55 Best waste operative Jobs in Sidcup (October 2026)

Sous Chef – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £15–£17 per hour + tronc Full-time / Permanent The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This would suit someone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients, is confident leading a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub. The role You’ll work closely with the Head Chef across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, support the team and take charge when the Head Chef is away. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Leading services and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team, • Planning prep for regular services, functions and larger events, • Helping with ordering, stock control and rotation, • Managing portions and reducing food waste, • Maintaining food safety, allergen and hygiene standards, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and specials, • Working closely with the front-of-house team to keep services running smoothly What we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a Sous Chef or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Confident cooking with fresh ingredients and working across sections, • Able to lead a busy service with a calm, organised approach, • Supportive of your team and clear in your communication, • Reliable, practical and comfortable taking responsibility, • Familiar with ordering, stock management and controlling waste, • Confident with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with Sunday roasts, functions and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £15–£17 per hour plus a share of tronc. This is a permanent, full-time position, including evenings and weekends as part of a rota. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, take pride in running a good service and want to help lead the kitchen in an independent pub, we’d love to hear from you.

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Casa do Frango Mayfair

Junior Sous Chef Candidate Requirements: • Proven ability to maintain high food quality and consistency during service, • Strong understanding of recipe specs, food prep methods, and portion control, • Commitment to upholding presentation standards and kitchen discipline, • Familiarity with BOH systems including Check 365, MarketMan, and other MJMK platforms, • Confidence in placing accurate orders, stock control, and invoice entry, • Experience managing kitchen maintenance and equipment issues efficiently, • Ability to train, onboard, and support new team members effectively, • Experience following HR procedures around performance, conduct, and development, • Positive leadership style that builds morale and motivates junior team members, • Champion of culture and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment, • Strong eye for cost control (labour, stock, waste) within set budgets, • Skilled in tracking invoice discrepancies and managing supplier costs, • Understanding of FIFO stock rotation and waste minimisation techniques, • Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and delegate clearly, • Support the Head Chef by communicating supplier, staff, or kitchen concerns early, • Confident in coaching senior team on leadership and training techniques What We Offer Our Sous Chef: • 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants, • Up to £500 team referral bonus, • Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year, • An anniversary scheme to reward loyalty each year you are with us, • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days, • Wide range of benefits from Hospitality Action - Including: mental health & well-being support, Benefits Hub with retail discounts, wellness podcast, nutrition-focused recipes, digital gym, mindfulness meditation, as well as Employee Assistance Program, • Company sick pay after one year of service About Casa Our journey began in 2018 with the launch of Casa do Frango in London Bridge – a Portuguese grill concept inspired by Marco's Portuguese heritage and fond memories of his upbringing in Southern Portugal. Offering a menu of fresh, wood charcoal-grilled dishes in a warm atmosphere, it quickly became a local favourite. Building on this success, we were fortunate to be able to expand Casa to the neighbourhoods of Mayfair (2022) and Victoria (2023). We're looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at Casa Mayfair who will embody our passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and help us continue to grow. The site welcomes around 1300 guest each week, a 125-cover dinning space, 100 cover event space/bar, two private dining room and a small terrace. We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests and nurturing a positive, energetic work environment for our team. After winning Disruptor Brand at the 2023 Peach 20/20 Hero & Icon Awards and Emerging Concept at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2023, there's never been a better time to join us. With our expansion continuing in 2025, career progression opportunities are endless. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named one the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. 2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. At the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named 'The Square Opening of the Year' and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. September, saw the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.

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Sweet Jerk

Kitchen Crew Lead - IMMEDIATE START

*PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN START IMMEDIATELY THIS WEEK* Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The RoleWe’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager).✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture.✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it.⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants.⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars).⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes.⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to ApplyIf you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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AeroSpa

Beauty Therapist and Account Manager

Job Description: Salon Manager Company: AeroSpa (Airport Wellness & Beauty)London City Airport Reports to: Director Job Type: Full-time 30-37.5 hours - depening on preference About AeroSpa AeroSpa is a premium spa brand operating across UK airport terminals, offering travellers a moment of calm before they fly. Our services follow the AeroSpa journey — Relax, Refresh, Recover, Continue the Journey — delivered with a level of professionalism and warmth that reflects our brand. Role Purpose The Salon Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the salon, ensuring a seamless, high-quality guest experience, a motivated and well-presented team, tightly controlled stock, and strong footfall conversion from the departure lounge. This is a hands-on role: the Manager is expected to work on the treatment floor themselves as well as lead the team. Key Responsibilities Salon Operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the salon, including rotas, opening/closing procedures, and health & safety compliance, • Ensure the salon consistently meets AeroSpa's brand and service standards, • Manage bookings, walk-ins, and treatment scheduling to maximise chair/table utilisation during peak departure times, • Report performance, incidents, and issues to the Director as required Stock Management • Order, receive, and manage stock levels for retail and treatment products, • Conduct regular stock takes and minimise waste, loss, and overstocking, • Maintain accurate stock records and flag reordering needs in good time, • Ensure products are displayed and rotated in line with brand guidelines Team Leadership & Motivation • Lead, motivate, and coach a team of therapists and front-of-house staff, • Run team briefings and on-the-day guidance to keep the team engaged, especially during high-pressure travel periods, • Foster a positive, professional team culture Promotion • Actively promote AeroSpa services and treatments to passengers in the departure lounge to drive walk-in bookings, • Represent the AeroSpa brand confidently when engaging with passengers and airport stakeholders Treatments • Deliver treatments personally as part of the working week, including:, • Manicures & pedicures / nail services, • Threading, • Massage, • Maintain full competency and up-to-date qualifications across the above treatments, • Uphold hygiene, safety, and hospitality standards on every treatment delivered Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in a salon/spa management or senior therapist role is preferred, • Qualified and experienced in nail services, threading, and massage is preferred, • Strong leadership and people management skills, • Confident, outgoing communication style — comfortable approaching and engaging passengers, • Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in line with flight schedules, • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Beauty Therapy preferred; candidates with a minimum of 3 years' salon experience will also be considered Personal Attributes • Calm under pressure, especially during busy travel periods, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • A natural motivator who leads by example, • Sales-driven with a genuine passion for guest experience Salary £35,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy Italian restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to play a key role in a fast-paced kitchen, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, authentic dishes. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, help maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assist in leading and motivating the team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Support, train, and motivate junior kitchen staff, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Help with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste, • Step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a busy kitchen, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, • A genuine passion for Italian cuisine and quality food, • High standards of cleanliness, consistency, and attention to detail, • A positive, team-focused attitude What We Offer: • Competitive pay of £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week), • A well-structured rota supporting a healthy work-life balance, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a well-established restaurant

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Emka Services Ltd

Self-employed Office cleaner (Dartford)

Self-Employed Office Cleaner Location: Dartford Pay: £14/hour Job Type: Self-Employed | Regular Evening shifts | Part-Time About Us Emka Services Ltd is a growing professional cleaning company committed to providing exceptional results to our commercial and domestic clients in Kent. We are looking for experienced self-employed cleaners to join our team as we grow. This is for you, if you are a hardworking, motivated and reliable cleaner, and want the following: • Scheduled cleaning work: 2.5 hours/day, subject to availability. Hours may vary weekly., • Evening shifts: Monday - Friday, and some Sundays (from 5pm)., • 1 Site (No multiple locations to travel to)., • A supportive, friendly admin., • Clear checklists and systems to make your work easy., • Cleaning equipment and consumables provided on site. What You’ll Be Doing • Perform detailed cleaning (according to specifications), including: Dusting/wiping surfaces (furniture, equipment, skirting, window sills, glass etc), vacuuming and mopping, emptying and relining bins, disposing waste in designated bins etc., • Areas to clean: Entrance, Meeting rooms, Offices, toilets, reception, corridors/stairs, Lift, kitchen etc., • Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and show care in representing us., • Adhere to the cleaning specification and checklist/frequency for each area., • Adhere to security, Health and Safety, and other operational guidelines., • Replenish stock for the kitchen and toilets., • Note stock levels weekly and report., • Report any issues and maintain effective communication., • Be punctual and Check-in/Check-out efficiently. What We’re Looking For • Experience in commercial cleaning (preferred), and strong work ethic., • Genuinely self-employed and responsible for your own National Insurance and tax., • Current DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one., • Demonstrate punctuality, attention to detail, reliability and a friendly demeanour., • Effective time management and ability to work independently., • Able to clean according to agreed specification., • Live near Dartford and surrounding areas, or have reliable transportation., • Right to work in the United Kingdom. Apply Today If you’re a hardworking and experienced cleaner looking for regular work with a professional company, apply today.

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