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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.

Breakfast Chef – Creative & Experienced 📍 Break the Fast London Brockley, SE4 🕘 Open 7 Days a Week 💷 £14–£17 per hour (Weekly Pay) Full-Time & Part-Time Available Immediate Start Break the Fast London is a vibrant, fast-growing brunch concept inspired by global breakfast flavours. We are looking for an experienced and creative Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team and help elevate our offering as we continue to grow. This is not an entry-level role. We’re looking for someone confident, organised and capable of running a busy brunch service. The Role You will be responsible for: • Preparing and delivering high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes, • Managing and executing Deliveroo & UberEats orders efficiently • Maintaining consistency, presentation and speed during peak service • Supporting menu development with creative ideas • Ensuring excellent hygiene and food safety standards • Working collaboratively with front-of-house to ensure smooth service • We’re Looking For Someone Who:, • Has proven experience as a Breakfast or Brunch Chef, • Is confident managing high-volume weekend service, • Understands timing, ticket flow and delivery platform pressure, • Has strong plating and presentation skills, • Brings creativity and initiative to the kitchen, • Lives within 30 minutes of Brockley (essential), • Is reliable, punctual and professional, • What We Offer, • £14–£18 per hour depending on experience, • Weekly pay, • Full-time or part-time flexibility, • Opportunity to grow with an expanding brand, • Supportive, ambitious and energetic team environment, • If you’re passionate about brunch culture and want to be part of building something special in South East London, we’d love to hear from you.

To provide friendly, efficient and professional service to all customers, ensuring an excellent dining experience from arrival to departure. Key Responsibilities Customer Service ● Welcome and greet customers in a friendly and professional manner. ● Escort customers to their tables and provide menus. ● Explain menu items, specials and promotions when required. ● Take accurate food and drink orders. ● Answer customer questions regarding ingredients, allergens and menu options. ● Provide attentive and polite table service. ● Check on customers during their meal to ensure they are satisfied. ● Handle customer requests and complaints professionally and report issues to the manager when necessary. Food & Drink Service ● Serve food and beverages promptly and correctly. ● Ensure dishes are presented correctly before serving. ● Check that orders are complete and accurate. ● Communicate effectively with the kitchen and bar team. ● Clear and reset tables efficiently. ● Follow the restaurant’s food safety and hygiene procedures. Payments ● Process customer bills accurately. Cleaning & Organisation ● Keep tables, chairs and front-of-house areas clean and tidy. ● Clean and restock service stations. ● Ensure menus and other customer materials are clean and presentable. ● Assist with opening and closing duties. ● Follow the restaurant’s cleaning schedule. Personal Qualities ● Friendly and approachable. ● Professional and well presented. ● Positive attitude. ● Team player. ● Responsible and dependable. ● Customer-focused. Working Requirements ● Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required. ● Ability to stand and work for extended periods. ● Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

Please only apply if you live in South London. Looking for someone confident that can take customer orders. Energetic and confident. This role is flexible and we have both part time and full time vacancies available. IMPORTANT: If interested please send us a message of the minimum hours you are looking for per week and which town you live in.

We are looking for an experienced and confident Floor Waiter Supervisor to join our busy pizzeria in Sidcup, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the front-of-house team, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining smooth floor operations, and supporting the management team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities ● Supervise and coordinate the front-of-house/waiting team during service. ● Ensure customers receive friendly, professional and efficient service. ● Allocate tables and manage the flow of service. ● Support and guide waiting staff throughout each shift. ● Handle customer queries and resolve service issues professionally. ● Ensure tables, dining areas and front-of-house areas are kept clean and presentable. ● Assist with opening and closing procedures. ● Monitor staff performance and maintain high standards of service. ● Communicate effectively with the kitchen and management team. ● Help train and support new members of staff. ● Lead by example during busy and high-pressure services. Requirements ● Previous experience in a similar supervisory role is essential. ● Previous experience working in a restaurant, pizzeria or busy hospitality environment. ● Fluent spoken English is essential. ● Strong communication and customer service skills. ● Confident supervising and motivating a team. ● Reliable, organised and punctual. ● Able to remain calm and professional during busy services. ● Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays. ● A positive attitude and professional appearance. Important Please do not apply if you do not have previous experience in a similar role. Applicants without relevant supervisory experience will not be considered. If you have the experience, confidence and leadership skills to help us deliver an excellent customer experience, we would love to hear from you.

The Role We’re looking for a Front of House Manager — someone who can own the floor, lead a team, and make sure every guest gets the Sweet Jerk experience from the moment they walk through the door. If you’ve managed in fast-paced brands like Nando’s, Wagamama, PizzaExpress, Five Guys, Wingstop or similar, this will feel familiar. This is not a Supervisor or Senior Waiter/Waitress role. We’re looking for someone who has already managed a restaurant Front of House operation and knows what it takes to run a busy service, lead a team, hold standards, cash up, handle customers, and keep everything moving when the pressure is on. You’ll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen Manager to make sure FOH is sharp, organised and bringing the energy every service. Key Responsibilities Lead the Front of House team during service, keeping the floor organised, efficient, and guest-focused. Manage service flow across seating, ordering, food running, drinks, clearing, and customer experience. Lead and motivate the FOH team, setting the standard through your own energy and performance. Handle customer concerns and service recovery confidently and professionally. Carry out opening and closing procedures, including cashing up and end-of-day till reconciliation. Train, onboard, and develop new FOH team members. Support rota planning, shift allocation, and appropriate staffing levels. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and restaurant readiness. Ensure company procedures, health and safety requirements, and operational checks are followed. Monitor team performance and address issues quickly when standards slip. Work closely with the kitchen team to keep communication tight and service flowing. Step in wherever needed during busy periods — at Sweet Jerk, our managers lead from the floor. What We’re Looking For ✅ At least 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or Front of House Manager. ✅ Proven experience directly managing a FOH team of 5+ people. ✅ Experience running busy restaurant services as the manager responsible for the floor. ✅ Confident with cashing up, till reconciliation, opening and closing procedures. ✅ Experience managing rotas, staffing, training, and team performance. ✅ Strong customer service skills and confidence handling complaints and service recovery. ✅ Experience within a recognised restaurant group, hospitality brand, or busy standards-led restaurant environment is highly desirable. ✅ Calm, organised, and decisive when service gets busy. ✅ Someone who leads by example — on the floor, not from the sidelines. ✅ High standards, great energy, and a genuinely warm approach to hospitality. ✅ Flexible availability including evenings and weekends. Please note: This is a management position. Supervisor, Shift Leader, Team Leader, Senior Server or Senior Waiter/Waitress experience alone will not meet the experience requirement unless you have also held overall Front of House or Restaurant Manager responsibility. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building something from the ground up — and you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Real progression opportunities as we grow across multiple sites. ⭐ Supportive, family-style culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ A chance to put your stamp on the standards and culture of a growing restaurant brand. ⭐ Great food, great people, and good vibes. ⭐ Staff meals and structured training provided. How to Apply If you know how to run a restaurant floor, lead people, and create the kind of hospitality that keeps guests coming back, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV along with a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk.

Bartender – Due Amici Restaurant, Chislehurst Due Amici is a well-established, family-run Italian restaurant with over 30 years of history. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for both our customers and our team. We are looking for a confident, reliable and friendly Bartender to join our team and take responsibility for the bar during evening service. The role will include managing the till, preparing and serving drinks and cocktails, serving wine and other beverages, and keeping the bar clean, organised and fully stocked. You will work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a smooth and professional service. The ideal candidate will: • Have previous experience working behind a bar., • Be confident preparing cocktails and a variety of drinks., • Have good customer service and communication skills., • Be organised, reliable and able to work efficiently during busy services., • Have a positive attitude and work well as part of a team. This is a great opportunity to join an established family-run restaurant with a friendly team and a relaxed but professional working environment. If you are interested, please send us your CV and a short introduction about yourself.

*PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN START IMMEDIATELY THIS WEEK* Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The RoleWe’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager).✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture.✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it.⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants.⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars).⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes.⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to ApplyIf you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

Connie’s Pizza — Queens Road Peckham, London Full-time | 48 hours per week £32k + Service Charge + Bonus Scheme About Connie’s Connie’s Pizza is London’s first Bri-talian pizzeria from Andrea Asciuti, founder of 081 Pizzeria. Named after his wife, Connie’s is proper London-style pizza, with Italian soul — light, crispy and full of flavour. The kind of local pizzeria you wish was on your street. We are growing, with a new Connie’s opening in Brighton this winter and further London openings already planned for next year. The Role We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team and play an important role in our continued growth. Working closely with the General Manager, you will help lead the restaurant, run shifts and ensure consistently high standards of service, hospitality and operations. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and supporting the FOH team during service., • Running shifts confidently and taking ownership of daily operations., • Delivering excellent guest service and handling feedback professionally., • Supporting staff training, development and performance., • Ensuring high standards of food safety, cleanliness and presentation., • Supporting sales, labour, stock and cost control., • Assisting with rotas, team organisation and day-to-day administration., • Working closely with the GM to improve operations and develop the business. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in a restaurant management or supervisory position., • A confident and hands-on leader who leads by example., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure., • Strong hospitality and customer-service skills., • Commercial awareness and an understanding of restaurant operations., • Someone ambitious who wants to grow with the business. What We Offer • 48-hour full-time contract, • £32k + Service Charge, • Career progression within a growing restaurant group., • Opportunities to be involved in future openings across London and beyond., • A hands-on management role with genuine responsibility., • A passionate, ambitious and supportive team.

Breakfast Done the Nigerian Way 🇳🇬 We’re TT’s Breakfast — a Nigerian breakfast brand built around great food, good energy and a strong sense of community. We’re looking for a Front of House Team Member to join our small but growing team. This isn’t a role where you’ll be one of ten people on a busy restaurant floor. Our shifts are intentionally small, and you’ll often work closely alongside one cook. That means we’re looking for someone who is reliable, switched-on and takes real ownership of their role. You’ll be the face of TT’s when customers walk through the door, while making sure the front of house runs smoothly from opening through to close. The Role • Welcome customers warmly and deliver genuinely great service, • Take orders accurately and confidently explain our menu, • Recommend dishes and answer questions about ingredients and allergens, • Prepare and package takeaway, Click & Collect and delivery orders, • Keep on top of front-of-house setup, • Keep the restaurant, counter and customer areas clean and organised throughout service, • Monitor stock levels of front-of-house items and flag anything running low, • Work closely with the cook to keep service moving efficiently, • Communicate clearly and calmly during busy periods, • Follow TT’s food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures, • Complete required daily checks accurately, • Take responsibility for your area rather than waiting to be told what needs doing, • Support with opening and closing procedures, • Help create the warm, welcoming atmosphere that TT’s is known for What We’re Looking For Attention to detail is really important to us. When you're working alongside one cook, there isn't always someone else to pick up what you've missed. We need someone who notices things, takes initiative and gets them sorted. You should be: • Reliable and punctual, • Naturally organised and clean, • Comfortable working independently, • Confident working alongside a small team, • Able to stay calm and focused when things get busy, • Friendly, warm and confident with customers, • Comfortable taking responsibility, • Someone who notices the little things, • Serious about hygiene, food safety and doing things properly, • Respectful of the team, the kitchen and our customers, • Happy to have a laugh, but knows when it's time to get focused Experience Hospitality or customer service experience is preferred, but we're more interested in your attitude, reliability and ability to learn. Experience working in a café, restaurant, takeaway or other fast-paced environment would be a bonus. What We Offer £12.71 per hour • Flexible shifts, • Free TT’s meal while working, • Training and development, • Opportunity to grow with an expanding independent brand, • A small, close-knit team, • The chance to be part of the next chapter of TT’s Breakfast If you think you're the perfect person to join the team and can make TT's Breakfast a better place for all, we'd love to hear from you!

Sourdough Pizza and Natural wine concept; 50 cover restaurant with large garden space; Small, hardworking team; Neighbourhood restaurant seeks a front of house manager to lead, inspire, solve problems, ensure happy and return guests, develop staff, enjoy work, learn and grow. We are open Tuesday to Thursday evening and all day Friday and Saturday. Please get in touch for a full list of responsibilities and expectations.