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  • Experienced Baker / Production Baker
    Experienced Baker / Production Baker
    2 days ago
    £15–£25 hourly
    Part-time
    Nine Elms, London

    EXPERIENCED BAKER / PRODUCTION BAKER – £15 PER HOUR Nal’s Bakery | Nine Elms, London Part-time / Freelance to begin | Immediate start Nal’s Bakery is looking for an experienced, reliable and confident baker to join our growing independent bakery.We currently produce a range of brownies, blondies, cookies, cakes, traybakes, buns and other baked goods for our weekly market in Waterloo, private orders, corporate catering and larger events.I’m looking for someone who can work alongside me initially, learn our recipes and production systems, and eventually take greater responsibility for bakery production as the business grows. The role will include: • Producing brownies, blondies, cookies, cakes, traybakes, buns and other bakery products to our recipes and standards, • Weighing, mixing, baking, portioning and finishing products, • Preparing larger batches efficiently for markets and events, • Following recipes accurately and maintaining consistency, • Packing, labelling and organising finished stock, • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness throughout production, • Cleaning down equipment and work areas, • Helping organise ingredients, stock and bakery equipment, • Working efficiently to production deadlines, • Assisting with larger event production, including our upcoming 31 August carnival, • Eventually contributing ideas for new products, flavours and seasonal menus What I’m looking for: You must have at least 2 years of practical baking experience, ideally within a bakery, café, restaurant, pastry kitchen or professional food-production environment.You should be comfortable working independently once trained and confident producing multiple products during a busy baking session.You’ll need to be reliable, organised, clean, efficient and genuinely passionate about baking. I’m looking for someone who takes their work seriously but also enjoys working in a relaxed, friendly small-business environment. This is particularly suited to someone who wants to grow with a young bakery rather than simply clock in and out of a shift. Opportunity to grow Nal’s Bakery is still growing, so I’m looking for someone who could potentially grow with the business.As production expands, there will be an opportunity for the right person to take on greater responsibility and potentially progress towards a Head Baker/production leadership position.I want whoever joins me to eventually have room to be creative, contribute ideas and have genuine input into the bakery’s product development. I’ll also teach you my recipes, methods and everything I’ve learned from building Nal’s Bakery. Pay & start £15 per hour I’m looking for somebody who can ideally start Wednesday 26 August, with availability to meet me and complete a trial shift this week. The immediate production schedule will include preparing for our weekly Waterloo market and a large carnival event on 31 August, so availability over the next two weeks is particularly important. TO APPLY Please DM only Please do not call Calls will not be accepted as applications. In your message, please include: Your name Your baking experience and how many years you’ve been baking professionally Where you’ve previously worked Your availability this week and from next Wednesday A few photos of your baking/pastry work if available Where in London you’re based I will respond to applicants and aim to let everyone know the outcome by the end of this week.

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  • Senior Marketing Manager
    Senior Marketing Manager
    6 days ago
    £45000–£525000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Ref: HON1076 Branch: Head Office Location: Head Office, London (Central) Salary/Benefits: Up to £50,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 17/07/2026 Closing date: 28/08/2026 Senior Marketing Manager Location: London (hybrid) Reports to: Head of Marketing Direct report: Marketing Executive Brands: Honi Poke, Island Poke, Honi Sushi & virtual brands About the role We're one of the UK's fastest-growing poke and Japanese-inspired food groups, and we're looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to take our campaigns from idea to impact. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with a strong digital centre of gravity: shipping campaigns, growing our delivery platform performance, launching new stores and menus, and keeping every digital touchpoint sharp and on-brand. If you like owning the numbers as much as the creative, and you're as comfortable in a Deliveroo back-office or a CMS as you are in a campaign brief, this one's for you. What you'll do Digital ownership • Own day-to-day website updates, online menu accuracy, and every digital brand touchpoint across all brands., • Manage web/dev contractors on production, site updates, and platform integrations., • Brief and manage design agencies, contractors and freelancers - quality-controlling creative output against concepts set by the Head of Marketing. Aggregators & performance marketing • Own day-to-day aggregator strategy and optimisation across Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat for all brands., • Manage offers logic, ad spend, listings, imagery and menu performance - track ROI and drive growth through structured testing., • Run paid social and CRM/email programmes, reporting performance against KPIs. Loyalty & CRM • Own delivery of the Honi Club loyalty programme - value proposition, rewards mechanic, data capture and launch., • Drive day-to-day CRM, lifecycle and email execution. Campaign delivery & activation • Own end-to-end execution of integrated campaigns across all brands and the marketing calendar., • Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across every customer touchpoint - in-store, digital, OOH and delivery. New launches • Lead delivery of new store openings, seasonal menu launches and grab-and-go relaunches., • Build campaign playbooks and store/menu activation toolkits to systemise future launches., • Deliver the catering proposition activation across customer-facing channels. Reporting & optimisation • Track campaign performance, sales uplift and footfall against agreed KPIs., • Provide regular performance snapshots to the Head of Marketing and CEO., • Spot and action quick wins across stores, channels and aggregators. Who you are Essential • 5+ years in marketing with a clear digital and performance bias - ideally in hospitality, food & beverage, retail or a fast-moving consumer brand., • Proven hands-on ownership of delivery aggregator platforms (Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat) - offers, listings, menu optimisation and paid placement., • Strong paid social experience (Meta, TikTok) - you've built, run and optimised campaigns yourself, not just signed off on agency decks., • Confident with CMS and website management (Webflow, WordPress, Shopify or similar) and comfortable directing developers without being one., • CRM and email marketing execution experience (Klaviyo, Braze, Mailchimp or similar) - segmentation, lifecycle flows, automation., • Fluent in the numbers: GA4, aggregator dashboards, campaign reporting. You can build a performance snapshot and explain what to do next., • Excellent project manager - multiple brands, multiple deadlines, no dropped balls., • A high standard for creative quality, and the ability to brief and push back on agencies to get there. Nice to have • Experience launching or running a loyalty programme or app., • Multi-site or franchise brand experience., • Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, Adobe CC) for reviewing and lightly amending assets. How you work • Bias to action - you'd rather ship, measure and iterate than polish forever., • Commercially minded - every campaign ties back to sales., • Comfortable with ambiguity and pace in a growing business., • A generous manager - you'll have a Marketing Executive reporting to you and you'll want them to grow. What we offer • Competitive salary of up to £50,000 a year reviewed annually., • Hybrid working - London office base, 4 days in the office and one day out., • 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service., • Free lunch every day and generous discount across all our brands for you and your friends and family., • Private health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Programme., • Real ownership - this is a role with a broad remit and visible impact. You'll report into the Head of Marketing, and see your work land in stores within weeks., • Growth - a genuine path as the group scales., • A team that ships - small, senior, low-ego, and moving fast.

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  • Head Pastry Chef
    Head Pastry Chef
    6 days ago
    £21–£25 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Freelance Events Chefs Wanted – Pastry Sous & Pastry Head Chefs Join our elite team of Pastry chefs and gain exclusive opportunities to cook at some of the most luxurious events in the city. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative pastry professional who thrives in fast-paced event environments and takes pride in producing beautifully crafted desserts to the highest standard. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and produce high-quality desserts, pastries, cakes, petits fours, breads, and other baked goods for luxury events., • Assist with menu development, creating seasonal and bespoke dessert offerings tailored to client requirements., • Manage pastry production to ensure all items are prepared on time and presented to an exceptional standard., • Set up and maintain pastry stations at a variety of event venues., • Work closely with Head Chefs, event managers, and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service., • Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation., • Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and ensure efficient use of ingredients., • Adapt to different venues and kitchen environments while maintaining consistency and professionalism. What We're Looking For: • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, or Head Pastry Chef within luxury hospitality or events., • Strong technical pastry and baking skills with excellent attention to detail., • A creative approach to dessert presentation and menu development., • Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and seasonal event schedules., • A full UK driving licence is desirable due to travel across South London. If you are passionate about creating exceptional desserts and enjoy working in a dynamic luxury events environment, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us: • Competitive Pay – Earn a minimum of £21.00 per hour and up to £25.00 per hour., • Exciting Events & Venues – Be part of prestigious events, from corporate functions to luxury hospitality., • Fast Payments – Get paid weekly on Wednesdays., • Professional Training & Growth – Receive in-house training from senior staff to enhance your skills., • Total Flexibility – Choose when and where you work, with no long-term commitments., • Supportive Training & Leadership – Work alongside experienced professionals who ensure seamless event execution. If you're a passionate pastry chef looking for freelance events work this autumn, we'd love to add you to our books, apply today.

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  • Commis Chef
    Commis Chef
    8 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Deptford, Lewisham

    Full-Time Commis Chef – Australian-Inspired Restaurant, SE8 5ER We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team at our busy and popular Australian-inspired restaurant in SE8. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys cooking and wants to develop their skills in a busy professional kitchen. You don’t need to know everything – we’re looking for the right attitude, reliability and a willingness to get stuck in. All our food is prepared fresh in-house, so you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience with prep, cooking and service while working alongside experienced chefs. You’ll need to be comfortable working as part of a team and understand that keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service is an important part of the job. We also have a kitchen porter to support the team. The role • Permanent, full-time position, • Approximately 40–48 hours per week, • Extra hours may be available when other chefs are away, • Weekend availability is essential, • Some professional kitchen experience preferred, • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn are more important than having years of experience, • Freelance and self-employed chefs are also welcome to apply What we offer • Opportunity to learn and develop your kitchen skills, • No late-night finishes – chefs generally leave by 10:30pm, • Discounted/free food, • Flexible working where possible, • Closed every Monday and Tuesday, • Fresh food prepared in-house, • Friendly, hardworking kitchen team Opening hours • Monday – Closed, • Tuesday – Closed, • Wednesday – 9am–3pm, • Thursday to Sunday – 9am–9pm If you’re reliable, hardworking, interested in food and looking for a kitchen where you can learn, improve and become a stronger chef, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and tell us a little about yourself, your kitchen experience and your availability.

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  • Part-time Chef
    Part-time Chef
    8 days ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    Nine Elms, London

    The Role Marie et Marcelle is looking for a part-time chef to join the team from September 2026. This is a hands-on role, perfect for a self-starter individual with a strong interest for French-inspired and seasonal food. You will work closely with Pauline - the Chef and Owner to deliver good quality food across all of our service lines. Some weeks may be busier than others depending on the orders and events schedule, therefore some level of flexibility might be required. We can guarantee a minimum amount of hours per week and the rota will be confirmed a couple of weeks in advance. You will be provided with training as you join and on-going support. Over time you will be expected to work confidently with limited supervision. We have access to a small urban garden where we grow some produce throughout the year – an interest to get involved with growing fruits and vegetables would be a massive plus. What You Will Be Doing • Working with fresh seasonal produce, • Supporting with the weekly production of French-inspired food for our corporate orders and events, • Ensuring food is prepared in a timely manner and with care, • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. Assisting with record keeping, • Assisting with stock control and ordering, • Supporting freelance team members, • Attending off-site events when required What We Are Looking For • Trained chef with a background in catering, events or restaurants, • Knowledge of French food and techniques, • Calm, clean, organised and comfortable working to set timelines, • Passion for seasonal, sustainable food and gardening, • A collaborative, positive attitude, • Some level of flexible availability as occasional evening events might be required. Always confirmed with sufficient notice, • Food Hygiene Level 2 minimum (Level 3 a bonus). Strong understanding of Allergen Management, • Right to work in the UK

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  • Freelance Delivery Driver (w/ own vehicle) for Artisan Bakery
    Freelance Delivery Driver (w/ own vehicle) for Artisan Bakery
    1 month ago
    £20–£30 hourly
    Part-time
    Hampstead Garden Suburb, Barnet

    Location: Highgate (N6) to WaterlooPay: £60–£90 per day (depending on experience and vehicle) Nal’s Bakery is looking for a reliable driver to assist on market trading days.Initially, the role will involve transporting freshly baked goods between our North London kitchen and Lower Marsh Market, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as the business grows. Responsibilities • Collect baked goods from Highgate (N6)., • Safely transport stock to Lower Marsh Market, Waterloo., • Help unload cakes on arrival., • Return later in the afternoon to collect any remaining stock., • Help unload stock back at our kitchen. Requirements • Full UK driving licence., • Own reliable vehicle., • Punctual and dependable., • Careful when transporting fragile baked goods., • Friendly and professional. Future Opportunities As Nal’s Bakery continues to grow, there may be opportunities to progress into a Market Sales Assistant role, assisting with market trading, customer service and event work. Working PatternTypically: • Morning collection: around 7:30am–8:30am, • Afternoon collection: around 3:00pm–4:00pm Regular weekday work with the potential for additional event days throughout the year. Why Join Nal’s Bakery? At Nal’s Bakery, you’re not just joining a job you’re joining a growing independent business where your contribution genuinely matters. As one of our first team members, you’ll have the opportunity to grow alongside the business and help shape its future. Employee Benefits 🍰 Free Cake Every Week Enjoy complimentary baked treats every week as part of the team.🎂 40% Staff Discount Receive 40% off: • Celebration Cakes, • Market purchases, • Selected Nal’s Bakery products 📅 Flexible Working Where possible, shifts can be arranged around your availability and other commitments. 📈Career Progression As Nal’s Bakery grows, opportunities will become available to progress into supervisory and management positions. Our long-term goal is to develop departments within the business, and we aim to promote from within whenever possible. 🎉 Team Days & Social Events Join us for team meals, celebrations and fun days out throughout the year. 🏆 Performance Bonuses Performance-based bonus opportunities will be available as the business continues to grow. Full details will be provided during employment. 🎓 Training & Development Receive training in: • Customer service, • Market trading, • Food hygiene, • Merchandising, • Cash and card handling, • Bakery operations, • Working at corporate events ☕ Complimentary Refreshments During Shifts Tea, coffee, water and soft drinks are provided while you’re working. 👕 Uniform Provided Branded Nal’s Bakery clothing and aprons will be provided where required. 🎁 Staff Referral Bonus Recommend someone who joins the team and successfully completes their probation, and you’ll receive a referral bonus. 🍪 Try New Products First Be among the first to sample new products before they launch to customers. 🎖️ Recognition & Rewards We believe in recognising hard work. Team members who go above and beyond may receive rewards, gifts or additional incentives throughout the year. 🎂 Birthday Perk After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive your birthday off (or an alternative day if your birthday falls on a non-working day), subject to business needs. 💼 References & Career Support We’re happy to provide references and support your professional development for team members who demonstrate commitment and reliability. 🌱 Help Build Something Special This is a chance to join Nal’s Bakery at an exciting stage of growth. Your ideas, feedback and commitment will help shape the future of the business, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us as we expand into new markets, events and corporate catering.

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