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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    5 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    Reports to: Head Chef (Shankar Gurumurthy) Department: Operations Location: Wood Green, London N22 Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (full-time) Type: Permanent About Eat Píng Eat Píng is a fast-growing, London-based meal subscription business delivering balanced and nutritious Asian food at scale. We combine authentic flavours with healthier ingredient substitutions and no trade-off between taste and health. We’ve scaled from zero to over 5,500 meals per week within our first year and are building the operational foundations to triple that. This is not a live-service kitchen. We are a food production operation built with systematic, military-grade operational discipline. Every dish follows a standardised recipe bible and plating bible, batch cooked and blast chilled to exacting food safety standards. The Role We’re hiring a Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and be a hands-on leader in the kitchen. You’ll play a central role in production execution, quality assurance, team supervision, and food safety compliance as we scale. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high-intensity, process-driven environment and takes personal ownership of output quality. Key Responsibilities Production & Execution • Lead and execute batch cooking across a weekly production cycle: sauce prep (Tuesday), main prep (Wednesday), production (Thursday), portioning and sealing (Friday–Saturday), • Operate and oversee use of commercial kitchen equipment including Rational Bratt Pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes, and heat sealers, • Ensure all food is blast chilled to below 2°C within protocol timeframes and correctly stored in cold rooms, • Prepare dishes to exact specifications set out in the recipe consistency is a non-negotiable, • Conduct taste tests on every production batch and escalate quality concerns to the Head Chef for sign-off, • Uphold a zero-tolerance food safety culture; ensure all team members are HS2 certified and wearing full PPE (hair nets, gloves, white overalls, safety shoes) at all times, • Supervise and direct kitchen assistants and picker/packers during production and portioning shifts, • Act as second-in-command to the Head Chef; take full ownership of the kitchen in their absence, • Train new team members on SOPs, equipment handling, food safety procedures, and production workflows Essential • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a high-volume food production or commercial kitchen environment, • Strong knowledge of batch cooking techniques, blast chilling protocols, and cold chain management, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (HS2) — or willingness to obtain before start date, • Demonstrable understanding of HACCP principles and food safety record-keeping, • Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment (Bratt pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes), • Ability to lead a team under pressure while maintaining quality and safety standards, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment with high expectations for output and discipline, • Right to work in the UK Desirable • Experience with Asian cuisine — particularly South East Asian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese cooking techniques and flavour profiles, • Background in meal prep, subscription food, or FMCG food production, • Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification, • Experience with recipe scaling and cost-aware production planning Our Culture Eat Píng operates by four core standards. These aren’t aspirational — they’re how we work every day: • Aggressive Intensity — We are here to win. We expect high performers who consistently bring their A-game., • Ruthless Efficiency — Every effort must drive meaningful results. We focus on what matters most and execute relentlessly., • Cross Collaboration — No role operates in isolation. Kitchen, operations, growth, and tech work together with shared responsibility., • Creative Discipline — Punctuality, professionalism, and respect are mandatory. At the same time, if you believe a process can be improved, we want to hear it.

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  • Senior Finance Manager
    Senior Finance Manager
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets

    Senior Finance Manager Yard Sale Pizza Competitive salary Yard Sale Pizza are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team and play a key role in shaping financial and operational performance across the business! Reporting to our Finance Director, you'll act as the number two in the finance team, taking ownership of core financial processes whilst partnering closely with teams across the business to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making. It's a super exciting time to join YSP as we continue to grow, making this a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a fast-moving hospitality brand where collaboration, accountability and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy working at pace, getting into the detail and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, this could be the perfect next step! What you'll be doing: Commercial: • Leading weekly performance reporting, including sales insights and flash reporting., • Acting as the primary operations business partner, delivering impactful analysis and improving efficiency across sales forecasting, labour planning, COS, wastage, discounts and refunds., • Driving KPI dashboard automation, including supporting and training site management teams., • Optimising variable spend areas such as consumables and cleaning products and overseeing central prep reporting and transfers., • Owning key budget lines, supporting the annual budgeting cycle and periodic reforecasting., • Partnering with the Property Director to understand variances and ensure forecast accuracy., • Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks, projects and analysis. Financial Reporting: • Supporting the statutory audit process and consolidation of group entities., • Preparing the monthly management accounts pack, including presenting results to the leadership team., • Owning the 13-week cashflow forecast., • Maintaining the lease database and overseeing lease accounting. What we're looking for: • An individual with a hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in and take ownership., • Someone who has strong Excel skills and a tech-first mindset when working with data., • An individual who is naturally curious, with a desire to understand the drivers behind performance., • Someone who is comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities and deadlines., • A structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail., • A collaborative team player who brings a humble, reliable approach. You'll need: • To be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA.), • To have at least 4 years' post-qualified experience, including business partnering and management accounts exposure., • To have previous multi-site experience (hospitality experience is a MASSIVE plus.) What's on offer: • 28 days annual leave + Christmas hols., • Working from home allowance., • Hybrid working., • Epic staff parties and plenty of pizza! How to apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to join us to: lucy@yardsalepizza.com

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    8 days ago
    £45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    The Role: Our Sous Chef prepares, cooks and presents food quickly and efficiently, consistently making sure that the standards set out by the Head Chef are delivered every time. You will be attentive to our guest needs and wow every single guest with our amazing food. You will support the Head Chef in overseeing and directing all aspects of the kitchen operation. Experience working in a high volume and fast-paced kitchen, and a great passion for food is necessary for success in this position. *Manual Handling duty required Qualifications and Experience: • Free golf & 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6., • New starter training & buddy support to set you up for success!, • Access to continuous development through a blended learning approach., • Access to Medicash – Our health Cash back benefits platform! Includes, Dental Cover, gym discount, specialist health consultations, health screening, virtual GP, Employee assistance program, medicash discount perks and much more!, • Refer a friend – Up to £500 referral fee* (T&Cs apply), • Free meal on shift, • Associate of the month awards, • Fun team socials, competitions and incentives!, • Enrolment to our communication community – PuttApp, • Bring your ‘A’ game - We strive for excellence in everything we do, • Lead the Way - Our associates (staff) embrace and are inspired by change, • Own the Fun - We revel in our guests’ enjoyment, • Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home

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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    Role Overview As a Commission‑Based Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing new business opportunities within the catering, hospitality, and events ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys building relationships, and is motivated by uncapped earning potential. You’ll be representing a premium SaaS product in a lucrative industry where clients often manage multi‑million‑pound event portfolios. Your success directly translates into high‑value commissions. Key Responsibilities • Identify and prospect catering companies, event planners, event venues, decor and production companies, and hospitality groups that would benefit from Event Boss., • Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified leads through outreach, networking, and industry engagement., • Deliver compelling product demonstrations (with support from our technical team when needed)., • Understand client pain points and articulate how Event Boss solves operational, financial, and workflow challenges., • Negotiate and close deals, ensuring a smooth handover to the onboarding team. Maintain accurate activity records in our CRM. Represent Event Boss at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities (optional but encouraged). Provide market feedback to help shape product development and sales strategy. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in business development, sales, or account acquisition—ideally in SaaS, hospitality tech, events, catering, or related sectors. • A self‑starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills., • Comfortable with a commission‑only structure and motivated by high earnings., • Ability to understand and explain software solutions in a clear, value‑driven way., • Strong organisational skills and a disciplined approach to pipeline management. What We Offer Uncapped commission structure with high earning potential. Full product training and ongoing support from our leadership and technical teams. A premium, in‑demand product in a large and rapidly growing industry. Flexible working, work from anywhere, set your own schedule. Opportunities for progression into senior sales or regional leadership roles as we scale. Ideal For • Experienced business developers seeking a high‑reward, low‑restriction role., • Sales professionals with strong networks in catering, events, hospitality, or venues., • Entrepreneurs or consultants looking to add a lucrative revenue stream., • High‑performers who want autonomy and unlimited earning potential.

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