110 Best operator Jobs in Caterham (December 2025)

We’re a much-loved daytime café in Caterham-on-the-Hill preparing for a full refurbishment and an exciting expansion into late-night service on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. With a bar licence already in place, we’re ready to evolve — and now we’re looking for an ambitious Chef Partner to help shape our next chapter. This isn’t a traditional job. It’s a chance to become a genuine equity partner and co-create a small, characterful, community-focused evening venue. Who we’re looking for A chef with: Real skill and passion for flavour — whether your thing is modern bistro, small plates, creative comfort food, or something fresh and unique Experience running a kitchen, costing dishes, and leading service with confidence An entrepreneurial streak — someone who wants ownership, input, and long-term involvement A collaborative, down-to-earth attitude (no egos; just good food and good energy) What we’re offering Equity partnership in a growing independent business Creative freedom to design and develop the evening menu A freshly refurbished space ready for a bold, welcoming night-time identity Support with operations, marketing, and building the brand An established daytime customer base — and room to grow something exciting after dark If you’re itching to step into something of your own — to build a menu people remember, to put your name on a project, and to be part of a friendly, ambitious local venue — we’d love to talk. Bring your ideas. Bring your passion. Let’s build something special together. Get in touch to start the conversation

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Application Support Lead

Role Overview We are looking for an Application Support Lead to build on their existing expertise and take charge of delivering exceptional support experiences for our Tier-1 clients. This is a hands-on, diverse, and fast-paced role, serving as the primary escalation point for technical issues, as well as owning troubleshooting, configuration changes, release support, and service improvement. A key aspect of the role is to ensure clients maximise the value of their solutions — advising on best practices, introducing new features, and optimising their usage. Key Responsibilities Customer & Incident Management • Act as the first line of escalation for the Application Support team for complex issues., • Monitor and manage tickets proactively to prevent SLA breaches., • Provide high-quality customer service and technical expertise during incident resolution., • Deliver accurate and timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders. Technical & Operational Delivery • Perform small-scale changes/fixes, including non-critical development and testing tasks (up to 5 days)., • Execute production deployments, configuration updates, and environment management tasks., • Write automation scripts and monitor applications for outages or performance issues., • Ensure SLA compliance for both incident response and incident resolution., • Maintain and enhance knowledge bases to support continuous service improvement. Systems & Licensing Administration • Oversee Shared IT Services (Office 365, asset management, hosting cost approvals) ensuring compliance and value for money., • Recommend efficient procurement approaches for Shared Services to optimise performance and cost., • Manage AWS cloud billing, ensuring correct services and contractual terms are in place; initiate audits where required., • Handle software licensing contracts — monitoring renewals, usage, under/over-licensing (e.g., OpenText, Jira). Leadership & Collaboration • Line-manage the Business Support Manager, providing guidance and performance support., • Manage Office 365 admin licences, including user onboarding/offboarding aligned to the User Access Register., • Participate in project review meetings, demos, client governance meetings, and stakeholder presentations., • Contribute to root-cause analysis and technical investigations for high-severity incidents., • Review and validate technical usage billing. Skills & Experience Required • Strong hands-on experience analysing reported issues and identifying required fixes or maintenance., • Expertise in troubleshooting user queries, web applications, and APIs., • Proficiency in SQL — including writing queries and stored procedures., • Experience with monitoring tools and preparing operational metrics., • High-level debugging and troubleshooting skills for applications., • Experience in developing applications using BPMS products., • Strong practical knowledge of Java, Spring, and REST API development., • Proficiency with frameworks such as Angular., • Working knowledge across JavaScript, ITIL, MySQL, Oracle, CSS, HTML, and XML., • Advanced SQL and database troubleshooting skills., • Strong expertise in Unix and Perl scripting., • Experience working with Jira for ticketing, workflows, and reporting.

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Elmfield Dry Cleaners

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Dry Cleaner to join our garment care team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for professionally cleaning, finishing, and inspecting garments and textiles according to our standards. This role also includes stain treatment, and exceptional customer service. salary pay based on experiences. Prior experience in dry cleaning or laundry operations (preferred) but training will be provided if necessary

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BLIP CROYDON

Team leader for burger restaurant

2 months ago

Full-time

South Croydon

Front of House Team Member Location: Sanderstead, South Croydon Hours: 5 or more days per week Overtime: Available About the Role We’re looking for a friendly, bubbly, and reliable Front of House Team Member / Manager to join our team! You’ll be the face of our business, welcoming guests, taking orders, and ensuring every customer leaves with a smile. In this role, you’ll also take charge of daily operations, including stock control, opening and closing duties, and helping to maintain smooth, efficient service throughout the day. Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service with a positive, can-do attitude Take food and drink orders accurately and efficiently Supervise and support the Front of House team during service Manage stock levels, deliveries, and inventory checks Handle cashing up, opening, and closing procedures Ensure cleanliness, presentation, and safety standards are always met Work closely with the kitchen and management team to deliver a seamless experience About You Friendly, bubbly, and approachable personality Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Confident handling busy periods and leading by example Must be available 5 days per week Perks & Benefits Competitive hourly pay Free food on shift Overtime available Supportive and fun team environment Opportunity to grow and develop within the business

Front of House Team Member

Front of House Team Member Location: Sanderstead, South Croydon Hours: 5 days per week Overtime: Available About the Role We’re looking for a friendly, bubbly, and reliable Front of House Team Member / Manager to join our team! You’ll be the face of our business, welcoming guests, taking orders, and ensuring every customer leaves with a smile. In this role, you’ll also take charge of daily operations, including stock control, opening and closing duties, and helping to maintain smooth, efficient service throughout the day. Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service with a positive, can-do attitude Take food and drink orders accurately and efficiently Supervise and support the Front of House team during service Manage stock levels, deliveries, and inventory checks Handle cashing up, opening, and closing procedures Ensure cleanliness, presentation, and safety standards are always met Work closely with the kitchen and management team to deliver a seamless experience About You Friendly, bubbly, and approachable personality Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Confident handling busy periods and leading by example Must be available 5 days per week Perks & Benefits Competitive hourly pay Free food on shift Overtime available Supportive and fun team environment Opportunity to grow and develop within the business

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