Casual Restaurant Manager - Up to £45,000 – No Evenings We're excited to be partnering with an exciting new independent coffee/bakery/restaurant that's opening its doors. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Manager to lead the brand-new venue of a quality-focused concept centred around specialty coffee, fresh bakery products, and exceptional customer service. As a Restaurant Manager you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operations, leading a team of approximately 20 people to create a welcoming environment for both customers and your team. Working closely with the owners, you'll play a key role in building the business from the ground up, helping to shape standards, develop the team, and deliver an outstanding guest experience.The Role:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the coffee shop/bakery/restaurant.Lead, coach, and inspire a team of around 20 employees, creating a positive and high-performing culture.Recruit, train, develop, and retain a motivated team.Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining consistently high operational standards.Manage stock control, ordering, rotas, labour costs, and overall business performance.Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards.Report directly to the owners, providing operational updates and identifying opportunities to improve sales, efficiency, and guest experience.Drive sales and profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Ideal Candidate:
Previous management experience within a specialty coffee shop, café, bakery, or premium hospitality environment.A hands-on, energetic leader who enjoys being on the floor supporting their team.Commercially minded with strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.Excited by the opportunity to be part of a brand-new opening and make a real impact from day one.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666....Read more...
Get hands-on experience at every stage of the baking process, from weighing and mixing ingredients to creating delicious breads, rolls and cakes from scratch. You'll learn how to prove, bake and finish products to the highest standards while playing an important role in maintaining a safe, hygienic and professional bakery environment.
Master the art of weighing, mixing and crafting doughs from scratch
Create delicious breads, rolls and cakes to professional standards
Watch your creations come to life through proving, baking and finishing
Play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and high-quality bakery environment
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will get a Baker level 2 qualification.
You will attend Yeovil College every Tuesday morning for Theory sessions plus 7 practical sessions on a Monday throughout the course. The rest of the time you will be working and training alongside our bakers at our Bakery in Bruton.Training:The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Baker Level 2 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Baker Level 2 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level. Training Outcome:We will offer full-time employment after the apprenticeship with the possibility to undertake further training including a Craft Baker level 3 qualification.Employer Description:Taylors of Bruton is a family run bakery based in Bruton, Somerset. We produce quality breads, rolls and cakes supplying a wide range of businesses across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.Working Hours :Working week will include time spent attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme. Working hours will be scheduled across any five days from Sunday to Friday and will include some 5am starts, therefore ability to commute is essential. Exact working hours TBC.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Head Baker - Sligo
MLR are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Head Baker to join a well-established, much-loved seaside café in County Sligo, known for its high-quality homemade offerings and loyal customer base.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee the bakery operation, leading the production of fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods while maintaining consistently high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Alongside daily production, you will manage and develop a small team, prepare staff rosters, oversee ordering and stock control, and contribute to new seasonal products, ensuring the bakery continues to deliver exceptional quality and consistency.
The ideal candidate will have strong artisan baking experience, previous team leadership experience, excellent organisational skills, and a genuine passion for producing outstanding baked goods. Due to the café's coastal location and the early morning start times, candidates will need to have their own transport.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving café that is a true favourite with both locals and visitors.....Read more...
During your apprenticeship, you'll dive into the full bakery process, learning skills such as:
Weighing and preparing ingredients
Bread mixing, fermentation, and proving
You'll also gain experience operating our ovens, ensuring every batch of bread and rolls meets our high-quality standards.
Our confectionery team will teach you:
Creaming, piping, and coating
Chocolate skills, working with our Chocolatiers
And finally, you’ll also learn how to produce our savoury products. Training:Baker Level 2.Training Outcome:We are looking for candidates who view this role as a long-term opportunity in their career and who show us that they have the potential to be the Supervisors or Managers of the future.
As a company, we have a culture of developing internal talent, and so the ideal candidate will have the drive, ambition, and capability to continue their learning past this apprenticeship. Employer Description:Birds has been established since 1919, and is an East Midlands family-owned Baker, Butcher and Chocolatier, known for our high-quality products.
Birds has over 700 employees, over 60 shops throughout the East Midlands and 1 bakery in Derby where all our products are made.Working Hours :Working days: Monday to Friday.
Working hours: 6.00am to 2.30pm.
Time allocated for lunch: 30-minutes.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
HR & Office Administrator/Data AnalystSalary: £26,500 to £30,000 depending on experienceSteeton, BD20 office basedMonday to Friday 8.30 – 5pm daily - Part time hours may also be considered for the right candidateGrandma Wild’s is a long-established and highly respected bakery business with a proud heritage dating back over 100 years. Known for producing high quality bakery products, we combine traditional values with continuous improvement across all areas of the business.This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working with data, spreadsheets, administration and project coordination within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will play an important role in supporting operational improvements, maintaining accurate records and helping to drive efficiencies across the business.The RoleThis is a hands-on position where no two days are the same. You will support a range of projects across the business, ensuring information is accurate, organised and maintained to a high standard.Projects and responsibilities will include:
Payroll & HR Administration - Maintaining personnel records, assisting with new starter onboarding documentation.Providing inductions training & support.Monitoring and maintaining the company training matrix, ensuring mandatory training is scheduled, completed and recorded in a timely manner.Assisting with the issue and recording of PPE, uniforms, safety footwear and other equipment for new employees.Collating and checking weekly timesheets and attendance information ready for payroll processing.Supporting waste packaging projects and reportingShop reconciliation and checking of figuresVan sales reconciliationSupporting Health & Safety administration and Risk AssessmentsCreating and maintaining records for bakery machinery and equipmentAssisting with moving maintenance documentation from paper-based systems to electronic recordsFact checking and validating operational dataAnalysing product and range performance, identifying trends and areas for improvementProducing spreadsheets, reports and data analysis to support business decisionsWorking collaboratively with different departments to ensure processes are consistent and accurateSupporting general office administration duties where required
Ideal Attributes
Previous experience of HR support or office coordinationHighly numerate with excellent attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel and spreadsheet skillsComfortable handling large volumes of data and informationOrganised and methodical with the ability to prioritise workload effectivelyProactive, flexible and able to work to deadlinesStrong communication skills and able to work across multiple departmentsPrevious experience within manufacturing, production or a fast-paced business environment would be advantageous
This role would suit someone looking for a varied position combining administration, analysis and project support within a well-established and growing business.If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please send your CV by return.INDLSNO AGENCIESEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
Diagnose and repair faults to minimise production downtime.
Maintain and repair bakery and food processing machinery.
Work on packaging, weighing, coding, mixing and robotic equipment.
Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
Complete maintenance records and paperwork accurately.
Support production teams with machinery issues and breakdowns.
Assist with maintaining health and safety standards.
Provide flexible cover across a two-shift system, including evenings and weekends when required.
Training Outcome:Potential full-time role upon completion of apprenticeship.Employer Description:From humble beginnings to award-winning success, our journey has always been about doing things better - driven by quality, innovation, and customer experience.
Our family business, now in its fourth generation, carries on the tradition of baking biscuits with many of the same recipes created by our great grandmother, Annie Wild, over 100 years ago.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. The company operates a two-shift system and may require cover for evenings and weekends.Skills: Initiative,PC skills,Team player,Flexible,Positive,Self-motivated,Can-do attitude....Read more...
As an apprentice you will learn to:
Prepare and grease tins
Weigh and mix ingredients
Hand mould dough
Arrange products on baking trays
Load and prove racks of goods
Load ovens
Time bakes
Importance of clean areas working with food
Training:
Baker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be provided in house with a trainer from National Food and Drink Training which is part of the Scottish Master Bakers
Training Outcome:
The apprentice will have the job title of craft baker, and this could be a route to many things within the food industry
Employer Description:We are a growing manufacturing family bakery who started in 1988 baking in the back of a retail shop. We care about the products we provide and hope our staff feel the same. As a contract baker we bake many thousands of bread rolls daily, this is a very busy and hot working environment.Working Hours :Morning shifts are Monday - Friday 5.30am - 2.00pm. Afternoon shift is 11am - 7.30pm, Sunday - Friday with a day off on rota.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
A high standard of food production and quality within our business often dictates its success and leads to returning customers that have enjoyed our food.
Maintain exceptional standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene
Awareness when using kitchen machinery to ensure safety and effective usage
Following tested recipes and menu requirements
Adhere closely to portion control guidelines and stay within budget
Avoiding cross-contamination when preparing gluten-free and plant-based menu items
Working closely with colleagues in both kitchens
Training:
Production Chef Standard
English and maths (if required) Level 2
Training Outcome:There is always the possibility of promotion within our teams. The role will help to give insight into working areas of preference and lead to further opportunities elsewhere too as you gain confidence in your abilities.Employer Description:Phoenix Leisure Ltd has three component parts including The Forum, a family amusement centre, Saltwater, a fish and chip takeaway and restaurant serving traditional seaside food with additions and Sweetwater, a specialist coffee and dessert shop and ice cream parlour also serving light lunches, desserts and bakery items.Working Hours :Monday- Sunday - 5 hour shifts, days to be arranged.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness,Positive manner,Passion for food,Punctual,Flexible work ethic,Respectful....Read more...
General Manager – Opening TeamLocation: Pasadena, CASalary: $90,000 – $110,000 + Bonus PotentialAbout the CompanyOur client is a rapidly growing Los Angeles-based hospitality group known for its artisan bakery and café concept. This role is for a brand-new concept from the same group: a red-sauce Italian neighbourhood restaurant opening in Pasadena, blending the energy and nostalgia of an 1980s Italian-American restaurant with a modern, California-forward hospitality experience — high-quality ingredients, scratch-made pasta, an ancient grain focus, and a strong wine program. This will be the group's first pizza-driven concept and marks an exciting stage of growth.The OpportunityWe're seeking an experienced, energetic, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of this new restaurant.This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on building teams, shaping culture, and growing with an expanding restaurant group. The successful candidate will play a key role in opening the restaurant, establishing operating standards, and creating the guest experience from day one.We're looking for someone who brings:
Strong personality and positive energyA genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiencesExperience opening and operating successful restaurantsAbility to build, lead, and develop high-performing teamsStrong leadership presence and a community-focused mindset
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of restaurant operations and opening executionRecruit, train, and develop a strong hospitality teamCreate and maintain a positive restaurant cultureDeliver exceptional guest experiences and service standardsManage daily operations including scheduling, labour, inventory, and financial performancePartner with ownership and culinary leadership to execute the concept's visionSupport future growth and operational development within the groupBuild strong relationships within the Pasadena community
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Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Private Club – Relocate to Puerto RicoLocation: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Compensation: $140,000 USD + up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: 3 months housing allowance, relocation assistance up to $10,000, 3 months car allowance, medical insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and additional company benefits.We are recruiting on behalf of an exclusive luxury private club in Puerto Rico seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an exciting pre-opening project, helping to build an exceptional culinary program from the ground up within one of the Caribbean's most prestigious luxury hospitality developments.Working alongside the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing culinary standards, operational systems, and a high-performing kitchen culture while delivering exceptional dining experiences across multiple luxury outlets.Key Responsibilities
Support the Executive Chef in leading all day-to-day culinary operations across multiple dining conceptsAssist in developing menus that celebrate local ingredients with refined international influencesBuild and implement operational systems, including recipes, purchasing, inventory, production flow, and training programsRecruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team while fostering a positive kitchen cultureOversee labour management, scheduling, food costs, and operational budgetsEnsure the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitationSupport the opening of new culinary concepts and contribute to the long-term growth of the food & beverage programCollaborate with senior leadership to continuously enhance the overall guest experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
Previous Executive Sous Chef experience within a luxury private club, 5-star hotel, luxury resort, or Michelin-recognized operationStrong pre-opening or new opening experience with the ability to build systems and operational processes from the ground upProven experience leading multi-outlet culinary operationsStrong pastry, bakery, and luxury amenities experience is highly desirableExcellent leadership, mentoring, and people development skillsStrong financial acumen with experience managing labour, food costs, purchasing, and inventoryFluent in both English and Spanish
Please note that only American citizens or Puerto Rican citizens are being considered for the position....Read more...
Head ChefLocation: Norfolk, CountrysideSalary: Circa £55,000 package including tronc, plus performance bonus and Live-in availableAre you a Head Chef who is passionate about British produce, seasonality and cooking with purpose?We are recruiting for a beautiful destination gastro pub that has built an excellent reputation for quality food, genuine hospitality and an uncompromising approach to sourcing the very best ingredients. This is a rare opportunity to lead a kitchen with serious ambition and play a key role in taking the business to the next level.The kitchen operates at a strong 1-2 AA Rosette standard with a clear vision of becoming recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Gastropubs. Every dish celebrates the best of British produce, working closely with local farmers, growers and suppliers to let exceptional ingredients speak for themselves.Alongside the restaurant sits an award-winning artisan bakery, providing outstanding breads and baked goods that form part of the guest experience.The restaurant serves between 50 and 100 covers, allowing the team to focus on quality, consistency and delivering memorable dining experiences.What you'll be doing
Leading, developing and inspiring a talented kitchen brigade.Creating seasonal menus that showcase the very best British ingredients.Building strong relationships with local suppliers and championing provenance.Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation.Driving standards, training and continuous improvement throughout the kitchen.Working closely with the owners to achieve the long-term goal of becoming one of the UK's Top 50 Gastropubs.Managing food margins, labour costs and kitchen operations without compromising quality.
What we're looking for
Previous experience as a Head Chef or accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.A strong background in quality gastro pubs or award-winning restaurants.Classical training with excellent technical cooking skills.A genuine passion for British produce, seasonality and provenance.Experience working to at least 1 or 2 AA Rosette standard.A calm and inspiring leader who enjoys developing people.High standards with a creative yet disciplined approach to cooking.A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage due to the rural location.
What's on offer
Package of around £55,000 including tronc.Performance-related bonus.Live-in accommodation available for those relocating.The opportunity to lead one of the area's most respected gastro pubs.Freedom to work with exceptional seasonal produce.Career-defining opportunity to help establish the business amongst the UK's best gastropubs.Supportive ownership team with genuine ambition and investment in quality.
If you're looking for a kitchen where craftsmanship, provenance and exceptional hospitality come first, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.....Read more...
New Product Development Manager – FoodSomerset | Up to £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced New Product Development (NPD) Manager with a passion for food innovation?We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a premium food business seeking an experienced NPD professional to lead the development of high-quality own-brand food products across a diverse portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to drive innovation, lead a small team and bring exceptional products to market.The RoleAs New Product Development Manager, you'll oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from concept through to launch, ensuring products meet commercial objectives, quality standards and customer expectations.Working across bakery, dairy, butchery, prepared foods and ambient categories, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver innovative products while managing multiple development projects.Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development of new and existing food products.Manage multiple NPD projects from concept through to successful launch.Assess commercial viability, costings, product formats and critical paths.Lead and develop a Junior Product Developer.Manage packaging development and artwork approval processes.Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms where appropriate.Monitor food trends, competitor activity and emerging market opportunities.Work closely with Technical, Buying, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising teams to deliver successful product launches.Ensure products comply with UK food safety, allergen and labelling legislation.Manage project timelines, risks and supplier forecasts.
About YouYou'll already have experience managing food product development projects and be confident working across multiple product categories within a fast-paced environment.You'll have:
Proven experience in a New Product Development, Product Development or NPD Manager role within the food industry.Experience developing chilled, frozen and/or ambient food products.Strong commercial awareness and product costing experience.Excellent project management and critical path management skills.Experience working with suppliers and packaging development.Previous leadership or team management experience.Good understanding of UK food legislation, food safety and allergen requirements.Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable
Experience within prepared foods, ready meals or premium food manufacturing.Experience working for a premium retailer or food producer.Knowledge of AI tools that support product development or commercial analysis.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £50,000Performance bonus – Up to 10%Excellent benefits packageMonday to Friday working patternOpportunity to lead innovative food development projectsCollaborative, supportive and growing businessExcellent career development opportunities
If you're a commercially minded food product developer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.....Read more...
NPD Project Manager – FoodSomerset | Up to £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced NPD Project Manager with a passion for food innovation?We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a premium food business seeking an experienced NPD professional to lead the development of high-quality own-brand food products across a diverse portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to drive innovation, lead a small team and bring exceptional products to market.The RoleAs NPD Project Manager , you'll oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from concept through to launch, ensuring products meet commercial objectives, quality standards and customer expectations.Working across bakery, dairy, butchery, prepared foods and ambient categories, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver innovative products while managing multiple development projects.Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development of new and existing food products.Manage multiple NPD projects from concept through to successful launch.Assess commercial viability, costings, product formats and critical paths.Lead and develop a Junior Product Developer.Manage packaging development and artwork approval processes.Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms where appropriate.Monitor food trends, competitor activity and emerging market opportunities.Work closely with Technical, Buying, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising teams to deliver successful product launches.Ensure products comply with UK food safety, allergen and labelling legislation.Manage project timelines, risks and supplier forecasts.
About YouYou'll already have experience managing food product development projects and be confident working across multiple product categories within a fast-paced environment.You'll have:
Proven experience in a New Product Development, Product Development or NPD Manager role within the food industry.Experience developing chilled, frozen and/or ambient food products.Strong commercial awareness and product costing experience.Excellent project management and critical path management skills.Experience working with suppliers and packaging development.Previous leadership or team management experience.Good understanding of UK food legislation, food safety and allergen requirements.Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable
Experience within prepared foods, ready meals or premium food manufacturing.Experience working for a premium retailer or food producer.Knowledge of AI tools that support product development or commercial analysis.
NPD Project Manager What's on Offer?
Salary up to £50,000Performance bonus – Up to 10%Excellent benefits packageMonday to Friday working patternOpportunity to lead innovative food development projectsCollaborative, supportive and growing businessExcellent career development opportunities
If you're a commercially minded food product developer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.....Read more...
