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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    17 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Head Chef – Authentic Italian Fresh Pasta & Pizza | Pentole & Padelle | Bloomsbury, London Pentole & Padelle is one of London's most exciting independent Italian restaurants, specialising in fresh handmade pasta, authentic Italian pizza and traditional regional Italian cuisine. Although we launched only three years ago, we have already established ourselves as one of London's leading fresh pasta restaurants, recognised by customers and food critics alike for our commitment to authenticity, quality and genuine Italian hospitality. Our beautiful restaurant is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of London's most elegant and historic neighbourhoods, surrounded by universities, theatres, museums and an exceptional clientele that truly appreciates authentic Italian food. We are incredibly proud to continue the history of this remarkable site, believed to have been home to the first Italian restaurant ever opened in the United Kingdom in 1934. We don't simply serve Italian food—we honour nearly a century of Italian culinary tradition. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Head Chef who shares our passion for authentic Italian cuisine and wants to become part of an ambitious company with exciting plans for expansion. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING We are looking for a chef who genuinely understands Italian cuisine, Italian culture and Italian traditions. If you believe that cooking Italian food means adding cream to Carbonara, using dried pasta because it's easier, or buying ready-made pizza dough, then this role is not for you. We are searching for someone who understands that authentic Italian cooking is built on respect for ingredients, simplicity, consistency and technique. WHAT MAKES PENTOLE & PADELLE DIFFERENT Everything we serve is prepared fresh in-house, every single day. Our fresh pasta is handmade daily. Our pizza dough is prepared in-house using traditional methods and carefully controlled fermentation. Our sauces, stocks, desserts and preparations are made from scratch. We do not believe in shortcuts. We source the finest ingredients directly from Italy, working with carefully selected Italian suppliers to ensure authenticity and exceptional quality. We expect our Head Chef to respect these outstanding ingredients and transform them into dishes that our guests will remember. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Please only apply if you meet ALL of the following requirements: • Minimum 5 years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality authentic Italian restaurant., • Extensive experience producing fresh handmade pasta., • Extensive knowledge of traditional Italian pizza and dough fermentation., • Strong understanding of regional Italian cuisine., • Excellent knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional cooking techniques., • Experience managing food cost, stock control and kitchen GP., • Excellent leadership and team management skills., • Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge., • Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational skills., • A genuine passion for training, mentoring and developing young chefs. Italian chefs are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are also welcomed from chefs of any nationality who have a genuine and proven understanding of authentic Italian cuisine, language and culture. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead and inspire the entire kitchen team., • Produce exceptional fresh handmade pasta every day., • Oversee pizza production and dough management., • Maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency., • Manage ordering, stock control and food costs., • Ensure impeccable kitchen organisation and cleanliness., • Develop and train the kitchen team., • Work closely with the Directors to continue growing one of London's most respected Italian restaurants. WHAT WE OFFER We believe that talented chefs deserve excellent working conditions and a healthy work-life balance. Unlike many restaurants, we operate with exceptionally sensible opening hours. Opening Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:30pm Saturday 11:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:30pm Sunday 11:00am start Last kitchen order: 9:00pm No late-night finishes. No 1:00am closes. No unnecessary exhaustion. BENEFITS ✔ Full-time permanent position ✔ 48-hour contract ✔ Competitive salary based on experience ✔ 5 working days per week ✔ 2 days off every week ✔ 28 days paid holiday ✔ Company pension ✔ Staff meals provided on duty ✔ 20% discount for family and friends ✔ Genuine opportunities for career progression as our company continues to expand ✔ Work in a supportive environment with Directors who are passionate about authentic Italian food and who value their team THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who is proud of their profession. Someone who leads with respect, professionalism and humility. Someone who understands that consistency is just as important as creativity. Someone who enjoys teaching others and creating a positive kitchen culture. Someone who treats the business as if it were their own. UN MESSAGGIO AGLI CHEF La cucina italiana non è una moda. È cultura. È tradizione. È passione. È rispetto. Cerchiamo uno chef che abbia davvero l'Italia nel cuore. Uno chef che sappia fare una sfoglia perfetta, una pizza autentica e che conosca il valore dei migliori ingredienti italiani. Se per te la qualità viene sempre prima della quantità, se ami lavorare con prodotti eccellenti e vuoi entrare a far parte di un progetto serio, ambizioso e in continua crescita, saremo felici di conoscerti. Pentole & Padelle is not simply looking for a Head Chef. We are looking for a custodian of authentic Italian cuisine and someone who wants to help shape the future of one of London's fastest-growing independent Italian restaurant groups. If that sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application.

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  • Head of Finance
    Head of Finance
    17 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Clifton Park Hospital, located in York, is a modern private hospital operated by Ramsay Health Care UK. The hospital delivers high quality elective surgery, diagnostics and outpatient services for both private and NHS patients, supported by experienced clinicians and a strong multidisciplinary team. Clifton Park Hospital has recently achieved a Good overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care and strong leadership. This recognition highlights the hospitals focus on patient safety, personalised care and continuous improvement. • The Head of Finance will manage and oversee the day to day finance and administrative functions of the hospital providing management information and reports on a broad range of financial and administrative issues., • Be a key and active member of the Hospital Senior Leadership Team, this is an on-site role., • Produce monthly management accounts, financial reports and other required reports within Company guidelines., • Prepare and review the monthly finance pack, ensuring all reconciling items are investigated and amendments made., • Support the Senior Leadership Team to manage and improve labour costs efficiency and resource management., • Lead the teams to successfully deliver high volumes of activity ensuring KPIs are met and delivering safe patient pathways., • Support the NHS contract management process., • Partner with business leaders to assess the effectiveness of processes and the ongoing profitability of clinical procedures., • Participate in regional projects to drive efficiency across the organisation. What you will bring with you: • Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CMA), • Strong business acumen and the ability to analyse, interpret and utilise data to improve organisational performance and identify opportunities., • Honesty, integrity and ethics., • Strong communication skills., • Dedication to meeting internal and external targets and customer expectations, • Ability to take responsibility for guiding and directing the actions of others to achieve goals, by positively influencing others by explaining information and ideas to solicit and engage all concerned in what needs to be done. In return we offer: • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays, • Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options, • Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period, • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies, • Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants, • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary, • Free Training and Development via the Academy, • Free Parking on site for workers (where possible), • Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible), • Concerts for Carers, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords, • The Blue Light Card Scheme We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision People caring for People. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care. We care. Its more than what we do, its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role. Apply at careerdays.io

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  • Outside Sales Representative
    Outside Sales Representative
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    London

    Self-Employed B2B Sales Partner - Artisan Bakery Wholesale Growth London / Flexible / Commission-Only / Part-Time or Freelance We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated B2B sales partner to help grow wholesale accounts for one of our clients, an artisan bakery producing premium sourdough loaves and sourdough bagels. This role is ideal for someone who already understands hospitality, food service, catering, cafés, coffee shops, hotels, restaurants or independent retail - and wants to earn recurring commission by introducing a genuinely strong product to businesses that already buy bread and bakery products. This is a self-employed, commission-only opportunity, so we are looking for someone who can work independently, manage their own time, follow up properly, and create results without day-to-day supervision. The opportunity Our client supplies slow-fermented sourdough loaves and sourdough bagels to businesses that care about quality, presentation and better ingredients. Your role will be to introduce the range to businesses such as: • coffee shops, • cafés, • brunch spots, • sandwich shops, • hotels, • caterers, • delis, • restaurants, • office food suppliers, • event companies, • premium grocery / food retailers You will be offering businesses the chance to order a tasting box for £15 including delivery, so they can try the products before deciding whether to start a regular wholesale relationship. What you will be doing You will be responsible for finding and approaching suitable businesses, explaining the offer, arranging tasting box enquiries, following up after samples, and helping turn interested prospects into regular wholesale customers. This may include: • visiting cafés, restaurants, hotels and food businesses in person, • calling business owners, managers and buyers, • sending follow-up emails and WhatsApp messages, • introducing our client’s wholesale range, • encouraging prospects to order a tasting box, • following up after tasting boxes are received, • helping move qualified prospects toward their first regular order, • keeping clear notes on every lead and conversation You will be provided with sales materials, including scripts, email templates, product information, pricing guidance and digital marketing materials. Commission structure This is a commission-only self-employed role. For every new business you bring in that becomes a paying wholesale customer, you will receive: 5% of the paid order value for months 1–12 2.5% of the paid order value for months 13–24 Commission is paid on confirmed paid wholesale orders. There is no commission on tasting boxes, as these are offered at production price as a conversion tool. However, lead ownership is protected for 120 days after either: • a paid tasting box request, or, • a qualified meeting / serious sales conversation This means that if you create a real opportunity and the business later becomes a customer within that protected period, the lead remains attributed to you. Example earning potential If you sign one business that orders regularly, your commission continues for up to 24 months. A small café, caterer or hotel may only start with modest weekly orders, but several regular accounts can build into meaningful recurring income. This opportunity is best suited to someone who can build a small portfolio of regular wholesale clients rather than someone looking for one-off sales only. Who this is for We are looking for someone who is: • experienced in B2B sales, hospitality sales, food service, catering, wholesale, field sales or account development, • confident speaking with business owners, managers, chefs and buyers, • professional, reliable and well-presented, • comfortable working independently, • good at following up without being pushy, • able to manage their own time and pipeline, • commercially minded and motivated by commission, • ideally already connected to hospitality, food, catering or retail businesses in London This is not a trainee role. We are looking for someone who can take the opportunity seriously and create results with minimal supervision. What we provide You will receive: • product information, • wholesale pricing guidance, • approved sales scripts, • email and WhatsApp templates, • digital flipbook / presentation materials, • tasting box process, • support with qualified prospects, • clear commission tracking, • guidance on target areas and ideal customer types Important details This is a self-employed commission-only opportunity. You will not be required to work fixed hours. You can work part-time, around other commitments, or in your free time, as long as you can communicate professionally and follow up properly. You will be responsible for your own tax and self-employed status. How to apply Please send a short message explaining: 1. Your sales experience, 2. Any hospitality, food, catering, café, hotel or restaurant contacts you already have, 3. Which London areas you would be comfortable covering, 4. Why you think you would be good at selling artisan bakery products to businesses Please also include your CV or LinkedIn profile if available. We are looking for someone professional, independent and serious about building long-term recurring commission from quality wholesale accounts.

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