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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    7 hours ago
    £28000–£30500 yearly
    Full-time
    Watford

    Head Chef Company: Unit Vii Location: Moor Park Industrial Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford / Rickmansworth, WD18 9SP Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000–£30,500 per annum + TIPS Hours: 35 hours per week Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No late nights!) About Us: Unit Vii is a unique, car-themed artisan coffee shop and community hub located in Watford/Rickmansworth. Known for our incredible industrial-chic vibe, classic cars, specialty coffee, and our famous "SMASHRAPS", we provide a high-energy, friendly, and visually stunning environment. We are looking for an organized, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. If you are looking for a leadership role that offers a phenomenal work-life balance with absolutely no late-night shifts, this is the perfect opportunity. The Role: As our Head Chef, you will take full ownership of our daytime kitchen operations and service. Because we employ a dedicated, full-time Prep Chef, your day-to-day prep requirements are minimal. This allows you to focus your energy on leading the kitchen line, managing speed of service during rush hours, maintaining quality control, and overseeing the management side of a clean, compliant kitchen. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the line during peak fast-casual food service., • Manage and work alongside your full-time Prep Chef to ensure kitchen stations are set up for smooth service., • Ensure every dish meets our standards for presentation, speed, and flavor consistency., • Take full accountability for kitchen hygiene, health and safety, and food safety standards (HACCP/COSHH regulations), keeping everything up to a strict 5-star standard., • Manage stock control, supplier ordering, portion control, and food waste., • Collaborate closely with management and front-of-house staff to maintain a positive, fast-paced team culture. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or strong Sous Chef looking to take the next step., • Experience in a fast-casual, high-volume environment (café, deli, or casual dining background is ideal)., • An organized manager who can keep a streamlined menu running smoothly with minimal fuss., • Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills., • A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 preferred, Level 2 required)., • A reliable professional who is fully committed to a Wednesday to Sunday daytime routine. Benefits: • Competitive salary (£28,000–£30,500 per annum depending on experience)., • Share of tips on top of your base salary., • Incredible work-life balance: Daytime hours only (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). No late evenings or split shifts!, • Free meals and premium artisan coffee on shift., • A supportive, creative, and unique working environment.

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  • Weekend Supervisor
    Weekend Supervisor
    18 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Borehamwood

    Roaming Roast is looking for someone to run our Borehamwood coffee truck at weekends. Your main responsibilities will be: -Driving the tuktuk to its location from our storage facility -Lead barista throughout the day (you will be supported by another barista) -Ensuring standards of quality and hygiene are upheld Hours: 7.30-4pm Saturday and Sunday There will always be additional hours available during the week should you wish to take them but this is not required. You must have held a full driving licence for 2 years and be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes. We are a small chain of specialty coffee trucks operating in London and Hertfordshire. Our ideal candidate is someone who has multiple years of experience as a barista and someone who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, you'll wear many hats other than just barista. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desirable. This is an incredibility rewarding job for the right candidate. We believe that people in hospitality deserve better. So if you love standing outside talking to people whilst accepting the responsibility of managing a coffee truck for the weekend, this is for you! Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount

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  • Full-Time Order Processor & Customer Support Assistant – Immediate Start
    Full-Time Order Processor & Customer Support Assistant – Immediate Start
    29 days ago
    £25000–£26000 yearly
    Full-time
    Stanmore

    Full-Time Operations & Customer Support Assistant – Immediate Start We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Order processor/Operations & Customer Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a full-time position with an immediate start. The role involves handling small, lightweight products only, and full training will be provided. Key Responsibilities • Fulfil customer orders using an iPad system and prepare them for dispatch, • Answer customer phone calls when needed, providing excellent customer service, • Manage customer returns and replacements efficiently, • Organise the warehouse, sort incoming deliveries, and report shortages or low stock levels (software supported), • Work collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, paying attention to details and taking on feedback Requirements • Fluent English is essential, • Basic Excel skills are mandatory, • Confident, proactive, and able to perform well in a busy environment, • Willingness to learn, improve, and grow within the role, • Strong team player with a positive attitude, • Previous experience in retail, warehouse, or customer service is preferred but not required Working Hours • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, • Not working on Bank Holiday Location • Based near Canons Park in Stanmore, with good access to public transport

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  • Domestic Cleaner
    Domestic Cleaner
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Harrow

    Molly Maid is an established domestic cleaning company with a strong reputation and a friendly team. Due to high demand, we are looking for a Cleaning Operative to join us as a Route Assistant, with the opportunity to progress to Route Manager for a new route. The role will begin with training in the Molly Maid way of working before progressing to leading your own team. Responsibilities include: • Driving your team in a company car, • Cleaning customers’ homes to a consistently high standard, • Liaising with customers and ensuring they are satisfied with the service, • Guiding assistants and checking that work is completed correctly, • Managing navigation and time effectively, • Ensuring the company car and cleaning equipment are properly maintained You will need: • At least six months’ experience in the cleaning industry, • Excellent attention to detail and high standards of work, • Leadership and communication skills, • Excellent customer service skills, • A full, clean manual UK driving licence, • Fluent spoken English, due to the communication required in the role This is a full-time, permanent employed position. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. We do not operate at weekends, in the evenings or on bank holidays, although the exact number of hours worked may vary depending on the daily schedule. Benefits include: • Employer pension contributions, • 28 days’ paid holiday, including bank holidays, • Statutory Sick Pay If you believe this opportunity is a good fit for you, apply today.

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  • Cafe Manager
    Cafe Manager
    2 months ago
    £30000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood Hills, Hillingdon

    ☕ Café Manager – Krave Dessert Café Location: Northwood Full-Time Love great coffee, amazing desserts and creating a brilliant customer experience? Krave Dessert Café is looking for an experienced Café Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day operation and help take the business to the next level. We’re looking for someone energetic, organised and commercially minded who knows how to lead a team, keep standards high and create an atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. 🍰 The Role As Café Manager, you'll have responsibility for the overall performance and smooth running of Krave, including: • Leading, motivating and developing the team, • Managing staff rotas and ensuring efficient staffing levels, • Delivering consistently excellent customer service, • Driving sales and looking for ways to grow the business, • Maintaining high standards across food, drinks, presentation and cleanliness, • Managing stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships, • Controlling wastage and keeping an eye on costs, • Ensuring opening and closing procedures are followed, • Handling customer feedback and resolving issues confidently, • Making sure the café is always looking and operating at its best 🙌 Who We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced café or hospitality manager who: • Has previous management experience in a busy café, restaurant or similar hospitality business, • Is confident leading and managing a team, • Has a strong understanding of stock, labour and cost control, • Is commercially minded and motivated by increasing sales, • Has excellent customer service skills, • Is organised, reliable and hands-on, • Leads from the front rather than managing from the sidelines, • Brings positive energy to the team and the café ✨ Why Krave? Krave is all about great desserts, great drinks and great experiences. We're looking for someone who wants more than just a management job — we want someone who can really take ownership of the café, bring ideas to the table and help us grow. If you're an experienced hospitality manager who loves building strong teams, delivering brilliant service and running a successful operation, we'd love to hear from you.

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