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  • WAITER / WAITRESS With Progression to Supervisor
    WAITER / WAITRESS With Progression to Supervisor
    2 hours ago
    £17–£21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE FULL-TIME WAITER / WAITRESS With Progression to Supervisor La Petite Bretagne is a small, established 27-seat restaurant in Hammersmith, known for authentic Breton galettes, sweet crêpes and warm, personal hospitality.We are looking for an experienced full-time Waiter / Waitress who wants more than simply turning up, serving tables and going home.We are looking for someone reliable, mature and confident who can become an important part of our restaurant for the long term.The position will initially be focused on working on the floor and learning exactly how we operate. Once you understand the restaurant, our standards and our team, there will be the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility and potentially progress into a Supervisor position.For the right person, our objective is simple: within the first two to three months, we want to reach a point where we can completely trust you to look after the restaurant, make sure the daily tasks are completed and help keep the team organised when required.We are a small restaurant, so we are not trying to make the position sound bigger than it is.There are no unnecessary management titles or layers.We simply need one very good person we can trust. A SMALL, STABLE TEAM One of the biggest advantages of working at La Petite Bretagne is the environment.Many members of our team have been with us for a long time. We know each other well, people understand their jobs and the atmosphere is generally calm, friendly and respectful.We are not a large corporate restaurant with constantly changing employees and different managers every few months.We are a small team.People work hard, help each other and then go home and enjoy their life outside of work.We believe that work should be taken seriously without becoming your entire life.That is why we try to provide: • Rotas published well in advance., • Consecutive days off., • A stable long-term team., • A friendly and mature working environment., • Independence and trust during your shifts., • Genuine work-life balance. Once you know the restaurant properly, you will spend much of your shift working independently without somebody constantly standing over you or telling you what to do.We trust good people to do their job. BUT WE WANT TO BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT THE JOB The environment may be relaxed and friendly, but the job itself is not easy.This is a hands-on position.Because we only have 27 seats, we operate with a small front-of-house team and you will often manage the floor independently.That means there isn’t one person for coffee, another person for clearing, another person for running food and another person for washing plates.You do the job from beginning to end.During a normal shift you will be responsible for: • Welcoming and seating guests., • Taking food and drink orders., • Making coffees and hot drinks., • Producing proper latte art., • Running food from the kitchen., • Serving guests., • Clearing tables., • Washing plates when required., • Polishing plates, glasses and cutlery., • Resetting tables., • Keeping the restaurant exceptionally clean., • Communicating with the kitchen., • Managing several tables simultaneously., • Dealing confidently with guest requests., • Keeping the entire front of house organised throughout service., • Completing opening and closing duties. You will be moving throughout the shift and constantly changing between different tasks.So while the restaurant itself is small, you need to be organised, fast and comfortable taking responsibility.If you prefer a restaurant where every employee has one very specific task, this probably isn’t the right position for you.If you enjoy having control of your floor, organising yourself and being trusted to get on with your job, you will probably love it. BARISTA & LATTE ART SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL This requirement is completely non-negotiable.You must already be comfortable using a professional espresso machine.You must know how to texture milk correctly and prepare high-quality: • Flat whites, • Cappuccinos, • Lattes, • Cortados, • Other espresso-based drinks And you must be able to produce proper, consistent latte art.We can teach you our restaurant.We can teach you our menu.We can teach you our systems and standards.We cannot teach basic coffee skills from scratch for this position.If you do not already have genuine barista and latte-art experience, please do not apply. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR You don’t necessarily need to already be a manager.Strong experience as a Waiter, Senior Waiter, Head Waiter, Supervisor or Assistant Manager can all be suitable.More importantly, we are looking for someone who: • Is reliable and punctual., • Is naturally organised., • Works extremely well independently., • Takes ownership without constantly being asked., • Notices what needs doing., • Is warm and confident with guests., • Can remain calm during busy periods., • Has excellent attention to detail., • Takes pride in cleanliness., • Communicates well with the kitchen., • Can eventually help guide other team members., • Wants stability and a long-term position., • Has genuine hospitality experience., • Has excellent coffee and latte-art skills. Weekend availability is essential and non-negotiable.Long-term commitment only.No seasonal or summer applications. PROGRESSION TO SUPERVISOR We don’t believe in giving people impressive titles before they have had the opportunity to prove themselves.You will join us as a strong member of the front-of-house team.During your first two to three months, we want you to learn the restaurant properly.If you demonstrate the right attitude, consistency and ability, we can then gradually give you more responsibility.As Supervisor, this could include: • Making sure the daily task list is completed., • Helping organise the team during shifts., • Maintaining service standards., • Checking opening and closing procedures., • Keeping the restaurant clean and organised., • Dealing with small operational issues., • Making sure everyone knows what they are responsible for., • Keeping things running properly when senior management is not there. This will still be a hands-on position.You won’t suddenly stop serving customers or making coffees because you have a Supervisor title.You will work alongside the team while becoming someone we can rely on to make sure everything is running as it should. WHY JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE? • Competitive salary., • Generous service charge., • Monthly performance bonuses., • Complimentary staff meals., • Employee discounts., • Rotas published well in advance., • Consecutive days off., • Stable and established team., • Calm and friendly working environment., • High level of independence., • Trust and autonomy once trained., • Genuine work-life balance., • Opportunity to progress to Supervisor., • Performance-based recognition and rewards., • Long-term opportunities within the business. WHO WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE? Someone who likes hospitality but doesn’t want the politics and chaos that can sometimes come with large restaurants.Someone who enjoys being trusted.Someone who likes having their own floor and organising their own service.Someone who is happy to get their hands dirty — whether that means making a beautiful flat white, carrying food, clearing a table or washing a stack of plates.Someone who works hard during their shift but also values having a life outside of work.And most importantly, someone looking for a stable place where they can stay, develop and become part of a team that has already been together for a long time.If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

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  • Pastry Chef - Monday to Friday - Agency
    Pastry Chef - Monday to Friday - Agency
    16 hours ago
    £17.4–£22 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Rate Per Hour - £17.40 (£19.50 Inclusive of Holiday) to £19.63 (£22.00 Inclusive of Holiday) Host Staffing is the staffing agency supporting many of the UK's biggest and most prestigious events. We are looking for Pastry chefs to join our company to give you flexible work, as much or as little as you need: full-time hours or an evening or day here or there, for a week here or there or for the Summer. Currently, we are recruiting Casual Event Pastry Chefs for the coming Summer Event Season: Remuneration • Hourly Paid or Day Rate for Band and Film Work, • £17.50-19.63 Per Hour (Plus Holiday Pay on Top) -Depending on Client, Experience and Role., • Weekly Paid Times of Work • Monday to Friday, • 8am till 4.30m + Evening Functions Minimum 6 Hours, • Evening Functions – It may suit you if you want extra work around a full-time job., • Some Weekends – To Support Functions, i.e. Weddings What the Work is • Volume Event Prep- Canapés, Bowl food, Weddings, Film Premiers, seated plated dinners/banquets., • Crew and VIP Catering at Band, Film/TV Locations and Festivals., • Plating Up & Garnishing at Function Location • Client kitchens are based throughout London to suit your home or work location., • Evening Functions –majority-based in London, so can suit your home or work location., • Weekend functions and weddings may be outside London., • Functions out of London – Travel Time and Travel Cost paid., • Taxis are provided if public transport is not available. Experience and Requirements • Relevant Chef Experience- Fresh Food and Volume., • Minimum experience needed: Pastry Chef De Partie Level. Licence/Certifications: • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, • Allergen Training -Certificate, • Your own Presentable chef whites, hat, apron, knives, and steel-toe cap safety shoes·Right to Work in the UK If you are interested in a role, please apply now. We can arrange a call, and if it works for you, we will schedule an in-person meeting.

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  • Waiter/Waitress
    Waiter/Waitress
    6 days ago
    £18.04 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    WHY WORK FOR US Here at Blacklock we`ve fully embraced cultural diversity and made it our superpower. Our people are the very beating heart of our restaurants, where everyone can be themselves and truly shine in their natural brilliance. We also have quite a few OGs who have been rocking the floor for 8+ years, and still going strong (and surprisingly fast), which should count for something! Just like the well-being of our people we feel the same way about the planet – we're proud to be a certified B Corp. OUR OFFER TO YOU • A safe and respectful place where you can be yourself and speak your truth., • Learning and growing. We'll train you from the ground up and invest in one of the best, varied training programmes out there, helping you become a top-tier industry professional opening many doors for your future., • Flexible hours. We will do our best to design your work schedule around your lifestyle., • Become a part of a high performing, self-assured team., • Autonomy. Once we've given you all the tools and knowledge you need, we believe the best thing we can do is give you the space to do your thing. Micromanagement is not our style., • Work with a well-seasoned leadership team. Our restaurants move at a fast pace, with high energy and emotional intensity, but our managers know how to keep teams focused and in control., • Join an ever-growing, nationwide network of people who genuinely support and look out for one another., • Job security! There is no queue of AI-driven robots outside of our restaurants wanting to take our jobs. We check every day – so far so good! SOME OF THE GREAT PERKS TO ENJOY AS PART OF OUR BENEFIT PACKAGE • 50% off food across all our restaurants for you and up to three guests., • Enjoy our superb-quality chops, steaks, and premium wine at cost price – perfect for hosting a BBQ in the garden or home party., • A choice of freshly prepared hot meals (buffet-style) on shift with the team's dietary requirements in mind. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome! We make sure everyone's well fed and ready to rock., • Plenty of breaks (all paid) throughout the day to rest, recharge, and step outside., • 30 days holiday plus service charge: 28 statutory days, plus an extra day for your birthday and another to enjoy Blackstock – our yearly end-of-summer open-air festival (it`s awesome!)., • Christmas and New Year's Day off (we are closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan), • One paid day each year to give back through volunteering – you choose the cause, whatever speaks to you., • Free mortgage advice., • Hardship Loan Scheme to support you in unexpected situations., • Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Special milestone rewards including CODE membership, weekend away, extra holidays and fully paid sabbaticals. ..And more! WHAT WE WOULD LOVE FROM YOU IN RETURN We are not simply hiring staff but building a community of good natured people who crave and find meaning in human connection. We are looking for a strong mix of fierce intelligence, kindness, and a desire to change hospitality, and the world, for the better. While experience is valued and certainly an advantage, who you are as a person matters far more. If our story speaks to you, we would love to hear yours.

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  • Sous Chef - Richmond
    Sous Chef - Richmond
    7 days ago
    £15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London’s iconic green spaces with exceptional coffee, fresh ingredients, and high-quality café dining. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering a vibrant menu crafted with care. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and delivering outstanding food. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, have a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy mentoring junior chefs, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Be Doing: • Supporting the Head Chef – ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high food quality., • Supervising food safety & hygiene standards – maintaining a safe, clean and compliant kitchen., • Preparing high-quality dishes – using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create our signature café menu., • Training & mentoring junior chefs – helping to develop skills and maintain consistency., • Managing food prep & cooking – ensuring consistency, speed, and presentation standards., • Overseeing stock management – supporting ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation., • Ensuring kitchen organisation – keeping a clean, efficient, and well-stocked work environment., • Working as part of a team – supporting colleagues to keep operations running smoothl What We’re Looking For: • A skilled & passionate chef – with previous experience as a Sous or Senior Chef de Partie., • A hands on team player – supporting the Head Chef and leading by example., • A quality-obsessed cook – who takes pride in using fresh, seasonal ingredients., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in stock control, waste management, and food cost control., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected., • A flexible & adaptable attitude – happy to work weekends and peak periods like school holidays. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice, • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business, • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites, • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives *Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* If you’re a motivated Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity, we’d love to hear from

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  • Breakfast Chef
    Breakfast Chef
    1 month ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea

    Cinta Café is a neighbourhood café in London known for great coffee, fresh food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for a confident Breakfast Chef with strong baking skills to join our small, friendly team. You’ll be part of a hands-on team of 6, focused on creating high-quality food and a space our regulars genuinely enjoy returning to. Hours & Pay 4 days per week, may include weekends (with potential for additional shifts) 6:30am – 2:30pm 30-minute unpaid break per shift £14 per hour What You’ll Be Doing Preparing and cooking breakfast and brunch dishes during service Baking and preparing pastries, cakes, and other baked items Supporting with prep for lunch service Creating fresh, seasonal salads and contributing ideas for lunch specials Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and storage areas Managing prep, stock rotation, and food safety standards Supporting the wider team during busy periods Working efficiently during fast-paced morning service Helping maintain the warm, community-focused atmosphere we’re known for What We’re Looking For Confident breakfast chef with previous experience in a busy kitchen including making herb oils Strong baking skills are essential Experience with pastries or bakery work is a huge bonus Someone creative with food and confident developing colourful, fresh salad and lunch ideas Organised, proactive, and able to work with urgency Calm under pressure and able to manage a busy breakfast service Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented Someone who takes pride in presentation and consistency Why Join Cinta A genuinely lovely working environment A loyal customer base you’ll get to know A supportive, close-knit team Creative input encouraged As we head into summer, we get significantly busier — so it’s a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, energetic service environment

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