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Job Ref: 13725 Branch: Apex City of London Hotel Location: Apex City of London Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: £15.90 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 over 7 - 8am to 20pm Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 03/11/2026 Closing date: 15/12/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Maintenance Technician in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication app, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Technician working within our maintenance team, you will provide our hotel with the practical hands-on skills and trade based knowledge that is required to maintain all guest facilities, hotel plant and systems in a safe and immaculate condition. Core to your role will be our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) through which you will receive and perform a wide range of practical tasks and activities in a timely and work safe manner, to include; • Painting – Surfaces preparation, application of paint to walls and woodwork, • Bathroom Maintenance- Tile replacement, replacement of grouting & sealant, repair of fixtures and fittings,, • Plumbing- Minor pipework repairs, replacement of taps/ fittings/ sanitaryware, unblocking of wastes, servicing of TMVs, • Air conditioning – Basic refrigeration maintenance, cleaning of air filters/ coils/ strainers, • Electrical – Minor electrical works such as replacing damaged sockets/ switches, lamp replacement, light fitting replacement, resetting of trippages, repair of small appliances, periodic safety checks, • Carpentry/ joinery- adjustment of doors, adjustment/ replacement of door closures, minor furniture repairs, replacement of smoke seals, lock replacements, • Plant Maintenance – Replacing AHU filters, cleaning of strainers, intake/ extracts, swimming pool maintenance, valve exercising, perform operational checks to plant, • Periodic Safety Checks- the inspection and testing of fire doors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire safety interfaces, fire extinguishers, smoke vents, the undertaking of legionella control measures, • Security – Door lock programming and battery replacement, bedroom safe openings, • General – Carpet repairs, ceiling tile replacement, responding to guest requests for assistance and service recovery We love to welcome people with different experiences and skillsets into our maintenance team and wider Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience and enjoyment from your career from the moment you begin your journey with us. In order to be successful in this role, you will hold: • A trade-based qualification, skill or expertise, • Previous experience of delivering a broad range of general property maintenance activities to expert handyperson level in addition to your core expertise, • A technical mindset and ability to learn and retain new skills, • A flexible approach to a wide range of maintenance tasks with desire and ability to always deliver these to a high standard, • A high degree of Health & Safety awareness, being familiar with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work, • Ability and willingness to diligently perform works and complete associated maintenance records via a handheld device, • Sound communication skills both written and oral, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually, • Ability to commute daily to our hotel with availability to work any 5 days from 7 on a rotational basis, • Willingness to provide maintenance cover outside of normal working hours on a rotational basis Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Apex City of London Hotel The Apex City of London is tucked away on Seething Lane, a tranquil street next to the medieval St Olave's Church. Yet it's just moments from the Tower of London and Fenchurch Street Station making it unbelievably central for travel, culture and business. The Hotel boasts some of the Cities best hotel room suites and the restaurant draws inspiration from seasonal ingredients and global flavours to create an appealing mix of traditional and forward-thinking dishes.

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Duties: Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed Benefits:Company pension, Discounted or free food, Employee discount. Schedule:10 hours shift12 hours shift8 hours shiftMonday to Friday (occasional Saturday) from 23rd of November to 18th of December. Ability to commute/relocate:London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience:Hospitality: 1 year (required)Kitchen Porter: 1 year (required) Pay: £13/hour, additional Tronc will be paid as a lot is generated over the busy Christmas period. Work Location: In person

We are looking for a creative and passionate Pastry Chef & Artisan Baker to help develop a distinctive range of freshly baked pastries for our brunch offering. The role will focus on creating exceptional cinnamon rolls, artisan buns and seasonal pastries that become signature products for our customers. You will combine strong practical baking skills with creativity and take ownership of daily pastry production. Key responsibilities • Develop and produce signature cinnamon rolls, enriched doughs, artisan buns and creative pastries., • Prepare doughs, fillings and components in advance for fresh daily baking., • Manage overnight fermentation, refrigeration, proofing and baking schedules., • Ensure the pastry display is fully stocked and beautifully presented before the 8:00 AM opening., • Create seasonal flavours, innovative fillings and rotating pastry specials., • Develop consistent recipes, portion sizes and production procedures., • Manage ingredient ordering, stock rotation, food costs and waste., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen cleanliness., • Work closely with the brunch kitchen team to use equipment and kitchen space efficiently., • Train designated team members to bake and finish pastries on your days off. Requirements • Previous professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Artisan Baker or Viennoiserie Baker., • Strong knowledge of yeast-based doughs, enriched doughs, fermentation and proofing., • Experience producing cinnamon rolls, brioche, buns or similar bakery products., • Ability to create and develop original recipes., • Confidence working independently and managing daily production., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Flexibility to work early morning shifts and weekends. We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about pastries and excited to create products with personality. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a new pastry range, contribute original ideas and help establish a recognisable pastry identity within a growing brunch café. To apply, please send your CV along with photographs of pastries you have created, particularly examples of cinnamon rolls, enriched doughs and original pastry creations.

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Home Appliances Repairs

We are looking for a domestic appliance engineer who will be able to work on all makes and types of domestic and commercial appliances. You will be responsible for delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction in providing in-home repair service on electrical domestic appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, electric cooking appliances and refrigeration). Your day-to-day duties will include visiting customers to diagnose and repair domestic appliances. Duties include, but are not limited to: · Installation of new appliances in customers’ homes · Visiting customers to diagnose and repair domestic appliances Requirements · Domestic appliance repair experience is a must · Full driving licence · Good English (verbal and written) · The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the field and be able to repair the whole range of white goods appliances. What we offer · Bonus scheme · Overtime available but not compulsory · Company van and fuel card · Uniform, tools and PPE supplied · Competitive Salary · Full-time job position · Monday to Friday working hours . Saturday working hours but not compulsory Location: · London This is an ideal opportunity both for an experienced engineer looking to join a company that is expanding rapidly. 100SISI Ltd. has a positive commitment to the promotion of Equal Opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, disability, sex, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation or any other grounds not related to their ability to work safely and effectively for 100SISI LTD Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent Contract length: 6 months Additional pay: · Bonus scheme Benefits: · Company car Experience: · appliance repairs Language: · English (required) Licence/Certification: · Driving Licence (required) Ability to Relocate: · South East/South West London Work Location: In person

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MML Trans LTD

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) – Days / Nights

1 month ago

Full-time

Croydon

Job Details: • Location: Purfleet, Essex (truck yard)., • Type of work: Trailer traction only – NO CONTAINER WORK., • Trailers: Curtainsider and refrigerated (fridge) trailers only., • Ports: Harwich, Felixstowe, Purfleet, Tilbury and Dagenham., • Duties: Collect loaded trailers from ports, deliver to customers and return empty trailers to the ports., • Occasionally, drivers may be required to reload trailers before returning to the port., • Some refrigerated trailer jobs may involve multiple deliveries (multi-drop)., • Shifts: Day and night shifts available., • Working days: Monday to Friday or Monday to Saturday (5–6 shifts per week)., • Home daily: Approximately 99% of shifts finish back at our yard., • Nights out: Very occasionally required, with an additional £25 paid.

We need a skilled and reliable Air Conditioning Engineer to cover properties across London. You will handle routine upkeep, emergency breakdowns, and system installations on split, multi-split, and VRF/VRV systems.[1, 2] Key Responsibilities • Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing to manufacturer standards., • Repairs: Diagnose faults and complete reactive breakdown callouts across London sites., • Installation: Install and commission new AC units, heat pumps, and associated refrigerant plants., • Reporting: Complete clear service reports, digital logbooks, and maintenance documentation., • Compliance: Ensure all work follows strict health, safety, and F-Gas regulations. [1, 2, 3] Essential Requirements • Manufacturers: Strong working knowledge of major brands like Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, and Toshiba., • Certifications: F-Gas Category 1 Certification and an NVQ Level 2/3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (or equivalent City & Guilds)., • Licence: Full UK driving licence (for mobile roles). [1, 2]

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Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch

Senior Chef de Partie

Your mission: *Should you choose to accept it…* We have arrived and are open, please come on in. Virgin Hotel London Shoreditch!. As Chef de Partie, you are our all around background star. From prepping recipes to putting out dishes you do it cleanly and quietly. You love to watch our guests walk away happy. You’re very driven by fresh local food and want to be a part of creating the next best thing. This position is made for someone who is a hard worker and is driven by learning and excitement to create memorable cuisine for a great guest experience each and every day. This person executes recipes that directly impact every outlet of the hotel. Who we are: We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better - this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognise that every team member contributes to the whole hotel's success. No one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guests. General Accountabilities: • Assist and supervise the agreed standard of food service during shift., • Liaise and co-operate effectively with all other associated members of staff in relation to all aspects of the production and service of food., • Assist in the supervision of suitable and adequate training for all staff in the department., • Promote the safe use of the kitchen, its equipment and building under the Health and Safety at Work acts, Hygiene and other regulations., • To check all prepared mis en place and food stocks (including dry stores) and replenish as necessary, and inform Head Chef or Sous Chef of any relevant shortages., • To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department., • To control wastage by maintaining the correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores and avoid the over production of food and mis en place., • To be aware of the required food cost percentage and run the section within these guidelines at all times., • To assist other sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload., • To remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until you are discharged by the Head Chef or Sous Chef.

HGV CLASS 1 DRIVERS – PURFLEET, ESSEX We are looking for 2 HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our transport operation based in Purfleet: 🚛 1 Day Driver 🌙 1 Night Driver Newly qualified drivers are welcome! PAY & SHIFTS • £220 gross per shift, • 5 or 6 shifts per week available, • Monday–Friday or Monday–Saturday, • Additional weekend work available if wanted, • Choice of day or night work, • £25 extra night-out allowance THE WORK We mainly operate port traction work with curtainsider and refrigerated trailers, collecting from ports including Purfleet, Tilbury, Dagenham, Harwich and Felixstowe. Day shifts: Collect loaded trailer from port → deliver to customer → normally return empty trailer to port. Occasionally, a reload may be required before returning to the port. Night shifts: Mainly refrigerated trailers. Collect from port → deliver to customer → return empty trailer to port. 🏠 99% HOME EVERY NIGHT Our jobs are planned so drivers return to our Purfleet yard at the end of the shift and can go home. Very occasionally, a night out may be required due to operational circumstances. In this case, an additional £25 night-out allowance is paid. REQUIREMENTS • HGV Class 1 / C+E licence, • Valid Driver CPC, • Digital Tachograph Card, • Reliable and professional attitude, • Good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph rules Port experience is an advantage but NOT essential. We accept newly qualified Class 1 drivers and can provide guidance. 📍 Base: Purfleet, Essex 💷 £220 gross/shift 🏠 99% home every night 2 positions available – 1 Day Driver & 1 Night Driver. Apply with your name, location, experience, DAY/NIGHT preference and availability to start.

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Be Cool Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Refrigeration Engineer

Date posted: 26 September 2026 Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year Job Description: Senior Refrigeration Engineer Location: London and neighbouring counties (field-based) Job Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £55,000 per year (door-to-door), depending on experience About Be Cool Refrigeration Be Cool Refrigeration is a growing, family-run commercial refrigeration and air conditioning company based in London. We work with a wide range of commercial clients, and we're looking for an experienced refrigeration engineer to join our team. The Role We're recruiting an experienced commercial refrigeration engineer/technician to service, maintain, and repair a range of commercial refrigeration systems across London and the surrounding counties. Requirements • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Strong knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems, including: cold rooms, display units, counters, ice machines, blast chillers, and similar equipment, • Ability to diagnose and resolve faults independently on-site., • High First Fix rate, • Professional, reliable, and comfortable working directly with commercial clients What We Offer • Company van, fuel card, and equipment provided, • Starting salary up to £55,000 door-to-door per year, depending on experience, • Overtime paid at 1.5x rate, plus bonus pay, • 31 days holiday total (standard holiday allowance plus 3 days over Christmas), • Training and development opportunities, • Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for the right candidate Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company car, • UK visa sponsorship Application question(s): • Have you worked directly with commercial equipment (e.g. restaurants, hotels, retail)? Experience: • Ice Machine Repair: 3 years (preferred), • refrigeration: 5 years (required) Licence/Certification: • Full Clean Driving License (required) Location: • West London, Greater London (preferred) Work Location: In person

Job Summary We are seeking a reliable, high-energy Chef to lead our kitchen operations and deliver excellent casual dining experiences. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a varied menu of high-volume pub favourites, sharing platters, burgers, and wings. The ideal candidate thrives in a lively, fast-paced environment and excels at maintaining food quality, speed, and safety standards—especially during major televised sporting events and peak weekend rushes. Key Responsibilities • High-Volume Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present menu items quickly and consistently according to company recipes and portion controls., • Match-Day Execution: Efficiently manage the kitchen line and expedite orders during high-pressure rushes, ensuring short ticket times when the venue is at maximum capacity., • Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhere strictly to local health and safety regulations, food hygiene laws, and cross-contamination guidelines (including allergen management)., • Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients using FIFO (First In, First Out), minimise food waste, and assist with ordering supplies., • Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain a pristine, sanitized workspace, ensuring all grilling, frying, and refrigeration equipment is cleaned and monitored daily., • Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with front-of-house staff and coordinate with junior kitchen team members to ensure smooth service. Qualifications & Requirements • Experience: 1–3 years of experience as a Line Cook, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a high-volume pub, sports bar, or casual dining restaurant., • Speed & Stamina: Proven ability to work at a rapid pace while standing for extended periods in a hot kitchen environment., • Technical Skills: Competency operating standard commercial kitchen equipment, including deep fryers, flat-top grills, and commercial ovens., • Certifications: Valid Food Handler Certificate (e.g., Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering)., • Availability: Highly flexible schedule with mandatory availability for evenings, weekends, and major sporting tournament schedules., • Attributes: Strong teamwork skills, an organized mind, and a calm, positive attitude during chaotic rushes.

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Swiss Butter - Holborn

South Kensington, London

Summary of Position The Bartender owns the bar's readiness, exact beverage execution, service pace, stock accuracy, legal compliance and close. The role prepares approved bar beverages to recipe, protects the 5-minute beverage target, maintains accurate inventory/waste records and escalates equipment, safety or supply failures without creating workarounds. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) · Bar Readiness · Beverage Quality & Service Pace · Stock, Waste & Cost Control · Legal, Hygiene & Safety · Close & Team Coordination Duties & Responsibilities Bar Readiness · Open the bar fully: cleanliness, par, glassware, tools, refrigeration/equipment and POS readiness before service. Beverage Quality & Service Pace · Prepare every approved beverage exactly to the current recipe and presentation standard. · Deliver bar output through the approved service flow and protect the 5-minute beverage target. · Use approved pairings and natural upselling without altering product standards. Stock, Waste & Cost Control · Maintain stock/par and record consumption, inventory and waste accurately in the approved system. · Follow RM-PIN and reason-code controls for voids/discounts; never create an unofficial workaround. Legal, Hygiene & Safety · Maintain approved storage temperatures, hygiene and beverage safety. · Comply with the approved local alcohol/legal overlay for the market. · Escalate equipment, technology, safety and supply failures through the correct playbook/manager route. Close & Team Coordination · Close the bar, store stock and clean equipment/bar to standard with required Shift Leader/RM verification. · Coordinate with Waiters and Runners while preserving the rule that Runner owns soft- drink preparation. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting · Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · Bar is fully ready before service and by the approved T-15 readiness gate. · Approved beverages are produced exactly to recipe/presentation standard and within the 5-minute service target. · Inventory, consumption and waste records are complete and accurate. · 100% compliance with local alcohol/legal, hygiene and storage controls. · Voids/discounts follow RM-PIN and reason-code controls; no unofficial workaround is used. · Bar close is complete and verified. Qualifications · Meet the legal age and licensing requirements to prepare/serve alcohol in the relevant market. · Have working knowledge of standard beverage preparation and basic bar mathematics/cash controls. · Be able to communicate clearly, multi-task under pressure and follow workplace safety requirements. · Complete the current Bartender Academy and practical certification before independent assignment. Core Competencies · Communication Skills - Communicates clearly, listens actively and escalates accurately. · Attention to Detail - Protects standards by noticing the small things that affect quality and safety. · Teamwork - Works across roles without blurring ownership or authority. · Flexibility - Adapts to live service conditions while staying inside the approved standard. · Accountability - Owns assigned responsibilities and records work truthfully. · Initiative - Acts early on visible needs and risks without improvising beyond role authority. Technical Skills Working knowledge of approved beverage recipes, bar equipment, POS, stock/waste controls and local alcohol compliance. Current Bartender certification is required before independent assignment. Where It Leads Bartender (you are here) > Shift Leader > Assistant Restaurant Manager > Restaurant Manager; a Beverage specialist branch may be added only after formal role architecture is approved To earn Shift Leader: · Assignment Policy: Complete at least one year as a Bartender before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the Shift Leader Development Plan. · Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Bartender certification and complete Shift Leader learning, practical assessment and certification before independent Shift Leader duty. · Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle. · Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved. · Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart. · Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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Asm retail

Looking for sushi chef

2 months ago

Full-time

London

Sushi Chef Job Title: Sushi Chef Department: Kitchen Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality sushi and Japanese dishes while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, presentation and consistency. Key Responsibilities • Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, uramaki and other Japanese dishes to a high standard., • Prepare and handle fresh fish, seafood, rice, vegetables and other ingredients safely., • Ensure sushi is presented attractively and consistently according to restaurant standards., • Prepare sushi rice, sauces, garnishes and other ingredients required for service., • Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards at all times., • Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and service., • Store food correctly and monitor temperatures and use-by dates., • Keep sushi preparation areas, equipment and refrigerators clean and organised., • Minimise food waste and use ingredients efficiently., • Follow portion-control and recipe standards., • Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality., • Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and kitchen team., • Assist with stock control, ordering and daily kitchen preparation when required., • Follow all company health, safety and hygiene procedures. Requirements • Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in a professional Japanese kitchen., • Good knowledge of sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine., • Strong knife skills and knowledge of fish preparation., • Good understanding of food hygiene and allergen requirements., • Ability to work under pressure in a busy restaurant environment., • Good attention to detail and presentation., • Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team. Personal Qualities • Passionate about Japanese food and sushi., • Professional and hardworking attitude., • Excellent attention to detail., • Clean and organised approach to work., • Good communication skills., • Consistent and dependable. Working Conditions The role involves standing for long periods, working in a busy kitchen environment and handling food, knives and kitchen equipment safely. Evening, weekend and public-holiday work may be required depending on the restaurant’s opening hours.

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