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  • Founding Nursery Manager
    Founding Nursery Manager
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Leatherhead

    Founding Nursery Manager Leatherhead, Surrey | Help establish, lead and grow a new nursery Revenue-linked earning potential Are you an experienced Nursery Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset? Would you like to help build a nursery from the beginning, lead its daily operation and benefit financially as it grows? We’re seeking a Founding Nursery Manager to help establish This is an opportunity to shape the setting’s educational approach, build your team and take a leading role in developing a successful nursery. The opportunity We provide the premises and business funding. You bring the early years expertise, leadership and initiative to help turn the proposed setting into a welcoming, well-run nursery. You will work closely with the business owner during development and launch, then take responsibility for daily nursery operations within agreed budgets and responsibilities. You will have substantial input into the curriculum, learning environment, recruitment and parent experience. The proposed premises offer approximately 800 sq ft of open-plan space, excluding separate toilets and a kitchenette, with an independent entrance, enclosed courtyard and a large park directly opposite. We are initially exploring provision for children aged 2–5, subject to feasibility, registration and the necessary approvals. Pay and participation in the business We want someone who is motivated by the opportunity to help build and grow the setting. The remuneration package will include a personal entitlement to an agreed percentage of the nursery’s revenue. This means your earning potential will be linked to the income the location generates. As enrolment and revenue grow, your remuneration could increase substantially. Earnings above the guaranteed element will depend on actual business performance. • No personal capital investment is required., • You will have meaningful responsibility and influence over the nursery’s development., • Revenue-linked remuneration will apply to this location while you fulfil the agreed role, under written terms., • This is an employed leadership role with revenue-linked remuneration; it does not include ownership shares. Your role before opening Working with the owner and relevant professional advisers, you will help put the foundations of the nursery in place: • Develop a practical opening plan, timetable, staffing structure and resource budget., • Assess the proposed layout and advise on age groups, suitable capacity, learning zones and outdoor provision., • Support Ofsted registration preparation, documentation and readiness for the registration visit., • Design the nursery’s curriculum and educational approach, aligned with the EYFS and the needs of the intended age group., • Establish daily routines, assessment arrangements and approaches to supporting children’s development., • Develop and implement safeguarding, welfare and operational policies., • Recruit the team and coordinate suitability checks, induction and training., • Select appropriate furniture, equipment and learning resources within the agreed budget., • Establish systems for enquiries, admissions, settling-in, parent communication and record keeping., • Help promote the nursery, conduct prospective-parent viewings and build initial enrolment. Your role once open You will lead the daily operation and ongoing development of the Nursery, including: • Delivering high standards of care, education and safeguarding., • Embedding the curriculum and coaching staff to deliver it effectively., • Recruiting, supporting and supervising the team., • Managing staffing rotas and deployment to meet children’s needs and applicable requirements., • Building trusting relationships with parents and carers., • Supporting inclusion, SEND provision and partnership with relevant professionals., • Overseeing procedures for meals, allergies, medication, accidents, toileting, rest and safe collection., • Managing purchasing and operating resources within agreed budgets., • Monitoring occupancy, responding to enquiries and supporting sustainable growth., • Maintaining accurate records and readiness for inspection., • Reviewing quality and implementing improvements as the nursery develops. Essential experience and qualities We are looking for someone who has: • Previous experience managing a nursery., • A full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above, suitable for the role., • Demonstrable experience developing and implementing an early years curriculum, including supporting staff to deliver it and reviewing its effectiveness., • Strong practical knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations., • Experience recruiting, developing and leading a team., • An understanding of nursery staffing, budgets, occupancy and funded childcare., • The ability to turn plans into clear systems, routines and actions., • An entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking responsibility in a developing business., • A commitment to putting children’s wellbeing and educational experience at the centre of decisions. Experience opening a nursery, supporting a new registration or leading a significant improvement programme would be particularly valuable. Support and responsibilities The owner will retain responsibility for business ownership, funding and strategic decisions, and will arrange appropriate professional advice on premises, planning, legal and other specialist matters. You will lead the nursery’s educational and operational development, working within an agreed division of responsibilities. You will not be expected to establish the setting without support. The project is currently at the development stage. The opening date, working hours and progression from the paid launch phase into ongoing management will be agreed as feasibility and approvals progress. How to apply Please send your CV and a short covering statement explaining: • Your nursery management experience., • A curriculum you have helped develop and implement., • Any experience opening a setting or building a team., • Why the opportunity to help establish and grow a nursery appeals to you. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to view the building, discuss the proposed remuneration package and explain how they would approach the first 90 days. Appointment will be subject to appropriate references, suitability and safeguarding checks, and right-to-work checks.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    13 days ago
    £29000–£32000 yearly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    Head Chef / SOUS CHEF— Nigerian Cuisine — Jollof Haven (Surbiton) — Opening Team Location: Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AQ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000 - £35,000 per year (DOE) + Tips + Bonus Start Date: November 2026 — Interviews October 2026 About Jollof Haven:* Surbiton's first authentic Nigerian Restaurant & Bar — opening November 2026. 40-cover restaurant + bar + takeaway/delivery. We are bringing true Lagos flavour, premium presentation, and warm Naija hospitality to Surbiton. We need a Head Chef who can OWN the kitchen. If you are interested and believe you have the experience to be a head chef or The Role: You will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation — from menu execution to team leadership, stock, hygiene and profitability. This is not just cooking — this is building a brand. Key Responsibilities: • Leading daily kitchen operations and managing all kitchen staff, • Preparing, cooking and presenting all Nigerian dishes to highest standard: Jollof Rice (Party & Classic), Fried Rice, Ofada & Ayamase, Suya, Asun, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Amala & Ewedu/Gbegiri, Pounded Yam, Egusi, Efo Riro, Ogbono, Oha, Banga, Afang, Pepper Soup (Goat, Fish, Assorted), Moi Moi, etc., • Developing specials, controlling portioning and reducing waste, • Creating prep lists, ordering stock, and liaising with suppliers, • Maintaining 100% Food Hygiene, HACCP, allergen compliance and EHO readiness, • Training, mentoring and rostering Chef Assistants / Commis, • Managing food cost, GP, and working with owner on menu pricing, • Ensuring consistent taste — every plate must taste like home What We Need: • Proven experience as Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in Nigerian / West African restaurant (UK essential), • Expert in cooking almost all major Nigerian dishes — you must be able to cook them blindfolded, • Strong leadership — able to lead, train and discipline kitchen team, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required), • Level 2 Allergy Awareness, HACCP knowledge, • Right to Work in UK — must be reliable and punctual, • Able to work evenings and weekends Benefits: • £28k-£35k + service charge/tips + performance bonus, • Free staff meals on shift, • 28 days holiday, • Be the founding Head Chef — name on the menu, creative input, • Growth to Executive Chef as we expand Application Questions: 1. How many years as Head Chef / Senior Sous in Nigerian restaurant?, 2. List 10 Nigerian dishes you can cook at high restaurant standard., 3. Do you hold Level 3 Food Hygiene? (Certificate number?), 4. Can you reliably commute to Surbiton KT6?, 5. Are you available for a paid trial shift (cooking 3 dishes)? Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount

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  • Beauty Therapist
    Beauty Therapist
    2 months ago
    £13–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Sutton

    Full job description Part Time Beauty Therapist & Retail Skincare Advisor Location: Sutton, London Hours: 3 days per week (1.30pm - 5.30pm, about 13.5 hours per week with the option to scale up as demand grows) Pay : £13 to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Additional pay: 10% commission on treatments personally performed About Skinfidence Skinfidence is a new skincare , haircare and clean beauty destination in Sutton, combining carefully curated skincare products with personalised advice, skin analysis and targeted beauty treatments. We are looking for a qualified Beauty Therapist who is equally comfortable providing treatments, advising customers and helping to run a beautiful retail space. This is a varied role for someone who genuinely loves skincare, understands different skin types and tones, especially black and brown skin tones and enjoys helping customers find solutions that work for them. What you’ll be doing Your time will be split between looking after the retail store and providing booked beauty treatments. Skincare & Retail • Welcome customers and understand their skincare concerns, • Provide personalised skincare and product recommendations, • Carry out skin consultations and support AI skin analysis, • Confidently explain and recommend products from our curated brands, • Process customer purchases and operate the till, • Keep the store clean, organised and beautifully presented, • Replenish products and help manage stock, • Work towards store sales targets, • Build relationships with customers and encourage repeat visits Beauty Treatments Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may provide: • Express facials, • Facial massage, • Lash lifts and tints, • Brow treatments, • LED facial treatments, • Other suitable express beauty treatments Our initial treatment offering will focus on services that can be delivered within our compact skincare studio, with the opportunity to expand the treatment menu as Skinfidence grows. What we’re looking for • Level 2 or Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification, or equivalent, • Professional beauty treatment experience, • Strong knowledge of skincare and ingredients, • Experience and confidence working with Black, African and other melanin rich skin tones, • Understanding of concerns including hyperpigmentation, post inflammatory pigmentation, acne, uneven skin tone and dryness, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Comfortable recommending and selling skincare products, • High standards of hygiene and professionalism, • Reliable, organised and confident working independently, • Commercially minded and comfortable working towards sales targets Experience with facial treatments, skin analysis, lash treatments or facial massage would be particularly welcome. The person we’re looking for We want someone warm, knowledgeable and confident who can make customers feel comfortable asking questions about their skin. You should enjoy both sides of the role. On a quiet treatment day, you should be happy engaging customers, recommending products and looking after the store. When a treatment is booked, you should be confident switching into therapist mode and delivering an excellent client experience. Most importantly, we want someone who understands that skincare isn’t one size fits all and can confidently work with customers across different skin tones and concerns. What we offer • £13 to £13.50 per hour depending on experience, • 10% commission on treatments personally performed, • 3 days per week, • Staff product benefits, • Training on the skincare brands we stock and our skin analysis technology, • Opportunity to help shape our treatment offering as Skinfidence grows, • Friendly, independent beauty business environment We would like to know the following: • Your beauty therapy qualifications, • The treatments you are currently qualified and confident to perform, • Your skincare and retail experience, • Your experience working with Black and melanin rich skin We’d love to hear from therapists who enjoy skincare just as much as treatments and want to grow with a new beauty concept in Sutton. Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour Benefits: • Employee discount, • Referral programme, • Store discount Application question(s): • Have you worked and performed beauty treatments with diverse skin tones before, especially those prone to hyperpigmentation? Licence/Certification: • Level 2 or 3 Facial / Skincare Certification? (preferred) Work Location: In person

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