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We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a friendly, organised and customer-focused temporary café assistant to cover an unexpected period of staff sickness. Key Responsibilities: Preparing barista-style coffee and hot drinks Taking customer orders and preparing sandwiches Preparing and serving buffets Serving cakes, snacks and cold drinks Operating the till and taking card payments Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleaning and food safety Delivering friendly and professional customer service to tenants and visitors Skills & Experience Required: Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain promptly). Previous experience working in a café, food service, or similar customer-facing environment. Experience safely preparing hot drinks and simple cold food (e.g. sandwiches, salads). Understanding of health & safety requirements in a food or public-facing setting. Experience working independently or as a sole worker, with good personal safety awareness. Basic cash handling and till experience. Good customer service skills with the confidence to deal with the public independently. If you are a friendly and reliable individual with great customer service skills, looking for a temporary opportunity to support a busy café environment and ensure a smooth, positive experience for customers, we would welcome your application. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

The Interaction Recruitment Catering and Hospitality division is growing rapidly and we re seeking additional staff to support us on an adhoc and/or ongoing basis. We are looking for staff who can confidently work in various positions such as: - Food Runners, Plate Waiters, Food Service Assistants, Baristas and Bartenders - General Assistants, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters - Ticket Staff and Parking Attendants - Cleaners and Housekeepers Pay: - From £13.00 per hour PAYE + holiday accrual at 12.07% of your pay rate - To be paid weekly Locations: - Northamptonshire - Buckinghamshire - Bedfordshire - Leicestershire (minimal) - Warwickshire (minimal) Work available: - Currently servicing over 135 sites and growing! - Contract catering units such as canteens in office buildings or warehouses - Education such as public or private schools, colleges and universities - Healthcare such as care homes and hospitals - Hospitality such as conference centres, hotels, pubs, restaurants and independent events Applicants: - MUST be experienced in various roles or be able to adapt accordingly - WILL drive and have access to a reliable vehicle - SHALL be reliable, flexible, adaptable, professional and approachable - CAN provide evidence of Food Hygiene or Food Safety training or be willing to complete this - MAY hold an in date Enhanced DBS certificate dated within the last 3 years or part of the online update service (ideal) - COULD have worked for an agency and have experience working in adhoc bookings (ideal) - SHOULD be willing to drive up to 1 hour from home for a minimum of 6 hours work (ideal) - MIGHT be available for adhoc or ongoing bookings (to be discussed) - MUST be over the age of 18 for insurance purposes Please note: - We do not use an app to offer work we ll let you know what work we have and any information you require to confirm the job - We send confirmation of booking emails to all staff once verbally confirmed to advise on company, address, reporting details, uniform etc Compliance / registration: - Contact us regarding your interest in working for us and following an initial chat, we ll send you an online application registration link - Documentation required will be your CV, proof of ID, proof of address, proof of NI number, food hygiene certification, enhanced DBS (if you have it) proof of right to work and driving licence - Once documentation has been vetted by our Compliance Manager Anna, we ll have you fully onboarded and offer you work according to your availability Contact: - Cheryl Wilson or Lucie Campbell - Landline (phone number removed) - Address 82a Abington St, Northampton, NN1 2AP INDNH

Job Title: Experienced Waitress / Waiter Location: Dial Post, Horsham (applicants must be able to drive to the site as there is no public transport available) Salary: 16-18 £8 per Hour ; 18-20 £11 per hour ; 21+ £13 per hour Job Type: Part time and/or seasonal contract (Season lasts between May - End Of September) Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK About Us: Knepp is a 3,500 acre estate just south of Horsham, West Sussex. Since 2001, the land - once intensively farmed - has been devoted to a pioneering rewilding project. Using grazing animals as the drivers of habitat creation, and with the restoration of dynamic, natural water courses, the project has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife. As part of this project Knepp has created a butchery, providing award winning beef, venison and pork that are biproducts of the project. As part of this new venture, the restaurant will utilise the high-quality produce coming off the project as well as our new 3 acre market garden. It is our hope that we can create an exciting and sustainable culinary destination. About The Role: We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate team member with a passion for great service, produce and sustainability to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get stuck into a brand-new project and work alongside growers, stockman, ecologists, and chefs. The right candidate will be experienced in running a fast-paced section, eager to learn and comfortable in sharing our rewilding story with guests. Responsibilities: Operations: To run your own section To ensure table's turn on time To create a welcoming and relaxed style of service for your guests To learn relevant information about produce and dishes to guide our guests through the menu and upsell To ensure the Wilding Kitchen environment is clean and well maintained, meeting internal Brand standards To maintain a safe workplace People: To work together within the team to deliver the highest standard of service possible To bring fun to the workplace and be part of a happy, motivated and focused team To be involved in giving clear feedback between guests and the kitchen team Customer experience: To ensure high customer experience and promote our ethos To help achieve and sustain a minimum 4.5 star google review To champion swift, efficient, knowledgeable and engaging restaurant To engage with the wider Estate team in the delivery of events Statutory: To help in the cleaning after service to ensure the site operates to 5 EHO compliance To make the kitchen team aware of any allergy and dietary requirements About you: Job Requirements: Ensure all customer service standards are met Great personality and passion for giving our customers excellent service whilst creating an inviting atmosphere Team player Experience working in a busy environment Table service experience (1 year minimum) Ability to use ordering systems and till software Barista skills are preferred but training will be given Flexibility and adaptability to work within different sections of FOH in our busy restaurant & event environment Essential skills: Work ethic Enthusiastic about sustainability Great communication skills Estimated Weekley Hours: This role is part time and/or seasonal. We are flexible and want to accommodate our team and will try to maintain a fixed rota where possible, but expect our staff to be flexible around sickness and holiday. Shift and Schedule: Weekend availability. Day shift (we are a predominantly daytime venue only) Holidays (particularly suited to university students) Weekends only (suited to people in full time education) Employee Perks Benefits: Option of contracted hours with regular days of work Wine training/tastings Share of tips where appropriate (In spring 2025 this was up to £3 per hr for busy shifts) 28 days holiday a year (full time or pro rata'd holiday for part time staff) Access to pension scheme Culture of training, development with lots of scope for progression Generous staff discount (50% off each month, 20% off across site businesses) Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Food Services Assistant, Catering Assistant, Serving Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Garçon, Front of House Staff, Front of House Assistant, Food Assistant, Service Assistant, Server, Waiter, Waitress, Host, Hostess Food Services Front of House Manager, Front of House, Senior Waiter, Senior Waitress, Bar Tender, Serving Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, Food and Beverage Staff, Hotel, Bar, Restaurant may also be considered for this role.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Casual Weekly to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Restaurant Associates on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Casual Weekly, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here's what you need to know before applying: Key responsibilities include: Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchens and associated working areas Basic food prep Assisting, when required, with the loading or unloading of deliveries & supply vehicles Following food hygiene, and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which is provided Transporting food or kitchen equipment using company vehicle when required so candidates with driving license will be prioritised Our ideal team member will: Own transport required due to remote location. Be flexible to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends and school holidays Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride Be an excellent team player with great communication skills Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mind set Benefit from having experience as a café assistant or barista Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Job Reference: com WJ Venues Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Job purpose The Chef (Village) manages the day-to-day food and beverage provision in their allocated kitchen in the village by overseeing day to day service and a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors), with a proportion of food being cooked and prepared on site and by our suppliers. Key Results Summary responsibilities/outcomes Responsible for the day-to-day provision of the food and beverage service across allocated kitchen in the village, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of our residents/customers. Both cooking and preparing food onsite and finishing and serving food from our suppliers. Cooks bespoke food options for residents for meals, parties or events. Provides a café-style food/barista service to include, breakfast, lunch and supper. Ensures events are well catered for, meeting customers' needs and preferences. Engages with residents and customers to meet their needs (inc. allergens) and preferences, actively seeking and responding to feedback and suggestions. Works with the Head Chef (Village) and the Catering Team Lead to implement changes. Responsible for managing the Front of House service for the kitchen, promotes good customer service in the team and makes improvements to the dining experience. Responsible for day-to-day temperature checks/controls regarding quality and presentation, labelling food, allergens, waste disposal, and general catering/kitchen hygiene and cleanliness Responsible for planning, stock rotation and ordering using Caternet system. Completes internal/external audits and activities using the Trusts systems in relation to health and safety, HACCP and COSHH. Manages external visits from EHO, CQC etc. Deputising for the Head Chef (Village) where required. Line manages a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors); people activities including recruitment, managing absence and performance and associated activities on the Trust's people system. Day to day rota planning and management. Other Skills and Qualifications Essential Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Experience of supervising others Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs Previous experience working within a budget. Experience working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment Experience working in a café/restaurant Experience of stock ordering and management Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and bespoke systems - Desirable Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence Experience of managing or overseeing a hospitality/Front of House service Experience analyzing EPOS sale data Other Skills and Qualifications Essential Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Experience of supervising others Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs Working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment Experience working in a care home catering function Experience of stock ordering and management Experience of monitoring/working within a budget Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook Desirable Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence Experience working with food produced externally Bank shifts.