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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    10 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    -EXPERIENCED - General Manager – Italian Restaurant (Fresh Pasta Concept) 🇮🇹🍝 We are a young and ambitious Italian restaurant group, specialised in fresh pasta fatta in casa. We launched our first restaurant two and a half years ago, and after building strong foundations, we are now looking for an experienced General Manager to help us grow the business and expand the concept. This role is for someone who truly understands Italian cuisine, culture, and hospitality — not just the food, but la mentalità. The Role As General Manager, you will be responsabile dell’intera attività — front of house, kitchen, people, standards, and financial performance. You will: • Lead the whole house (FOH & BOH), • Maintain and develop exceptional service standards, • Train, mentor, and inspire the team, • Oversee hygiene, cleaning & compliance, • Work closely with ownership on growth and expansion strategy This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk-based position. Key Requirements We are looking for a candidate with strong senior-level experience and deep operational knowledge: • ✅ Minimum 5 years in senior management, • ✅ At least 3 years in a similar Italian restaurant environment, • ✅ Extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine & cultura italiana, • ✅ Excellent command of English (Italian strongly preferred), • ✅ Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, EPOS systems, • ✅ Confident with reservation platforms, • ✅ Very strong financial acumen, • Budgeting, • Forecasting, • P&L management, • ✅ Qualified in HACCP & Health & Safety, • ✅ Personal Liquor Licence, • ✅ Proven ability to train staff to a very high standard of service, • Who You Are, • A leader, not just a manager, • Hands-on, visible on the floor and engaged with the kitchen, • Entrepreneurial, with a growth mindset, • Passionate about autentica ospitalità italiana, • Excited by the idea of helping scale a successful concept, • What We Offer, • 🔹 Ad hoc contract package for the right candidate, • 🔹 A key role in shaping the future of the company, • 🔹 Opportunity to grow with a business aiming to expand the concept, • If you feel questa posizione è fatta per te, and you want to be part of a company moving from one strong restaurant to the next stage of growth, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Bookkeeper - previous experience essential - 24-28k salary
    Bookkeeper - previous experience essential - 24-28k salary
    15 days ago
    £24000–£28000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Location: South West London Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Our client is a well-established and growing property maintenance specialist based in South West London. They are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate financial records while supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities • Processing purchase and sales invoices, • Bank reconciliations, • Managing accounts payable and receivable, • Credit control and supplier payments, • Maintaining accurate financial records, • Assisting with month-end procedures, • Preparing financial reports and spreadsheets, • Using Excel to analyse financial data and improve reporting, • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative duties Requirements • Previous bookkeeping or accounts experience, • Strong Excel skills, including confidence using formulas, VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, • Ability to work quickly, accurately and efficiently while managing multiple tasks, • Experience using accounting software (such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar), or the ability to learn new systems quickly, • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, • Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude, • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Desirable (but not essential): • Turkish speaking, • Experience within the property, construction or maintenance sectors What’s on Offer • Permanent, full-time position, • Salary of £24,000-£28,000 depending on experience, • Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business, • Long-term career development within a stable company If you’re an organised and motivated Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration. Please do not apply if you have less than 1 years bookkeeping experience.

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  • Dog Walker
    Dog Walker
    20 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    London Pet Club is on the lookout for an experienced dog walker and pet sitter to join our team, on an occasional basis, bringing a wealth of experience in handling dogs of various breeds and sizes. The ideal candidate should exhibit expertise in dog behaviours, leash control, obedience, possess situational awareness, and be confident in managing walks both on and off lead. The dog walker must also be able to conduct occasional pet sittings when requested. This role would suit an individual who has plenty of free time, enjoys the outdoors, and can be flexible with their time. The walker would be supporting the team by floating across our operating areas, and helping with occasional dog walks and pet sitting requests. OUR OPERATING AREAS: Camden, Islington, Finsbury Park, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Regents Park, Tufnell Park, Paddington, Walthamstow. Being a dog walker and pet sitter is incredibly rewarding, a lot of fun, and certainly not your average 9-5 job. However it requires dedication, a positive and consistent attitude, alongside having excellent customer service and communication skills. You must have dog handling experience and excellent problem-solving skills when working with animals. DOG WALKING: Hours: Up to 10 a week Days: Across Monday-Sunday Pay: £13 per hour/walk Paid: Monthly via invoice Payment is solely for completed dog walks. PET SITTING: (Ad-hoc) To stay at the client’s house Paid: 1-3 hours £13 per hour +4 £40 per day/night YOU MUST: -Be aged over 21 -Be DBS checked -Be physically fit -Be self-employed -Have dog handling experience -iPhone user with sufficient data (to use our app) -Non-smoker -Be confident to walk dogs on/off the lead -Be experienced with various sized dogs, and have an understanding of dogs and their behaviour -Enjoy outdoor walks, in all weather conditions LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS: These will need to be obtained during the trial period. Candidates are responsible for the cost. • Proof of identity and right to work in the UK, • DBS check, • Public liability insurance To qualify for the position, you need to successfully complete a 1-month trial. TRIAL ASSESSMENT: Shortlisted candidates will be assigned walks, where you will be assessed on your ability to: -Independently walk up to 3 dogs at once, both on and off lead. -Walk 1-3 hours in one setting -Manage dogs’ behaviour and interactions. -Wash and clean dogs post-walk. -Feed and provide care as needed. -Use GPS tracking and mobile applications for client updates via our app. Note: Experience solely gained through caring for family, friends, or personal pets will not be considered as professional experience. We require references from established companies to support your application. Please enquire with a CV and cover letter.

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  • Driving Shopkeeper (Self-employed Subcontractor) | London
    Driving Shopkeeper (Self-employed Subcontractor) | London
    24 days ago
    £14.5–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Greenford

    Join Wundermart, a rapidly expanding European retail concept, as we grow our network of self-service shops across London. This field-based role offers independence and ownership in your day-to-day work, with flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on operational needs. You will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards of our smart retail shops located in various high-traffic locations. Responsibilities: • Collect stock from our hub in Greenford (UB6) and deliver to multiple retail locations., • Receive, organise, and accurately restock deliveries, ensuring strong product availability., • Maintain a clean, organised, and professional appearance of all assigned shop sites., • Complete basic reporting via a mobile app, tracking performance and sharing insights., • Collaborate with the wider team to enhance store standards and sales execution. Requirements: • Right to work in the UK., • Self-employed with a UTR number, capable of invoicing for services rendered., • Full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and no more than 6 penalty points., • Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service., • Own a smartphone and be comfortable using mobile applications for tasks and reporting., • Good level of English and strong communication skills., • Clean, tidy, organised, with a high attention to detail., • Able to safely handle stock, including lifting up to 15kg., • Ideally live within 1 hour of the Greenford hub due to early starts and stock collection. Working Details: • Start date: ASAP., • Work type: Ad-hoc shifts with no guaranteed minimum hours., • Rate: £14.50/hour., • Payment: Weekly, upon receipt of invoice., • As a self-employed subcontractor, you are responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance for your self-employed work and personal liability., • Status & Tax: This is a self-employed subcontractor engagement. You will invoice for hours worked and are responsible for your own Income Tax and National Insurance. If services are provided via an intermediary (e.g., a limited company), off-payroll (IR35) rules may apply, and we will follow the required status determination process.

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