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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    3 days ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager We are currently hiring two experienced managers for exciting opportunities in Balham: • Freak Scene Balham – looking for a strong, hands-on manager to lead an established, fast-paced restaurant., • Pinky Steakhouse – our brand-new opening located just two doors down from Freak Scene, requiring a dedicated manager to help launch and drive the venue from day one. We are seeking candidates with solid management experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in high-energy environments. Strong operational knowledge and a passion for hospitality are essential. If you’re ready to take on a key role within a growing restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you. The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

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  • Kitchen Assistant
    Kitchen Assistant
    7 days ago
    £12.21–£12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About Toast Stores Toast Stores is a community hub in Springfield Park where connection and kindness fuel everything we do. Founded by two Shannon College graduates, we're building something special – and we need brilliant people to help us get there. We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant & Porter who's ready to roll up their sleeves, support our Head Chef, and be part of creating daily moments of joy for our guests. What You'll Be Doing Kitchen Support & Food Prep • Work alongside the Chef preparing ingredients, mise en place, and supporting menu execution, • Assist with basic food preparation tasks – chopping, prepping, assembling dishes, • Help execute service during busy periods, especially supper clubs and weekend rushes, • Support menu development by testing recipes and providing feedback, • Keep the kitchen running smoothly – washing up, cleaning as you go, maintaining stations, • Manage kitchen cleanliness to the highest standards (we're serious about this), • Handle dishwashing and ensure clean equipment is always ready for service, • Deep clean kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces, • Help receive deliveries, check stock, and organize storage areas, • Be the glue that holds BOH together during service, • Jump in wherever needed – flexibility is key, • Communicate effectively with the Chef and the rest of the team, • Help maintain food safety standards and follow HACCP procedures, • Previous kitchen experience (even entry-level) or genuine hunger to learn, • Understanding of basic food hygiene practices, • Physical stamina – this role is active, fast-paced, and demanding, • Right to work in the UK, • Reliable – your team depends on you showing up ready to work, • Consider your commute to Springfield Park, SW17 The Toast Stores Spirit • Passion for food and hospitality, • Positive energy and a can-do attitude, • Takes pride in their work – from prep to the final clean-down, • Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, • Eager to learn and develop culinary skills, • Adaptable and calm under pressure, • Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and evenings, • Comfortable working in a high-volume kitchen environment, • Basic knife skills (or willingness to learn), • Competitive hourly rate, • Real opportunity to learn from an experienced Chef, • Chance to grow with Toast Stores as we expand, • Beautiful location in Springfield Park, • Genuine family atmosphere where everyone matters, • Meals on shift, • Training and development opportunities

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    8 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Nine Elms, London

    CDP - Alma Nine Elms Alma is launching its first full all-day dining restaurant in Nine Elms, and we’re looking for strong Chef de Partie's to join the opening kitchen team. Founded in Barnes in 2016, Alma has grown into a recognised London brunch brand. Nine Elms is our boldest site yet: an all-day restaurant built around elevated brunch, great coffee, a serious juice bar, and a proper food & bar offer that carries through into the evening. Opening in the coming weeks, this is a great opportunity to join the team from the start and be part of establishing a kitchen built on quality, consistency and good standards. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will take ownership of your section, support prep and service, and help deliver food that is organised, consistent and well executed. We’re looking for chefs who are reliable, switched on, and take pride in what they send. You should be comfortable working in a busy kitchen, able to maintain standards under pressure, and keen to grow within a quality-led operation. What you’ll be doing: • Running your section with good organisation and attention to detail, • Supporting prep and service across a busy all-day kitchen, • Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation standards, • Working cleanly and efficiently during service, • Supporting stock rotation, prep levels and daily kitchen organisation, • Upholding strong food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards What we’re looking for: • Experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up, • A background in a quality-led kitchen, • Good prep skills, service awareness and attention to detail, • A reliable, hands-on approach and a strong work ethic, • Someone who wants to be part of an important opening and grow with the business What we offer: • Competitive pay plus strong TRONC, • Staff food and coffee provided on shift, • Enrolment into the company pension scheme, • Real opportunity for professional progression as Alma grows, • The chance to be part of an important new opening from day one If you want to join the opening team and be part of shaping Alma’s first proper restaurant kitchen, we’d like to hear from you.

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  • Kitchen Manager
    Kitchen Manager
    18 days ago
    £13.5–£14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Kitchen Manager, Monty’s London At Monty’s, we do things properly. Fresh food, big flavour, fast service and high standards every day. We are looking for a strong Kitchen Manager who can lead from the front, keep the kitchen organised and make sure every service runs properly from start to finish. This is a hands on role for someone with strong cooking skills, solid kitchen management experience and a real understanding of how to keep standards high in a busy food business. You will be responsible for the day to day kitchen operation, making sure food is prepared correctly, the kitchen is clean and organised, stock is under control and the team is ready for service at all times. If you are reliable, switched on, take pride in your work and know how to run a kitchen properly, we want to hear from you. What you’ll be doing • Leading the kitchen team day to day and making sure standards are consistently maintained, • Preparing and cooking food to Monty’s standards with strong attention to quality, consistency and presentation, • Making sure the kitchen is fully set up and ready for service every day, • Managing prep levels and part levels to ensure the team is always ready for a smooth service, • Placing orders, checking deliveries and keeping stock organised and under control, • Monitoring food quality, storage, labelling and rotation to maintain excellent standards, • Taking full responsibility for food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures in the kitchen, • Making sure all cleaning is completed properly, including daily cleaning, section cleaning and deeper scheduled cleaning, • Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and efficient at all times, • Supporting, training and guiding the kitchen team to work in a consistent and professional way, • Helping create a positive kitchen culture with good communication, teamwork and accountability, • Working closely with management to keep the operation strong and resolve issues quickly What we’re looking for • Previous experience in a Kitchen Manager or strong kitchen leadership role, • Strong cooking skills and confidence working in a fast paced kitchen, • A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards, • Experience with stock control, ordering, part levels and kitchen organisation, • Someone who is reliable, organised and able to lead by example, • A strong eye for detail and pride in keeping standards high, • A calm and professional approach under pressure, • A team player with a positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility What you’ll get • Competitive pay, • Staff meals on shift, • Training and development opportunities, • A supportive and energetic working environment, • Real opportunities to grow with the business

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  • Vehicle Wrapper
    Vehicle Wrapper
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN CAR WRAPPING! Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Freelance (flexible) 🔧 Role Overview We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Vehicle Wrapper / Vinyl Installer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for applying high-quality wraps, PPF, and vinyl graphics to a wide range of vehicles, ensuring a flawless finish that meets our premium standards. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where precision, efficiency, and pride in your work are essential. ✅ Key Responsibilities Install full vehicle wraps, partial wraps, and vinyl graphics Apply Paint Protection Film (PPF) and dechrome wraps Prepare vehicles properly (cleaning, panel prep, removal of trims where required) Ensure bubble-free, crease-free finishes Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards Maintain a clean and organised workspace Communicate with team members regarding job progress and deadlines Identify and resolve installation challenges on the job 🎯 Requirements Proven experience in vehicle wrapping / vinyl installation Strong knowledge of materials (3M, Arlon / Avery Dennison, etc.) Ability to work independently and as part of a team High attention to detail and pride in workmanship Good time management and ability to meet deadlines Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential) 💰 Pay & Benefits Competitive pay (based on experience) Performance-based bonuses available Opportunity to work on high-end vehicles and custom projects Career progression within a growing brand Supportive and professional working environment 🔥 Bonus Skills (Not Essential) Window tinting experience Detailing or polishing knowledge Graphic design / print knowledge Experience with commercial fleet branding ⚡ What We’re Looking For We want someone who: Takes pride in their work Moves with urgency but never cuts corners Wants to grow with a serious, ambitious business

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  • Pastry Chef de Partie
    Pastry Chef de Partie
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Chef de Partie – The Good Front Room We are hiring a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen at The Good Front Room. This is a chef led restaurant focused on modern Caribbean food. Bold flavour. Clean execution. High standards. The kitchen is led by Dom Taylor, winner of Five Star Chef on Netflix. You will work closely with Dom and the senior kitchen team, learning the systems, standards, and cooking that define the restaurant. The food Modern Caribbean cooking rooted in tradition Small plates and sharing dishes Fresh produce and proper technique Strong focus on flavour, balance, and detail The role You will take ownership of your section and deliver consistently strong service. You will Run your section with confidence during service Prepare and deliver dishes to a high standard Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily service Maintain organisation and cleanliness on your section Follow kitchen systems and prep planning Support junior chefs where needed Maintain food safety and hygiene standards You should Have solid experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up Be calm and focused under pressure Take pride in your work and your section Care about flavour, detail, and consistency Be organised, reliable, and hardworking Want to grow in a serious kitchen environment Why join Work in a chef led kitchen with high standards Be part of a restaurant with ambition and identity Learn modern Caribbean cooking and technique Develop your skills with a supportive team Clear progression as the business grows Location Dalston, London. If you take pride in your work and want to cook food that actually means something, this is for you. Apply with your CV and a short note about your experience and what drives you in the kitchen.

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