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Join the Gourmet Sausage Team at the Southbank Christmas Market! We’re on the lookout for reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals to join The Gourmet Sausage — serving up high-quality street food throughout the festive season. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role in the heart of London’s iconic Southbank Christmas Market. Perfect for those who take pride in great food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service in a lively, outdoor environment. Job Type: Part-time & Full-time roles available Contract: Temporary (18th October – 22nd December) Shifts: Daytime and evening shifts between 11am–9pm, weekends included Key Responsibilities: • Food preparation & service: Cooking and serving gourmet sausages and sides to a consistent, high standard., • Customer service: Providing friendly, efficient, and welcoming service to every guest., • Health & safety: Following all food hygiene, allergen, and safety procedures — maintaining a clean and safe workspace at all times., • Stock control: Monitoring ingredient levels, restocking when required, and rotating stock correctly., • Cleanliness: Ensuring all equipment, utensils, and prep areas are regularly sanitised and compliant with H&S standards., • Cash handling: Operating the till system accurately and processing transactions confidently., • Proven reliability and strong work ethic., • Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certification (essential)., • Health & safety conscious with a proactive approach to maintaining high standards., • Previous experience in street food, catering, or hospitality (preferred but not essential)., • Excellent communication and time management skills., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, outdoor environment., • Flexible availability — especially on weekends and during peak festive periods.

Kitchen Assistant / Production Chef – Part-Time with Progression to Full-Time Location: Chessington, Surrey Pay: £12.21 per hour negotiable Hours: 24 - 40hours per week or more if required (day shifts, Monday to Friday) Start Date: Immediate This is not a summer job. We are looking for someone interested in ongoing work, with the potential to grow into a full-time, permanent role towards the end of the year. This role is not suitable for students seeking seasonal or short-term summer employment. About the Role: Ralph’s is an award-winning artisan food producer based in Chessington. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant / Chef to join our small, friendly production kitchen team. Previous production kitchen experience is required, this is not a job for previous take away chefs. Main Duties: Food prep, baking, cooking packaging and Labelling products General kitchen cleaning Washing up Assisting with deliveries (if you have a UK driving licence) What We Offer: Opportunity to work with a chef with 10+ Great Taste Awards and an amazing team Flexible hours (minimum 24 hours/week), with the potential for the right candidate to become full time Free on-site training Free sampling of new recipes Clear path to full-time, permanent work Small, supportive team Free parking and staff discounts Requirements: Right to work in the UK Willingness to learn and work as part of a team Kitchen, catering, production kitchen experience is essential Driving licence is helpful but not required If you’re looking for stable, long-term work with the chance to grow in a dynamic food business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with Ralph’s. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract Benefits: Employee discount On-site parking Work Location: In person

Join the festive team at Riverside Garden Bar’s Christmas Market on the Southbank! We’re looking for energetic, reliable, and friendly individuals to help deliver a fast-paced, high-quality service throughout the busy festive season. This is a customer-facing role in a lively winter market setting — perfect for those who thrive in hospitality, enjoy working outdoors, and love bringing festive cheer to every shift. Job Type: Part-time & Full-time roles available Contract: Temporary (18th October – 22nd December) Shifts: Daytime and evening shifts between 12pm–10pm, weekends included Key Responsibilities: • Serving drinks: Pouring draught beer, mulled wine, and festive cocktails efficiently and to standard., • Customer service: Delivering a warm, friendly, and engaging experience to all guests, helping to create a fun and festive atmosphere., • Product knowledge: Learning the menu, drinks, and any weekly specials to assist with customer enquiries and upselling., • Bar prep & cleanliness: Restocking fridges, rotating stock, slicing garnishes, and keeping the bar area clean and organised at all times., • Health & safety: Following all hygiene and safety procedures, including allergen protocols and alcohol licensing laws (Challenge 25)., • Cash handling: Using the till system to process orders accurately and handling payments confidently., • Experience working in bars, pubs, or hospitality is preferred, but not essential – enthusiasm and a positive attitude go a long way., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment., • Confidence in serving alcohol responsibly and professionally., • Flexible availability, especially on weekends and during busy Christmas market periods.

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