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Location: Workshop based (Croydon) Salary: £450 – £750 per week (Depending on Experience) Working Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (5-day week on a rotating shift system with other technicians; includes a daily unpaid 1-hour lunch break) About the Role We are looking for a skilled and passionate Performance Mechanical Technician to join our team. Our workshop handles everything from everyday daily commuters to full-track-built vehicles. We operate on a clear process and work in a fast-paced environment where most jobs are diagnosed, repaired, or upgraded on a same-day turnaround. If you enjoy variety, fast turnaround times, and working on performance vehicles alongside standard mechanical work, this role is for you. Main Key Responsibilities • Routine Maintenance & Repairs: Engine and gearbox servicing, clutch and flywheel replacements, and general drivetrain repairs., • Diagnostics & Emissions Systems: DPF, EGR, and AdBlue system diagnostics, maintenance, and replacement., • Performance Upgrades & Tuning:, • Turbocharger replacements and performance upgrades, • Suspension upgrades and replacements, • Intake systems, intercoolers, and charge pipes, • Custom exhaust fitment and welding, • Custom remapping and dyno tuning support, • Styling & Aftermarket: Fitting bodykits and aesthetic performance modifications. Note: We do not typically carry out heavy internal engine rebuilds or complex timing jobs day-to-day. However, as our business expands, the opportunity for this role—and the scale of jobs taken on—will grow with us. Key Requirements & Qualifications • Proven background in mechanical servicing and repairs across a diverse range of vehicle makes and models., • Good working knowledge of diagnostic procedures, drivetrain components, and performance modifications., • Ability to work efficiently in a process-driven, fast-paced workshop environment without sacrificing quality or safety., • Strong team player with a passion for cars and automotive engineering. Benefits & Perks • Tools Provided: Access to a full pool of workshop equipment and specialist tools—you don't need to supply everything yourself., • Paid Training & Skill Development: We invest in our team! We are happy to fund a welding course for you, plus provide hands-on training to operate tuning tools and run a dyno., • Comfortable Working Environment: Clean, positive workshop vibe with complimentary refreshments provided daily., • Top-Tier Staff Lounge: Dedicated staff and waiting area equipped with recliner seats and games consoles to relax during breaks., • Team Culture: Regular team events, socials, and a collaborative team environment., • Career Growth: Opportunities to advance as the company expands into bigger custom builds and advanced engineering projects.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious waiter/waitress to join our team at The Greyhound. You will be an individual with a vibrant personality and natural charisma, someone who genuinely loves the art of bartending and possesses a passion for hospitality. As part of our team, you will be instrumental in ensuring our guests feel welcome and enjoy a memorable experience in our stylish and comfortable pub. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality food and drinks, fostering a warm atmosphere where the local community can eat, drink, meet friends, and relax. Key attributes we are looking for include: • A genuine enthusiasm towards delivering outstanding service., • The ability to engage positively with customers and build a welcoming environment., • Ambition to grow and develop within the hospitality sector. Joining us means becoming part of a reputable and expanding hospitality group. We offer: • Excellent opportunities for professional growth as our business continues to expand., • Various incentives and discounts across all our venues., • Participation in TRONC schemes.

An Ivy Chef De Partie will possess a background in high volume and attention to detail. The Ivy Collection can open many doors in your hospitality and catering career. As a Chef De Partie you will run a designated section ensuring each dish is executed with precision and presented to The Ivy standard. Our brigades come together from different backgrounds in hospitality and catering to deliver an Ivy dish to be proud of in a pace that can challenge you.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious bartender to join our team at The Greyhound. You will be an individual with a vibrant personality and natural charisma, someone who genuinely loves the art of bartending and possesses a passion for hospitality. As part of our team, you will be instrumental in ensuring our guests feel welcome and enjoy a memorable experience in our stylish and comfortable pub. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality food and drinks, fostering a warm atmosphere where the local community can eat, drink, meet friends, and relax. Key attributes we are looking for include: • A genuine enthusiasm for creating exceptional drinks and delivering outstanding service., • The ability to engage positively with customers and build a welcoming environment., • Ambition to grow and develop within the hospitality sector. Joining us means becoming part of a reputable and expanding hospitality group. We offer: • Excellent opportunities for professional growth as our business continues to expand., • Various incentives and discounts across all our venues., • Participation in TRONC schemes.

As a Grill Chef De Partie you will run a designated grill section but be able to adapt and move to others ensuring each dish is executed with precision and presented to The Ivy standard. Our brigades come together from different backgrounds in hospitality and catering to deliver an Ivy dish to be proud of in a pace that can challenge you

**The Cyclist - General Manager – Award Winning Pub and Restaurant Company - London. Competitive salary + Tronc + Performance bonus + Yearly bonus** The Cyclist is a modern British pub in Balham - one of south London's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Situated just across the road from Balham Station, with an all-day food offering during the week, Saturday brunch and Sunday lunch - it's the ideal place for a few pints, a quick bite, or dinner with friends and family. Our street-side terrace is made for al fresco drinking and dining. Our all-day food offering focuses on seasonality and sharing – from small plates to hearty gastropub classics – Behind the bar, you'll find the best of London's craft beer scene, classic cocktails, small-batch gins and artisan wines. Urban Pubs & Bars are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled General Manager with personality and charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people-focused and progressive, operations-led business. The Role • As GM, you will take full ownership of all aspects of running the venue. You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business., • Being business-savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must., • Your team will look up to you, so it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction., • You have impeccable floor, bar and late-night experience., • You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're looking for: • "Wear your heart on your sleeve", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own., • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, and don't let anything faze you., • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a General Manager, depending on the property being considered., • Solid communication and organisational skills, with an approachable personality., • Superb customer and floor-service skills., • Excellent all-round business knowledge, from financials to customer satisfaction., • An entrepreneurial flair., • Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team, but most importantly, someone who loves to have fun., • Personal Licence holder beneficial. What's in it for me: • A competitive salary and bonus scheme., • Training and development., • Career progression and promotion opportunities, with regular new openings around the corner., • Get out and about – you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants., • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless., • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Good people know good people – an awesome referral scheme., • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us., • Cycle to Work scheme. Interested in hearing more? Please submit your CV and lets talk ! Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

We're looking for an enthusiastic new chef to join our team at the greyhound on a part time basis. As a Chef de Partie you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

Sous Chef – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £15–£17 per hour + tronc Full-time / Permanent The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This would suit someone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients, is confident leading a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub. The role You’ll work closely with the Head Chef across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, support the team and take charge when the Head Chef is away. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Leading services and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team, • Planning prep for regular services, functions and larger events, • Helping with ordering, stock control and rotation, • Managing portions and reducing food waste, • Maintaining food safety, allergen and hygiene standards, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and specials, • Working closely with the front-of-house team to keep services running smoothly What we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a Sous Chef or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Confident cooking with fresh ingredients and working across sections, • Able to lead a busy service with a calm, organised approach, • Supportive of your team and clear in your communication, • Reliable, practical and comfortable taking responsibility, • Familiar with ordering, stock management and controlling waste, • Confident with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with Sunday roasts, functions and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £15–£17 per hour plus a share of tronc. This is a permanent, full-time position, including evenings and weekends as part of a rota. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, take pride in running a good service and want to help lead the kitchen in an independent pub, we’d love to hear from you.

• Assist the chefs with the day-to-day running of the kitchen during service., • Help with daily food preparation., • Wash dishes and kitchen equipment., • Clean and maintain the kitchen and work areas.

Bartender – Mimosa, Clapham High Street Mimosa is one of South London's most exciting late-night destinations: a premium bar, restaurant and club across four distinct spaces, including a rooftop terrace, ground-floor dining room, VIP mezzanine and club lounge. With a 700-person capacity and a 3am licence, every shift is different, from relaxed sunset drinks on the roof to high-energy weekend nights. We're looking for talented, energetic bartenders who love great drinks and even better hospitality. What you'll be doing • Crafting our signature cocktails and classics to a consistently high standard, • Delivering fast, friendly and polished service in a busy, high-volume environment, • Working across our spaces, from rooftop and dining to VIP and club bars, • Keeping your station clean, stocked and organised throughout service, • Supporting private hire events, brunches and special occasions, • Handling payments accurately through our Toast POS system What we're looking for • Previous bartending experience in a busy bar, restaurant or club (cocktail experience a strong plus), • Speed, accuracy and calm under pressure, • A warm, confident personality and a genuine passion for hospitality, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and late nights, • A team player who takes pride in high standards, • Right to work in the UK Location: 64 Clapham High Street, London SW4 Ready to join the team? Send your CV and a short note about yourself. We'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a friendly, professional and enthusiastic Beautician / Nail Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about beauty, have excellent customer service skills, and be confident carrying out a range of salon treatments to a high standard. Key Responsibilities • Provide professional manicures and pedicures, • Perform nail treatments, including preparation, shaping, polishing and finishing, • Carry out facial treatments tailored to clients’ skin types and needs, • Provide waxing treatments to a high standard, including brows, face and body, • Perform massage treatments in a professional and relaxing manner, • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety, • Carry out client consultations and recommend suitable treatments and aftercare, • Create a welcoming and professional experience for every client, • Maintain treatment areas, tools and equipment to a high standard, • Keep up to date with beauty trends, products and treatment techniques, • Work as part of a friendly and professional salon team Requirements • Previous experience as a Beautician, Nail Technician or Beauty Therapist, • Experience in waxing, facials, massage, manicures and pedicures, • Relevant beauty qualifications are preferred, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Professional, friendly and reliable attitude, • Good attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene and salon standards What We Offer • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Competitive pay, • Opportunities to develop your skills, • A varied range of treatments and clients, • Opportunities for progression within the salon If you are passionate about beauty and enjoy making clients feel confident, relaxed and looked after, we would love to hear from you

Chef de Partie – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £14.50 per hour + tronc 25 hours per week, with potential for additional hours Permanent / Part-time The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This would suit someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, can handle a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub rather than a large chain operation. The role You’ll work as part of our kitchen team across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Running your section confidently during busy services, • Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Preparing for functions, parties and larger events, • Following food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures, • Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Keeping your section clean and well organised, • Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, • Supporting other sections when required What we’re looking for Ideally you’ll have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Comfortable working with fresh food, • Confident during busy services, • Reliable and organised, • Able to work well as part of a team, • Familiar with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with functions, Sunday roasts and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £14.50 per hour plus a share of tronc. The role is initially around 25 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours depending on availability and business levels. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, busy services and working in an independent pub where you can become part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.

Silvja H&B Studio is looking for a friendly, professional and motivated Beautician to join our team on a part-time basis. We are looking for someone who is passionate about beauty, takes pride in their work and provides excellent customer service.

15.50/hour target earnings + shared team tips Full-time | Permanent | Tuesday–Saturday Fluent Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Applicants who do not speak Portuguese fluently will not be considered. Fluent English is also required. We are an established boutique beauty salon in Clapham looking for an experienced Senior Salon Receptionist to take ownership of our front-of-house experience and help the salon run smoothly throughout the day. Previous beauty salon experience is not required. We are very interested in candidates coming from restaurants, cafés, hotels, hospitality, private clinics, reception, customer service or other busy client-facing environments. If you are confident with customers, comfortable using booking/POS systems, organised, proactive and used to working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. What you’ll do • Welcome and look after clients, • Manage bookings, rebooking, cancellations and waiting lists, • Handle deposits and payments, • Manage phone, WhatsApp and email enquiries, • Use booking and salon management systems, • Help manage the diary and fill last-minute availability, • Encourage appropriate rebooking, upgrades, add-ons and retail, • Prepare and serve coffees, teas and refreshments, • Support the team during busy periods, • Help maintain excellent reception and salon standards, • Assist with stock, supplies and daily organisation, • Handle client concerns professionally, • Take ownership of day-to-day issues and escalate when needed This is a hands-on senior reception role, not a basic receptionist position. What we’re looking for • Strong customer service or hospitality experience, • Confident using booking, reservation, POS, CRM or similar systems, • Highly organised and reliable, • Warm and confident with clients, • Proactive and comfortable taking responsibility, • Calm under pressure, • Commercially aware, • Minimum 2 years’ relevant customer-facing experience Beauty experience is not essential. Language — Mandatory Portuguese: Fluent — MANDATORY English: Fluent — REQUIRED If you are not fluent in Portuguese, please do not apply. Right to work in the UK required. Pay £15.50/hour target earnings + regular shared team tips Target earnings are based on a £33,000 annual base salary plus a performance bonus linked to clear monthly and quarterly targets. Performance targets include client experience, rebooking and retention, commercial performance, organisation, reliability and salon standards. Hours Tuesday–Friday: 9:30am–7:15pm Saturday: 9:30am–5:15pm Sunday and Monday off. 44.25 paid hours per week. Benefits include paid holiday, workplace pension, employee discount, uniform, training and career progression. IMPORTANT: FLUENT PORTUGUESE IS MANDATORY.

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Nail Technician to join our team. We’re not necessarily looking for someone who specialises in very complicated nail art — what matters most to us is good-quality, clean and consistent work, with great attention to detail and the ability to work confidently at a comfortable salon pace. Ideally, you should be confident with: • Gel manicures & pedicures, • BIAB / builder gel, • Basic nail art & French tips, • Nail preparation and shaping, • Maintaining a clean and tidy working area We’re looking for someone who is: ✨ Neat and careful with their work ✨ Reliable and punctual ✨ Friendly with clients ✨ Able to manage appointment times well ✨ Consistent in the quality of their work ✨ A good team player If you take pride in doing beautiful, tidy work and enjoy working in a friendly salon environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please message us with a little about yourself, your experience, and some photos of your work.