! Why Join Us • Up to £14 per hour (including Tronc), • A super fun team that supports each other and loves what they do., • Regular team incentives and social events., • Part-time and full-time roles available with flexible hours., • Great opportunities to grow within Urban Pubs & Bars — we love to promote from within. Ready to join The Antelope crew? Apply now and be part of one of Tooting’s most exciting pubs!

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