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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    4 days ago
    £46000–£48000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Caffe Concerto is seeking potential Head Chefs for the restaurants located at Central London, who will be directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training employees about methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation and cost control. Job Description : § Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portion, cooking and serving standards. § Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen employees. § Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations. § Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner. § Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s maintenance programs. § Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standards recipe cards for all new menu items. § Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries arc performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures § Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures. § Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis. § Schedule kitchen staff as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and staff cost objectives are met. § Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures. § Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils. § Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices. § Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, and other equipment and food storage areas. § Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points. § Provide safety training in first aid, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials. Qualifications: § A minimum or 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, cooking, fry cook and expediter. § At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity. § Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and floor personnel and customers. § Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. § Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES § Each branch of Caffe Concerto has a General Manager and two Assistant Managers and a Head Chef § Head Chef generally are responsible in a way for assisting the head office with all of the administrative and human-resource functions of running the business, including recruiting new employees and monitoring employee performance and training. § The Head Chef is responsible for all food preparation activities, including running kitchen operations, planning menus, and maintaining quality standards for food service. § Head Chefs estimate food needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh food and supplies. They plan for routine services or deliveries, such as linen services or the heavy cleaning of floor or kitchen equipment, to occur during slow times or when the dining room is closed § Head Chef interview, hire, train, and, when necessary, fire employees with the operational manager’s permission. Retaining good employees is a major challenge. § Head Chef direct the cleaning of the kitchen areas and the washing of tableware, kitchen utensils, and equipment to comply with company and government sanitation standards. § Head Chefs schedule work hours, making sure that enough workers are present to cover each shift. If employees are unable to work, managers may have to call in alternates to cover for them or fill in themselves when needed. Managers have to keep the Timetable within budget without affecting the performance of the business. § Head Chefs may recruit employees by contacting agencies numbers can be found in managers contact list, or by reviewing CVs of applicant who drop these CVs at the branch. Managers oversee the training of new employees and explain the establishment’s policies and practices. Make sure that all staff has signed the health and safety forms. § Head Chefs must be good communicators. They need to speak well, often in several languages, with a diverse clientele and staff. They must motivate employees to work as a team, to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards. Managers also must ensure that written supply orders are clear and unambiguous. § Head Chefs also monitor the actions of their employees and patrons on a continual basis to ensure the personal safety of everyone. They make sure that health and safety standards and local liquor regulations are obeyed. § Finally, head chefs are responsible for locking up the establishment, checking that ovens, grills, and lights are off, and switching on alarm systems Package : § Salary 46,000 to 48,000 Including Service Charge § Job Type Full Time, permanent. § Free staff Food § Staff Discounts on food & drinks § Training courses § Pension Scheme § Paid Holidays

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  • Trainee Dental Nurse
    Trainee Dental Nurse
    7 days ago
    £14–£15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are offering an exciting opportunity for individuals ready to step into the world of dental nursing. Whether you’re switching careers or just starting out, we’re here to support you. No previous experience? That’s perfectly fine – we’ll provide all the training you need. All we ask is that you bring a positive attitude and a genuine eagerness to learn. As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment, gaining practical skills and knowledge to build a lasting career in healthcare. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare treatment areas and assist clinicians during dental procedures, • Support patients with information about their treatment and recovery, • Update medical records and manage appointments, • Assist with dental lab tasks and keep track of stock and materials, • Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment following infection control policies Candidate Requirements: • A warm, supportive personality with a strong interest in dentistry, • Good interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to stay organised and follow clinical procedures accurately, • Commitment to professionalism, discretion, and patient confidentiality, • Reliable, punctual nature and presentable appearance, • Eligibility to work in the UK, • Enrolment in, or willingness to enrol in, a recognised dental nursing qualification (e.g., NEBDN Diploma) What We Offer: We’re committed to helping you grow with benefits including: • Competitive salary based on your role and experience, • Structured training and career development support, • Uniform and PPE provided, • Access to a workplace pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme for everyday wellbeing, • Basic healthcare cover, • Regular reviews to support your professional progression Our practice is easily reachable via public transport, making commuting straightforward and stress-free. If you're motivated to start a fulfilling career in dental healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Gaming Party Host/ Van Driver
    Gaming Party Host/ Van Driver
    9 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Part-time
    Greenford

    Gaming Party Bus is a unique party concept that brings video gaming parties straight to your door. We arrange children's parties, adult's parties, wedding parties and corporate events. We are always looking for bright and energetic people to join our team and help build our brand as London's favourite gaming party bus! We are looking for dedicated and patient gaming staff who have experience with driving a van and can confidently drive around London roads with our new party van. Individuals who have experience in dealing with gaming consoles such as Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and PC’s will be an added bonus as our team are dedicated in creating the best gaming experience ever. The Role We would require someone that is passionate about gaming, who is confident and friendly with customers and has a full clean driving license that is available immediately and lives local to Greenford, West London area. You will be travelling on one of our buses to client’s houses and venues to carry out the parties. Parties are booked around London and surrounding areas within the M25 border. At the parties, you will be required to supervise the party and help players throughout their party. You must be friendly, professional, outgoing and have a good relationship with clients to help grow our fun, friendly brand. Does this describe you? -You are friendly and outgoing and enjoy working within a team. -You are passionate about delivering a great experience for our customers who look for a unique experience, facilitated by you. -You have great communication skills, and are able to gain trust and respect of our customers and seen as a motivator, entertainer and mentor to the group. -You have a clean driving record and experience driving a large vehicle. Work Location: Alperton, UB6

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  • Team Member – Bakery & Brunch Service
    Team Member – Bakery & Brunch Service
    14 days ago
    £13.5–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Chocolate Dino is a 4.9⭐ rated independent bakery and coffeehouse with over 600 Google reviews. We are a small but very fast-paced site. We are looking for reliable, switched-on team members who understand that hospitality requires both warmth and efficiency. This is a dynamic role, not one for standing around and waiting. This role IS for you if: • You have previous hospitality experience, • You can work at pace without compromising standards, • You understand that cleaning is an integral part of the job, • You are punctual and take responsibility for your tasks This role is NOT for you if: • This would be your first ever job, • You prefer to avoid customer interaction, • You are unwilling to engage in cleaning or pot wash duties, • You require constant supervision, • You are unavailable to work weekends What you’ll do: • Serve customers confidently and warmly, • Prepare coffee and food items to our quality standards, • Support brunch service effectively during busy periods, • Keep the bakery clean, organised, and ready at all times, • Work collaboratively as part of a small team where everyone contributes What we offer: • Competitive hourly rate (£12.50–£13.50) plus strong tronc (minimum £2 per hour, often more), • Busy shifts with excellent earning potential, • A supportive and professional work environment, • Opportunities for internal growth and advancement, • Exposure to events and peak trading periods How to apply: When applying, please ensure you include details of your hospitality experience and your availability, especially concerning weekends. Applications submitted without relevant experience will not be considered.

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    1 month ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager Freak Scene – London A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant 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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  • Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    1 month ago
    £35000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Operations & Store Management Lead (Fast-Track to Partnership) Europafoodxb (UK) is recruiting a hands-on, high-performing leader to take ownership of daily operations, staff management, and problem-solving across our food retail/convenience business. This is a growth role for someone who can switch from selling on the shop floor to resolving operational issues immediately—calmly, quickly, and effectively. What you’ll do • Lead the store team day-to-day: standards, rota, performance, training, discipline where needed, • Solve operational issues fast (customer escalations, stock gaps, supplier/delivery issues, compliance), • Drive sales and service: lead by example on the floor when required, • Maintain excellent availability and reliability during busy trading periods, • Implement systems to improve efficiency and reduce errors, • Work closely with owners and develop into a wider business leadership role What we’re looking for (must-haves) • Full UK driving licence, • 3–4+ years management experience (retail/operations), • Excellent English (spoken and written), • Food retail / convenience / supermarket experience, • Fast, organised, resilient, trustworthy; takes ownership without excuses, • Hungry to learn, develop, and stay long-term (partnership pathway for the right person) What you get • Competitive salary (based on experience) + performance progression, • Sponsorship Visa provided if required, • Genuine growth: responsibility, leadership development, and long-term partnership potential To apply Send your CV + a short note explaining why you fit a fast-paced “ownership” role and your availability.

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  • Pharmacy Technician
    Pharmacy Technician
    1 month ago
    £15–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Context and Summary: Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centered, coordinated care in our Practices. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice. Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians are different to clinical pharmacists as they are not able to prescribe or make clinical decisions, instead working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives. Job Specific responsibilities- Clinical: • To develop and maintain medicines related communication to all Practice staff, • To assist with the development and review of medicine audits, • Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries., • Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries Technical and Administrative: • To adhere to strict confidentiality policies at all times. Person specification: Qualifications and Experience Essential : • Professional registration with GPhC., • BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences., • Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy. Desirable: • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

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  • Commercial Activities Lead
    Commercial Activities Lead
    1 month ago
    £35000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Rising Star Commercial Activities Lead Full time Outer East London OTE £40k+ (linked to the delivery of financial growth in our social enterprises) Why Rising Star? – because we want to attract confident, faith filled Leaders, progressives who make things happen… Our charity work and social enterprises have a sustained impact on the lives and opportunities of local people. You will lead our established commercial activities to be bigger and better, delivering increased financial surpluses alongside community benefit! We are an award-winning Christian charity, almost 100 years established, with social action written deeply into our DNA. We are highly respected within our Borough, based on our consistent commitment to improving this place. We have new-build facilities within a housing and social action campus, and an exciting extension site newly opened. Alongside our charity work, we have strong commercial social enterprises – childcare, café, facilities hire and selling food and other essentials through our social supermarket. The Street Kitchen café is busy, a bustling public welcome space open 7 days a week, all day and into the evenings. These businesses all have scope to expand and extend – can you deliver ambitious value-driven growth? The businesses need managers equipped for larger responsibilities, - can you inspire, teach and example excellence? We believe in allowing people to fly high, to reach their potential, and to exceed their own expectations. Personality, attitude, ambition and industry will weigh heavily in our assessment of candidates – perhaps more so than qualifications or experience. We will want to be confident that you can deliver financial results through enterprise. You will demonstrate business acumen, financial literacy, innovation and switched on marketing to grow our brand. We want everyone in Barking and Dagenham – and wider! - to know about Kingsley Hall, what we do and how they can become stakeholders, customers and partners. You will work with our Directorate Team and as you grow our business, you will have a key role in our Leadership succession planning. This role is designated by us as a ‘Central Post’, which means there is requirement that the postholder has a living and practised Christian faith. Applicants will need to provide evidence and an appropriate reference on this point. We believe there are Rising Stars looking for great opportunities – could you be the match for us? You should submit your application by 5.00pm on Monday 23rd February, and selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews will be held in Dagenham on 3rd and 4th March.

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    2 months ago
    £12.5–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Teddington, London

    Shambles – Teddington, Greater London (TW11 8HG) The Role: We are looking for an experienced Bartender to join the Shambles team. This is a front-line role where guest experience is non-negotiable. You’ll be confident, switched on, and genuinely enjoy looking after people. You’ll be responsible for serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, food when required, and delivering consistent, high-quality service. This includes preparing and serving classic cocktails made fresh to order, setting up and closing down the bar, and keeping the bar organised, clean, and service-ready at all times. Wine knowledge matters here. We offer around 40 wines by the glass, so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable talking about wine and keen to deepen their knowledge. What We’re Looking For: Minimum 1 year’s experience in a busy, quality-led bar or restaurant Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, with a solid foundation in wine A genuine interest in wine – WSET Level 1 or above is advantageous A team player who communicates clearly and works well with others Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy, with a natural sense of urgency Positive, can-do attitude – solutions over excuses Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure Genuine passion for food, wine, and hospitality If you don’t yet have bar experience but want to learn the trade, please apply instead for a Barback position. Eligibility: This role is open only to candidates with a valid UK work permit. Benefits: Competitive salary plus tips Weekly pay – paid for every hour worked Staff food while on duty Friendly, family-run working environment Established, independent business Annual pay review Optional private pension scheme Full-time contract Staff parties Staff discounts If you know your way around a bar, care about wine, and take pride in doing things properly, we’d like to hear from you.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Barista — Spread Café (Battersea) Location: Battersea / Clapham Hours: Full-time (flexible, early starts required) Pay: Competitive, experience dependent About Spread Spread is a neighbourhood café built around exceptional coffee, good energy, and community. We take coffee seriously but not ourselves — we care deeply about quality, consistency, and creating a space people want to come back to every day. We’re coffee-first, design-led, and independent. No corporate scripts, no egos — just great service, calm confidence, and strong standards. The Role We’re looking for a barista who: • Genuinely loves coffee and hospitality, • Takes pride in doing things properly, • Understands that consistency > showing off What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing and serving high-quality coffee to a consistently high standard, • Dialling in espresso and maintaining quality throughout service, • Delivering warm, friendly, natural service — no forced chat, no deadpan energy, • Opening and/or closing the café (depending on shift), • Keeping the bar, equipment, and service areas clean and organised, • Supporting food service, clearing tables, and helping during busy periods, • Working as part of the team to keep service smooth and stress-free What We’re Looking For • Previous barista experience preferred (but not essential if you’re keen and fast-learning), • Solid understanding of espresso-based drinks and milk texturing, • Calm under pressure — especially during busy mornings, • Punctual, reliable, and organised, • Friendly, switched-on, and emotionally intelligent, • Comfortable with early starts (some shifts from ~6:00–6:30am) Bonus Points (Not Essential) • Experience with specialty coffee, • Interest in food, design, or creative projects, • Someone who enjoys being part of a local neighbourhood scene Why Work at Spread? • Independent café with real creative freedom, • Supportive team, no shouting, no nonsense, • High-quality equipment and ingredients, • Opportunities to grow with the business as we expand, • A workplace that actually cares about culture, not just output

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