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GENERAL MANAGER – BASRAH LOUNGE We are looking for an experienced, confident and highly organised General Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Basrah Lounge. This is a senior management position. We need someone who can lead from the front, manage a large team, maintain high standards and take ownership of the business when the owners are not present. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage and motivate the entire restaurant and lounge team., • Manage supervisors, assistant managers, front-of-house, kitchen and support staff., • Ensure every department is properly staffed and operating efficiently., • Prepare and manage staff rotas while controlling labour costs., • Recruit, train, develop and performance-manage employees., • Deal professionally with staff issues, complaints and disciplinary matters., • Maintain excellent standards of customer service and guest experience., • Handle customer complaints and resolve problems quickly and professionally., • Ensure food hygiene, health & safety, licensing and company procedures are followed at all times., • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the premises., • Monitor sales, staffing costs, wastage and other key operating costs., • Review daily and weekly performance and identify areas requiring improvement., • Monitor cash handling, till procedures, voids, discounts and end-of-day reporting., • Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships., • Oversee busy weekends, events and entertainment nights., • Carry out regular management meetings and communicate clear expectations to the team., • Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed correctly., • Identify problems before they become serious and take responsibility for resolving them., • Report directly to the owners with clear updates on performance, staffing, customer feedback and any operational concerns. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate should have strong previous General Manager or senior restaurant management experience, preferably within a high-volume restaurant, lounge or hospitality venue. You must be: A strong leader • Hands-on • Commercially aware • Highly organised • Reliable • Professional • Confident managing a large team • Excellent with customers • Able to work under pressure • Comfortable taking accountability This is not simply a floor manager position. We are looking for someone capable of taking ownership of the operation, improving standards and helping drive Basrah Lounge forward. Full-time position Competitive salary – dependent on experience

Job Ref: PER1455 Branch: Fenix Manchester Location: Fenix Manchester, Salford Salary/Benefits: £47,500 Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 45 Posted date: 22/07/2026 Closing date: 02/09/2026 What You'll Get Up To: • Be a visible, energetic leader to your team creating positive energy and a productive environment., • Show your experience and capability for managing high volume operations., • Inspire your team to deliver the owners' vision, to bring a unique and immersive dining experience to our guests., • Focused on our guests experience excelling all expectations., • A charismatic and confident communicator with your management team and the wider restaurant team., • Demonstrate a desire to push boundaries, learn new skills and contribute to the business' evolution., • Demonstrate a deep-rooted understanding of our business. Use this knowledge to constantly strive for ways to improve our brand., • Keeps abreast of newest trends and innovations in the hospitality industry, • Provide the team with a platform to develop personally and professionally. Why Permanently Unique? Health & Happiness • Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more., • Cycle to work scheme, • Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs, • Mental health first aiders, • Access to management health care cash plan, • Access to EAP scheme Progression • Bespoke development journey's for all our team, • Development academies to support the progression and development of our team, • Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK Extras • 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants, • After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant, • Recommend a friend scheme, • Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it, • Employee of the month award, • Monthly team building events, • Annual celebration Fenix is a modern, luxury, and captivating restaurant brand that connects with guests by taking them on a unique customer journey. Leading the way in brand identity, over the past four years we have built an international following through our dramatic interiors, specialist cuisine, and young, fresh service style

Be you. At work. Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you – and we don’t just mean our design-led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we’re building a community of the culturally curious. The forward-thinking. The ever-questioning. Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we’re at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let’s go. The role. To co-operate and work with departmental colleagues and team members across the business, carry out tasks as designated and manage the day-to-day practical aspects of customer service in an organised, structured and professional way. The Food & Beverage Manager will ensure a high standard of service and customer satisfaction while maximising profitability. They manage F&B employees, time & attendance, budgets, service delivery and quality control, playing a key role in the overall guest experience. What it looks like. Ensure seamless daily operations, balancing efficiency with high service standards. Oversee guest satisfaction - seek feedback and implement satisfaction systems to continuously improve service delivery. Full responsibility for the P&L for F&B, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. Drive cost efficiency across all departments while maintaining quality and service standards. Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Champion a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement. What you'll need. Experience with financial management and budget controls is useful for managing costs and ensuring profitability. Advanced knowledge of food and beverage systems and service delivery. Hospitality experience at a busy property Relevant experience in food and beverage management, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. An understanding of food and beverage menu items, including wine, spirits, and cocktails, is desired. Proficiency in hospitality POS technology systems, inventory management, stock ordering and reporting software. Values you’ll share; Courage to question, evolve and be human Curiosity to seek out innovation, change and creativity Confidence to challenge convention and look for better ways to do and be Accountability and the desire to empower those around you Freedom to be yourself at work, just as much as at play Acceptance that perfection doesn’t exist and no one has a monopoly on good ideas Recognition of humanity in yourself and others to learn fast, evolve and grow When and Where? We believe in working flexibly – this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. Ask your recruiting manager or see our careers page for more information. Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently About edyn Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands – Locke, Cove and SACO – is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it’s like to work at edyn, visit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement edyn’s Purpose is to build brands designed around Soulful Hospitality -we create sanctuaries where free thinkers can nourish and enliven their souls. This is only possible if the growth of our company is centred around a deep respect for humanity. Everyone at edyn should feel free and safe to express their ideas, state their opinions and share their lived experiences in an environment of openness, tolerance, and curiosity. This principle sits at the heart of our approach to improving diversity and inclusion. We have established goals and supporting commitments which will help us ensure that everyone in edyn feels a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity. We are on a DEI journey that we have yet to complete, and we acknowledge our failures or weaknesses as we discover them. Our principle & goals are clear, and we travel together to seek to drive change, evolve ourselves and the edyn community.

Job Ref: ROB2373 Branch: Robinson Brewery Location: Robinson Brewery, Stockport Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and excellent benefits package Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 29/07/2026 Closing date: 29/08/2026 Project Manager Location: Unicorn Brewery, Stockport (with regular travel across the Robinsons estate) Department: Property Reporting to: Head of Property Investment & Design Contract: Full-time Help shape the future of Robinsons At Robinsons, we're proud of our heritage, passionate about our pubs, and committed to investing in our people and properties. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our property team and lead a diverse range of investment projects across our estate. From pub refurbishments and developments to projects within our brewery, packaging facilities and head office, you'll play a key role in bringing ambitious plans to life while protecting the character and value of our assets. Benefits • A 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation through the Team discount card, • Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our Team reward scheme, • 27 days paid annual leave plus Bank holiidays, • Access to the company pension scheme including life assurance cover, • Access to Private Health Scheme for you and your family, • Company Sick Pay, • Ongoing personal development and career progression, • Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes, • Access to electric car scheme, • Ability to purchase additional days holiday at the start of the holiday year, • Cycle to work scheme What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include: • Managing refurbishment, development and capital investment projects across the Robinsons estate., • Developing project briefs, budgets, programmes and delivery strategies., • Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle., • Maintaining strong commercial control, including cost management, change control and value engineering., • Ensuring compliance with planning requirements, Building Regulations, CDM and other statutory obligations., • Building strong relationships across the business to minimise disruption and support trading performance during project delivery., • Identifying and managing project risks while maintaining accurate reporting and governance documentation. What we're looking for You'll be a confident and organised project professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrives on delivering results. Essential experience • Proven experience delivering refurbishment, development or capital projects across a multi-site estate., • Experience managing project budgets, programmes, contractors, consultants and professional advisers., • Strong knowledge of construction, project delivery, planning processes, Building Regulations and CDM requirements., • Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills., • Commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and contractor performance., • A relevant qualification in construction, property, design, engineering or project management, or equivalent industry experience. It would be great if you also have • Experience within hospitality, leisure, retail, brewing or another multi-site operational environment., • Experience delivering projects in live trading environments., • Knowledge of listed buildings, heritage assets or conservation areas., • A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or AgilePM., • IOSH, NEBOSH or a similar Health & Safety qualification The kind of person you'll be You'll bring: • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset., • Strong professional credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships., • Excellent judgement when balancing quality, cost, programme and operational priorities., • Accountability, resilience and a hands-on approach to delivery., • A collaborative style and a commitment to continuous improvement. * A 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation through the Team discount card, • 50% off food during shifts, • The 'BAR' – Benefits at Robinsons - Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our Team reward scheme, • 35 days paid annual leave and holiday pay, • Access to the company pension scheme including life assurance cover, • Access to Private Health Scheme for the GM and their family, • Company Sick Pay, • Ongoing personal development and career progression, • Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes, • GM Accommodation (majority of sites) with all utilities paid Why Robinsons? This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned business where you'll have a real impact on projects that shape our pubs, brewery and wider estate. You'll work with passionate colleagues, manage varied and rewarding projects, and help create great places for our customers, partners and teams. Ready to build something great with us? We'd love to hear from you.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 36 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Mexico (Mexico City). Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers. Take the lead with La Squadra as BAR MANAGER in Manchester 🇬🇧 For Circolo Popolare , our restaurant in Manchester (No 1, St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row), we are looking for out next rising star. As Bar Manager, you embody our values of excellence, meritocracy, entrepreneurship and authenticity on a daily basis in the restaurant. You report to the General Manager and your key areas of responsibility include: Your Missions: • Management of a team of 8 people., • Management of team plannings / Guarantor of the monthly People Cost., • Responsible for the quality of cocktails, monitoring of customer comments, guarantor of compliance with recipe sheets., • Participation in the creation of new recipes in collaboration with the Beverage Group Manager., • Responsible for the Food Cost on the beverage part., • Carrying out inventories., • Management of order placement and their proper execution., • Training and supporting the team on a daily basis. Your Skills: • Dynamic, passionate about good products., • Confirmed experience in a similar position., • Confirmed team management., • Excellent leader and trainer., • Knowledge of mixology. Our Offer: • Highly competitive salary + bonus., • Full time role., • 2 consecutive days off per week., • 28 days paid holiday per year., • Pension scheme., • Permanent contract., • Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift., • Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends, • Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities., • Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues., • And much mooore! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #joinbigmammauki

TIKTOK LIVE TEAM LEADERS WANTED The Real Ones LIVE Agency is looking for ambitious, driven Team Leaders who want to recruit, manage and support their own team of TikTok LIVE creators. Successful Team Leaders can receive access to their own TikTok LIVE Backstage, allowing them to manage creator activity, monitor performance and support the growth of their team. This opportunity is ideal for people who are confident communicating with others, capable of leading a community and prepared to consistently recruit, motivate and support creators. TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES • Recruit suitable TikTok LIVE creators, • Help creators understand their monthly requirements, • Encourage consistency and creator development, • Monitor activity and performance through TikTok LIVE Backstage, • Support creators with questions, battles and general guidance, • Maintain a positive, professional and drama-free environment, • Communicate regularly with agency management WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Driven, hungry and self-motivated individuals, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • A genuine interest in TikTok LIVE and social media, • The ability to manage people fairly and professionally, • Reliability, organisation and accountability, • Someone ready to put in real work rather than expecting easy money, • No drama, no excuses and no BS Full training and ongoing support will be provided. HOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS WORK Monthly payments are completely performance-based. Team Leaders can earn from three different income pools: • Creator diamond performance, • Creator activeness, • Creator rank-up and maintenance rewards Payments are subject to the agency achieving its required targets and the wider network achieving its applicable targets. Earnings are not guaranteed, and payment amounts can vary each month depending on creator activity, team performance and the current agency or network reward structure. The more creators you recruit, develop and keep active, the greater your potential earning opportunity. The more you push, the more you can earn. This is a completely scalable opportunity. You can start with a small team and gradually grow it into a much larger operation, increasing your potential income as your team expands and performs. This is not easy or guaranteed money. It requires consistent recruitment, leadership, organisation and ongoing creator support. Interested in becoming a Team Leader?

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Plan, manage, and oversee residential construction and refurbishment project from start to completion. Discuss project requirement with client and ensure client need and expectation are fully understood and achieved. Prepare project schedule, monitor progress, and ensure each project is completed within agreed timeline and budget. Brief project team, contractor, and supplier on project objective, timeline, and performance expectation. Ensure all construction activity complies with health and safety regulation, building standard, and company policy. Identify, assess, and resolve project issue and risk to minimise delay and ensure continuous workflow. Prepare report, progress update, and project documentation for senior management and client review.

Project Manager Location: United Kingdom Company: Easy Green Homes Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead residential retrofit, insulation, heating, boiler, and HVAC installation projects from planning through completion. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contractor coordination, quality assurance, compliance, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities * Plan, coordinate, and deliver residential construction and retrofit projects from inception to completion. * Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and delivery programmes. * Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and site teams to ensure efficient project execution. * Liaise with clients, architects, surveyors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. * Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and timelines while managing risks and resolving issues. * Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations, and company procedures. * Manage procurement, material deliveries, project documentation, reporting, invoicing, and project close-out. * Identify defects, implement corrective actions, and maintain accurate project records. * Utilise Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and project management software to monitor project performance and communicate progress. Required Skills * Strong project planning, scheduling, and organisational skills. * Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities. * Budgeting, cost control, procurement, and resource management experience. * Knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and project management software. Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline. * Professional certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ, or an equivalent project management qualification is desirable. * Minimum 1–2 years' experience managing residential construction, retrofit, heating, insulation, or energy efficiency projects. * Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and construction project lifecycle management. * Proven experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams. What We Offer * Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. * Opportunities for professional development and career progression. * Exposure to innovative residential retrofit and sustainable construction projects. * A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment. * Ongoing training and access to modern project management tools and technologies. * The opportunity to contribute to the UK's transition towards more energy-efficient homes. About Easy Green Homes Easy Green Homes is a UK-based energy efficiency and home improvement company committed to delivering high-quality retrofit and construction solutions that help homeowners improve energy performance and reduce carbon emissions. Our services include insulation, heating systems, boiler installations, ventilation, renewable energy solutions, and residential retrofit projects, all delivered in accordance with UK Building Regulations and industry best practices.

Job Ref: PER1470 Branch: Permanently Unique Group Location: Manchester or London Based Salary/Benefits: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 28/07/2026 Closing date: 08/09/2026 Job Title: Learning & Development Manager Department: Head Office - People Responsible To: Group HR Manager Responsible For: Learning & Development Executive Overall purpose of post: The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for creating, delivering and continuously improving the learning, leadership and performance development strategy across Permanently Unique Group. This role will partner closely with operational and support teams to build a high-performance culture, ensuring every team member has the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to deliver exceptional guest experiences while supporting the Group's commercial objectives. This role will be based at our HQ in Manchester covering the UK learning and development needs with occasional support of our international business. Regular travel is expected in this role. The successful candidate will lead learning initiatives across all brands, driving engagement, retention, internal progression and operational excellence through innovative and impactful development programmes. This successful candidate will be based in either Manchester or London. Duties will include but are not limited to: People: • Design and implement a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to business objectives and growth plans., • Create clear development pathways for all positions across front-of-house, back-of-house and support office teams., • Lead management and leadership development programmes to build a strong internal talent pipeline., • Be accountable for succession planning and identify high-potential individuals across the Group., • Develop onboarding and induction programmes that ensure a consistent and engaging new starter experience., • Coach and support operational leaders in delivering effective training and performance development., • Drive employee engagement through learning initiatives that promote growth, recognition and career progression., • Partner with the People Team to support retention strategies and improve employee satisfaction., • Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback and accountability across all venues., • Oversee development of employees in international sites and ensure development is aligned., • Oversee the work of department Artists to ensure suitable initial and ongoing training of our teams. Profit: • Ensure learning initiatives contribute directly to commercial performance and operational efficiency., • Analyse training ROI through performance metrics, guest feedback, retention rates and operational KPIs., • Support labour optimisation by improving team capability, productivity and cross-functional skills., • Reduce recruitment costs through internal development and promotion opportunities., • Identify opportunities to improve revenue generation through enhanced sales training and guest experience programmes., • Manage the Learning & Development budget effectively, ensuring maximum return on investment., • Support venue openings and expansion projects through structured training plans that enable successful launches. Product: • Ensure all team members have comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, service and brand standards., • Develop product education programmes that enhance guest engagement and commercial performance., • Collaborate with culinary, beverage and operational leaders to create training content for new menu launches and product innovations., • Maintain up-to-date training resources that reflect evolving concepts, menus and service standards., • Champion excellence in guest experience by embedding product knowledge and storytelling into learning programmes., • Ensure brand standards are consistently understood and executed across all venues., • Support the development of specialist knowledge programmes for leadership, wine, cocktails, culinary and guest experience disciplines., • Lead pre-opening training for new venue openings., • Maintain knowledge of new technology and applications that can enhance and support content and delivery. Process: • Develop and maintain group training frameworks, standards and competency assessments., • Create and manage learning systems, training calendars and compliance tracking processes., • Standardise training materials and delivery methods across all brands while respecting brand-specific requirements., • Implement robust evaluation and feedback mechanisms to continuously improve learning effectiveness., • Ensure compliance training is completed and maintained across all departments., • Work closely with operational leaders to identify training needs through performance reviews, audits and business analysis., • Establish clear measurement and reporting processes for learning outcomes and development activity., • Support operational excellence by embedding best practices into all training programmes., • Maintain business wide communication via our internal communication platform. Promotion: • Position learning and development as a key driver of career growth and business success across the Group., • Promote internal progression opportunities and celebrate development achievements., • Support employer branding initiatives by showcasing learning and career development opportunities., • Collaborate with marketing and people teams to communicate learning successes and talent stories., • Develop recognition programmes that reward learning, performance and professional growth., • Act as an ambassador for the Group's values, culture and leadership expectations., • Support the attraction and retention of top hospitality talent through a market-leading development offering., • Partner with external providers and co-ordinate brand led training. Key Skills • Proven experience in a Learning & Development, Training or Talent Development leadership role within hospitality, leisure or luxury service environments., • Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest experience standards., • Experience designing and delivering leadership, management and operational training programmes., • Excellent facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills., • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change., • Strong project management and organisational capabilities., • Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms., • Data-driven approach with the ability to measure and demonstrate learning impact., • Passion for developing people and creating exceptional hospitality experiences. General: • Ensure all employees are complying with the personal grooming policy during visits, feeding back concerns to the site management, ops and people teams., • Communicate all issues relating to the business to the relevant people., • Undertake projects as requested by key stakeholders., • To be aspirational within the team – leading by example and maintaining company standards, ensuring these are a natural skill in your day-to-day role.