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Salary - Up to £16 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality, Asian, restaurant Speedboat Bar is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: - Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; - Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; - A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; - Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; - The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself - Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants - Retail & Takeaway Discounts - Code App Membership Look After Yourself - Discounted Gym Membership - Wagestream – stream your pay earlier - Company Donations for your involvement with Charities - Employee Assistance Program - Access to Financial Advice - Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself - Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar - A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge - Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself - Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral - Staff parties & long service awards The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024. The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle’s, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound. JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.

**Waiter/Waitress at Sabor** Salary - from £37,000 per annum + tips Schedule - Full Time Sabor are seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all thing’s food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress looking for an opportunity in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group. **Benefits & Culture** Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Cost price wine through our suppliers Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days) Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards

Wok Chef – Speedboat Bar Up to £16 per hour Full-Time Experience in quality Asian restaurants required The Role Speedboat Bar is looking for a talented and passionate Wok Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a critically acclaimed, award-winning group, perfect for chefs who thrive in high-energy environments and love Asian cuisine. About the Restaurant Created in partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar is inspired by the bold flavours and lively atmosphere of Bangkok’s Chinatown and Thailand’s canal-side speedboat culture. The Menu Expect wok-fried dishes, roasted meats, and spicy sauces rooted in Thai-Chinese traditions, using ingredients grown at Luke’s nursery in Dorset. It's a masterclass in modern Thai street food with a creative twist. Who We’re Looking For - Experienced in fast-paced, quality Asian kitchens - Hands-on and ready to get stuck in - Creative and detail-driven - Passionate about food and eager to keep learning - Keen to grow within a trend-setting restaurant group Benefits & Culture We value personality, passion, and people. We offer a supportive, inclusive culture where you can grow and thrive. Perks include: Treat Yourself - Up to 50% off dining at JKS Restaurants - Retail & takeaway discounts, Code App access Look After Yourself - Discounted gym membership - Early pay with Wagestream - Charity donation matching, EAP, financial advice - Wedding & newborn packages Progress Yourself - Access to our learning & development calendar - Tailored development plans - Clear career progression Be Yourself - Staff parties & long service awards - Referral bonuses up to £600 About JKS Restaurants Founded by the Sethi siblings in 2008, JKS is behind some of the UK’s most exciting restaurants – including Michelin-starred icons (Gymkhana, Lyle’s, Sabor), cult favourites like Hoppers and BAO, and beloved pubs like The George and The Cadogan Arms. With 7 Michelin stars and a spot on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, this is a career-launchpad for hospitality pros.

The Hound are seeking a Waiter to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Hound is the third opening from JKS & Dom Jacobs on Chiswick High Road, West London. Following on from the Success of The Cadogan Arms and The George. A modern-day coaching inn built within the walls of a Victorian police station, now the perfect stop for a pint, a meal, or a bed for the night. Headed up by Managing Director Dom Jacobs, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett. The menu focuses on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list. The ideal Waiter/Waitress will have: Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a high-end, fine dining restaurant Passion for delivering exceptional guest experience A keen interest in British cuisine, with a desire to learn and develop with us Excellent attention to detail and a highly personable nature. BENEFITS & CULTURE Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards

We’re looking for a charismatic and talented waiter/waitress to join the team at Crispin at Studio Voltaire. We’re looking for a kind and dedicated Waiter/ Waitress to join our team. A Waiter/ Waitress can expect: · On target earnings of £14 - 16p/h with service charge (This can fluctuate much higher or lower). · Free dining and drinks for you and a guest for all new team members · 50% off dining for you and 3 guests at Bar Crispin, Crispin, Bistro Freddie, Crispin x Studio Voltaire · 20% off retail wine · Personalised development plans for continued learning and progression · Group socials · Opportunities to work with our wider team at internal and external events, chef collaborations, weddings, and food fairs etc. Crispin x Studio Voltaire is a 50- cover restaurant, counter bar and terrace, focussing on classic, unpretentious seasonal dishes, showcasing the best produce of the British Isles. Studio Voltaire is a non-profit gallery and studios, focussing on contemporary arts, public program of exhibitions and live events. We come together to provide a beautiful 90’s inspired restaurant space that feels very much a part of the gallery. In addition to our restaurant service, we work with our events team on some very special events along side Studio Voltaire team. Our friendly and informal service is led by Senior General Manager, Alessandra Pertusati who’s joined by Head Chef, Michael Miles (previously Counter 71 and Manteca).

SENIOR BARTENDER - THE HOUND - JKS PUBS NEW PROJECTS Salary - Up to £14.50ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a quality Bar or Pub JKS are seeking a Senior Bartender to join their new opening, The Hound, in Chiswick. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. JKS Pubs Group The Cadogan Arms Voted in the UK's Top 50 Gastro Pubs The Cadogan Arms is a much-loved Chelsea institution, restored to its former glory with a renovation that pays homage to the public house’s two centuries spent serving the local community. Comprising a bustling ground floor bar, an opulent dining room, and downstairs space ‘The Rose Room’. The location is headed up by Managing Director Dom Jacobs, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett. The menu at The Cadogan Arms focuses on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list which includes a bespoke British Pilsner from Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing, specially commissioned for The Cadogan Arms. The George The George is an 18th-century, Grade II listed public house on Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia. Spanning two floors, gilded Victorian mirrors, enamel paintings, and oak panelling remain unchanged, thanks to careful stewardship over the centuries. Large regency windows overlook the hustle and bustle of Great Portland Street, with original architectural details throughout and several private and semi-private spaces available for private hire. Befitting of a modern London public house, the all-day dining menu features snacks and starters, ideal for sharing and best enjoyed with a pint, heartier dishes, including chops and steaks from the charcoal grill, sandwiches, and pub classics, and indulgent desserts such as the Sticky Toffee Pudding and Hot Chocolate Fudge Sundae Banana Split. On the bar, house signatures include Guinness, Irish Whiskey and Irish Coffees, served alongside cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails, and an extensive wine list The Position The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Bartender will have: Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants. The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.

The Breakfast and Events Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the hotel's breakfast service and coordinating events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This role involves supervising the breakfast team, managing event operations, maintaining service standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day food & beverage operations. Key Responsibilities: Breakfast Service Supervision: · Oversee and coordinate the daily breakfast service, ensuring efficiency and high service standards. · Ensure buffet stations are well-stocked, visually appealing, and meet hygiene and safety regulations. · Train and lead the breakfast team, ensuring guests receive attentive and friendly service. · Address and resolve any guest concerns or special requests during breakfast service. · Monitor food quality and liaise with the kitchen team to ensure timely replenishments. · Ensure cleanliness and organization of the breakfast area, complying with health and safety regulations. Team Leadership & Training: · Train and mentor breakfast and event service staff, ensuring high standards of hospitality and service. · Create staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for breakfast service and events. · Motivate and support the team to maintain high morale and productivity. · Monitor team performance, providing feedback and implementing improvements where needed. Event Coordination & Execution: · Plan, organize, and oversee hotel events, including corporate meetings, weddings, and private functions. · Work closely with the kitchen, service, and sales teams to ensure seamless event execution. · Set up event spaces according to client requirements, including seating arrangements, table settings, and décor. · Supervise event service staff, ensuring professionalism and efficiency during events.

Maternity Cover for 1 year Part time role 20 hours per week (including weekends and Bank Holidays) Start date is to be discussed Rate of pay is £13.20 per hour With a brand new commercial kitchen in place we are looking for a Maternity Cover Food and Beverage Supervisor to take our bar/club house to a new level. We are ideally looking for a smart, reliable, committed and motivated person to join our small team. We are a small team, all of whom have families and Hope Barton is most definitely a family friendly, flexible, supportive work place. Shifts per week Saturday 6pm – 9pm Monday 3pm until 9pm Tuesday 6pm until 9pm (will include a quiz night) Wednesday 5pm until 9pm Friday 5pm – 9pm Duties will include Previous experience in a F&B environment is helpful Helping to control profit margins by working alongside the General Manager and Chef to control food stock, minimise wastage and manage cleaning and other costs. Will be in charge of organising and planning of weddings, parties, and events onsite so organisation/efficiency is key. Managing bar rotas and cover where necessary. Dealing with customer complaints, taking lead when the bar is busy and the ability to talk to customers as you will be serving on the bar on a day to day basis however will be responsible for the overall running of the bar. Experience of driving revenue – we need to improve our income streams through the bar so any new ideas are welcome A problem solver who can manage difficult situations well and has some initiative Delivering excellent customer service (with a smile) to owners and renters on site Preferably a Level 2 Hygiene certificate but again training can be provided Licence holder (not essential) Driving license is essential due to our location Job Type: Temporary Contract length: 12 months Pay: £13.20 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week

Wedding & Events Coordinator – Ponden Mill Weddings Ltd Location: West Yorkshire (near Haworth) Ponden Mill Weddings Ltd is a well-established wedding venue set in the heart of West Yorkshire, near the picturesque village of Haworth. Housed in a beautifully restored 1791 cotton mill, surrounded by stunning countryside and nestled alongside a river, Ponden Mill offers breath-taking outdoor spaces for couples to enjoy on their special day. We are owner-managers dedicated to growing our business, and as part of this expansion, we are seeking an experienced and innovative Wedding & Events Coordinator. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for creating seamless, unforgettable wedding experiences—not just on the big day, but throughout the entire planning journey. About the Role As a Wedding & Events Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that each couple’s experience with us is positive, proactive, and stress-free. From the initial enquiry to the final moments of their wedding day, you will be the primary point of contact, offering support, guidance, and expertise. Key Responsibilities - Client Relations & Bookings: - Responding to enquiries from our website and external advertising platforms (Hitched, UK Bride, Bridebook, etc.). - Maintaining and updating these platforms with fresh content and photographs. - Scheduling and conducting venue viewings, securing bookings, and guiding couples through the planning process. Event Planning & Coordination: - Managing all communications with couples, including timelines, planning calls, emails, and diary management. - Organising open days and other events such as supper clubs. - Overseeing wedding day setup and coordination, ensuring smooth execution by liaising with suppliers, registrars, and staff. - Creating and distributing staff rotas for wedding days. - Collaborating with the kitchen team to coordinate catering requirements and wedding day timelines. - Managing bar stock and ensuring drinks service aligns with the agreed schedule (e.g., reception drinks, toasts). Sales & Business Growth: - Utilising upselling techniques to enhance wedding packages and increase revenue in line with agreed KPIs. - Working towards realistic sales targets as part of our business growth plan, with generous commission incentives for meeting goals. - Collaborating with the business owners to continuously review and improve all aspects of our services. What We’re Looking For: - Previous experience in wedding/ event coordination. - Strong organisational and time-management skills. - Excellent communication and customer service abilities. - A proactive and detail-oriented approach to event planning. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - Confidence in managing multiple events and liaising with vendors and suppliers. - Sales experience with a focus on meeting targets and upselling. - Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for weddings and events. What We Offer: - Competitive salary with a generous commission structure. - The opportunity to work in a truly unique and picturesque venue. - A dynamic and supportive team environment - The chance to play a key role in an exciting phase of business growth. If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable wedding experiences and want to be part of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you! To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for Ponden Mill Weddings Ltd.