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Front of House All-Rounder Wanted Are you a people person with a passion for perfect timing and great vibes? We’re on the hunt for a Front of House All-Rounder to join our upbeat team and keep our guests smiling from hello to goodbye. What you’ll do Greet guests with genuine warmth and a sprinkle of personality Take bookings, handle orders, and keep the flow smooth Assist with bar/food service as needed, ensuring top-notch hospitality Keep the venue clean, tidy, and Instagram-ready Collaborate with a small, energetic team to deliver standout experiences What we’re after Smiles and a knack for making people feel welcome Excellent multitasking and a calm head in busy moments Great communication with guests and teammates Reliability with a flexible schedule (must be available weekends) Positive attitude and a love for teamwork Perks & vibes Competitive pay £13.5-14.5 hours Opportunities to grow Meal on shift Creative, fast-paced environment with room to shine If you’re ready to be the face of our place and have fun while delivering outstanding service, we’d love to hear from you. Send a quick note about why you’d be a great fit and your availability. Start date: ASAP We can’t wait to meet you!

About Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN At Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding food, exceptional service and unforgettable guest experiences. We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operation, ensuring every dish is prepared to the highest standard while supporting the smooth and efficient running of the restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example and takes pride in maintaining a well-organised, high-performing and profitable kitchen. The Role As Kitchen Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, efficient operations and full compliance with food safety standards. You’ll lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, manage stock and ordering, control food costs and ensure every service runs smoothly. Working closely with management, you’ll help maximise profitability, minimise waste and deliver an outstanding dining experience for every guest. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Lead the daily operation of the kitchen during service., • Prepare and oversee the preparation of all menu items to company standards., • Ensure every dish is presented consistently and served efficiently., • Maintain a clean, organised and fully operational kitchen at all times., • Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation., • Ensure all food is prepared safely and in line with HACCP and food hygiene regulations., • Manage prep schedules to ensure the kitchen is ready for every service., • Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues promptly. Leadership & Team Management • Recruit, train, coach and develop the kitchen team., • Lead by example, creating a positive and accountable working culture., • Schedule staff effectively to meet business needs., • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback., • Manage disciplinary and performance issues in line with company procedures., • Foster strong communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. Stock & Cost Control • Manage stock levels and place supplier orders., • Carry out weekly and monthly stock takes., • Monitor food margins and work to achieve GP targets., • Reduce waste through effective stock rotation and portion control., • Ensure deliveries are checked, stored correctly and recorded accurately. Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety regulations., • Maintain accurate food safety records and temperature logs., • Ensure all team members hold appropriate food hygiene knowledge and training., • Keep the kitchen inspection-ready at all times. Business Performance • Work with management to improve kitchen efficiency and profitability., • Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials., • Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and service., • Support new menu launches with recipe development, costings and staff training., • Help achieve labour, food cost and profitability targets. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance., • Experience managing food costs, GP and stock control., • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • Passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Performance-based bonus opportunities., • Staff meals while on shift., • Employee discounts., • Ongoing training and career development., • Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious restaurant brand., • Supportive and energetic working environment.

Restaurant Supervisor (Bar & Grill) | The Royal Bell Location: The Royal Bell, 175 High Street, Bromley BR1 1NN Type: Permanent | Full-Time Start Date: August 2026 Restaurant Supervisor Required for Premium Bar & Grill The Royal Bell is a Grade II listed building reimagined as a five-storey, design-led leisure destination offering elevated service and culinary excellence across multiple spaces including: • Private Members Club, • Bar & Grill, • Pizza Restaurant, • Café, • Royal Hall Grand Ballroom, • Expansive Garden & Members' Terrace, • Event Spaces, • 14 Boutique Hotel Rooms Defined by connection, it's a place for our members to work, unwind, celebrate and belong. Where productivity meets party, ideas meet action, and connections aren't incidental—they're inevitable. We're looking for an experienced Restaurant Supervisor to lead the floor within our Bar & Grill. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a busy, premium hospitality environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and senior management team, you'll lead service from the front, support and develop the waiting team, and ensure every guest receives warm, knowledgeable and professional hospitality. We're looking for someone who doesn't just supervise service—they raise the standard of it. Key Responsibilities • Lead the restaurant floor during service, ensuring every shift runs smoothly and efficiently., • Supervise, motivate and support the front of house team, leading by example at all times., • Deliver exceptional guest experiences, resolving feedback and service issues professionally and confidently., • Ensure food and drinks are served to the highest standards of presentation and service., • Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain excellent communication and smooth service., • Train, coach and develop waiting staff, helping to build a knowledgeable and high-performing team., • Monitor restaurant presentation, cleanliness and organisation throughout every shift., • Support rota management, team briefings and shift planning alongside the Restaurant Manager., • Ensure all food safety, licensing and health & safety procedures are followed., • Assist in achieving labour, sales and guest satisfaction targets through effective floor management. What We're Looking For • Previous experience as a Restaurant Supervisor, Senior Waiter/Waitress, Floor Supervisor or similar leadership role within a quality restaurant, premium pub or hotel., • A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences., • A confident and approachable leader who enjoys coaching and developing others., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure., • Strong food and beverage knowledge with the confidence to make recommendations and drive sales., • A hands-on approach with a willingness to support every area of the restaurant when required., • Professional presentation and outstanding communication skills., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Generous tronc and tips., • Staff meals whilst on duty., • Employee discounts across The Royal Bell., • Ongoing training and development., • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality business., • The opportunity to play a key role in one of South East London's most exciting hospitality destinations. If you're an experienced hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career and help shape an exceptional dining experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Coffee Shop Manager – French Bakery & Patisserie We're a French bakery and patisserie specialising in breakfast, pastries, and coffee, and we're looking for an experienced Coffee Shop Manager to join our team. You'll oversee daily front-of-house operations, lead and motivate our team, ensure excellent customer service, and help maintain the high standards of quality our customers expect. Previous management experience in a café, bakery, or hospitality setting is essential.

Assistant General Manager| The Royal Bell Location: The Royal Bell, 175 High St, Bromley BR1 1NN Type: Permanent | Full-Time Start Date: August 2026 Assistant General Manager required for innovative Hospitality Concept. The Royal Bell is a Grade 2 listed building re imagined as a five-storey, design lead leisure destination offering elevated service and culinary excellence across multiple pieces including; · Private members club · Bar and grill · Pizza restaurant · Cafe · Royal Hall grand ballroom · Expansive garden and members terrace, · Event spaces and 14 hotel rooms. Defined by connection it’s a place for our members to work, unwind, celebrate, and belong. Where productivity meets party, ideas meet action, and connections aren’t incidental, they’re inevitable. Reporting to our General Manager the Assistant General Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire operation at The Royal Bell, ensuring that every member guest through our building receives world-class service while meeting financial, health and safety, and licensing requirements. As our Assistant General Manager you will lead multiple teams, ensuring operational excellence, high service standards, and an exceptional guest experience and deputize for the GM on days off ensuring there is always a senior presence in the building. You’ll lead by example, jump in wherever needed, and bring high energy, organization, and warmth across our spaces. This is a key senior role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and is ready to champion our culture and values on the floor. Key Responsibilities • Support the General Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the entire venue, ensuring consistently high operational standards across all departments., • Lead, motivate and develop front of house management and team members, creating a positive, high-performance culture., • Take full responsibility for the venue in the General Manager's absence, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and confident decision making., • Drive exceptional guest experiences by maintaining outstanding service standards and resolving guest feedback professionally and proactively., • Monitor sales performance, labour costs, productivity and departmental KPIs, taking action to maximise profitability., • Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure food quality, speed of service and consistency are maintained., • Recruit, train, coach and develop team members, ensuring clear succession planning and strong employee engagement., • Ensure all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Licensing and company compliance standards are consistently met., • Support the planning and delivery of weddings, corporate events, private functions and member events alongside the events team., • Conduct regular floor walks, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and attention to detail throughout the building., • Build strong relationships with members, hotel guests and local customers, acting as an ambassador for The Royal Bell. What We're Looking For • Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, or senior hospitality manager within a premium hospitality environment., • A confident leader who enjoys developing people and getting the very best from their team., • Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of labour management, budgets, cost control and driving revenue., • Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences with a genuine eye for detail., • Calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions in a busy, fast-paced operation., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple departments and competing demands., • Hands-on, visible and willing to lead from the front rather than from the office., • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with guests, members, suppliers and colleagues at every level., • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods as required., • Personal Licence and First Aid qualifications are advantageous but not essential. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Staff meals whilst on duty., • Employee discounts across The Royal Bell., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • Genuine career progression within a growing hospitality business., • The opportunity to be part of one of South East London's most exciting hospitality destinations. Pay: From £40,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

🍸 Restaurant Manager – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 £42,000 per annum inc Service Charge | 🍴 Seasonal sharing plates Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a banging Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a service-driven Restaurant Manager to support the GM in running our front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, and play a key role in shaping service standards. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £42,000 per annum inc Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Work with a supportive GM + passionate leadership team, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 📋 What you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering and maintaining outstanding guest service every day, • Coaching, training & inspiring the FOH team on service standards, • Supporting the GM with daily operations & shift leadership, • Managing the floor during service to ensure smooth guest experiences, • Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork & accountability, • Supporting labour controls, compliance & company standards ✨ What we’re looking for: • A natural host with a passion for guest experience, • Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset, • Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front, • Organised, energetic & focused under pressure

Line Cook About Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN At Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, we're passionate about delivering bold flavours, high-quality food and an unforgettable dining experience. We're looking for an experienced and reliable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This is more than just a cooking position. As one of our senior chefs, you'll play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards and, in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, act as the second-in-command, helping lead the team and ensuring service runs smoothly. The Role As a Line Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food to company standards while maintaining speed, consistency and presentation during busy services. You'll support the Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations, supervise junior kitchen staff when required and ensure all food safety and hygiene procedures are followed. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Prepare and cook menu items to company recipes and specifications., • Maintain speed, consistency and quality during service., • Ensure all dishes leave the kitchen to the highest standard., • Complete daily prep and mise en place., • Minimise food waste through correct portioning and stock rotation. Leadership • Support and guide junior kitchen staff., • Assist with training new team members., • Ensure kitchen standards are maintained throughout each shift., • Act as the senior member of the kitchen team when the Kitchen Manager is absent., • Help coordinate service and communicate effectively with Front of House. Kitchen Management Support • Assist with stock counts and inventory management., • Notify management when stock levels are running low., • Receive and organise deliveries., • Support ordering where required., • Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed correctly. Food Safety & Compliance • Maintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards., • Ensure kitchen cleaning schedules are completed., • Follow all company health and safety procedures., • Maintain a clean and organised workstation at all times. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working as a Line Cook or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen., • Can work confidently under pressure., • Has excellent organisation and communication skills., • Can lead a team when required., • Has strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene., • Is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in producing consistently excellent food. Working Hours This role requires flexibility and commitment to the hospitality industry. • Afternoon and evening shifts are required., • Weekend working is essential., • The successful candidate will be expected to work most weekends due to the nature of the business., • To support work-life balance, you will receive one weekend day off each month, subject to business requirements and agreed in advance. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Staff meals whilst on shift., • Employee discount., • Career progression opportunities., • Ongoing training and development., • The opportunity to grow within one of London's fastest-growing independent restaurant brands.

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 Role We’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 Apply If 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)

Job Title: General Manager – Suuyar Restaurant (Peckham) Location: Peckham, London (multi-site role covering 2 restaurants + street food) Type: Full-time, permanent About Us Suuyar Restaurant is a thriving Nigerian/African-inspired spot in Peckham, known for authentic suya and a popular all-you-can-eat buffet on Fridays–Sundays. With two restaurants and a busy street food operation, we’re growing fast and need a strong leader to help us scale while delivering excellent food and service. The Role You will take full operational responsibility for day-to-day running across our sites, reporting directly to the owner. This is a hands-on leadership position perfect for someone who wants to run venues like their own business. Key Responsibilities: Lead, schedule, train, and motivate staff teams; handle recruitment and performance. Manage staff shifts and ensure smooth front-of-house and kitchen operations. Oversee social media engagement, Google reviews, and guest feedback. Maintain accurate records for bookkeeping, stock, VAT, and daily finances (support from accountant provided). Ensure full compliance with health & safety, fire regulations, food hygiene, and alcohol licensing obligations (critical). Act as (or support) the Designated Premises Supervisor. Drive performance during peak times, including the busy weekend buffet. Work with the owner on business improvements and problem-solving. Requirements: Proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, or senior role in a busy restaurant/pub/hospitality setting (multi-site advantage). Valid UK Personal Alcohol Licence (essential) and experience as DPS. Strong knowledge of UK licensing laws, health & safety, and food regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Organised with good IT/admin skills (rotas, basic reporting). Right to work in the UK. Passion for African cuisine or hospitality a big plus! What We Offer: Competitive salary and bonus tied to performance. Opportunity to shape a growing local business. Supportive owner who wants to step back from daily ops. Meals on shift and a vibrant team environment. If you’re a proactive leader ready to take ownership and help us thrive, apply with your CV and a short note on why you’re a great fit.