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Talent Acquisition Manager London | Full-time | Office Based with Occasional Site Visits Thesleff Group is looking for a proactive, connected and commercially minded Talent Acquisition Manager to join our growing Head Office team and lead recruitment across one of London's most exciting hospitality groups. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter who is passionate about people, hospitality and finding exceptional talent. Working closely with our Head of People, Operations, General Managers, Head Chefs, Marketing and Learning & Development teams, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment journey across our growing portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hospitality brands. Our portfolio includes Los Mochis Notting Hill, Los Mochis London City, Sale e Pepe, Sale e Pepe Mare, MA/NA Mayfair, Viajante87 and Bad Boy Burritos, alongside several exciting new concepts currently in development. This is much more than a traditional recruitment role. We are looking for someone who is naturally curious and always looking ahead. Someone who enjoys building relationships, discovering great talent before they are actively looking, experimenting with new sourcing channels and creating a recruitment strategy that reflects the individuality and ambition of our brands. You will play a key role in building the teams behind our guest experience, while helping to shape how Thesleff Group attracts, engages and develops talent as we continue to grow. What you will do • Lead end-to-end recruitment across the Thesleff Group, from attraction and sourcing through to offer and onboarding., • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of exceptional candidates across front of house, culinary, management and support roles., • Proactively identify and engage talent through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, CV databases, social media, industry contacts and creative new channels., • Develop recruitment strategies for high-volume hiring while maintaining the quality and individuality expected of luxury and lifestyle brands., • Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs, challenge briefs where appropriate and agree effective sourcing strategies., • Manage the interview, selection, reference and offer processes with pace, consistency and attention to detail., • Create a market-leading candidate experience at every stage., • Work with the People and L&D teams to connect recruitment with onboarding, talent development and future career opportunities., • Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to develop creative attraction campaigns and compelling recruitment content., • Manage recruitment channels and budgets, ensuring activity is innovative, cost-effective and delivers a strong return on investment., • Use our ATS to maintain accurate records, manage vacancies and track candidates through each stage of the process., • Produce clear recruitment reports and insights, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, conversion rates, cost-per-hire, candidate flow and quality of hire., • Use data, AI and recruitment technology intelligently to improve sourcing, efficiency and decision-making., • Continually review the recruitment process and recommend practical improvements to the Head of People and operational leadership team. About you You are a proactive and naturally curious recruiter who enjoys finding people others have missed. You are equally comfortable speaking with a senior hospitality professional, a rising chef, a venue manager or someone taking their first step into luxury hospitality. You will bring: • Proven experience managing recruitment in a high-volume hospitality, lifestyle, retail, hotel or similarly fast-paced environment., • An exceptional understanding of the London hospitality scene and a strong network of relevant talent., • Experience recruiting for luxury, premium or lifestyle brands, with a clear understanding of the standards and expectations involved., • A demonstrated ability to proactively source talent rather than relying solely on applications. Strong knowledge of ATS/talent-funnel systems, with expert-level confidence using recruitment data and reporting., • A genuine interest in AI and emerging recruitment tools, and the ability to use technology thoughtfully and effectively., • Excellent interviewing, influencing and relationship-building skills., • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance speed, quality and cost., • Excellent organisation, follow-through and attention to detail., • The confidence to advise and challenge hiring managers constructively., • A positive, open and solutions-focused approach., • Energy, warmth and a genuine love of interacting with people., • A passion for talent scouting, creative sourcing and discovering new avenues to reach exceptional candidates. Above all, you will be someone who sees recruitment as relationship-building, brand-building and future-building—not simply filling vacancies. What We Offer • Private Medical Insurance, • 10 days fully paid sick leave, • 28 days annual leave, • Pension Scheme, • Career progression within a rapidly expanding hospitality group, • Salary sacrifice, • Study support, • 50% discount across our restaurants when dining with family and friends, • Ongoing learning and professional development, • A collaborative, creative and people-focused culture, • The opportunity to work with some of London's most recognised hospitality brands Why join Thesleff Group? You will join a passionate and ambitious People team at an exciting stage of growth, working across a collection of distinctive luxury hospitality brands. You will have the opportunity to influence our recruitment strategy, build meaningful relationships across London's hospitality community and help shape the exceptional teams behind some of the city's most exciting venues. If you are connected, curious, positive and passionate about finding outstanding talent, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a short note explaining why you would be the right person to lead recruitment for Thesleff Group.

Restaurant Supervisor - Borough Salary - Up to £17.50 per hour BAO Borough is looking for a Restaurant Supervisor to help lead smooth, joyful service and support the front of house team on shift. This role is perfect for someone who’s confident on the floor, great with people, and ready to take the first step into a leadership position. The Restaurant Located at the edge of Borough Market. BAO serves innovative Asian dishes in an informal, fast-paced,BAO Borough has Yakitori grill, grab & go hatch and Karaoke room. Bao's goal is to create restaurants that offer a different experience to each other, inspired by our founder's upbringing and travels around Asia. Each restaurant within the group has a unique menu and a different story. The Position At BAO, we care deeply about creating memorable experiences - for our guests and our teams. As Supervisor, you’ll help set the tone during service, lead by example on the floor, and support your manager in keeping things running smoothly. You’ll be someone the team can rely on, whether that’s training new starters, running a busy section, or jumping in wherever needed. It’s a hands-on role with real opportunity to grow. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the FOH team during busy shifts and acting as shift lead when needed, • Running sections and helping keep service smooth, efficient, and joyful, • Training new starters and sharing knowledge with the team, • Handling guest feedback and ensuring high standards of service and presentation, • Supporting managers with floor plans, checklists, and daily briefings, • Being a reliable and positive presence on the floor What we’re looking for: • Experience in a busy, quality-led restaurant - ideally as a senior waiter or supervisor, • Confident leading a section and supporting others on shift, • Clear, friendly communication and a calm approach under pressure, • A great team player who’s happy to jump in wherever needed, • A desire to grow and take the next step in your hospitality career The Benefits We want working at BAO to feel like stepping into a warm, fluffy bao - soft, supportive, and full of good stuff. Here's what you'll get as part of the team: Work-Life Balance • 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift, • Paid overtime, • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Perks & Discounts • Up to 50% off food and drink across all BAO restaurants and discounts across friends in the industry, • Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices Rewards & Recognition • BAOcoin - earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop, • BAO Pyramid Scheme - earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team Milestones • Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones Celebrations • Annual Wei Ya & BAO Awards Party, • BAO Social Clubs: Grandma’s Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.

We're growing, and we'd love you to grow with us! Exciting things are happening at Elevate Wellness! As we continue to expand and bring our wellness experience to new locations across London, we're looking for passionate, ambitious and inspiring General Managers to join us on this journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing brand, make a real impact and play an important role in shaping our future. We're looking for leaders who love hospitality, genuinely care about people and know how to run a successful business. People who bring energy, take ownership, inspire their teams and are excited to grow alongside us. About Elevate Wellness At Elevate Wellness, we're passionate about making wellness part of everyday life through great products, exceptional customer experiences and a positive, energetic environment. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced, passionate and commercially driven General Manager to lead one of our London locations. We're looking for someone who loves hospitality, genuinely cares about people and knows how to run a successful business. Someone who can inspire a team, deliver outstanding standards and take real ownership of their store's performance. The Role As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of your store's day-to-day operations, commercial performance, people development and customer experience. This is much more than managing shifts. You'll be leading your own business within Elevate, building a high-performing team, understanding your numbers and continuously looking for ways to improve. You'll work closely with our Operations Manager and wider team to deliver strong results while bringing the Elevate brand and values to life. What You'll Be Doing People & Leadership • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing, engaged team., • Create a positive, supportive and accountable working environment., • Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, training and team development., • Coach your management team and build future leaders., • Manage performance, attendance and employee development., • Build a culture where people feel valued, supported and proud of their work. Commercial Performance • Take full ownership of your store's financial performance., • Deliver sales, labour, COGS and profitability targets., • Understand your KPIs and use them to make informed business decisions., • Manage rotas effectively, balancing productivity with great customer service., • Control stock, ordering, waste and operational costs., • Identify opportunities to grow sales and improve profitability. Operational Excellence • Ensure the store runs smoothly, efficiently and consistently every day., • Maintain exceptional product quality, presentation and service standards., • Take ownership of food safety, health & safety and compliance., • Ensure company procedures and operational standards are consistently followed., • Oversee stock management, equipment maintenance and operational systems., • Successfully implement new product launches, promotions and business initiatives. Customer Experience • Create an exceptional experience for every customer., • Lead by example, delivering friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service., • Coach your team to deliver consistently high standards., • Use customer feedback to continuously improve the experience., • Build strong relationships with customers and the local community. What We're Looking For We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader who combines strong people skills with commercial awareness. You'll ideally bring: • Previous experience as a General Manager or in a similar leadership role within hospitality, food-to-go, coffee or fast-casual dining., • Strong understanding of financials, labour costs, stock control and profitability., • Proven experience leading, coaching and developing successful teams., • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills., • Strong knowledge of food safety and operational compliance., • Confidence working with KPIs, budgets and performance targets., • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine sense of ownership., • Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, energy and leadership mindset. What Makes a Great Elevate General Manager? You take ownership rather than waiting for direction. You know your numbers and understand what drives performance. You lead by example and bring out the best in your people. You care about the little details that make a big difference. You enjoy improving processes, solving problems and making things better. And you understand that a successful business starts with a great team. Why Join Elevate? • Be part of an exciting, growing wellness brand., • Take real ownership of your store and its performance., • Work in a people-focused, supportive and ambitious environment., • Have the opportunity to influence how we operate and grow., • Develop your leadership skills and progress as the business expands., • Work closely with an engaged leadership team that values ideas, initiative and continuous improvement. Ready to Elevate Your Career? If you're a passionate hospitality leader who loves developing people, delivering results and creating exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Yard Sale Pizza is looking for a talented, committed Supervisor who is ready for a new challenge and would love to progress their career with us! We're on the search for a supervisor who is a natural team leader, enjoys a fast-paced environment and loves hospitality and pizza as much as we do! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What we are looking for... • Someone who is motivated, adaptable and organised with exceptional interpersonal skills., • 1 years' relevant hospitality experience - busy/independent restaurants or takeaway., • Someone who has previous experience key holding and cashing up., • Ideally an individual who has experience working with deliveries and dealing with phone orders., • Someone who has Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety or knowledge of this is highly advantageous. What's on offer... • Flexible hours, inclusive of weekends., • Team tips paid monthly., • Amazing career progression - could you be our next Assistant Manager?, • Christmas Annual Closure for 4 days., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with your family and friends!, • Fun staff parties throughout the year., • Cool uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us!, • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Taking inspiration from the great boulevard cafés of Paris and the artistic heritage of St John's Wood, Soutine is an informal neighbourhood rendezvous. At The Wolseley Hospitality Group, We create Places where People feel they Belong. Why work with us as a Maitre d'? • Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks., • Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families., • Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice., • Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream., • A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits. Visit our career page for a detailed list of our benefits We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture. The role of a Maitre d': • Take responsibility for a smooth table allocation for both walk-ins and bookings in all restaurant sections, managing turn times effectively., • Anticipate guests' needs, timely communicating any special requests to floor and kitchen – be proud to coordinate all departments!, • Contribute to building a regular customer base, warmly engaging with guests from door to table and beyond - you are our greatest asset! The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.

Property Compliance Manager - Urban Pubs & Bars | London | Full-Time | Field-Based Join one of London's fastest-growing pub, bar and restaurant groups! At Urban Pubs & Bars, we're all about creating incredible places for people to eat, drink and socialise. From bustling neighbourhood pubs and award-winning restaurants to lively cocktail bars and competitive socialising venues, our collection of over 60 unique London locations continues to grow. Behind every great venue is a team making sure everything runs safely, smoothly and to the highest standards. That's where you come in! We're on the lookout for an experienced and proactive Property Compliance Manager to join our growing Property Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of statutory property compliance across our diverse London estate, ensuring our venues remain safe, compliant and ready to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and teams. Reporting directly to our Head of Property, you'll play a key role in protecting our people, properties and business, working closely with our Operations, Maintenance and Property teams to keep everything on track. What You'll Be Doing • Taking ownership of compliance – Lead our statutory property compliance programme across the estate, ensuring inspections, certifications and remedial actions are completed to the highest standards., • Keeping our venues safe – Oversee essential compliance requirements covering fire safety systems, gas, electrical installations, asbestos, water hygiene, lifting equipment, kitchen extraction and other statutory obligations., • Staying one step ahead – Maintain our compliance calendar, planned maintenance visits and inspection schedules, making sure nothing slips through the cracks., • Turning reports into action – Review contractor reports, identify risks and ensure any issues are prioritised, addressed and properly closed out., • Making compliance simple – Maintain accurate records, certification and reporting systems, providing clear visibility of compliance performance across our sites., • Working with the best – Manage specialist contractors and suppliers, ensuring great service, value for money and consistently high standards., • Supporting our growth – Play an important role in bringing new venues into the Urban family, ensuring compliance requirements are understood and addressed before opening., • Being the expert – Keep up to date with changing legislation, advise key stakeholders and confidently escalate any significant risks or concerns., • Driving continuous improvement – Identify trends, carry out site audits and help us build smarter, more efficient compliance processes as we continue to expand. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who knows their stuff, takes pride in getting the details right and enjoys working in a fast-paced, growing business. • Proven experience in statutory property compliance, ideally across a multi-site hospitality, leisure, retail or facilities management environment., • A strong understanding of property-related health and safety legislation, statutory inspections and certification requirements., • Confidence reviewing technical reports, challenging contractors and managing remedial works through to completion., • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across a busy estate., • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for maintaining high standards., • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with everyone from site teams to senior leadership., • Comfortable using compliance management systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office, including SharePoint., • A relevant qualification in property, facilities management, compliance or health and safety would be a bonus., • A hands-on approach and willingness to travel regularly between our London venues. Why Join Urban Pubs & Bars? We're a business that's growing fast, but we've never lost sight of what makes us special – great people, brilliant venues and a genuine passion for hospitality. You'll be joining an ambitious, supportive team where your expertise will make a real difference. With an expanding estate and exciting new openings on the horizon, there's never been a better time to become part of the Urban family. What We Offer: • Competitive salary, dependent on experience., • 30% discount on food and drinks across our fantastic venues., • Opportunities for career development and progression as our business grows., • Access to our employee assistance programme and wellbeing support., • A supportive, people-focused working environment., • The chance to work with some of London's most exciting pubs, bars and restaurants., • A dynamic role where no two days are the same. Sound Like Your Kind of Role? If you're passionate about property compliance, love keeping things organised and want to make a real impact in a growing hospitality business, we'd love to hear from you! **Apply today and become part of the Urban Pubs & Bars family! Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for. **