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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will support the kitchen staff in various tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. This role is perfect for individuals who have a passion for food and are eager to learn more about the culinary arts. Previous experience in catering, restaurants, or food preparation is highly desirable. Responsibilities • Assist with meal preparation and cooking under the guidance of chefs, • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, chopping, and measuring, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, including utensils and equipment, • Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations, • Support serving staff during meal service as needed, • Help with inventory management by checking stock levels and reporting shortages, • Previous kitchen experience or culinary training is preferred, • Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations, • Experience in meal preparation and cooking techniques, • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent teamwork skills and a positive attitude towards learning new skills

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards., • You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week., • Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s., • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Waitress/Waiter to join our dynamic team at The Black Kitchen on a part-time basis in London. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding service to our customers, ensuring they have an enjoyable dining experience. This position is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic, personable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. About Us At The Black Kitchen, we are all about bold flavours, community vibes, and creating unforgettable dining experiences. Inspired by our rich culinary heritage, we bring a modern twist to traditional dishes, serving up soulful, flavourful food that keeps our customers coming back for more. Renowned for our super friendly and accommodating service, we would like anyone who comes on board to be aligned with this! Key Responsibilities • Customer Service - Greet and seat customers promptly, presenting menus and answering any questions about the menu and ingredients/allergens. Provide attentive and friendly service throughout their visit., • Order Taking - Accurately take food and beverage orders, and relay them to the chef, kitchen porter’s and bar staff., • Serving Food and Beverages - Deliver orders to the table efficiently, ensuring accuracy and presentation in line with company standards., • Payment Handling - Process payments accurately using the POS system, handle cash, and provide change if necessary., • Cleanliness and Organisation - Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the dining area, including setting tables, polishing cutlery, and ensuring all areas are tidy and presentable., • Team Collaboration - Work closely with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure smooth and efficient service., • Inventory Management- Help in tracking kitchen supplies and reporting any shortages or needs for replenishment. Key Skills • Prior experience as a waitress (1 year minimum), • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • A positive attitude and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service., • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills., • Physical ability to handle the demands of the job, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy items. Qualifications • Food Handling Certificate is desired What We Offer • Competitive wage, • Half-paid day off on your birthday!, • Opportunities for growth within the company, • A supportive and friendly team environment, • Employee meals and discounts (20%) Other • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and thrive in a lively, customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Event Coordinator to play a key role in the planning and delivery of professional events. This position involves working closely with colleagues, participants, sponsors, and suppliers to ensure each event is delivered smoothly, on time, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Liaise with all event participants, including speakers, sponsors, delegates, and suppliers. Database creation and maintenance of all participants. Assist in the planning, scheduling, and coordination of event programmes. Manage the production and delivery of event materials (agendas, signage, delegate information). Ensure branding and sponsorship commitments are fulfilled across all event activities. Oversee logistical arrangements with venues, catering, and technical providers. Support delegate registration and provide on-site assistance during events. Act as a central point of contact for participants before, during, and after events. Assist with post-event evaluation and reporting. Person Specification Essential: Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly. Good attention to detail, with a focus on presentation and quality. IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications. Desirable: Previous experience in event coordination or administration. Familiarity with event registration systems or CRM tools. Interest in marketing and communications related to events.

About the Role As our Senior Income and Finance Officer, you will: • Take the lead on rent collection, arrears recovery, and service charge management., • Deliver accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budget monitoring to support decision-making at senior level., • Work with housing teams to ensure tenancy sustainment, financial inclusion, and compliance with housing regulations., • Supervise and mentor colleagues, driving high performance in income and finance services., • A strong track record in income management and finance within housing (private rented and/or affordable sector)., • Excellent understanding of rent setting, service charges, arrears recovery, welfare benefits, and housing legislation in England., • Strong analytical, reporting, and IT skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights., • Great communication and negotiation skills, with a commitment to customer service., • A supportive and inclusive workplace., • Opportunities for professional development and progression., • The chance to play a central role in shaping our housing services. An Income and Finance Officer in a property management company plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and stability of the organization by managing income, overseeing expenditures, and providing accurate financial information for decision-making Key Responsibilities: Income Management: · Processing rent and service charge payments. · Managing tenant arrears and implementing debt recovery procedures. · Reconciling income and expenditure. · Calculating and managing recharges (e.g., insurance premiums). · Preparing completion figures for new lettings and lease changes. Financial Reporting: · Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports. · Assisting with budget preparation and variance analysis. · Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements. · Bookkeeping · Accounting assistance · Invoices and Purchas ledger · Supportive Finance payments and approval · Support on budget approval · Manage software integration and data migration · Financial Control: · Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. · Reconciling bank statements and other financial data. · Monitoring and managing petty cash. Other Responsibilities: · Liaising with other departments and stakeholders on financial matters. · Assisting with audits. · Supporting the Account on Finance and other management. · Produce board report · Produce monthly P&L data and dashboard · Produce Financial reporting format using Property management application and manual data where needed and necessary Skills and Experience: Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and interpret financial information. Attention to Detail: Accuracy and precision in handling financial transactions and data. IT Proficiency: Experience with accounting software, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and other relevant software. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, tenants, and other stakeholders. Property Management Knowledge: Understanding of property management processes and regulations. Debt Management: Experience in managing tenant arrears and implementing debt recovery procedures. Budgeting and Forecasting: Experience in preparing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and analysing variances. Compliance: Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Our 9-bed residential care home in Mitcham is seeking a new registered manager! The ideal candidate for this position will succeed in this role if they have both knowledge and experience in the social care sector, specifically Learning Disability. The registered manager will need to register with the CQC and passing the probation stage of the role will be dependent on the CQC approving their registration. Our Learning Disability residential home is seeking a new manager to support up to 9 service users who live with Learning Disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism, and/or complex behaviours. In addition to managing the residential care home, the candidate will manage the growing Domcare aspect of the business. Responsibilities Ensuring the safety and well-being of the service users within the home · All service users will be safe, provided with person-centred care, and indicating that they are happy via feedback mechanisms · Holding responsibility for all areas of the care provided Following CQC regulations and ensuring the home is compliant · Maintaining CQC compliance, regularly auditing and improving, and preparing for CQC inspection. Maintaining ‘Good’ CQC report for the home ·* Managing a team of staff * · Organising the staff rota, conducting supervisions for the staff, ensuring that staff follow policies and procedures, pushing the professional development of the staff members, hosting regular staff meetings, dealing with disciplinary actions ·* Liaising with professionals and stakeholders* · Ensuring MDT members, stakeholders, family members and other outside bodies are kept updated · Collecting feedback from stakeholders and making improvements as needed · Maintaining relationships with stakeholders and making positive links for the organisation ·* Upholding and improving the organisation’s reputation * · Maintaining CQC report of ‘Good’ and working towards improving to ‘Outstanding’ · Representing the organisation when liaising with outside bodies · Seeking continual improvement and pushing new initiatives ·* Ensuring the home is at capacity* · Assessing potential service users, submitting proposals, liaising with professionals, ensuring all beds are filled in a timely manner ·* Holding responsibility for administration tasks* · Auditing, writing care plans and risk assessments, completing provider information requests, following policies and procedures and completing all administration tasks required · Delegating tasks as required and ensuring completion ·* Managing the finances of the home* · Ensuring financial viability of the home including managing purchasing, keeping track of resident funds, recording financial transactions and auditing the home’s finances Qualifications Essential Willing to register with CQC Mandatory social care trainings including medication administration Care Certificate Desirable Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care Nursing degree PBS qualifications BSc in a relevant area such as social work, nursing etc Personal attributes/abilities Essential Compassion Resilience Organisation Good leader Ability to take initiative Willing to learn and improve An Enhanced DBS on the update service will be required. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events On-site parking Experience: Learning Disability: 3 years (required) Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: Enhanced DBS (preferred) Work Location: In person

We are an established and busy Sales and Letting Agent. We are now searching for an Administrator to join our busy office Duties will include general administrate duties as well as maintaining the company website with properties for sales/lettings, adding new properties to the portals, maintaining the office window display, assisting with lettings administration and property management including renewals and scheduling gas and electrical reports. You must enjoy dealing with a variety of people, as the role also involves meeting clients in the office and dealing with telephone enquiries. The atmosphere in the office is extremely vibrant, with a large number of clients arriving at the office in person requiring a property viewing or needing assistance with general enquiries. Meanwhile, the phones will be ringing so the pace is fast, yet every client needs to be dealt with professionally. The Branch Administrator must be able to deliver under pressure and be confident with dealing with clients both in person and over the phone, have strong organisational skills, effective communication skills both written and verbal with strong attention to detail, have an ability to multi-task and an excellent telephone manner. If you are interested and believe you have suitable skills and experience to be considered for the position, then please apply. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.