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Restaurant Receptionist/Host - Experienced (30-40 hours) Location: Fish! Borough Market Fish! Borough Market is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic restaurant receptionist/host to join our team. Our brasserie-style restaurant seats 110 guests inside and 45 on the terrace. We welcome around 2,500 guests weekly with a casual, friendly, yet professional and efficient service style. Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: • Extensive experience in managing a busy, high-volume restaurant service., • Strong understanding of table turnover management., • High energy and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team., • Excellent communication skills and a welcoming manner., • Strong team player with a proactive attitude. Key Responsibilities: • Manage online, walk-in, and phone reservations., • Organize and oversee party reservations., • Perform daily administrative tasks including menu updates and reservation management using Word and Excel., • Welcome and seat guests, ensuring exceptional customer service., • Efficiently handle requests and queries in person, by phone, or via email., • Follow opening, closing, and daily duties procedures. What We Offer: • A mix of double and single shifts with 2-3 days off., • Sage benefits, • Pension Scheme., • Be a part of the vibrant Borough Market atmosphere. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide a Share Code before applying.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EA) ABOUT ME My name is Mark Maciver. I run several connected businesses, starting from my barbershop SliderCuts Studios, through to the SliderCuts brand and other related ventures. I have been cutting hair professionally for 22 years, and I have owned and operated my barbershop since October 2018, meaning the shop has been running for just over seven years. Over the years, I have cut hair for a wide range of well known individuals, including Anthony Joshua, Janet Jackson, LeBron James, Stormzy, Tinie Tempah, Reggie Yates, Nelly, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Letitia Wright, Damson Idris, Ludacris, Big Sean, and many others. I have appeared in advertising campaigns and TV adverts with global companies such as Facebook and Nike, and have featured on billboard campaigns across the UK with iZettle and Facebook. I have also worked on campaigns with Reebok, Adidas, Instagram, and other brands. My work and business journey have been featured in publications including GQ, Esquire, ES Magazine, BuzzFeed, and Time Out, to name a few. I am the author of a book titled Shaping Up Culture, and I am currently writing another book. Alongside all of this, I am a family man, committed to my wife and three children, while running a business that has approximately 15 to 20 people working for and with me. This is a brief overview of who I am. If you would like to know more, please feel free to research me online. ROLE OVERVIEW I am looking to hire a highly organised, mature, and forward thinking Executive Assistant to work closely with me across both business and personal responsibilities. This role goes far beyond traditional admin. You will act as my trusted right hand, helping to manage day to day operations, anticipate problems before they arise, and bring structure, clarity, and calm to a fast moving environment. This is a senior executive support role, working closely with me to help manage both my personal and business life as things grow and evolve. The examples listed in this job specification give a clear idea of the type of work involved, but they are not exhaustive. Ultimately, this role is about helping to support, organise, and manage my personal and business life. This is not a task based role. It requires judgement, ownership, and maturity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES EXECUTIVE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT • Manage diaries, schedules, priorities, and follow ups, • Act as a gatekeeper, filtering information and requests, • Prepare emails, applications, documents, and written communications to a high standard, • Research topics, opportunities, and options, then present clear summaries, • Support decision making and long term planning, • Help manage people, processes, and accountability across the business ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION • Handle high level admin with accuracy and attention to detail, • Create systems to improve organisation, efficiency, and workflow, • Track deadlines, applications, actions, and commitments, • Ensure nothing slips through the cracks EVENTS, COMMUNITY, AND PROJECTS • Manage and support the membership community group, • Set up and manage masterclasses, workshops, and business events, • Handle event planning, logistics, schedules, platforms, suppliers, and follow ups, • Apply for business opportunities such as awards, courses, funding, and finance, • Support multiple projects at different stages PERSONAL SUPPORT • Handle personal responsibilities alongside business tasks, • Apply on my behalf for personal matters such as loans, children’s school applications, travel, hotels, and accommodation, • Support time sensitive and confidential personal admin, • Occasionally assist with matters involving my wife and children, • Maintain complete discretion and professionalism at all times IN PERSON WORKING REQUIREMENT • You will be required to work in person from my barbershop for half a day each week, • This time is used for planning, alignment, prioritising, and collaboration, • Seeing each other regularly is important, this role is built on trust and communication, • The remainder of the role will be remote, but this is not a fully remote position PAY AND WORKING STRUCTURE • Pay rate is £20-£24 per hour, • This role is salary based, not clock watching, • Typical working pattern averages 24 hours per week, but hours will vary If additional hours are worked on one day, these are expected to be balanced across other days. There will be periods where workload is higher and periods where it is lighter. Flexibility is required, and flexibility works both ways. GROWTH OF THE ROLE AND HOURS • This role is structured at approximately 24 hours per week to begin with, • If the working relationship goes well and the business continues to grow, workload is expected to increase over time, • If work regularly goes beyond the current hours due to genuine growth and increased responsibility, working hours will be reviewed and discussed, • Any increase in hours will be agreed together, not assumed This role is best suited to someone who wants to grow alongside a business rather than remain static. SUNDAYS AND OUT OF HOURS • Sundays are non working days, • On rare occasions, support may be required for:, • Event days, • Travel related tasks such as flight check in, • Genuine emergencies These situations are few and far between. PROBATION AND ONBOARDING • The role will start on a self employed freelance basis, • Initial probation period is 3 months, • During the first 3 months, hours will be lighter as both sides ease into the role, • By month 4, you are expected to be fully enrolled and operating at full capacity, • If performance meets expectations, the role will move to employed status, • Where more time is needed to assess suitability, probation may be extended up to 6 months SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Extremely well organised with strong attention to detail, • Calm and effective under pressure, • Forward thinking and proactive, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong literary skills and confidence writing on behalf of others, • Confident managing people and coordinating across teams, • Strong event setup and event management skills, • Able to switch between personal and business work seamlessly COMPUTER, DIGITAL, AND RESEARCH SKILLS • Highly proficient using a computer and the internet as a core part of daily work, • Confident using spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and document creation tools, • Able to create clear documents, bullet point breakdowns, summaries, and structured notes, • Strong internet research skills, knowing how to properly search, assess, and find information, • Able to source suppliers, providers, and companies independently, including from overseas if required, • Comfortable liaising with external companies, suppliers, and contacts, including those based in other countries, • Able to learn new systems, tools, and platforms quickly without needing hand holding This role requires someone who is digitally capable and confident, not someone who struggles with technology or basic computer based tasks. ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Polite, professional, and emotionally intelligent, • Positive energy and a good attitude is essential, • Zero tolerance for negativity, poor attitude, or unnecessary friction, • Mature, reliable, and grounded, • Confident enough to give opinions and challenge respectfully, • Trustworthy and discreet, • Sees the role as a long term position, not just a job WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR This role is not for someone who: • Wants rigid hours and fixed routines, • Is only interested because the role sounds good, • Dislikes flexibility or change, • Counts minutes rather than taking ownership, • Wants a purely admin focused role, • Avoids responsibility or decision making, • Brings negative energy or a poor attitude into work WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role is for someone who: • Enjoys responsibility and variety, • Likes being close to decision making, • Wants to grow alongside a business, • Takes pride in helping someone operate at a high level, • Understands that trust, discretion, and communication are key TO APPLY Please include: • A short cover letter explaining why this role appeals to you, • Your CV, • Answers to the questions below Applications without answers to the questions will not be considered. APPLICATION QUESTIONS 1. Why does this role appeal to you, and why do you believe you would be a good fit? 2. This role involves flexibility, responsibility, and work that can change week to week. How do you typically handle fluctuating workloads and changing priorities? 3. Give an example of a time you managed multiple responsibilities under pressure. How did you stay organised and calm? 4. This role includes both business and personal support. Are you comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters, and why? 5. This role is designed to grow over time. How do you feel about a role that may increase in responsibility and working hours as the business grows? 6. What type of working environment brings out your best work, and what type of environment does not suit you? 7. Is there anything in this job description that gives you hesitation or concern? If so, explain openly. 8. Have you previously worked in a role similar to this, or supported someone in a way that required managing their workload, priorities, or day to day responsibilities? Please explain your experience and how it relates to this role. FINAL NOTE This role is intentionally transparent. It will not suit everyone, and that is by design. I look forward to hearing from you. Team SliderCuts

JOB SUMMARY Pivot Point Advisory Limited is seeking an experienced and proactive Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function and support the company’s growth objectives. This role requires a strong HR generalist with proven experience in strategic and operational HR management. Responsibilities • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives., • Lead HR operations including recruitment, performance management, L&D, employee relations, and succession planning., • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, HR best practices, and organisational design., • Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation., • Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture., • Oversee compensation and benefits administration., • Lead HR audits, compliance processes, and prepare documentation for regulatory requirements., • Manage restructures, transitions, and other organisational change initiatives., • Provide support and coaching to managers on performance, conduct, and HR policy matters., • Design and deliver training sessions in leadership, ethics, HR compliance, and workplace culture., • sharpens and continuously improves the profile and publicity of the Company on the personnel market., • maintains and expands an external recruiting network Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Management, Business, or related discipline. HR professional certification (CIPD, CIPM, PHR) desirable. Experience • Strong HR experience across sectors such as consulting, oil & gas, IT, real estate, retail, or similar fields., • Experience providing HR advisory support to senior leadership., • Previous experience managing a medium sized consulting outfit would be an advantage., • Background in recruitment, performance management, HR policy design, compliance, and employee engagement., • Experience managing organisational transitions or restructures is advantageous., • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency with HR systems and digital tools.

Proudly specialising in Residential Sales, Lettings and Commercial property throughout West London including Acton, Ealing, Chiswick, Park Royal, Shepherds Bush and Hammersmith, we are dedicated to providing a quality service for all our clients as our people are fundamental to our business and our reputation. We offer professional and efficient sales & lettings advice and pride ourselves on delivering a quality service to our clients in addition to achieving the best possible prices. We currently are looking for full time work with an immediate start date. If you are organised, good communicator and have a get-up-and-go attitude then we’d like to hear from you — whether you’re entirely new or are a dab old hand. If this sounds like you, do email your CV right away! Responsibilities provide general administrative and clerical support make appointments and perform viewings with potential applicants open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence work closely in liaison with managers and administrators assist in resolving any administrative and maintenance problems run company’s errands to supply stores prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for Managers maintain office and building supplies for various departments coordinate and arrange access for maintenance staff and tradesmen This is a permanent role with a lot of potential for career progression. Experience required: Minimum 6 months

Reception Manager - Brigadiers Salary - Up to £50,000 pa Schedule - Full Time Experience - previous experience in a quality restaurant Brigadiers are seeking a Reception Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Reception Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise, Brigadiers accommodates 140 covers internally with a further 34 on an outdoor terrace. Encouraging socialising and camaraderie, live sport is shown on demand in selected rooms, whilst pool and classic card games is offered for those who wish to play while they eat and drink. The food offering focuses on different methods of Indian barbecue, utilising tandoors, charcoal grills, rotisseries, wood ovens and classic Indian smokers. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves. The Position We're looking for an experienced Reception Manager to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Reception Manager or Head Receptionist in a fast paced, quality restaurant; Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.