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  • Pastry Chef - Monday to Friday - Agency
    Pastry Chef - Monday to Friday - Agency
    6 hours ago
    £17.4–£22 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Rate Per Hour - £17.40 (£19.50 Inclusive of Holiday) to £19.63 (£22.00 Inclusive of Holiday) Host Staffing is the staffing agency supporting many of the UK's biggest and most prestigious events. We are looking for Pastry chefs to join our company to give you flexible work, as much or as little as you need: full-time hours or an evening or day here or there, for a week here or there or for the Summer. Currently, we are recruiting Casual Event Pastry Chefs for the coming Summer Event Season: Remuneration • Hourly Paid or Day Rate for Band and Film Work, • £17.50-19.63 Per Hour (Plus Holiday Pay on Top) -Depending on Client, Experience and Role., • Weekly Paid Times of Work • Monday to Friday, • 8am till 4.30m + Evening Functions Minimum 6 Hours, • Evening Functions – It may suit you if you want extra work around a full-time job., • Some Weekends – To Support Functions, i.e. Weddings What the Work is • Volume Event Prep- Canapés, Bowl food, Weddings, Film Premiers, seated plated dinners/banquets., • Crew and VIP Catering at Band, Film/TV Locations and Festivals., • Plating Up & Garnishing at Function Location • Client kitchens are based throughout London to suit your home or work location., • Evening Functions –majority-based in London, so can suit your home or work location., • Weekend functions and weddings may be outside London., • Functions out of London – Travel Time and Travel Cost paid., • Taxis are provided if public transport is not available. Experience and Requirements • Relevant Chef Experience- Fresh Food and Volume., • Minimum experience needed: Pastry Chef De Partie Level. Licence/Certifications: • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, • Allergen Training -Certificate, • Your own Presentable chef whites, hat, apron, knives, and steel-toe cap safety shoes·Right to Work in the UK If you are interested in a role, please apply now. We can arrange a call, and if it works for you, we will schedule an in-person meeting.

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  • Waiter/Waitress
    Waiter/Waitress
    8 hours ago
    £18.04 hourly
    Full-time
    Canary Wharf Estate, London

    WHY WORK FOR US Here at Blacklock we`ve fully embraced cultural diversity and made it our superpower. Our people are the very beating heart of our restaurants, where everyone can be themselves and truly shine in their natural brilliance. We also have quite a few OGs who have been rocking the floor for 8+ years, and still going strong (and surprisingly fast), which should count for something! Just like the well-being of our people we feel the same way about the planet – we're proud to be a certified B Corp. OUR OFFER TO YOU • A safe and respectful place where you can be yourself and speak your truth., • Learning and growing. We'll train you from the ground up and invest in one of the best, varied training programmes out there, helping you become a top-tier industry professional opening many doors for your future., • Flexible hours. We will do our best to design your work schedule around your lifestyle., • Become a part of a high performing, self-assured team., • Autonomy. Once we've given you all the tools and knowledge you need, we believe the best thing we can do is give you the space to do your thing. Micromanagement is not our style., • Work with a well-seasoned leadership team. Our restaurants move at a fast pace, with high energy and emotional intensity, but our managers know how to keep teams focused and in control., • Join an ever-growing, nationwide network of people who genuinely support and look out for one another., • Job security! There is no queue of AI-driven robots outside of our restaurants wanting to take our jobs. We check every day – so far so good! SOME OF THE GREAT PERKS TO ENJOY AS PART OF OUR BENEFIT PACKAGE • 50% off food across all our restaurants for you and up to three guests., • Enjoy our superb-quality chops, steaks, and premium wine at cost price – perfect for hosting a BBQ in the garden or home party., • A choice of freshly prepared hot meals (buffet-style) on shift with the team's dietary requirements in mind. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome! We make sure everyone's well fed and ready to rock., • Plenty of breaks (all paid) throughout the day to rest, recharge, and step outside., • 30 days holiday plus service charge: 28 statutory days, plus an extra day for your birthday and another to enjoy Blackstock – our yearly end-of-summer open-air festival (it`s awesome!)., • Christmas and New Year's Day off (we are closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan), • One paid day each year to give back through volunteering – you choose the cause, whatever speaks to you., • Free mortgage advice., • Hardship Loan Scheme to support you in unexpected situations., • Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Special milestone rewards including CODE membership, weekend away, extra holidays and fully paid sabbaticals. ..And more! WHAT WE WOULD LOVE FROM YOU IN RETURN We are not simply hiring staff but building a community of good natured people who crave and find meaning in human connection. We are looking for a strong mix of fierce intelligence, kindness, and a desire to change hospitality, and the world, for the better. While experience is valued and certainly an advantage, who you are as a person matters far more. If our story speaks to you, we would love to hear yours.

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  • Waiter/Waitress
    Waiter/Waitress
    8 hours ago
    £18.04 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    WHY WORK FOR US Here at Blacklock we`ve fully embraced cultural diversity and made it our superpower. Our people are the very beating heart of our restaurants, where everyone can be themselves and truly shine in their natural brilliance. We also have quite a few OGs who have been rocking the floor for 8+ years, and still going strong (and surprisingly fast), which should count for something! Just like the well-being of our people we feel the same way about the planet – we're proud to be a certified B Corp. OUR OFFER TO YOU • A safe and respectful place where you can be yourself and speak your truth., • Learning and growing. We'll train you from the ground up and invest in one of the best, varied training programmes out there, helping you become a top-tier industry professional opening many doors for your future., • Flexible hours. We will do our best to design your work schedule around your lifestyle., • Become a part of a high performing, self-assured team., • Autonomy. Once we've given you all the tools and knowledge you need, we believe the best thing we can do is give you the space to do your thing. Micromanagement is not our style., • Work with a well-seasoned leadership team. Our restaurants move at a fast pace, with high energy and emotional intensity, but our managers know how to keep teams focused and in control., • Join an ever-growing, nationwide network of people who genuinely support and look out for one another., • Job security! There is no queue of AI-driven robots outside of our restaurants wanting to take our jobs. We check every day – so far so good! SOME OF THE GREAT PERKS TO ENJOY AS PART OF OUR BENEFIT PACKAGE • 50% off food across all our restaurants for you and up to three guests., • Enjoy our superb-quality chops, steaks, and premium wine at cost price – perfect for hosting a BBQ in the garden or home party., • A choice of freshly prepared hot meals (buffet-style) on shift with the team's dietary requirements in mind. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome! We make sure everyone's well fed and ready to rock., • Plenty of breaks (all paid) throughout the day to rest, recharge, and step outside., • 30 days holiday plus service charge: 28 statutory days, plus an extra day for your birthday and another to enjoy Blackstock – our yearly end-of-summer open-air festival (it`s awesome!)., • Christmas and New Year's Day off (we are closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan), • One paid day each year to give back through volunteering – you choose the cause, whatever speaks to you., • Free mortgage advice., • Hardship Loan Scheme to support you in unexpected situations., • Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Special milestone rewards including CODE membership, weekend away, extra holidays and fully paid sabbaticals. ..And more! WHAT WE WOULD LOVE FROM YOU IN RETURN We are not simply hiring staff but building a community of good natured people who crave and find meaning in human connection. We are looking for a strong mix of fierce intelligence, kindness, and a desire to change hospitality, and the world, for the better. While experience is valued and certainly an advantage, who you are as a person matters far more. If our story speaks to you, we would love to hear yours.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    5 days ago
    £15.5–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Bottarga, born from a series of summers spent wandering the Greek islands, the newest addition to the Pachamama Group is a love letter to their vibrant cuisine and endless love for feta cheese. As a seasoned Chef de Partie, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Chef de Partie role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Chef de Partie, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best, we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

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  • Breakfast Chef
    Breakfast Chef
    28 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea

    Cinta Café is a neighbourhood café in London known for great coffee, fresh food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for a confident Breakfast Chef with strong baking skills to join our small, friendly team. You’ll be part of a hands-on team of 6, focused on creating high-quality food and a space our regulars genuinely enjoy returning to. Hours & Pay 4 days per week, may include weekends (with potential for additional shifts) 6:30am – 2:30pm 30-minute unpaid break per shift £14 per hour What You’ll Be Doing Preparing and cooking breakfast and brunch dishes during service Baking and preparing pastries, cakes, and other baked items Supporting with prep for lunch service Creating fresh, seasonal salads and contributing ideas for lunch specials Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and storage areas Managing prep, stock rotation, and food safety standards Supporting the wider team during busy periods Working efficiently during fast-paced morning service Helping maintain the warm, community-focused atmosphere we’re known for What We’re Looking For Confident breakfast chef with previous experience in a busy kitchen including making herb oils Strong baking skills are essential Experience with pastries or bakery work is a huge bonus Someone creative with food and confident developing colourful, fresh salad and lunch ideas Organised, proactive, and able to work with urgency Calm under pressure and able to manage a busy breakfast service Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented Someone who takes pride in presentation and consistency Why Join Cinta A genuinely lovely working environment A loyal customer base you’ll get to know A supportive, close-knit team Creative input encouraged As we head into summer, we get significantly busier — so it’s a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, energetic service environment

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