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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    1 month ago
    £50000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cheam, Sutton

    We have operated a popular Italian restaurant in South London for over 30 years and have built a strong reputation with the community we serve. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Restaurant General Manager to oversee the daily operations of our establishment. The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in the hospitality industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing staff, ensuring food safety and quality, and maintaining an inviting atmosphere for our guests. Duties • Lead and manage all aspects of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house activities., • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health standards to maintain a safe dining environment., • Oversee food production processes, ensuring high-quality culinary standards are met consistently., • Develop and implement training programs for staff to enhance their skills in hospitality and customer service., • Manage inventory, ordering supplies as necessary to ensure smooth operations without wastage., • Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and motivates employees to excel in their roles., • Handle customer inquiries and complaints promptly, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty. Skills • Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing restaurant teams effectively., • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with guests and staff alike., • A solid understanding of hospitality principles and customer service excellence., • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. If you are passionate about the restaurant industry and possess the skills necessary to lead a successful team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Restaurant General Manager. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £50,000-£55,000 per year ( service charge and bonus included )

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    1 month ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    As a Sous Chef for our new opening, specializing in cocktails, cicchetti, and pizzas, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen operations. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, quality, and presentation, and contributing to the development of our exciting menu. Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing and overseeing daily kitchen operations., • Lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive and efficient work environment., • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest culinary standards, maintaining consistency and quality., • Oversee inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimizing waste., • Contribute to menu development and innovation, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients for cicchetti and pizzas., • Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations., • Support the training and development of kitchen staff., • Manage the kitchen during the Head Chef's absence. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie looking for career progression, ideally within an Italian or Mediterranean cuisine setting., • Strong leadership and organizational skills., • Excellent culinary skills with a passion for quality food and creative presentation., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment., • In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    2 months ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About Paradise Cove Battersea A unique, small-size venue in Battersea, energetic Caribbean ambiance Renowned for its creativity, the menu is frequently updated, with handcrafted spice blends, marinades, and a strong emphasis on fresh, organic produce and vegan‑friendly dishes Job Summary We seek a passionate Caribbean Cuisine Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold the vibrant spirit of Paradise Cove. This role blends tradition with innovation and community engagement. Key Responsibilities Manage the kitchen quality control, and workload rotations of the food. Coordinate inventory, cost management, and waste reduction. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Support takeaway and delivery offerings, including curated combo and sharing menu items Qualifications Proven experience in Caribbean cuisine, ideally at a chef or sous-chef level with community or small‑scale kitchen settings. Culinary education or equivalent professional experience. communication, and organizational skills. Creativity and flexibility to handle regularly changing menus. Commitment to food safety and kitchen discipline. Ability to work efficiently in a compact, busy environment. Level 2 of food and safety Be available to work at least 36h a week . ability to bake. Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Opportunity to shape seasonal and rotating menus. Staff meals. A unique, small-size venue in Battersea with , energetic Caribbean ambiance

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  • Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    2 months ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Nursery Deputy Manager (2-5 year old setting) Location: Wallington Salary: £16 Ph Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off) This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies. Key responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and development of all children aged 2–5. Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to ensure they are consistent, accurate, and used to support individual development. Qualification and experience: Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Good knowledge of EYFS requirements Good knowledge of OFSTED requirements Good Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding Job Type: We are open 52 weeks of the year. This position is for all year round, 4 days (Tuesdays off), 7:30am-6:30pm. You will be a room based Deputy. Pay: £16 per hour Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    2 months ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager Freak Scene – London A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

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  • Rental Desk Coordinator (Sound)
    Rental Desk Coordinator (Sound)
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Brixton Hill, London

    Role Overview To coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the Hire Desk within a professional sound rental company. Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams. The role is responsible for ensuring hire enquiries, quotations, invoicing, and resource allocation are handled accurately and efficiently, contributing to strong customer relationships, the smooth delivery of rental operations, creating new client relationships and opportunities. Main Duties • Act as a primary point of contact for hire enquiries, managing incoming calls and emails in a professional and timely manner, • Prepare, issue, and manage accurate hire quotations, ensuring commercial and operational requirements are met, • Oversee the invoicing of hire jobs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company procedures, • Liaise proactively with clients to confirm requirements, provide updates, and resolve queries throughout the hire process, • Input, manage, and maintain quotations within company systems, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date hire records, including the entry of new stock into the hire management system, • Monitor equipment availability, identifying potential conflicts and coordinating solutions, • Arrange sub-hire of equipment when required, in line with guidance from the Rental Manager, • Assist with purchasing of equipment as instructed, ensuring records and approvals are correctly followed, • Attend and contribute to departmental and company meetings, including the weekly company meeting, • Act as a deputy for the Rental Manager during periods of absence, supporting continuity of service General Duties • Maintain the highest standards of customer service to continually improve the service delivered to clients, • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices, • Follow and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and systems, • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times regarding the company, its suppliers, and its customers, • Ensure all paperwork, records, and system entries are accurate, up to date, and securely stored, • Actively participate in training and development to enhance skills and knowledge, • Maintain clean, tidy, and organised working areas in line with company housekeeping standards, • Proactively suggest and support improvements to efficiency, processes, and company image, • Provide holiday and sickness cover as required, • Undertake any other reasonable duties necessary to ensure a professional service is provided at all times Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience working in a rental environment, ideally within the sound, AV, events, or technical production industry, • Solid understanding of professional sound and/or AV equipment and its application within a rental context, • Good practical understanding of rental desk operations, including quotations, invoicing, and equipment scheduling, • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams both verbally and in writing, • Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment, • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling quotations, invoices, and system data, • Competent numeracy and ICT skills, with experience using rental / Inventory stock systems, • Enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible approach, with a strong customer-service mindset, Job Type: Full-time

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