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  • Head Barista
    Head Barista
    8 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are a specialty and artisan café committed to exceptional coffee, consistency, and genuine hospitality. Every drink we serve reflects care, precision, and craft — from well-executed espresso to beautifully balanced milk drinks and hand-brewed coffee. We are building a team of professionals who take pride in quality, understand the details behind every cup, and want to be part of a café culture centred on standards, learning, and community. The Role We are looking for an experienced full-time Specialty Barista who brings strong technical coffee knowledge, excellent workflow, and a high standard of customer service. This role is for someone who is confident behind the machine, understands espresso recipes and extraction theory, and can consistently produce high-quality coffee in a fast-paced service environment. This is not a basic barista position. We are looking for someone who already has solid specialty coffee experience and can confidently dial in espresso, maintain equipment properly, and deliver consistency throughout service. Responsibilities • Prepare and serve consistently high-quality espresso-based drinks, milk drinks, pour-overs, and other specialty beverages, • Dial in espresso daily and throughout service, adjusting grind, dose, yield, and shot time as needed to maintain flavour and consistency, • Demonstrate a clear understanding of coffee ratios, extraction times, and how to correct under-extracted or over-extracted shots, • Texture milk to a high standard and produce clean, consistent latte art, • Work confidently on a La Marzocco espresso machine, • Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain a Mahlkönig grinder to ensure optimal performance, • Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of all coffee equipment, including grinders, group heads, steam wands, baskets, showers, and backflushing procedures, • Monitor espresso quality through regular taste checks and ensure drinks meet expected flavour profile and presentation standards, • Maintain excellent workflow during busy periods without compromising quality, • Keep the bar, equipment, and front-of-house area clean, organised, and fully stocked at all times, • Monitor stock levels, report shortages promptly, and support ordering and inventory control, • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards consistently, • Deliver warm, professional, and knowledgeable customer service, • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a specialty coffee environment, • Strong practical knowledge of:, • espresso recipes and brew ratios, • shot timing and extraction control, • grind adjustment and dial-in, • milk texturing and latte art, • coffee flavour balance and consistency, • Experience working with La Marzocco coffee machines, • Experience using and maintaining Mahlkönig grinders, • Ability to explain how and why to adjust a shot when extraction is running too fast or too slow, • Strong understanding of daily cleaning routines, preventative maintenance, and correct equipment care, • Experience with stock control and café inventory management, • Excellent attention to detail and pride in presentation, taste, and cleanliness, • Calm, organised, and efficient under pressure, • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player, • Good communication skills and a professional attitude, • Food Hygiene / Food Safety certification preferred; this will be highly valued, • Qualifications, • Previous barista experience is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided for suitable candidates., • Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures is desirable., • Experience in serving customers in a fast-paced environment is preferred., • Basic food preparation skills are beneficial., • Good time management skills to handle multiple orders efficiently during busy periods., • Ability to perform basic maths accurately for cash handling purposes., • Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly attitude towards customers and colleagues., • Competitive pay based on experience, • Flexible scheduling, • Ongoing training and opportunities for growth, • Supportive and quality-driven team environment, • Access to premium specialty coffee, • your CV, • a short cover letter outlining your specialty coffee experience, • the espresso recipe or brew ratio you are most comfortable working with, • how you would adjust a shot running too quickly

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    9 days ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea

    £38,000–£42,000 per year + performance bonus Full-time | 40–45 hour contract Notting Hill, London TAQ is entering a bold new chapter in Notting Hill. Relaunched on Westbourne Grove with support from Jackson Boxer and culinary direction from Eduardo Yishima, TAQ is a modern neighbourhood restaurant built around great tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, standout specials, serious ingredients and fast, high-energy service. We’re looking for a Sous Chef who wants to be part of that momentum. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in service, leads from the front, cares deeply about standards, and wants to grow within a kitchen that combines strong fundamentals with a clear point of view. What you’ll do • Work closely with the Head Chef to run a fast, organised and ambitious kitchen, • Lead service with confidence, including taking control of the pass when needed, • Support and supervise chefs across prep and service to ensure smooth running across all sections, • Drive consistently high standards in food preparation, presentation and quality control, • Help manage stock, ordering, GP awareness and day-to-day kitchen organisation, • Maintain excellent standards of HACCP, hygiene, allergens, temperature records and compliance, • Train, support and develop junior chefs, helping build a professional, positive kitchen culture, • Contribute to seasonal specials, ingredient selection and continuous improvement across the menu, • Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a sharp, seamless guest experience What we’re looking for • Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie in a quality-driven restaurant, • Confidence leading service and supporting a brigade in a busy kitchen, • Strong technical foundations, excellent organisation and calm decision-making under pressure, • High standards in food safety, hygiene and kitchen structure, • A genuine interest in produce-led cooking, flavour, and consistency, • A natural team leader who enjoys coaching others and setting the tone on shift, • Commercial awareness around stock, waste and labour, • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, • Experience with Mexican food is welcome, but not essential — strong fundamentals, energy and the right attitude matter most What we offer • A full-time 40–45 hour contract with a salary of £38,000–£42,000 per year, depending on experience, • Performance-based bonus structure, • Staff meals on shift, • Generous staff dining discount across the group, • Pension scheme, • Ongoing training and development, • A supportive leadership team with real room for progression, • A kitchen where your ideas are heard and your growth is taken seriously, • A chance to be part of one of Notting Hill’s most exciting current restaurant projects

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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    15 days ago
    £53000–£55200 yearly
    Full-time
    Greenford

    Al Kahrman Electromechanical Works UK Ltd About the Company AL KAHRMAN ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS UK LTD (Company No. 13363363) is a registered and active UK company specialising in the provision of mechanical and electrical (MCE) services. Based in London, the company operates within the construction and engineering sector, delivering high-quality electromechanical solutions across a range of commercial and infrastructure projects. The organisation supports the design, installation, maintenance, and management of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with UK industry standards and regulatory requirements. Its services cater to developers, contractors, and commercial clients, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and technical excellence. With a growing presence in the UK market, AL KAHRMAN ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS UK LTD is committed to expanding its operations, strengthening client relationships, and delivering innovative engineering solutions to support long-term business growth. We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand our presence across the UK electromechanical sector. Key Responsibilities: Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK market Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, and consultants Source and manage tender opportunities and oversee proposal submissions Lead commercial negotiations to secure profitable contracts Collaborate with technical teams to ensure high-quality project delivery Analyse market trends and develop effective growth strategies Represent the company at industry events and networking forums Requirements: Proven experience in business development or sales (construction/electromechanical sector preferred) Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to manage stakeholders and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and relationship-building skills What We Offer: Competitive salary of £55,200 per annum • Opportunity to work on high-value commercial projects, • Career growth within a dynamic and expanding organisation

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