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Salary - Up to £58,000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant. Knowledge of Thai or South East Asian cuisine is preferred JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen operations. The successful candidate will have a passion for Thai/Asian cuisine and have previous experience as a Head Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group The Restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng celebrates Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cooking through the tradition of khao gaeng, broadly translated as “curry over rice”. Expect a kaleidoscope of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes and fermented seasonings, alongside searingly hot stir-fries cooled with fresh herbs - all designed for mixing, matching and sharing. In Thailand, the most popular khao gaeng restaurants expand to fill whatever space they can. Plaza takes inspiration from one such spot in Bangkok, now spread through an old cinema, where curries sit in gleaming trays beneath a faded façade and climb the stairs to the former box office. This is anytime comfort food: a pause from the heat, noise and movement of the street outside. Our third Plaza Khao Gaeng opened in Covent Garden in May, turning to Thailand’s deep south - the historic borderlands of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and beyond. Anchored by a large charcoal grill, the menu draws together smoke, spice and acidity in a generous, khao gaeng-style spread made for the table - our most Southern menu yet, inspired by rural kitchens. The Position As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Group Exec Chef and Chef Director. You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality restaurant;, • Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;, • A passion and knowledge of Thai or South East Asian cuisine;, • A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;, • Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a kitchen brigade;, • Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;, • Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;, • A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Head Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits At Chaiyo, we believe in a culture that truly backs our people. Hospitality is a people industry, and we're committed to rewarding the hard work and loyalty that makes us who we are. Award-Winning Workplace Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 Dining & Hospitality • Dine Out Allowance - Quarterly peer to peer at competitor restaurants, • Lunch for 2 after probation, • Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants, • CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness • Self care salary - £1,200 additional salary to spend on your self care., • Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK, • 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare, • 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing, • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it, • Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment • Up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more), • Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support • Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it, • Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning, • Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition • Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions, • Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment, • Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral, • Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

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Job Description Secretary / Office Administrator AA Mortgage Gateway Job Title: Secretary / Office Administrator Location: Kensington, London Company: AA Mortgage Gateway Position Type: Full-Time AA Mortgage Gateway is an independent mortgage and protection brokerage that provides mortgage, protection, buy-to-let, commercial finance, and property finance solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and building long-term relationships with our clients and business partners. Role Overview We are seeking a highly organised, professional, customer-focused Secretary/Office Administrator to support the business's day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the office runs smoothly, maintaining client relationships, supporting mortgage applications, and providing excellent administrative support to advisers and management. Key Responsibilities Administrative Duties • Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls, emails, and correspondence., • Maintain accurate client records and filing systems., • Prepare letters, reports, meeting notes, and other business documents., • Manage office diaries, appointments, and meeting schedules., • Handle incoming and outgoing post. Client Support • Act as the first point of contact for clients and introducers., • Welcome clients attending face-to-face meetings., • Schedule appointments and follow up on enquiries., • Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the mortgage process., • Obtain and organise client documentation. Mortgage Processing Support • Assist advisers with mortgage and protection applications., • Chase lenders, solicitors, estate agents, surveyors, and clients for updates., • Upload and organise documentation through lender portals., • Monitor case progress and maintain accurate records., • Assist with preparing compliance documentation and suitability records. Marketing & Business Development Support • Manage social media updates and company communications., • Support networking events and business development activities., • Help maintain the company website and online presence., • Prepare marketing materials and client newsletters. Compliance & Data Protection • Ensure all information is handled in accordance with GDPR regulations., • Assist with audit and compliance requirements., • Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times. General Office Support • Coordinate office meetings and events., • Assist with recruitment administration when required., • Support directors and advisers with additional administrative projects. Person Specification Essential Skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong organisational and time-management abilities., • High attention to detail., • Professional and friendly telephone manner., • Ability to prioritise workload effectively., • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable Experience • Previous experience in a mortgage brokerage, financial services, banking, or estate agency environment., • Knowledge of mortgage application processes., • Experience using CRM systems., • Understanding of GDPR and compliance procedures. Qualifications • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths., • Business Administration qualification desirable., • CeMAP knowledge or experience within mortgage services would be advantageous but not essential. Personal Attributes • Professional appearance and manner., • Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information., • Proactive and self-motivated., • Positive, enthusiastic, and customer-focused., • Strong problem-solving skills. Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary dependent on experience., • Performance-related bonus opportunities., • Ongoing training and development., • Career progression opportunities within AA Mortgage Gateway., • Supportive and professional working environment. Working Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with occasional flexibility required to meet business needs. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for AA Mortgage Gateway.

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Swiss Butter - Holborn

South Kensington, London

Summary of Position The Restaurant Manager owns the total store operating result: P&L, guest experience, people, food safety, standards and compliance. The RM plans the trading day, makes the final T-15 readiness decision, commands through the parallel ARM/Shift Leader/Kitchen Manager structure, owns store-level escalations and ensures truthful commercial, people and operating evidence. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) • Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness, • Live Store Command & Guest Outcome, • P&L, Cost & Cash Control, • Food Safety, Compliance & Risk, • People, Certification & Succession, • Close, Data & Reporting Duties & Responsibilities Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness • Read operating data and known conditions, set the day's priorities and run the T-60 briefing., • Make the T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision using the approved store-operating standard. Live Store Command & Guest Outcome • Command the store through parallel Shift Leader, ARM and Kitchen Manager ownership, intervening on escalation without collapsing role accountability., • Own the guest-experience outcome and final escalation/recovery decisions within published authority., • Lead high-severity or multi-playbook incidents and interface with Area Manager/Country Head/platform functions as required. P&L, Cost & Cash Control • Control daily commercial/financial signals, labour, food and controllable-cost actions, void/discount authority and cash reconciliation., • Where food-cost variance exceeds 2% of theoretical under the current operating standard, require root-cause action and log it by end of day., • Independently reconcile the Shift Leader's end-of-day cash count the next morning. Food Safety, Compliance & Risk • Verify food-safety, allergen, legal/compliance and safe-to-operate corrective action; do not author functional standards outside RM authority. People, Certification & Succession • Own store people deployment, scheduling discipline, performance follow-up, development and succession execution., • Ensure only appropriately certified people are assigned to roles/stations under the current approved control., • Issue final certifications for designated store roles only where the Academy assigns RM as certifier. Close, Data & Reporting • Verify store close and next-morning controls, explicitly carrying forward unresolved issues., • Complete DOL/dashboard/daily-log narrative, exception escalation and operating-data evidence truthfully and on time. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting • Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • T-60 briefing and T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision are completed to standard., • Store P&L, labour, food cost and controllable-cost actions are actively managed against approved targets., • Food-cost variance above 2% of theoretical triggers root-cause action and end-of-day logging under the current standard., • Shift Leader cash count receives independent RM next-morning reconciliation., • Only appropriately certified employees are independently assigned to roles/stations., • DOL, daily log, close, compliance and escalation evidence is complete and truthful. Qualifications • For internal progression, hold current ARM certification and complete the Restaurant Manager Development Plan; external appointments must satisfy People OS hiring rules and equivalent operating experience., • Strong whole-store knowledge across FOH, BOH, P&L, labour/food cost, guest recovery, food safety and people leadership., • Ability to lead through role owners rather than personally absorbing every operating task., • Complete current Restaurant Manager certification before independent store accountability. Core Competencies • Strategic Operational Leadership - Turns strategy and standards into disciplined operating execution., • Financial Acumen - Reads P&L and operating signals and converts variance into action., • Leadership & Succession - Builds accountable leaders and sufficient successor capacity., • Decision Making & Judgment - Acts within authority, escalates correctly and preserves governance., • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with I MANAGE platform functions while preserving ownership boundaries., • Data & Evidence Discipline - Uses verified information, protects system truth and reports exceptions clearly. Technical Skills Advanced working knowledge of store P&L, forecasting/deployment, POS/IMS/dashboard controls, food safety, playbook command and people/succession systems. Current Restaurant Manager certification is required before independent store accountability. Where It Leads Restaurant Manager (you are here) > Area Manager (next) > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Area Manager: • Assignment Policy: Complete at least two years as a Restaurant Manager before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the one-year Area Manager Development Plan including at least one store opening run A-to-Z., • Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Restaurant Manager certification and complete Area Manager learning, field evidence and certification before independent AM duty., • Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle., • Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved., • Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart., • Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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Swiss Butter - Holborn

South Kensington, London

Summary of Position The Waiter/Waitress owns accurate, attentive table service from first contact through farewell. The role explains the concept, asks the mandatory allergy/dietary question before every order, captures and confirms orders correctly, monitors the guest experience and escalates complaints or safety concerns without exceeding authority. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) · Guest Greeting & Concept · Menu, Allergen & Order Accuracy · POS & Service Execution · Guest Experience Monitoring · Billing, Recovery & Playbooks · Section Readiness & Teamwork Duties & Responsibilities Guest Greeting & Concept · Attend briefing, know the assigned section and verify section/POS readiness. · Reach newly seated guests within 60 seconds under normal conditions and greet to standard. · Explain the Swiss Butter concept accurately and at the right level for the guest. Menu, Allergen & Order Accuracy · Maintain current menu, fact-sheet, LTO and allergen knowledge from the approved source. · Ask the mandatory allergy/dietary question before taking the order on every table; on declaration, record and confirm it and activate PB11 through the approved RM/KM route. · Capture the order precisely, use approved options and verbally confirm the full order back to the guest. POS & Service Execution · Enter the confirmed order in POS immediately; never carry an order verbally to the kitchen or use an unofficial outage workaround. · Serve beverages and support food service to the correct guest/table, announce dishes correctly and never guess who ordered what. Guest Experience Monitoring · Check back within 2 minutes of the first bite, refill water proactively and continuously scan the section for needs. · Escalate complaints and food-safety concerns immediately; do not promise recovery outside published authority. Billing, Recovery & Playbooks · Present the bill only when requested and execute the approved payment, void and discount process. · Execute relevant failure-playbook first actions and remain inside Waiter authority. · Close the experience with a genuine farewell. Section Readiness & Teamwork · Maintain a clean, organized and ready section and coordinate with Runner, Bartender and Shift Leader without blurring role ownership. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting · Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · 100% of tables receive the mandatory allergy/dietary question before order taking. · Newly seated tables are reached within 60 seconds under normal conditions. · Orders are read back and entered into POS immediately; no verbal kitchen orders are used. · Guest check-back occurs within 2 minutes of first bite and water is managed proactively. · Complaints and food-safety concerns are escalated immediately through the approved route. · Bills are presented only on request and payment/void/discount controls are followed. Qualifications · Previous front-of-house experience is preferred; internal candidates may progress through the approved Runner pathway. · Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant's trading area. · Be able to work standing for long periods and safely reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20kg. · Complete the current Waiter Academy and practical certification before independent assignment. Core Competencies · Communication Skills - Communicates clearly, listens actively and escalates accurately. · Attention to Detail - Protects standards by noticing the small things that affect quality and safety. · Teamwork - Works across roles without blurring ownership or authority. · Flexibility - Adapts to live service conditions while staying inside the approved standard. · Accountability - Owns assigned responsibilities and records work truthfully. · Initiative - Acts early on visible needs and risks without improvising beyond role authority. Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of the current menu, allergens, POS flow, table-service standard, guest-recovery escalation and relevant Failure Playbooks. Current Waiter certification is required before independent assignment. Where It Leads Waiter (you are here) > Shift Leader (next) > Assistant Restaurant Manager > Restaurant Manager > Area Manager > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Shift Leader: · Assignment Policy: Complete at least one year as a Waiter before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the Shift Leader Development Plan. · Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Waiter certification and complete Shift Leader learning, practical assessment and certification before independent Shift Leader duty. · Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle. · Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved. · Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart. · Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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Swiss Butter - Holborn

South Kensington, London

Summary of Position The Assistant Restaurant Manager owns guest-experience continuity from queue entry through seating, table journey and farewell. The ARM manages queue/waitlist accuracy, seating flow, table-time visibility, service recovery and guest-facing continuity during disruptions, while the Shift Leader owns floor execution, the Kitchen Manager owns kitchen execution and the Restaurant Manager retains full-store accountability. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) · Guest Journey & Queue Ownership · Seating Flow & Table-Time Control · Service Recovery & Guest Escalations · Playbooks & Disruption Continuity · FOH Leadership & Handover Duties & Responsibilities Guest Journey & Queue Ownership · Verify opening guest-flow deployment, queue tools and table-time visibility. · Own queue/waitlist accuracy, honest wait communication and seating flow from arrival through handover to the floor. · Activate PB1 Queue Overload when triggered and direct the guest-flow response; Shift Leader takes Door/queue backup and floor coverage. Seating Flow & Table-Time Control · Ensure guests are acknowledged within 10 seconds under normal conditions. · For waits above 15 minutes, ensure water is offered and extended-wait updates are given every 5 minutes. · Control call-to-seated handover within 2 minutes and monitor table times to intervene before guest-experience failure becomes visible. Service Recovery & Guest Escalations · Lead complaint/service recovery within published authority and escalate above limit to the Restaurant Manager. · Protect the rule that guests are not rushed and bills are presented only on request. Playbooks & Disruption Continuity · Own or coordinate ARM-triggered playbooks, including staffing shortage and accessibility/disability response where applicable. · Coordinate simultaneous playbooks and guest-facing continuity during equipment, technology, power and emergency disruption without losing role boundaries. FOH Leadership & Handover · Back up the Restaurant Manager on duty without taking over the RM's final accountability or Kitchen Manager command. · Develop Shift Leaders and FOH leaders through deployment, feedback, coaching and readiness observations. · Verify guest-flow close/handover and unresolved-case continuity without duplicating the Shift Leader's FOH close sign-off. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting · Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · Guest arrival is acknowledged within 10 seconds under normal conditions and wait information remains honest. · Waits above 15 minutes receive water and extended-wait updates every 5 minutes; call-to-seated handover is within 2 minutes. · PB1 Queue Overload is activated by ARM when triggered and Shift Leader backup is deployed correctly. · Table-time risks and guest complaints are acted on before or at failure, within published recovery authority. · Guest-facing continuity is maintained through disruptions and playbooks without role-authority drift. · ARM handover is complete and does not duplicate Shift Leader FOH close ownership. Qualifications · For internal progression, hold current Shift Leader or approved Kitchen Manager certification and complete the ARM Development Plan. · Demonstrated ability to manage guest flow, service recovery, table-time decisions and FOH leadership under pressure. · Strong working knowledge of POS/table-time tools, queue management and relevant Failure Playbooks. · Complete current ARM certification before independent ARM duty. Core Competencies · Leadership & Coaching - Sets clear expectations, develops people and corrects execution in real time. · Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely decisions using facts, standards and published authority. · Operational Discipline - Protects the operating rhythm, evidence and controls under pressure. · Communication & Collaboration - Creates clear handovers and strong cross-role coordination. · Problem Solving - Finds root causes, assigns corrective action and distinguishes local from systemic issues. · Accountability & Integrity - Owns outcomes and maintains truthful records, escalation and follow-through. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of guest-flow and waitlist control, table-time monitoring, recovery authority, accessibility response, staffing-shortage response and multi-playbook coordination. Current ARM certification is required before independent duty. Where It Leads Assistant Restaurant Manager (you are here) > Restaurant Manager (next) > Area Manager > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Restaurant Manager: · Assignment Policy: Complete at least one year as an ARM before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the 6-month Restaurant Manager Development Plan. · Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current ARM certification and complete Restaurant Manager learning, full-store practical assessment and certification before independent RM duty. · Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle. · Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved. · Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart. · Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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