G’day Mate! Urban Baristas is a specialty coffee company originating from Australia, known for its commitment to quality coffee and the vibrant Australian brunch culture. With several cafes across London and our roastery in Bethnal Green, we strive to create exceptional coffee experiences for our customers. We believe in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the professional growth of our team members. Join us as we continue to expand and deliver outstanding coffee and service to our valued customers. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager in the Specialty Coffee Industry. As the Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the overall operations and management of our specialty coffee shop. You will assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maintaining a positive and engaging work environment. If you have a passion for specialty coffee, a strong work ethic, and excellent leadership skills, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: - Assist the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and leading the team. - Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service, maintaining product quality, and resolving customer concerns or issues promptly. - Train, mentor, and motivate staff members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. - Collaborate with the Store Manager to develop and implement operational strategies to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability. - Monitor and maintain stock levels of coffee beans, supplies, and merchandise, placing orders as necessary to ensure product availability. - Oversee the quality and consistency of coffee preparation, ensuring adherence to company standards and providing guidance to the team. - Assist in organizing and coordinating special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement and increase sales. - Uphold strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment. - Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new brewing techniques, and emerging coffee products, and share knowledge with the team. Requirements: - Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry or a similar role is necessary, with a strong emphasis on specialty coffee knowledge and skills. - Strong passion for specialty coffee and a deep understanding of brewing techniques, coffee origins, and flavour profiles. - Proficiency in espresso extraction, including grind adjustment, dosing, and tamping techniques. - Skill in creating and pouring latte art designs, showcasing attention to detail and craftsmanship. - Proven leadership abilities with the ability to effectively train, motivate, and develop a team. - Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour. - Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure. - Knowledge of inventory management, and point-of-sale systems. - Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays. - A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to teamwork. - Food handling certification and knowledge of health and safety regulations is a plus
Biscuiteers is an award-winning luxury gifting brand, sometimes described as the ‘NET-A-PORTER of biscuits’. Since 2007, we’ve been on a mission to craft meaningful moments through edible works of art – thoughtfully designed and made to spark joy and deepen connections- ‘why send flowers when you can send Biscuiteers?’ Every single biscuit is lovingly made from start to finish and each one is totally individual. In 2024, we hand-iced approx. 3.0 million biscuits and delivered them to customers all over the world and we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental impact. We’re expanding our Seasonal Icing Team to help bring our 2025 collections to life—and we’d love for you to be part of it! Our Icing team is based at our Ministry at Colliers Wood, SW19 2JD. Come and learn how to Ice like a Biscuiteer, we are offering contracts starting from July 2025 until 23rd December 2025. What you will be doing … · Learn how to Ice like a pro with our 4-week training programme on industry-leading conveyor system. · Work in small supportive teams to meet production goals in our Icing Hall. · Gain hands-on experience in artisan food production. · Follow our food safety and Health & Safety standards. · Support our Dispatch Team during peak periods (based on production needs) You will need to … · A positive, reliable and punctual team player. · Willingness to learn a new skill and work in a fast paced environment. · A positive, flexible approach and be a team player. · Good communication and presentation skills. · Availability for the full contract from July until December 2025. · The flexibility to work 39 hours per week across 5 x shifts per week between Monday to Friday: Shifts of 8 hours: 7am-4pm & 9am-5,40pm. · Basic knowledge of kitchen hygiene (training provided). · A love of biscuits is essential! The Recruitment Process... · Will require a screening video, followed by an assessment interview stage and a kitchen trial. These interviews will take place in July and August 2025. What we offer... We are a bunch of creative, fun-loving people who work hard, celebrate big, wanting to make Biscuiteers a really happy place to work. We genuinely care about each other and the planet. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team and what we offer to sweeten your working day, including: · Shopping- A special staff discount of 35% on all our beautiful products for you to treat your friends and family. · Food- Breakfast each day for all staff to start the day well fuelled. · Bring your friends- Our staff referral scheme offering you up to £150 per recommendation. · Social life- Our regular social activities bring us all together, including our legendary staff party, staff Christmas lunch and Biscuiteer Awards! · The Future- Automatic pension contributions after 3 months of service, with ethical investment options. · Your Health- Reduced Gym Membership offer with a local partner. The rate of pay for this role is £12.25 per hour plus a holiday pay (£13.73 per hour) What Our Team Says: “A fun, energetic environment with lots of opportunity to learn.” “The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming.” “I’ve learned to ice biscuits really well—and made great friends along the way!”
Company Overview: Paws Fantasy Ltd is a UK-based creative e-commerce company specializing in transforming pet photos into royal-style custom portraits. Through its online platform, customers can upload their pet photos, choose artistic templates, and receive premium-quality printed artworks. Why We Need a Software Engineer: As the business grows and platform complexity increases, Paws Fantasy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to build and maintain their custom e-commerce system. This includes both frontend (Vue.js/JavaScript) and backend (Java, PHP, Spring Boot) development for core features such as image uploads, order automation, payment integration, and customer database management. The engineer will also help develop internal tools, explore AI-powered image processing, ensure system reliability and security, and contribute to long-term technical planning. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the company's custom pet portrait e-commerce platform, covering frontend (Vue.js/JavaScript) and backend (Java/PHP/Spring Boot) functionalities. - Implement core modules such as image upload, product customization interface, automated order processing, payment gateway integration, and customer database management. - Build and optimize internal admin tools for order tracking, customer support, product template management, and workflow automation. - Collaborate with designers and artists to create and integrate custom portrait templates, and explore AI-based image enhancement or generation tools. - Ensure platform scalability, system reliability, and data security; responsible for ongoing bug fixing, performance optimization, and infrastructure maintenance (e.g., cloud hosting, backups). - Participate in technical decision-making, suggest best practices, and contribute to long-term platform roadmap. Requirements - A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - At least 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development - Proficient in JavaScript (with Vue.js or similar), Java (Spring Boot), and/or PHP - Strong understanding of databases, API design, and system architecture - Experience deploying and maintaining web applications, including cloud infrastructure - Comfortable working independently and collaborating with non-technical teams (e.g. design, customer support) - Experience working on product websites, content management systems, or internal admin tools - Interest in building or improving image upload systems, customization workflows, or automated tools - Familiarity with e-commerce, digital platforms, or creative tech projects