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  • Senior Chef de Partie
    Senior Chef de Partie
    17 days ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    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.

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  • HGV Class 1 Driver
    HGV Class 1 Driver
    18 days ago
    Full-time
    Croydon

    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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  • Refrigeration Engineer
    Refrigeration Engineer
    19 days ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    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

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  • Chef
    Chef
    19 days ago
    £15–£25 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    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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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    21 days ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    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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  • Looking for sushi chef
    Looking for sushi chef
    25 days 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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  • Fishmonger
    Fishmonger
    2 months ago
    £31300 yearly
    Full-time
    Wembley

    Job Overview PGM Fishmongers Limited is looking for an experienced and reliable Fishmonger to join our team in Wembley. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing fresh fish for retail sale, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and product quality, and providing a professional service to customers. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Prepare fresh fish for retail sale, including cleaning, scaling, gutting, washing, boning and filleting. • Cut, trim and portion fish according to customer requirements and business specifications., • Prepare different varieties of fish using appropriate knives, tools and equipment., • Check fish for freshness, quality and suitability for sale., • Arrange and maintain fresh fish displays in a clean and presentable condition., • Rotate stock appropriately and assist with monitoring freshness and stock levels., • Serve customers and prepare fish according to individual customer requirements., • Handle, store and refrigerate fish correctly in accordance with food safety requirements., • Clean and sanitise knives, equipment, preparation areas and work surfaces., • Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and workplace cleanliness., • Follow the company's food safety, health and safety and hygiene procedures., • Assist with receiving and checking deliveries of fresh fish and related products., • Carry out other reasonable duties directly associated with the Fishmonger role. Candidate Requirements • Previous practical experience in fishmongering or professional fish preparation., • Competent in cleaning, cutting, boning and filleting different types of fish., • Good knowledge of safe knife handling and food preparation practices., • Understanding of food hygiene and safe storage requirements., • Ability to assess the freshness and quality of fish., • Good communication and customer service skills., • Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

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