Business Development Manager

About Us We are a brand new, family-run restaurant in the heart of Chingford, passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences using the very best seasonal and locally sourced produce from across the UK. Our aim is to create a warm, welcoming space where great food and friendly service go hand in hand. Job Description We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working individual to join our small but passionate team. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out in hospitality, if you have a love for great food, people, and working in a close-knit environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: WeWork, 30 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RE Salary: £45,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Diancang UK Diancang UK is a London-based international trading and consulting company focused on sustainable commerce between the UK and China. We help bring high-quality British products to global markets and support the UK entry of premium goods from our partners in Asia. With expertise in cross-border strategy and market insight, we offer tailored services in trade, marketing, and business development. Role Overview We are looking for a Marketing Development Manager to lead our marketing initiatives and support business growth across international markets. This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute marketing strategies to drive brand growth and visibility Plan and manage campaigns across digital, social, and offline channels Conduct market research and identify new opportunities for expansion Collaborate with internal teams to align brand messaging and campaigns Organise trade events and promotional activities Track campaign results and report on performance metrics Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing, business development, or related fields Strong skills in digital marketing, campaign planning, and content creation Excellent communication and organisational abilities Experience in international or cross-border business is a plus Results-driven, with attention to detail and a proactive approach What We Offer Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum Modern working environment at WeWork Canary Wharf Exposure to international trade and consulting projects A collaborative, forward-thinking team

We’re looking to recruit a brilliant Floor Manager to join the Darwin Brasserie team at Sky Garden. Darwin is our rooftop all-day restaurant inspired by the very best of British. Laid-back but luxe, the space is inspired by nature and understated décor which allows the food – and incredible view – to do the talking! The ideal candidate must have experience as a Floor Manager or Team Leader within a similar quality led, high volume, fast paced dining environment and be used to dealing with high volumes of guests. You’ll need to be smart in all senses, charismatic, engaging and able to lead a team of up to 75 staff. We're a very busy restaurant - this role is not for everyone.

We’re looking to recruit a brilliant Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the Darwin Brasserie team at Sky Garden. Darwin is our rooftop all-day restaurant inspired by the very best of British. Laid-back but luxe, the space is inspired by nature and understated décor which allows the food – and incredible view – to do the talking! The ideal candidate must have experience as Assistant Restaurant Manager or Team Leader within a similar quality led, high volume, fast paced dining environment and be used to dealing with high volumes of guests. You’ll need to be smart in all senses, charismatic, engaging and able to lead a team of up to 75 staff. We're a very busy restaurant - this role is not for everyone.

Job Title: Restaurant Manager (New Opening) Location: Lauretta’s Pizzeria, 93 Columbia Road, E2 7RG Type: Full-Time (45 Hours per week) Pay: £17-£19 Inc tronc Depending on experience Start Date: 25th June Reports to: Owners Job Summary: We are opening an exciting new restaurant and are looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the setup and day-to-day running of the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a restaurant from the ground up — shaping the team, operations, and service culture from the very beginning. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and confident managing all aspects of a food and beverage operation. Strong knowledge of ordering, stock control, and rota planning is essential, and barista skills are a big plus — we’d love someone who can train and lead the team on coffee service. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Opening: ⁠ ⁠Assist with setup of operational procedures, supplier sourcing, and opening plans ⁠ ⁠Help recruit, train, and onboard the opening team ⁠ Operations Management: ⁠ ⁠Oversee smooth day-to-day running of the front of house and kitchen ⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and licensing laws ⁠ ⁠Manage stock levels, place orders, and handle deliveries and inventory checks ⁠ ⁠Write and manage staff rotas to ensure efficient and cost-effective coverage Customer Service: ⁠ ⁠Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests from day one ⁠ ⁠Lead by example on the floor, maintaining high service standards ⁠ ⁠Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally Team Leadership: ⁠ ⁠Train, motivate, and supervise front-of-house staff ⁠ ⁠Provide barista training and uphold quality coffee standards (if applicable) ⁠ ⁠Conduct regular performance check-ins and help staff grow in their roles Financial Management: ⁠ ⁠Track and manage budgets, margins, and sales targets ⁠ ⁠Monitor and control labour, food, and beverage costs ⁠ ⁠Prepare reports and suggest improvements to boost profitability Requirements: ⁠ ⁠Experience as a Restaurant Manager or Supervisor (ideally in a new opening) ⁠ ⁠Strong knowledge of ordering systems, stock-taking, and rota creation ⁠ ⁠Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills ⁠ ⁠Confidence training and leading a team from the start Well rounded knowledge of wine and bar service ⁠ ⁠Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed ⁠ ⁠Familiarity with EPOS and scheduling systems Preferred: ⁠ ⁠Barista experience with the ability to train others in espresso and milk techniques ⁠ ⁠Experience with opening a restaurant or café ⁠ ⁠Food hygiene or health & safety certification ⁠ ⁠Passion for hospitality and team development This is a fantastic opportunity to shape something from scratch and be a key part of a new concept’s success. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong systems knowledge and a love for great pizza, service, and coffee — we’d love to hear from you.

Kindred Squared – Programme Manager Location: EC2A 3EJ (fixed 3-days/week in central London office) Start: As soon as available Contract: Permanent, full-time Salary: £45,00-£55,000 Holiday: 25 days per annum Accountable to Head of Finance & Operations Key responsibilities As Programme Manager, you will support in the delivery of research projects that drive awareness of the importance of the early years in a child’s lifetime development. Main responsibilities and accountabilities: - Support the management of existing public-facing projects including: the SEEN Programme and “Starting Reception”; as well as additional projects in development. - Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including voluntary, private and public sector organisations. - Create thoughtful and collaborative approaches to executing awareness campaign programs across various communication channel - Contributing copy to research reports, programmes, workshops, presentations and other forms of research output. - Write research proposals and briefing documents. - Research, identify and qualify potential projects to be undertaken by Kindred². Key requirements We are looking for someone with get-up-and-go who meets deadlines, works quickly and has some experience of managing partnerships and delivering positive outcomes. The ideal candidate will have: - A can-do attitude and determination to improve and the willingness to learn a lot, fast, about early child development - The ability to identify a problem and the curiosity and drive to solve it - Self-motivation and the self-confidence to say when you don’t have the answer - Pithy written and persuasive verbal communication skills - Experience of working in partnership with other organisations - Great MS Office skills, comfort with IT and flexibility to work with a small team We are open to candidates who have worked in large organisations, small ones, including start-ups, and in the private, public or third sectors. About Kindred Squared Kindred² is a well-funded education charity with a clear purpose and sense of mission. Our vision is to ensure that every child is equipped to thrive when they begin their school-based education at the age of four. For this to happen the country needs to allocate a greater share of its scarce resources of time, attention, skills, and money to meet the needs of children aged 0- 60 months. Our mission for the next three years is to increase public awareness of: - The interactions we have in the first four years of life are critical to later life outcomes. - Our national failure to support the early development of all our children olds impacts not only individuals’ life chances but the future success and prosperity of the nation. - The simple steps that can be taken by us all to do better. We work in partnership with private, public and third sector organisations. The Kindred team has a culture of high performance, and we are seeking a dynamic individual who enjoys working flexibly and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The team We are a small team of highly committed and energised individuals who are totally focused on raising the awareness of the importance of the early years to individual children, their families, communities and society as a whole. We have a huge ambition, but we are grounded in the realities of political priorities and effective partnership working. We are funded by our trustees for at least three years to cover planned expenditure required to deliver and develop our plans without recourse to other donors. We value rigour, collaboration, energy, creativity, delivery and good humour. We seek the delivery of concrete results in line with our mission and, of course, having fun. We respect and embrace diversity of all sorts. Application process Applications should be sent through with “Programme Manager” in the email subject line. Applications should include a CV (no longer than 2-sides of A4) and covering letter (no longer than 1-side of A4). In your covering letter, please highlight you interest in Kindred Squared and your motivation for applying for this role, as well as any specific experience or strengths that you will bring. All applications will receive a response. The recruitment process will consist of two interview stages, and include reasonable practical interview tasks.

Days: open seven days Location: City of London What we offer: A competitive salary plus a share of tronc. Salary dependent on position and experience 45-hours over five days a week contract - full time. Pay review after three months (Probation period) Extra hours paid over and above contracted hours. All salaried staff are paid on the 25th of each month (monthly). Personal qualities: - Hands-on Management style - Great Customer Service Skills - Eye for detail and high standards - Strong work ethic and able to work as part of a multi-function team. - Good command of English Full training is given Excellent opportunities for development & advancement.

Your Role: The front of house management team is looking for an experienced and dynamic Floor Manager to lead the team and deliver uncompromising hospitality, providing our guests with the finest food and beverages, accompanied by courteous and efficient service to guests throughout their dining experience. Service is always at the forefront so it’s essential for you to be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and very friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will be part of making each experience that extra special. Your Rewards: As a Floor Manager we don’t just give you a job you love, we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work, these benefits include: - Highly competitive salary - 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle restaurants - 28 day’s holiday allowance - Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts - Wagestream - Advance payment service - Cycle to work scheme - 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme - Employee of the month rewards - Internal Training and career development - Pension Scheme – including employer contributions - Yearly Staff award ceremony and party Your Requirements: As a Floor Manager we would love you to have: - Experience of at least 2 years working in a Managerial role at a fine dining fast-paced environment will be tested at trial/interview stage - Experience supervising daily shift operations from various departments - Experience supervising large teams - Excellent English language communication skills are required - Flexible availability, working any 5 days a week between Monday - Sunday - Be deeply respectful of diversity and individuality - Take full ownership in your role, fostering entrepreneurial spirit and celebrate initiative-taking - Provide opportunities to grow alongside our ever-evolving company - Ability to maintain and set processes and standards