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🇮🇹 Takeaway Manager – SFRIGOLA, Leadenhall Market (London City) Be part of something deliciously new! Sfrigola – Sicily’s famous arancine & street-food brand – is opening its first UK store at Leadenhall Market by the end of November. We’re bringing authentic Italian flavour to the City and need a hands-on, Italian-speaking Manager to lead the launch. What you’ll do: • Run daily operations & lead a small team (5 staff), • Prep, cook & serve our signature Sicilian arancine, • Deliver fast, friendly service with real Italian flair, • Keep the site spotless, efficient & profitable, • Report directly to the owners Who you are: Energetic, reliable, and fluent in Italian and English. You’ve managed or supervised in a busy café, deli, or takeaway — and you love being on the frontline. Must be available from mid-November for full training ahead of opening. We offer: 💷 £30,000–£35,000 + performance bonus 🍽 Staff meals & discounts 🚀 Growth opportunity as Sfrigola expands in the UK Join us at the start of our UK story — and help make Sfrigola the City’s most talked-about Italian takeaway. 📩 Apply now and tell us why you’re the perfect fit!

About the job The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office is seeking a qualified, experienced and capable Procurement Manager to become part of our Procurement team, supporting our properties. Reporting to the Procurement Director, being responsible for the purchase of goods and services to ensure that the Group's European lodging sites operational needs are met. As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for: Purchasing goods, materials, components and/or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, developing strategies, and negotiating contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms Creating long-term plans for specific categories of goods and services Preparing reports on procurement activities, analysing data to identify trend Collaborating with various departments within our properties to understand their procurement needs and ensure those needs are met Sourcing environmentally friendly products and services Ensuring contracts are properly managed and adhered to, including renewals and performance monitoring Managing inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize holding costs Staying informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation Conducting cost analysis, setting benchmarks, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on quality Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and resolving any issues that may arise Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers Prepare required documents in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements. To be successful in the role of Procurement Management, we require: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration and/or finance) Proven experience in Procurement and Strategic sourcing, preferably within the hospitality industry Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication (written/spoken) English & French at business level Ability to work independently and as part of a team Minimum 5 years of experience of relevant working experience in purchasing Background and or experience within technical services purchasing (vendor management, contractor’s, hard services) Certification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) a plus Experience in integration activities and change management. This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Procurement Manager. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment Referral Incentive Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Required skills: Multilingual, Negotiating skills, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving Discussed at venue Department: Purchasing Language required: English. The company At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth. Hear from Ascott’s past and present leaders as they share about their experiences in this tribute video, having witnessed Ascott’s growth to become truly Unlimited.

About the job Calling all Graduates - Do you have a passion for hospitality? Would you like to be part of a growing international Company? Are you ready to take your first step towards a thriving career in hospitality management? Step into a world of limitless possibilities in global hospitality - where guest experience becomes effortless escapism! The Ascott Limited, Europe are offering you an 18-month rotational opportunity to join our Management Associate Programme and gain hands-on experience, receive expert mentorship, and the skills to lead to a permanent placement within one of our properties in the UK or Europe across our lodging businesses. To our Management Associates we offer three (3) rotational placements within our operational business – two (2) will be in the United Kingdom and one (1) will be in Europe. Who we’re looking for to join as a Management Associate: A Dynamic Graduate: Demonstrates a flair for hospitality, leadership, and innovation Adaptability: Exhibits a flexible approach to work, thriving across a rotational programme in diverse business settings and locations Attention to Detail: Possesses a keen eye for detail, with prior experience in hotels or serviced apartments Multilingual Skills: With our expanding presence in the UK and Europe, fluency in English and another European language is highly desirable Eligibility: Holds the right to work in the UK and the capability to work in any of our European properties In your time as a Management Associate with The Ascott Limited Europe, you will receive: Competitive Salary and Benefits related to the UK Industry-leading training through our European Learning centre of excellence Networking opportunities with top professionals across our business Fast-track career progression A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day, along with wellbeing support Apply now and step into your future within hospitality at The Ascott Limited About Us At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Employer: Ascott Hospitality Management (UK) Limited Employment: Fixed Term Contract - 18 months duration Required skills: Supervisor, Management, Fluent in English, Fluent in Another Language Salary discussed at venue Department: Other Language required: English. The company At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth. Hear from Ascott’s past and present leaders as they share about their experiences in this tribute video, having witnessed Ascott’s growth to become truly Unlimited.

After 25 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine in St James’s, Al Duca has proudly relocated to Willow Place, Westminster. We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Manager to join our team and help lead the next chapter of our story. What we offer: Competitive salary of £33,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience) Full-time, permanent role in a well-established, independent restaurant Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team and supportive management A vibrant, welcoming environment with loyal guests and a strong reputation What we’re looking for: Previous experience in a management or supervisory role within hospitality (preferably Italian) Strong leadership and communication skills A hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail Passion for food, wine, and delivering outstanding guest experiences If you’re enthusiastic about Italian cuisine and thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Al Duca, Willow Place, Westminster 💼 Role: Assistant Manager (Full-Time)

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and enthusiastic Kitchen Supervisor, with high standards and a true passion for great food and people, to join our young and expanding farmily! Supporting the kitchen Manager with the daily kitchen operations, costs, health and safety, productivity and food quality, the Kitchen Supervisor will also be responsible for the kitchen team performance and standards. What We Offer: • Salary up to £14.95(including £1 weekly team bonus)., • Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited coffee., • 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty., • Unlimited coffee on shift., • You will never work on your Birthday and be paid for it!, • Healthcare cash plan., • Discount on our Pantry selection like a tahini chocolate spread., • Monthly team socials and annual parties., • Opportunities for development in the company., • Green Commute – Cycle Scheme., • Delivering the highest food quality from prep to cook., • Training, coaching and developing the kitchen team., • Supervising all aspects of the kitchen health & safety in accordance with the law., • Experience running a fast-paced kitchen., • Colourful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble., • Passion for great food and people.

👩‍🍳 KITCHEN MANAGER – Ivan Ramen London 📍 Farringdon, London 💷 up to £18 p/h 🕐 Full-time 🚀 Start date: ASAP | Opening: 18 November Ivan Ramen, the cult NYC ramen shop is coming to Farringdon this November, and we’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team from the ground up. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of something special from day one - helping bring one of New York’s most loved food brands to London. What you’ll get: Up to £18 p/h Free staff meals every shift 50% discount for you and up to 3 friends Real career growth opportunities as we expand in the UK A supportive, positive team culture — we work hard, learn fast, and have fun doing it What you’ll do: Lead daily kitchen operations and manage a small, passionate team Ensure food quality, consistency, and speed of service Support training and development of chefs and kitchen assistants Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness Work closely with the General Manager to deliver smooth service and great guest experiences What we’re looking for: Strong leadership skills and experience running a busy kitchen A passion for great food and attention to detail Calm under pressure with great communication skills Hands-on, proactive, and willing to jump on the line when needed Must have the right to work in the UK

We are recruiting on behalf of our 5* boutique hotel client. Their core values focus on personal relationships with colleagues and guests alike and include: Quality, Passion, Commitment, Fairness and Style. Your Passion • Supervises overall activities in the department., • Supervises all sections and improvements in operation where she/he finds opportunities to develop service standard., • Keeps knowledge/information of any change in resort policy and procedure and enforce them., • Ensures good communication and cooperation between front office department and other departments., • Performs all duties applicable to the night shift ensuring the all report, system checks as well as run of the day (date system change) are performed accordingly to standards and hotel requirements., • Controls expenses of front office department., • Maintains a personalized service standard of the reception by constant training and motivation of the team members., • Liaise closely with Housekeeping to ensure that optimum number of room / suites are available and all incoming guest’s requirements are met., • Reads all reservation correspondence prior to the guest arrival to understand the needs and wants of the guests, updates and corrects information in Opera accordingly, • Ensure the Memo is accurate and correct for all departments, • Conducts daily briefings, • Blocks special room. Requests and personally checks them prior to the arrival of guests., • Personally, welcomes guests and allocates rooms and coordinates with supervisor for proper follow up., • Personally, resolves any problem a guest may face during his stay in the hotel or endeavours to provide the maximum service possible always with a margin for flexibility., • Conducts regular inspections of areas directly under his responsibility., • Meets regularly with supervisors in order to convey all necessary information, concerning events taking place in the hotel, memoranda received, transfers and training procedures or instruction from higher management., • Communicate to management concerned, movement of guests and guest comments., • Prepare revenue and occupancy forecasting, • Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecast, reports and tracking logs, • Maintains key control, • Conforms to the company’s Policies & Procedures., • Performs Duty Manager responsibilities on rotating shifts

Honest Greens is an innovative and rapidly growing restaurant brand with a clear mission: to improve society through real food. We believe that eating healthy should be simple, accessible, and delicious. That’s why we create dining experiences that combine flavor, health, and sustainability — integrating technology and new trends to help people take care of themselves and live better. We’re here to change the rules of the industry. We’re committed to real, healthy, and tasty food — and to authentic people who want to grow and contribute in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, learn every day, and work as part of a team, Honest Greens is the place for you! We’re looking for a Shift Supervisor for our new opening in London. Your Mission: As a Front of House Shift Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the front-of-house team (waiters and hosts) during shifts, ensuring exceptional service and a memorable guest experience. You’ll lead restaurant floor operations, solve issues in real time, and ensure that Honest Greens standards are met at all times. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and supervise the front-of-house team during shifts., • Ensure service quality and customer satisfaction., • Handle incidents and resolve problems quickly and effectively., • Organize and prioritize tasks to maintain smooth service flow., • Ensure compliance with operational procedures and hospitality standards., • Support the training and onboarding of new team members., • Collaborate with the kitchen and barista teams to optimize coordination and service timing., • Participate in opening or closing the restaurant, depending on the shift. What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 1 year of experience in hospitality, preferably in supervisory or team leadership roles., • Schedule flexibility to work rotating shifts (Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays)., • Proven experience supervising front-of-house teams during full shifts, ensuring service quality., • Ability to resolve issues in real time and maintain service flow. We’ll Also Value: • Experience in high-volume restaurants or organized chains., • Studies in hospitality, restaurant management, or leadership., • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team motivation skills., • Experience in opening/closing restaurants, training teams, and managing front-of-house KPIs. What We Offer: • Join a fast-growing company leading the healthy food revolution., • An inclusive, dynamic, and sustainability-driven work environment., • Professional development and continuous training opportunities., • Active participation in a project with a positive impact on the community and the planet. Benefits: • Meal included during your shift., • 50% discount in HG in your free time., • Internal growth opportunities., • Ongoing training.