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  • HGV Class 2 Driver
    HGV Class 2 Driver
    7 days ago
    £16–£18.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Stanmore

    Full job description To be employed in this role you must have held a HGV Class 2 Licence for at least 24 months, and have no more than 6 points on your licence. About the Role Our driving team has an important front-line role in maintaining our success and reputation. We are in the confidential waste management sector and provide onsite services for a number of our clients. This role is of course about safe driving, but it's also about delivering excellent customer service to our stores! You'll be responsible for: • Carrying out driver checks before you start the engine., • Report any defects to the operations team., • The route start times can vary day to day so flexibility is key. The route is also a multidrop and can vary in number of drops per day., • Carrying out collections in the most efficient way possible – our regional planning team are working hard behind the scenes to ensure our routes are scheduled in the most efficient way possible., • Time management is key, but always safely, making sure our reputation for excellence includes driving! About You Excellent service calls for high personal standards amongst the whole team. You'll be a careful and considerate driver who's willing to go the extra mile both on and off the roads. You'll be naturally friendly, helpful and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. Requirements: • You must possess a Category C or HGV 2 licence + current drivers CPC together with a digital tachograph., • Be physically active due to the nature of the role and have the ability to lift bags weighing up to 30kgs, • A clear CRB check Monday to Friday: 40 - 55 hours per week Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour Benefits: • Company pension, • Free parking, • On-site parking Experience: • Driving a Goods Vehicle: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: • Driver CPC (required) Work Location: On the road

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  • Dessert Cafe General Manager
    Dessert Cafe General Manager
    28 days ago
    £27000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood

    Krave Dessert Café is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and driven Café Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy dessert café. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous dessert café management experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, creating memorable guest experiences, and helping to grow an exciting brand. As Café Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the business, from leading the team and maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards to developing children's party packages, driving sales, and contributing to the continued growth of the Krave brand. Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operation of the dessert café, ensuring smooth and efficient service., • Lead, motivate and develop the front and back of house team., • Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure every guest has an exceptional experience., • Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety throughout the café., • Manage staff rotas, recruitment, training and performance., • Monitor stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships., • Control labour and food costs while maintaining quality and profitability., • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations., • Handle customer feedback professionally and resolve issues promptly., • Drive sales through promotions, upselling and exceptional service. Children's Parties & Events • Organise and manage children's birthday parties and private events., • Create fun, memorable experiences for children and families., • Coordinate party bookings, staffing and event delivery., • Develop new party packages and themed experiences to increase revenue. Brand Development: Working alongside senior management, you will play an important role in growing the Krave brand by: • Developing new ideas to improve the customer experience., • Identifying opportunities to increase sales and customer loyalty., • Supporting new menu launches and seasonal promotions., • Assisting with local marketing initiatives and community engagement., • Maintaining brand standards across presentation, service and atmosphere., • Helping establish Krave as the leading dessert destination in the area. About You: We are looking for someone who has: Previous management experience within a dessert café, ice cream parlour or similar hospitality environment. A proven track record of leading successful teams. Experience organising children's parties or family-focused events. Strong understanding of brand development and customer engagement. Exceptional leadership and communication skills. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining exceptional cleaning and hygiene standards. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Confidence in dealing with customer enquiries and resolving complaints professionally. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and hands-on approach. Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above preferred). Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy seasonal periods. What We Offer: Immediate start. Competitive salary based on experience. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Career progression within a growing hospitality group. Opportunity to help shape and develop an exciting, expanding brand. Supportive, energetic and creative working environment. Staff discounts and company benefits. How to Apply: If you have the experience, passion and leadership skills to take Krave Dessert Café to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience. Join Krave Dessert Café and play a key role in creating unforgettable desserts, memorable celebrations, and exceptional customer experiences while helping build one of the region's most exciting dessert brands. Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Store discount Work Location: In person

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    1 month ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith and Fulham

    Full-Time Italian Head Chef (London, W6) We are an authentic Italian deli restaurant in London, looking for a skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a full-time position, perfect for an experienced chef with a deep understanding of Italian cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing all kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation., • Creating and maintaining authentic Italian dishes using traditional techniques., • Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly followed., • Managing food stock levels, inventory, and cost control., • Training and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of Italian culinary traditions., • Designing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and regional Italian flavors., • Collaborating with management to enhance the dining experience. Requirements: • Native or fluent knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture., • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in an Italian restaurant., • Expertise in authentic Italian cooking techniques and recipes., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Creativity and attention to detail in menu development and food presentation. Details: • Location: London, • Hours: Full-time, • Salary: Competitive, starting can reach up to £55,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. If you are an Italian chef with a passion for authentic cuisine and are ready to bring your expertise to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please contact us here & send your CV Join us and lead our kitchen in delivering the true taste of Italy in London!

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  • D365 Test Manager
    D365 Test Manager
    2 months ago
    £80000–£90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southall

    About the context The D365 Programme is a multi-year global transformation Programme in Finance & Operations implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 across all regions. It aims to harmonise multiple regional ERPs existing globally, while respecting divisional operating models and business specificities. It will create a standardized, single global core ERP model, based on the SaaS Microsoft D365 F&O platform. AI and intelligent automation have become central pillars of the testing and quality strategy — enabling faster test preparation, more predictable execution, higher coverage, and significant cost optimisation across global and regional deployments. Your role We are seeking a forward-looking D365 Test Manager who will lead the Programme's global testing with a strong bias toward AI adoption, automation, and intelligent quality assurance. Although operating as a solo Test Manager, you will work closely with System Integrator (SI) partners who bring specialised automation capabilities, including AI-driven script generation, automated execution, and accelerator-based testing services. Your role is to ensure these partners deliver maximum value, quality, and efficiency — especially through automation that reduces manual effort and lowers testing cost. You will own the global testing framework, govern SAT and Regression Testing, and enable regions to execute SIT/UAT/OAT successfully — all while embedding AI into the testing lifecycle and continuously identifying opportunities for automation across scenarios, processes, and releases. The impact you can create AI & Automation Leadership (Top Objective) ▪ Establish an AI-first testing strategy for the Programme. ▪ Lead adoption of AI tools such as Lidana (automated script generation), Tosca (automated regression), and AI copilots within ADO. ▪ Identify automation opportunities across GCM and regional processes. ▪ Expand automation coverage to reduce manual testing cycles and cost. ▪ Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. ▪ Use AI analytics to predict risks and improve quality outcomes. Delivery Management (AI-Optimised Execution) ▪ Govern SAT and Global Regression Testing end-to-end. ▪ Align global teams and regions to AI-enhanced testing plans. ▪ Drive readiness across SAT → SIT → UAT → OAT → Go-Live. ▪ Use AI-augmented dashboards for visibility and forecasting. Partner Management – With an Automation-Focused Ecosystem ▪ Collaborate with SI partners who provide automation-led scripting and execution services. ▪ Ensure partners maximise AI accelerators and automation toolkits. ▪ Challenge estimates and validate automation opportunities.▪ Drive accountability for quality, automation throughput, and SLA adherence. Delivery Assurance & Quality Governance ▪ Maintain and evolve the global testing governance framework. ▪ Ensure AI-supported traceability and automated evidence. ▪ Monitor risks and defects with AI-generated insights. Testing Strategy & Global Governance (AI-Enabled) ▪ Own global testing strategy across all testing phases. ▪ Maintain AI-enhanced templates, playbooks, and ADO structures. ▪ Improve the framework using AI release insights. Regional Enablement – Regions Execute, You Govern & Guide ▪ Provide AI-supported guidance and readiness standards. ▪ Support regions during SIT/UAT/OAT and ensure adoption of automation where valuable. Regression Testing Ownership – AI-Powered Two-Layer Model ▪ Govern Global Regression (RT1) and support Regional Regression (RT2). ▪ Expand automated regression coverage. ▪ Use AI analytics to maintain and optimise the regression suite. Test Automation – Core Pillar of the Role ▪ Lead automation strategy and roadmap. ▪ Scale automated regression for Platform Updates and global releases. ▪ Integrate automated tests into pipelines. ▪ Increase automation coverage every release. Success criteria ▪ Test Strategy refined if necessary and deployed. ▪ Quality Gates enforced. ▪ Test Coverage => 100%. ▪ Defect Leakage => 0. Tools & ADO Excellence ▪ Improve ADO setup for planning, execution, and reporting. ▪ Use AI dashboards for predictive insights. ▪ Capture lessons learned through AI-driven analysis. Technical Skills ▪ Strong technical foundation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, with a deep understanding of multi-system ERP landscapes (iPaaS, Power Platform, regional integrations) and the ability to diagnose cross-system issues and dependencies. ▪ Expert-level proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for end-to-end test governance: planning, execution tracking, defect lifecycle, analytics, and release readiness.▪ Advanced AI-enabled and automation-driven testing capabilities, including: Lidana for AI- accelerated script generation and scenario optimisation; Tosca (or equivalent) for automated end-to-end and regression testing, especially for Platform Updates and repeatable global processes. ▪ Proven ability to scale test automation, integrate automated suites into CI/CD pipelines, and apply AI insights to improve coverage and efficiency. ▪ Familiarity with Azure cloud services, modern integration patterns (API-based, event-driven, middleware orchestration), and cloud-native monitoring models. ▪ Strong delivery discipline using Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent tools for managing timelines, dependencies, and multi-team coordination. ▪ Experience working with global stakeholders, SMEs, product teams and partnering with top- tier SIs (Avanade, Capgemini, PwC, HSO). What you will bring ▪ 10+ years of ERP testing leadership in large, global, multi-region programmes (ideally D365 F&O), with strong command of SAT, SIT, UAT, OAT and Regression cycles. ▪ Extensive experience overseeing testing in highly integrated environments and driving risk management, dependency control, and issue resolution. ▪ A strong automation background, with hands-on experience using Lidana (or similar test scripting tools) and Tosca (or equivalent test execution tools) to accelerate test preparation, expand automation coverage, and validate Platform Updates. ▪ Demonstrated ability to embed automated tests into CI/CD, scale automation release-over- release, and foster an efficiency-focused testing culture. ▪ Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, able to lead multiple testing cycles in fast-paced global environments. ▪ A continuous-improvement and analytical mindset, with focus on AI adoption, automation expansion, and quality-driven delivery. ▪ Professional certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner or PMP, with fluency in English (French is an advantage).

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Head Chef – Authentic Italian Fresh Pasta & Pizza | Pentole & Padelle | Bloomsbury, London Pentole & Padelle is one of London's most exciting independent Italian restaurants, specialising in fresh handmade pasta, authentic Italian pizza and traditional regional Italian cuisine. Although we launched only three years ago, we have already established ourselves as one of London's leading fresh pasta restaurants, recognised by customers and food critics alike for our commitment to authenticity, quality and genuine Italian hospitality. Our beautiful restaurant is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of London's most elegant and historic neighbourhoods, surrounded by universities, theatres, museums and an exceptional clientele that truly appreciates authentic Italian food. We are incredibly proud to continue the history of this remarkable site, believed to have been home to the first Italian restaurant ever opened in the United Kingdom in 1934. We don't simply serve Italian food—we honour nearly a century of Italian culinary tradition. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Head Chef who shares our passion for authentic Italian cuisine and wants to become part of an ambitious company with exciting plans for expansion. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING We are looking for a chef who genuinely understands Italian cuisine, Italian culture and Italian traditions. We are searching for someone who understands that authentic Italian cooking is built on respect for ingredients, simplicity, consistency and technique. WHAT MAKES PENTOLE & PADELLE DIFFERENT Everything we serve is prepared fresh in-house, every single day. Our fresh pasta is handmade daily. Our pizza dough is prepared in-house using traditional methods and carefully controlled fermentation. Our sauces, stocks, desserts and preparations are made from scratch. We do not believe in shortcuts. We source the finest ingredients directly from Italy, working with carefully selected Italian suppliers to ensure authenticity and exceptional quality. We expect our Head Chef to respect these outstanding ingredients and transform them into dishes that our guests will remember. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Please only apply if you meet ALL of the following requirements: • Minimum 5 years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality authentic Italian restaurant., • Extensive experience producing fresh handmade pasta., • Extensive knowledge of traditional Italian pizza and dough fermentation., • Strong understanding of regional Italian cuisine., • Excellent knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional cooking techniques., • Experience managing food cost, stock control and kitchen GP., • Excellent leadership and team management skills., • Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge., • Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational skills., • A genuine passion for training, mentoring and developing young chefs. Italian chefs are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are also welcomed from chefs of any nationality who have a genuine and proven understanding of authentic Italian cuisine, language and culture. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead and inspire the entire kitchen team., • Produce exceptional fresh handmade pasta every day., • Oversee pizza production and dough management., • Maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency., • Manage ordering, stock control and food costs., • Ensure impeccable kitchen organisation and cleanliness., • Develop and train the kitchen team., • Work closely with the Directors to continue growing one of London's most respected Italian restaurants. WHAT WE OFFER We believe that talented chefs deserve excellent working conditions and a healthy work-life balance. Unlike many restaurants, we operate with exceptionally sensible opening hours. Opening Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:30pm Saturday 11:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:30pm Sunday 11:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:00pm No late-night finishes. No 1:00am closes. No unnecessary exhaustion. BENEFITS ✔ Full-time permanent position ✔ 48-hour contract ✔ Competitive salary based on experience ✔ 5 working days per week ✔ 2 days off every week ✔ 28 days paid holiday ✔ Company pension ✔ Staff meals provided on duty ✔ 20% discount for family and friends ✔ Genuine opportunities for career progression as our company continues to expand ✔ Work in a supportive environment with Directors who are passionate about authentic Italian food and who value their team THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who is proud of their profession. Someone who leads with respect, professionalism and humility. Someone who understands that consistency is just as important as creativity. Someone who enjoys teaching others and creating a positive kitchen culture. Someone who treats the business as if it were their own. UN MESSAGGIO AGLI CHEF La cucina italiana non è una moda. È cultura. È tradizione. È passione. È rispetto. Cerchiamo uno chef che abbia davvero l'Italia nel cuore. Uno chef che sappia fare una sfoglia perfetta, una pizza autentica e che conosca il valore dei migliori ingredienti italiani. Se per te la qualità viene sempre prima della quantità, se ami lavorare con prodotti eccellenti e vuoi entrare a far parte di un progetto serio, ambizioso e in continua crescita, saremo felici di conoscerti. Pentole & Padelle is not simply looking for a Head Chef. We are looking for a custodian of authentic Italian cuisine and someone who wants to help shape the future of one of London's fastest-growing independent Italian restaurant groups. If that sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application.

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