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  • Production Manager
    Production Manager
    19 days ago
    £33000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Production Manager ABOUT UNICO GELATO Unico Gelato is an Italian delicatessen specialising in gelato, coffee and pastries. Unico is linked with one of the most famous gelato shops in Bologna, Cremeria Funivia, and uses the great Italian culinary traditions and historic recipes of its hometown to bring a true taste of Italian gelato to London. Owned by a group of experienced Italian entrepreneurs plus Italian football legends, Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo, and managed by a young team of professionals, Unico has operated since 2015 and currently has sites in Fulham, Saint John’s Wood, Bromley and Holland Park avenue. The brand Quality and freshness are our key driving factors reflected in the choices we make along our supply chain. The atmosphere is equally important - inspired from the familiar and welcoming vibes of our mediaeval hometown, the brand provides a customer-centric experience, welcoming its customers to a safe and self-indulgent experience. OBJECTIVE The Production Manager will be responsible for creating high-quality gelato cakes and gelato following established recipes and production guidelines. This position involves executing the gelato cake-making process, ensuring consistency in taste and texture, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The Production Manager will collaborate with the production team and contribute to the development of new flavours to enhance the gelato offerings. The Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring adequate stock levels and ordering of products from different suppliers. TASKS 1. Recipe development & innovation, 2. Create new gelato cake flavors, textures, and designs, 3. Adapt seasonal or trending concepts into products, 4. Cake assembly & decoration oversight, 5. Ensure consistent layering (gelato, sponge, fillings, coatings), 6. Maintain visual presentation standards, 7. Quality control, 8. Taste, texture, structure, and appearance checks, 9. Ensure proper freezing, storage, and shelf life, 10. Customization management, 11. Handle special orders (birthdays, events, dietary needs), 12. Coordinate personalized designs and messages, 13. Production planning & scheduling, 14. Forecast demand (daily/weekly/seasonal), 15. Plan batch production of gelato bases, cakes, and components, 16. Inventory & supply chain management, 17. Order ingredients (cream, chocolate, dry goods, etc), 18. Monitor stock levels and minimize waste, 19. Staff supervision, 20. Train team members on techniques and hygiene, 21. Assign shifts and manage workflow, 22. Process optimization, 23. Improve efficiency in churning, freezing, and assembly, 24. Standardize recipes and procedures, 25. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP principles), 26. Maintain hygiene standards and cleaning schedules, 27. Monitor storage temperatures and traceability, 28. Cost control - manage food cost percentages and production efficiency, 29. Sales coordination - work with front-of-house or marketing on product launches, 30. Reporting - track production output, waste, and product performance REQUIREMENTS • Gelato & pastry expertise, • Organization and time management, • Leadership and team coordination, • Attention to detail (especially aesthetics), • Problem-solving under pressure, • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a production environment AVAILABILITY • Up to 45 hours / week - Usual schedule is Monday to Friday, • Location: 495 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6SU, • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays BUDGET Yearly salary: £33.000,00 depending on experience

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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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  • Sales Assistant
    Sales Assistant
    26 days ago
    Full-time
    Heston, Hounslow

    Kool Cakes is a local cake shop in Heston specialising in delicious occasion cakes. We are looking for a enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join our team and help us deliver exceptional service to our valued customers. As a Sales Assistant, you will be the face of our bakery, providing a warm and welcoming experience to everyone who walks through our doors. Your main responsibilities will include assisting customers with their cake selections, handling transactions, managing online orders and maintaining the appealing presentation of our product and premises. Key Responsibilities: • Greeting customers and providing friendly, efficient service., • Assisting customers with product information and recommendations., • Operating the till and processing sales accurately., • Ensuring the bakery display areas are clean, tidy, and well-stocked., • Helping to maintain overall cleanliness of the shop., • Contributing to a positive and supportive team environment. What We Offer: • A friendly and supportive working environment., • The opportunity to work with delicious baked goods., • Training and development within a local community business. What We're Looking For: • A passion for customer service and a positive attitude., • Excellent communication skills., • Reliability and a strong work ethic., • Ability to work effectively in a busy environment., • Previous retail or food service experience is a plus, but not essential.

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  • Market Stall Sales Assistant - Saturdays and/or Sundays
    Market Stall Sales Assistant - Saturdays and/or Sundays
    1 month ago
    £12–£18 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU APPLY - YOU NEED A CAR OR VAN TO BE ABLE TO DO THIS JOB * Oshomo is a fun plant based ready meal company and we currently sell our products both online and though a series of weekend market stands in and around London. We have lots of existing clients that visit the stall each weekend, plus a host of celebrity clients that pop in from time to time! We are looking to hire between 2-3 fun and motivated individuals to join our sales team representing this very special brand. This position is available only on both Saturdays and/or Sundays. Full training in given on the product and we are looking for chatty confident people as the markets can get quite busy. This is a really fun environment. We are based in Park Royal and the markets currently are at Queens Park, Primrose Hill, Marylebone, Nottinghill, Kensington , Victoria Park and Barnes. The job includes : Picking up the market equipment and stock in the morning of the market (Park Royal area, NW10 postcode) Driving to the selected market and setting up the stand, which consists of a table and table dressings, canopy and weights , and the pre-packed meals. Chatting to the customers and explaining the products (full training given) Taking payments when products are sold Closing down the stand (takes only five minutes) Returning the stand and left over stock to Park Royal. Trading hours are 10am - 2pm (with a little bit of set up time and breakdown time each side) It is really helpful if the applicants live in the area but not essential as they will need to drive to Park Royal to pick up the equipment needed. £85 plus commission for a really fun short day. COMMISSIONS ON TOP MOST OF OUR REGULAR TEAM MEMBERS EARN £300 PLUS PER WEEKEND FOR TWO SHIFTS. The applicant will need to have his or her own car. Congestion charges paid by the company. Parking is free

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