Head Chef — Launch & lead a groundbreaking Café in South East London South East London | 🕒 Full-time | Competitive salary + profit share potential About Us We’re creating more than just a café — this is a space where the energy of original South London meets the tastes of the city’s new wave. Think: unapologetically local, creatively elevated, and community-driven. Our menu will blend modern British comfort, bold global flavours, and nostalgic nods to the streets that raised us — all with the quality and presentation expected from a city that loves to brunch, snack, and gather in style. We’re looking for a Head Chef who can bring this vision to life — someone who’s as passionate about the details as they are about the bigger picture. If you want to shape a kitchen that people travel across the city for, this is your chance. The Role This isn’t just a job. This is your kitchen. Your menu. Your moment! As our Head Chef, you’ll: Design and execute a unique, fresh, South London-inspired menu that speaks to both long-time locals and newer residents. Champion quality, sustainability, and seasonality in every dish. Build and lead a small but mighty kitchen team with high standards and creative flair. Ensure exceptional food hygiene, cost control, and consistency. Work closely with ownership to refine the vision, shape specials, and adapt to trends. Be the face of the kitchen — engaging with customers, collaborating on events, and becoming part of the community fabric. What We’re Looking For ✔ A chef with serious talent, creativity, and ambition — someone ready to leave their mark. ✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen (brunch, small plates, bakery, or fusion experience a bonus). ✔ Strong understanding of modern café culture + an appreciation for London’s diverse food scene. ✔ Ability to design and cost menus that balance flair, profit and accessibility. ✔ Confident, inspiring leadership style — you’ll recruit, train, and motivate a small team from the ground up. ✔ Passion for local suppliers, ethical sourcing, and seasonal ingredients. Perks • A genuine opportunity to build something from the start. • Profit-sharing options for the right candidate. • Creative freedom: your ideas will shape this café. • Potential for future expansion and career growth as we scale.
Promise Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our longstanding clients — a family-run domiciliary care agency with over 30 years of experience supporting families across the UK. With offices in London and Manchester, our client provides compassionate, high-quality health and social care services in a wide variety of settings, including: Complex & post-operative care Pediatric & IV medication support Mental health & respite care Dementia & post-stroke care Palliative & domiciliary care Rooted in a commitment to truly personalized care, they serve communities through both in-home support and community inpatient services — transforming the lives of seniors, children, and their families. The Role: HR Advisor We are seeking a proactive, experienced HR Advisor to join their dedicated team. You’ll be the first point of contact for HR-related matters, providing expert advice, supporting compliance, and playing a key role in recruiting and developing an outstanding care team. Key Responsibilities Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, performance, conduct, and absence management Support recruitment, onboarding, and vetting of care staff, ensuring compliance with CQC and right-to-work legislation Maintain accurate staff records, contracts, DBS checks, and training compliance Assist with investigations, disciplinaries, and grievance procedures Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook Coordinate performance review processes and appraisals Generate regular HR reports for senior management Support employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing initiatives Ensure HR processes are compliant with GDPR and safeguarding standards