Job Title: Store Manager Location: Brew Garden, Holborn Overview: Brew Garden in Hertford is searching for an experienced and passionate Store Manager to lead our dynamic team. As a dual-function venue that operates as a high-speed coffee shop during the day and transitions to a bustling bar in the evening, we need a versatile manager who can oversee all aspects of daily operations, drive sales, and ensure an exceptional customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth transitions between coffee and bar service. Manage staff scheduling to cover peak hours for both daytime coffee service and evening bar operations. Monitor inventory levels for both coffee and bar supplies, placing timely orders to avoid shortages. Ensure the store meets high standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene at all times. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse team of baristas, bartenders, and support staff. Provide training on customer service, coffee preparation, bar service, and health & safety standards. Foster a positive and collaborative working environment where team members can thrive. Conduct regular staff meetings and performance reviews. Customer Service: Uphold exceptional customer service standards, ensuring every customer has a positive experience, whether they’re enjoying a morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Handle customer complaints and feedback professionally, resolving issues swiftly and maintaining a welcoming environment. Financial Accountability: Manage daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, including sales, expenses, and profits. Set and monitor sales targets for both the coffee and bar aspects of the business. Ensure efficient cash handling and proper use of the point-of-sale system. Marketing and Growth: Work with the marketing team to develop and implement promotional strategies that drive foot traffic and increase sales. Identify opportunities for growth, including new product offerings, events, or partnerships. Maintain awareness of competitors and industry trends to keep Brew Garden fresh and competitive. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local licensing laws and health & safety regulations. Oversee employee adherence to alcohol serving laws and responsible drinking guidelines. Ensure all equipment, including coffee machines and bar tools, is properly maintained and serviced regularly. Qualifications: Proven experience as a store manager or similar role in the hospitality industry (coffee shop/bar experience preferred). Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building successful teams. Excellent customer service abilities and a passion for delivering quality products. Solid understanding of both coffee preparation and bar service. Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, sales targets, and cost control. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing both daytime and evening operations. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
About Us We are a specialist provider of support services to distribution network operators, developers and industrial energy users making the transition to net zero by electrifying heat, transport and industry. Job Description Job Title: Electrician/Panel Builder Location: Bishops Stortford - These roles are based in our new offices in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. Company Overview: We are a young and growing company based in Hertfordshire. We help our customers in their transition to net zero by designing and installing specialist electrical control systems, designed and built in house by out expert team of engineers. Position Overview: As part of our growth, we are looking to recruit a small team of electricians/panel builders who will build our panels in our workshops in Hertfordshire and install them nationwide. Ideally this role is suited to an electrician/technician who would like to broaden their knowledge and develop their career in electrical engineering. There really is no limit on how far you can go. Training is available to progress and grow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background electrical panel building or electrical installation work as a qualified electrician. They will be expected to work as part of a small team to build electrical panels and equipment from detailed engineering drawings, at our manufacturing facilities in Bishops Stortford, and fit them in customer premises. The role offers significant growth opportunities in electrical design, PLC programming and electrical engineering. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Building of electrical panels from engineering drawings Installation of electrical panels in customer premises Testing, fault-finding and process control Reading engineering drawing Identifying improvements Requirements ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Significant experience in electrical installation, fault finding or another electrical related field Hands on experience of electrical panel building (ideal but not compulsory) Must possess a strong understanding of electrical principles Ability to interpret and understand electrical schematics and diagrams Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical faults, identifying problems, and implementing effective solutions QUALIFICATIONS: Valid electrician certification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2360, 2382, 2391) or HNC/HND/ONC in Electrical Engineering IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Full clean UK driving licence KEY ATTRIBUTES: Excellent communication skills Desire to learn, progress and develop Curiosity for how things work Willingness to travel around the UK Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Benefits Benefits Competitive salary and bonus Company van and fuel card for work use Enhanced employers’ contribution pension scheme Death in Service benefit policy Cash health care plan Salary sacrifice schemes (bike to work, childcare, Electric Vehicles) 25 Days annual leave plus local bank holidays Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities £300 available for sponsorship of local club or charity Professional registration fees paid annually On-site parking Training Support towards EngTech/IEng