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At Yo!, we serve up fresh food, fast-paced energy, and a dining experience like no other. Think iconic conveyor belts, bold Japanese flavours, and a team that brings the vibe every single day. With 30+ restaurants across the UK since 1997, we’re a brand that’s built on innovation, quality, and great people. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a catch-up with friends, we create memorable experiences for every guest - and it all starts with our teams. If you’re passionate, energetic, and ready to thrive in a busy environment, you’ll fit right in. Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavour. We’re looking for an inspiring, hands on Head Chef who loves great food, thrives in a high energy environment, and knows how to bring out the best in a kitchen team. If you’re passionate about quality, consistency, and leading from the front - this could be your next move About You – A Leader with Food at the Heart You’re calm under pressure, confident in your craft, and passionate about creating great food while building a strong, positive kitchen culture. About You • Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese inspired dishes, • An experienced kitchen leader who leads by example, • Detail driven, with high standards for quality and consistency, • Calm, organised, and confident during busy services, • Hands on and happy to be on the pass and on the floor, • A people focused leader who enjoys developing and motivating others, • Keen to grow, improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward Key Responsibilities As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen - leading the team, delivering great food every time, and creating an environment where people feel supported and proud of what they do. You’ll be: • Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team, • Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented, • Managing service with calm leadership and clear communication, • Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experience, • Training and developing your team to build strong future talent, • Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness, • Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation, • Creating a positive, inclusive, high energy kitchen culture, • Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement We're proud to offer: • Fantastic working hours, • Free YO! food - What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu, • Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work, • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line, • Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform, • 50% off your food every time you dine with us fo

• On-target earnings up to £45,000, • Comprising a base salary of £33,000 - £38,100, • An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year., • 5 days a week (Closed on Sunday's), • Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs, • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too. Skills and experience • Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points, • Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and more complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket, brakes, electrical) Why Halfords? We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

\n Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? \n This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. \n Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. \n We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. \n NEED TO HAVE \n A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents \n Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent \n Experience in helping lead and inspire a team \n A good understanding of nutrition \n Experience of working with fresh seasonal food \n The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home \n Good understanding of HACCP \n NEED TO DO \n Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence \n Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards \n Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment \n Work within budget \n Complete regular audits \n Manage stock control \n To assist in leading and motivating a team \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n \n Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends \n Free learning and development \n A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts \n Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards \n Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme \n If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be \n \n #2003

Job Title: Store Manager 6 Month FTCLocation: WhittonSalary: £28,006.00 per annumWeekly Hours: 37.5 6 Month FTCReference: YMC1215959Are you an experienced retailer?Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity? If so we have a fantastic opportunity at our Whitton store.Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities plus drive donations from the local area. Delivering a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, you will raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.Why join YMCA England & Wales?Well give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating and the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.Youll also get a package that includes:Pension28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)Regular salary reviewsSick pay (after a qualifying period)Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth shield cash planThis is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales, Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we dont sell new goods! If successful, You will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office.At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.BenefitsGenerous holidayAnnual season ticketGym membershipFlexible working policyCompany pensionHealthcare schemeTPBN1_UKTJ

\n ABOUT THE ROLE \n As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support. \n You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. \n ABOUT YOU \n The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent). \n \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: \n Free training and development for all roles \n Access to wellbeing and support tools \n A range of retail discounts and savings \n Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme \n Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' \n And so much more! \n If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. \n 0854

Pay: Up to £120,000.00 per year Job Description: Overview Mercedes-Benz of Epsom are looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Business to lead our Epsom showroom. Reporting directly to the Group Operations Director, you will have overall responsibility for the performance and efficient operation of the site. Through strong leadership, you will motivate, develop and coordinate the management team, ensuring all departments work collaboratively to achieve exceptional results. Leading the Sales, Service and Parts functions, you will be accountable for delivering the Sandown experience, maximising commercial opportunities, and driving sustainable profitability while maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible, inspiring leadership across the dealership. Managing and developing all departmental leaders to deliver outstanding performance. Driving sales, after sales and profitability objectives in line with business plans. Ensuring an exceptional customer experience at every stage of the customer journey. Maintaining full compliance with Mercedes-Benz franchise standards, policies and processes. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across the site. Creating a high-performance culture focused on employee engagement, customer excellence and operational effectiveness. This is a rewarding opportunity for a commercially astute automotive leader to play a key role within the Sandown Group, leading a prestigious Mercedes-Benz site and contributing to the ongoing success of our growing business. Key Skills/Attributes Required People management, specifically in terms of achieving high performance through teams. Leadership style should be highly visible and hands on. Motor industry experience, along with experience in a senior position with established track record in profit delivery, cost control, stock and people management. Experience of managing Sales and After Sales functions. Enthusiasm to deliver the Mercedes-Benz experience and continuously improve product knowledge of yourself and others. Desire to achieve the highest standard of personalised customer care commensurate with the Mercedes-Benz brand. The successful candidate will have significant relevant retail motor experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of success in a challenging and fast paced automotive environment. Candidates will need to have outstanding drive, ambition, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. Applicants will preferably be educated to degree level or equivalent or hold a Management Qualification with a main manufacturer. A full Driving Licence is essential as travel between sites will be required. Hours of Work: 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday with 1 hour unpaid break. Total 45 Hours per week. Benefits: Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay Store discount TPBN1_UKTJ

Head Chef - Contract Catering - £45k *Monday to Friday* I am currently looking for a Head Chef for a Contract Catering site in Cambridge. My client is one of the UKs leading Caterers and are recruiting for a fantastic operation in the Cambridge area. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for a dedicated brigade, ensuring training, development and management of the team. You will be financially responsible and able to manage budget and costs. The ideal candidate will have the following skills/ knowledge Currently at Head level Have a proven background or experience within contract catering Experience across both retail and hospitality/ events Used to working with fresh, nutritious ingredients and up to date knowledge of the latest healthy eating food trends If you feel this is the Head Chef role for you, then apply today to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity. TPBN1_UKCT

Were a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef to join our team. This is a Commis Chef position to work from Monday to Friday. Excellent opportunity for a developing chef or a new to role person looking to expand skills within a well established chef environment drawing on multiple skills set and given the great opportunity to develop own skills and culinary expertise. Enthusiastic about food, youll be part of a friendly, dedicated team providing catering services to our clients and staff.Youll have the opportunity to assist with prep and production, under the supervision of our site Head Chef, serving well-balanced meals and menus. A good communicator, you will follow our Chefs instructions carrying them out with close attention to detail and a willing attitude to learn. Ensuring food is always presented to the highest standards, youll also keep the kitchen and storeroom clean. While your kitchen skills may be at a basic level, youre ready to improve and grow. With a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, youre educated to City & Guilds/NVQwith kitchen experience preparing freshly made food. Our benefits include: • An annual day off for your birthday! - Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs. - Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7. - Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets. - Cycle-to-work scheme. - Freedom Friday a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice. - Free lunch every workday! - 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App. - Enhanced parental leave benefits. - Paid leave for fertility treatments. - Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival. Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website TPBN1_UKCT

Beaverbrook is a carefully curated collection of two luxury hotels; our country Estate nestled within the beautiful Surrey Hills and our elegant Town House in the heart of central London. Set across 400 acres of stunning, privately owned countryside, the estate offers a unique blend of heritage, luxury and exceptional hospitality. The Role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food quality, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, consistency, and service. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef with strong leadership skills who is ready to take the next step in their culinary career. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen. Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service. Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards. Maintain consistency, quality, and portion control. Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal specials. Manage stock levels, and ordering Minimise food waste and help achieve food cost targets. Ensure compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations. Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff. Requirements Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations. Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations. Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Passion for fresh, high-quality food and continuous improvement. Salary - Competitive salary, plus tronc Shift Pattern 45 hours per week, the ideal candidate will be flexible in working any 5 days out of 7. The typical hours for this position will consist of: Benefits In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook. As a member of our team, you can expect to receive: Competitive salary Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App Personal development support Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities Discounted rates on Food & Beverage 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years Pension Life Insurance Sick Pay Long Service Awards Cycle to work scheme Earn up to £600 through our recommend a friend scheme Uniforms Free parking And other local benefits TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef Operations - Kingston Contract: Full Time Salary: £37,300 - £39,300 Contracted Hours: 45 At Yo!, we serve up fresh food, fast-paced energy, and a dining experience like no other. Think iconic conveyor belts, bold Japanese flavours, and a team that brings the vibe every single day. With 30+ restaurants across the UK since 1997, were a brand thats built on innovation, quality, and great people. Whether its a quick lunch or a catch-up with friends, we create memorable experiences for every guest - and it all starts with our teams. If youre passionate, energetic, and ready to thrive in a busy environment, youll fit right in. Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavour. Were looking for an inspiring, hands on Head Chef who loves great food, thrives in a high energy environment, and knows how to bring out the best in a kitchen team. If youre passionate about quality, consistency, and leading from the front - this could be your next move About You A Leader with Food at the Heart Youre calm under pressure, confident in your craft, and passionate about creating great food while building a strong, positive kitchen culture. About You Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese inspired dishes An experienced kitchen leader who leads by example Detail driven, with high standards for quality and consistency Calm, organised, and confident during busy services Hands on and happy to be on the pass and on the floor A people focused leader who enjoys developing and motivating others Keen to grow, improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward Key Responsibilities As Head Chef, youll take full ownership of the kitchen - leading the team, delivering great food every time, and creating an environment where people feel supported and proud of what they do. Youll be: Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented Managing service with calm leadership and clear communication Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experience Training and developing your team to build strong future talent Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation Creating a positive, inclusive, high energy kitchen culture Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement We're proud to offer: Fantastic working hours Free YO! food • What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform 50% off your food every time you dine with us fo TPBN1_UKTJ