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Role Overview: We’re looking for a motivated and personable Membership Assistant to join our growing team at our member club Nikita. This is a junior-level position with a strong focus on outbound calls, lead follow-ups, and driving new membership sales. You’ll be the first voice many potential members hear—so confidence, charm, and professionalism are key. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in hospitality, sales, or membership management, with lots of room to grow. Key Responsibilities: ● Acquire new members – communicating with them by phone, email, and face-to-face meetings. ● Proactively identify potential leads for individual membership ● Manage inbound enquiries and support the Membership Director in guiding potential members through the application process ● Represent the club with warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm at all times What We’re Looking For: • 1–2 years experience in a customer-facing, sales, hospitality, or administrative role • Confident phone manner with strong verbal communication skills • Positive energy, natural curiosity, and a people-first attitude • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working towards goals • Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced team • Interest in hospitality, private clubs, or luxury lifestyle a plus What We Offer: • Competitive entry-level salary and performance-based bonuses • Ongoing mentorship and training with room to progress within the Membership or broader Hospitality team • Access to member events and a beautiful working environment in central London • Be part of a passionate, tight-knit team shaping the future of a vibrant members’ community

Job description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Front of House Team Member to join our vibrant restaurant team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, providing exceptional service and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. You will assist in food preparation, maintain food safety standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience through effective guest services and upselling techniques. Duties Greet and welcome guests with a friendly demeanour, ensuring they feel valued from the moment they enter. Assist with food preparation in accordance with kitchen standards and food safety regulations. Provide excellent guest services by taking orders accurately and efficiently, addressing any inquiries or concerns. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the front of house area, including dining spaces and service counters. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and high-quality presentation of dishes. Employ basic maths skills to process transactions accurately and handle cash responsibly. Upsell menu items to enhance the guest experience while contributing to the restaurant's sales goals. Manage time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed within designated shifts while maintaining high service standards. Qualifications Previous experience in a restaurant or culinary environment is advantageous but not essential. Strong knowledge of food safety practices is preferred. Excellent communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding guest services. Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated. Basic maths skills for handling transactions and processing orders efficiently. Strong time management skills to handle busy periods effectively. A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on helping others. Join us as a Front of House Team Member and be part of an exciting culinary journey where your contributions make a difference! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour Expected hours: 45 per week Additional pay: Performance bonus Tips Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Work Location: In person Application deadline: 30/04/2025 Expected start date: 22/04/2025

Responsibilities​ Customer Assistance​:Understand their shopping needs, whether they're looking for a specific product or seeking general advice.​Provide detailed information about products, including features, benefits, and availability. Experience Enhancement​:Offer personalized shopping suggestions based on customer preferences and requirements. ​ Problem Resolution​:Resolve issues promptly and effectively, ensuring that customers leave satisfied. Escalate complex problems to the management team when required.​ Flexibility​:Be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. ​ Requirements​ Customer Service Skills​:Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor. ​ Product Knowledge and Communication​: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers from diverse backgrounds.​ Flexibility and Teamwork​:Must be flexible to work during peak shopping hours, including weekends and holidays. ​

Responsibilities Customer Service:Greet customers with a warm and friendly welcome, providing excellent service throughout their shopping experience.Assist customers in finding products, answering their questions, and offering product recommendations.Handle customer complaints and returns in a professional and efficient manner, ensuring customer satisfaction. Store Operations:Keep the store clean, tidy, and well - organized, including shelving, displays, and aisles.Stock shelves with new products, ensuring that items are properly priced and labeled. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of the store, including tasks such as counting cash and setting up displays. Sales and Merchandising:Promote products and special offers to customers, increasing sales and customer awareness.Help with the visual merchandising of the store, creating attractive displays to enhance the shopping experience.Monitor stock levels and report any shortages or overstocks to the store manager. Requirements Experience:Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not essential. We are willing to train the right candidate. Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and colleagues.Strong customer service orientation, with a passion for providing a positive shopping experience.Basic numerical and literacy skills, as well as the ability to operate a cash register and other retail equipment. Availability:Must be available to work flexible part - time hours, including evenings and weekends. Personal Attributes:Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.A neat and professional appearance.

We are looking for a passionate shop assistant / supervisor to join our family run business, with high sales skills ,who takes pride in promoting Italian food and able to drive sales with amazing customer service. full time position with weekend availability. the shop assistant/ supervisor is a personal customer advisor, he/she helps to choose the best products, takes care of keeping them always present on the shelf and takes care of the deli , rotisserie and morning prep with following all health and safety procedures and cleaning. the previous experience in this role is a plus but not a must! Italian and English fluent speaker and right to works is required.

We need someone who like to make a great coffee and assist client with a smile and positive attitude. we are looking for a person as soon as possible.

Job Title: Part-Time Barback/Bartender Location: Monument Bank, The Britannia We’re on the lookout for a reliable and friendly Barback/Bartender to join our team at our cozy basement bar in Monument Bank. This is a part-time position, perfect for someone looking to pick up a few shifts on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Important that you are able to work nights (license until 3am). Hours: 8–12 hours per week (primarily weekends) What you’ll be doing: - Assisting behind the bar with restocking and keeping things running smoothly - Serving drinks and looking after guests when needed - Maintaining a clean and tidy bar area - Supporting the team and jumping in wherever needed What we’re looking for: - Someone with experience in hospitality (ideal, but not essential — we’re happy to train the right person!) - Reliability, especially on busy weekend night Pay: Minimum wage + tips

Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 Contract length: Permanent The London Irish Centre is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Finance team, broadening your experience in Charity accounting, management accounts, grants reporting and commercial accounting, as well as overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role is unusually varied and broad with the opportunity to develop further. You will be a part or fully qualified accountant with exceptional Excel, Systems and Accounting experience. You will be a self-starter, with a high level of initiative and problem-solving skills and you thrive in a very varied financial environment. Additionally, you will also be incredibly well organised, a very fast learner with great analytical and mathematical skills who is also comfortable dealing with lots of stakeholders across the organisation, internally and externally. Please note that this is primarily an on-site role with occasional evening working and a degree of flexibility will be required as you will be supporting services and events that are delivered onsite in Camden NW1. HOW TO APPLY The details in the job description and person specification should be addressed in a one-page cover letter. Upload your CV and cover letter. Please also ensure that you answer ALL of the questions as part of the application process. Please note that the final question is a multiple choice selection – please select ALL of the options that are relevant to you. Closing date: 9am, Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be actively interviewing before this date. We reserve the right to close applications before this date) ***We respectfully request no contact from recruitment agencies*** INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS Round 1 will be a short online test and informal discussion via Teams lasting around 20 minutes. Round 2 will be an exercise and interview which will take place at The London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, Camden, London NW1 9XB. The exercise will allow you to showcase your excel skills, financial knowledge/experience and technical ability. JOB DETAILS AND DESCRIPTION Job Title:Finance Manager Reporting to:CFO Responsible for:Finance Assistant Salary:£34,000 – £40,000 per annum Office location:Camden Square, NW1Days:5 days (flexibility required) Contract type:Permanent JOB PURPOSE The Finance Manager has an essential role to play in both helping to make the London Irish Centre a great place to work and volunteer as well as supporting LIC’s services to deliver on their ambitions. This is a key role within the Finance team with a varied brief to deliver financial services across the organisation. About You You are a results-driven finance professional with a strong background in accounting, Excel, and financial systems, bringing a high level of expertise to the role. You are highly organised and adept at managing multiple priorities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met without compromising quality. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you are comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex financial data into clear insights for diverse audiences across the organisation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, while fostering a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Transactional Accounting Take ownership of and oversee the entire Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes – from processing invoices to payment run or credit control Accounting for other income and expenditure, such as donations, ticket sales, bar income, and expense claims Payroll / administration Maintain accurate financial records - Reporting Managing cash, banking, credit cards, bank reconciliation, cashflow and assisting with treasury management Prepare month-end and management accounts. Monitoring budget performance, identifying and investigating variances Reconciliation and analysis of financial and non-financial data Balance sheet reconciliation Reporting on various Grants - Finance Business Partnering Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial plans. Liaising with other teams/departments across the charity and providing financial support, assistance and training. Working with various systems and databases (such as ticketing, booking, donations and case management software) - Compliance Prepare and file VAT Returns (Partial exemption) Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and audit requirements. Prepare documentation for audits and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate reporting - Other tasks and duties Any other tasks and duties at the direction of the line manager. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the postholder. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required. Employee Benefits Enhanced annual leave – 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27days after 5 years of service pro rata). Enhanced sick pay – 4 weeks of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period pro-rata* Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay* Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses* Jury Duty leave pay* Employee Assistance Programme. Complimentary tickets to select events. 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability). 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar. Mindfulness app membership* *Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months LONDON IRISH CENTRE – OUR SIX CORE VALUES At the London Irish Centre we strive to be: Welcoming Compassionate Inclusive Creative Community-centred Sustainable The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.

Bart & Taylor are a collection of award-winning, premium boutique bars and restaurants, spanning from London to the north of England, each with their own unique concept and style. Due to an internal promotion, we are now looking to speak to Duty Managers to join our team at Fern, Croydon. Fern is a premium 'all-day' sharing plates concept, opening for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Plus, Saturday Brunch, and Sunday Roast. In addition, Fern boasts a drinks program that rivals some of the best bars in the country. Fern is located next to East Croydon train, bus and tram stations. Making it ideal for commuters from surrounding areas. The successful candidate will have reasonable relevant experience of helping manage a premium restaurant or bar and will possess the personality traits and skills needed to deliver an outstanding guest experience, manage a profitable business, and lead a happy, effective, and well-trained team. We are looking for hands-on managers who lead from the front, and don’t shy away from getting involved. Job Role: - Aid the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business and be an integral part of the senior leadership team. - Take accountability for aspects of the business with personal KPIs and delegated tasks. - Recruit, train and retain your team - Deliver an exceptional and consistent guest experience - Have input on menus, suppliers, events, and new ways of working - Maximise profitability at every level of the business whilst maintaining high standards. - Ensure full adherence to all food safety, fire, licensing, and H&S procedures - Implement company processes and systems Benefits Include: - £33,500 basic salary plus circa £5,000 of service charge - Free meals when you’re at work - Discounted food and drinks in our restaurants for you and your loved ones - 28 days’ holiday - Internal and external training from industry experts - Site and company events - Regular incentives and rewards - A realistic pathway to progression in an expanding company

Belle Époque Patisserie is composed of two French pastry boutiques based in central London. Belle Époque is regularly touted as one of the best patisseries in London with extensive selection of cakes, chocolates, breads, viennoiseries, tarts and quiches all made to high standards. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Pastry Commis Chef to join our team at Belle Epoque Patisserie. As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will have to: - Prepare pastries, including preparing dough and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate. - Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced daily. - Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards. - Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods. - Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures. - Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to the Chef. - Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served. - Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security. The position is full-time, five days a week, including week-ends. All candidates will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Goodbye Horses is a wine bar on a leafy street between Dalston and Islington. It is part of a space divided into a wine bar and a coffee shop with a really nice garden. The small kitchen follows a sharing plates format, the menu is a creative and fun approach to cooking and uses the best seasonal produce available, with an emphasis on minimising waste where possible, in an approachable and engaging way. We are looking for a personable and hard-working Kitchen Porter to join our team. Qualifications: - strong work ethic - attention to detail - ability to work in a fast paced environment in a clean and efficient manor - although we do not require any formal qualifications, previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage Schedule: - immediate start - closed Monday - two shifts per week - lunch provided when on shift Job description: You will be an integral part of the kitchen team, ensuring the cleanliness and smooth running of the kitchen. Tasks will involve: - dishwashing (cleaning and maintaining all kitchen items e.g. pots/pans) - ensure all equipment is kept organised - assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation where necessary - maintain a high level of personal hygiene and presentation - collaborate with wider team, and assist the business in other capacities where required - assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and deliveries

Location: Oxford Street, London Salary: £12.50 per hour Working Hours: Full time, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday (with occasional flexibility) We are looking for a friendly and customer-focused Shop Assistant to join our team at our vibrant clothing store on Oxford Street. As a Shop Assistant, you will be the face of the store, ensuring that every customer has an enjoyable and seamless shopping experience. Key Responsibilities: Greeting and assisting customers as they enter the store, providing an excellent level of customer service. Handling customer enquiries, offering advice on products, and helping them find what they need. Operating the till and accepting payments in various forms, ensuring transactions are processed accurately. Maintaining the store’s visual standards, ensuring it is tidy, well-organised, and inviting at all times. Restocking shelves and displays, ensuring products are in the correct place and ready for customers to view. Assisting with fitting room queries, helping customers with sizing or finding alternative styles. Managing customer returns and exchanges, ensuring the process is smooth and efficient. Assisting with stock deliveries and ensuring new products are displayed properly. Promoting and upselling products to customers where appropriate, in line with store promotions or incentives. Ensuring health and safety protocols are followed to maintain a safe shopping environment. The ideal candidate will have: A friendly and approachable personality, with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. Previous retail experience, ideally in a clothing or fashion environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with customers from all walks of life. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills. This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly rate of £12.50. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team and enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.