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  • Supervisor
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    Supervisor
    24 hours ago
    Full-time
    Richmond

    Location: Kew Village Start Date: Immediately Salary: Competitive, hourly rate plus service charge About Us A fresh culinary chapter is beginning in the heart of Kew. We are an ambitious new opening centred around a vibrant brunch service by day and a sophisticated small plates menu by night. Our mission is to blend artisanal ingredients with creative flair in a high-energy, beautiful space. We are building our founding front-of-house team from the ground up, and we know that exceptional service and strong leadership are central to everything we do. The Role: Front of House Supervisor We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Front of House Supervisor to help lead our founding team, covering both waitering and bartending duties while overseeing the smooth running of service. From guiding guests through a relaxed brunch service to crafting imaginative cocktails and elevating an evening of sophisticated small plates, you will set the standard for the floor, support and develop the team around you, and be central to shaping our guests' experience from the moment they arrive. You will work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your leadership is valued and your personality can shine. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead the floor and bar team during service, delegating sections, managing breaks, and stepping in to support wherever needed to keep service running smoothly. Service and Cocktail Excellence: Deliver and oversee food and drink service to an exacting standard, including preparing and serving a full range of cocktails, classic and original, while maintaining warmth, attentiveness, and consistency across every table and every service. Floor and Bar Management: Oversee the organisation and stocking of your section and the bar station throughout each shift, including proactive table resets, restocking, mise en place ahead of peak periods, and spot-checking standards across the team. Guest Hospitality: Greet guests warmly, guide them through our food and drinks menus, make confident recommendations, and resolve any guest concerns swiftly and professionally. Workflow and Speed: Maintain a fast, efficient service rhythm during busy brunch and evening periods without compromising on care, accuracy, drink quality, or presentation, adjusting staffing and flow as needed. Training and Development: Support the onboarding and ongoing training of new team members, sharing product knowledge, cocktail technique, and service standards. Hygiene and Compliance: Ensure daily and weekly front-of-house and bar cleaning protocols are followed, and take responsibility for compliance with food safety, licensing, and responsible service of alcohol regulations across the shift. Team Collaboration: Act as the key link between the bar, floor, and kitchen teams, ensuring food and drinks are delivered together smoothly and any issues are communicated quickly. Requirements Proven experience in a supervisory or senior FOH role within a fast-paced restaurant, cocktail bar, premium dining venue, or similar hospitality environment, ideally with skills across both table service and bartending. Strong technical skills across table service, order taking, and guest management, along with confidence in spirits, wine, and cocktail preparation, including shaking, stirring, and building drinks to a high standard. Experience training, motivating, and managing a small team during live service. Knowledge of food and wine pairing, classic cocktails, and genuine enthusiasm for developing the menu and mentoring the team on original serves. A warm, engaging personality with a natural passion for guest experience and community, and the confidence to lead by example. Reliable, punctual, and energised by a buzzing, high-tempo service environment. Local to Kew or the surrounding Richmond areas is highly preferred. Why Join Us? Growth and Progression: Be part of a brand-new launch from day one, in a leadership role with real influence over how the team and venue develop. We value talent and actively prioritise internal promotion as our hospitality group grows. Premium Environment: Work with top-tier equipment, quality spirits, and artisanal products in a beautifully designed, modern space. Culture and Rewards: Competitive hourly pay, a fair share of the service charge, and a genuine focus on building a sustainable, respectful, and friendly team culture.

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  • Supervisor
    Supervisor
    28 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Small Bar. Big Hospitality. Harty's is an independent neighbourhood wine bar built around great wine, genuine hospitality and creating a place people love coming back to. We're looking for an ambitious Supervisor who wants to become part of the next chapter. This is more than a shift-running role. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys improving things, supports the team and wants to help grow an independent business. What you'll be doing • Leading service with confidence and warmth., • Opening and closing the venue., • Supporting, coaching and developing the team., • Delivering exceptional guest experiences., • Spotting opportunities to improve how we work., • Supporting events, tastings and future ideas., • Working closely with the owners to help shape Harty's. What we're looking for • A natural host with a passion for hospitality., • Calm, organised and dependable., • Someone who notices the details., • Confident leading a team., • Commercially aware with a positive attitude., • A genuine desire to grow with the business. A passion for wine is always a bonus, but curiosity is even better. We regularly work with suppliers, attend tastings and believe everyone should continue learning. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to future wine lists, menu development and new ideas as Harty's evolves. Grow with us We're looking for someone who wants to build a career, not just find another job. For the right person, there will be clear progression into management, with increased responsibility, performance-based bonuses and pay reviews linked to the growth and success of the business. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to help build one of London's best independent neighbourhood wine bars, we'd love to hear from you.

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  • Count Manager / Supervisor - Morden & Alperton
    Count Manager / Supervisor - Morden & Alperton
    29 days ago
    £13–£14.35 hourly
    Full-time
    Morden

    Due to continued strong business growth, RGIS is excited to be recruiting additional Count Managers in the Merton and Brent areas. We are looking for ambitious and motivated candidates with excellent people management skills who will be responsible for leading teams of up to 45 people to deliver stocktakes for our retail customers. As a Count Manager for RGIS, you will share our passion for delivering outstanding service to our customers and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data we deliver to them. Our dedicated Count Manager training program will give you all the knowledge you need to operate the RGIS systems and will empower you to manage our teams of fantastic people to achieve these goals. Due to the nature of retail stocktaking, this role primarily operates Sunday to Thursday and involves early morning, late evening and night shifts. Flexibility is essential and schedules are released three weeks in advance, providing you with visibility and planning. Talent always shines through at RGIS and we have an incredible record of internal development and staff promotion. If you think you have what it takes to be the next success story for us then please apply. Requirements: · Previous experience in a supervisory or management role · A flexible approach to working including the ability to work shifts at a variety of times and locations · Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle · Good general IT skills · Excellent communication skills · Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders including senior managers Benefits · £13.35 Starting Rate during initial training, with further pay increase on completion of training program · Paid Annual Leave of up to 28 days per year · Paid driving time and generous mileage payments for using own vehicle · Performance based bonus scheme · Pension Scheme · Guaranteed weekly hours contracts available RGIS is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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  • Assistant Area Manager (Coding & School Clubs)
    Assistant Area Manager (Coding & School Clubs)
    1 month ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Location: South West London (Balham, Clapham, Tooting, Wandsworth & surrounding areas) Pay: £15.00 per hour Hours: Flexible hours per week (term time), with additional hours available during school holidays and HAF camps. About Jam Coding Jam Coding is one of the UK's leading providers of Coding, Computing, Robotics and AI clubs for primary schools. We inspire children through fun, engaging and hands-on technology sessions that develop creativity, confidence and problem-solving skills. As our South West London franchise continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive person to become a key member of our team. This is a varied role combining coaching, operations and school liaison. You'll work closely with the Area Director to help deliver an exceptional service to our schools while supporting the continued growth of the business. About the Role No two days are the same. You'll split your time between delivering engaging coding sessions in schools and helping coordinate the smooth running of our clubs behind the scenes. Responsibilities include: • Delivering Coding, Computing, Robotics and AI clubs in primary schools., • Assisting with timetabling and coach scheduling., • Providing cover when coaches are unavailable., • Transporting and setting up laptops and equipment., • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of new coaches., • Liaising professionally with schools and parents when required., • Assisting with holiday camps, assemblies and taster sessions., • Helping maintain our excellent reputation with partner schools. As the role develops, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibility and play an important part in growing the South West London area. About You We're looking for someone who is: • Friendly, confident and professional., • Highly organised and reliable., • Great with children., • Comfortable using computers and technology., • Happy transporting laptops and equipment between schools., • Calm under pressure and able to solve problems independently., • Looking for a long-term opportunity with room to grow., • Teaching, coaching or childcare experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. Essential Requirements • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)., • Right to work in the UK., • Able to travel independently around South West London., • Available Monday to Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings during term time. What We Offer • £15 per hour, • Flexible contract, • Full training and ongoing support., • All lesson plans and resources provided., • A friendly and supportive team., • Opportunities for progression as the business grows., • The chance to inspire the next generation through technology and coding. If you're organised, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

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  • Supervisor / Assistant Manager
    Supervisor / Assistant Manager
    2 months ago
    £18–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    Earlsfield, Wandsworth

    We’re looking for a positive, energetic and hands-on Supervisor / Assistant Manager to join our team at Roxie Earlsfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with restaurant experience who is ready to take the next step in their hospitality career and become part of a small, supportive management team. What we offer: • Around 30–35 hours per week, • A great work-life balance, • Closed on Mondays, • Evening shifts Tuesday–Saturday, • Sundays open all day from 12pm, • A friendly, supportive team, • Full training and development, • Genuine opportunities to grow within the company The role: As part of our management team, you’ll spend most of your time on the floor looking after guests and supporting the team. You’ll also learn the management side of the business, including: • Running shifts and leading service, • Managing reservations and guest enquiries, • Training and supporting team members, • Stocktakes and ordering, • Daily reporting and administrative tasks, • Delivering excellent customer service and helping drive sales What we’re looking for: • Previous restaurant experience (supervisory experience preferred), • A positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Someone confident dealing with customers, • A natural leader and team player, • Availability on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays If you love hospitality, enjoy working with people and want to develop your management skills, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Roxie team.

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  • Duty Manager, The Waterman's Arms, barnes
    Duty Manager, The Waterman's Arms, barnes
    2 months ago
    £17–£18 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Join our management team at The Waterman’s Arms, a vibrant Pub and Restaurant located by the river in Barnes. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and innovative culture, driven by a genuine passion for hospitality, quality food, and exceptional drinks. The Waterman’s Arms has a creative and regularly evolving menu, using the best seasonal produce and showcasing a thoughtfully curated drinks list. We are looking for someone who is energised by this, and able to inspire enthusiasm and passion in the team. The ideal person for the job is someone who has a great eye for detail and who understands what great service is. The role will involve serving customers with a friendly but efficient style, maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and organisation and opening and closing the venue. Overall we’re looking for someone to make sure service runs smoothly and that everyone has a wonderful time! Responsibilities As a Duty Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests have a memorable experience. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and motivating the team to deliver outstanding service., • Overseeing daily operations, including opening and closing procedures., • Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the venue., • Conducting daily service briefings and providing ongoing training on menu items, wines, and cocktails., • Engaging with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve any issues promptly., • Collaborating closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to achieve operational goals. Requirements The ideal candidate will possess: • A strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering excellent service., • Previous management experience is preferred but not essential., • A passion for hospitality and the ability to inspire enthusiasm in others., • Flexibility to work a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts. Benefits We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will receive: • Regular training and development sessions., • A chance to work with a creative and evolving menu., • A friendly and inclusive team atmosphere. Working Style This is a full-time position, requiring 40-45 hours per week. You will work closely with the management team to ensure smooth operations and a fantastic guest experience. How to Apply If you are excited about the opportunity to join our team and contribute to our success, we can’t wait to meet you!

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