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Job Ref: 13574 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive Pay plus excellent company benefits and perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 18/09/2026 Closing date: 30/10/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Cluster Maintenance Manager for Apex Temple Court and Apex City of London Hotel. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality – it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview Our Cluster Maintenance Manager will always be motivated and highly engaged to provide personalised 'world class' customer care and service to all guests, team members, clients and directors, in line with our brand standards and procedures – ensuring every guest request is completed promptly and decisively, and aspiring to make the impossible, possible. As part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined maintenance team in the delivery of the short and long-term planning and management of the engineering operations for the cluster properties, across both the front and back of house. You will ensure an efficient and economic running of the engineering disciplines, supplying services as required to the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building and utility services in optimum condition. This role will include operational cluster shift coverage across a seven-day senior duty management rota and working between properties on a rotational basis. Main Responsibilities • Lead the planning, scheduling and delivery of all preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across accommodation, public areas, and mechanical and electrical plant systems, • Develop and deliver annual OPEX, CAPEX, repair and refurbishment plans, on time and within budget, • Proactively control maintenance consumable costs against departmental budgets and revenue performance, • Drive product quality standards and property upkeep through regular strategy meetings, performance reviews and continuous improvement, • Oversee the implementation and ongoing use of the Engineering Management System (LOGIT / CAFM Explorer) to support efficiency and compliance, • Achieve monthly Net Promoter and Guest Review Index targets, maintaining exceptional standards of presentation and attention to detail, • Lead health, safety, compliance and building security activity, ensuring all statutory requirements, audits and inspections are met, • Produce clear cost-benefit analyses and business cases to support capital investment decisions, • Coach, train and develop the engineering team to maximise productivity and service quality, • Collaborate with hotel leadership and external stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives, support community initiatives, and promote apprenticeship and talent development About You As Cluster Maintenance Manager, you will show initiative, be able to prioritise your workload, and have an organised and methodical approach to your work. You will have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace, plus a good understanding of legal compliance and record keeping. This role is based across our London Cluster, and you will support other Lead Engineers within the wider cluster. We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role as you begin your journey with us. To excel within this role, you will have: • Clear and influencing communicator with the ability to interact across all levels, • Ability to adapt and drive a continuous growth and transformational mindset, • Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask, • Thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, • A cost-efficient and profit-driven approach, • The ability to identify and manage the best resources to achieve targets, • The ability to translate strategies into practical plans, • Confidence deploying time-in-motion exercises to ensure optimum cost engineering, • A track record of building and developing a guest-centric team culture, • A strong understanding of related H&S building and engineering requirements, • A coaching, supporting and challenging approach to deliver operational targets, • The ability to create an open environment Benefits You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits, which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • In-house company interactive employee communication app, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working, • Training and development from day one, • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team And once you smash your probation, you'll also receive: • Contributions to a pension scheme, • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Annual anniversary complimentary guest experience – overnight stay and dinner for two, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates, • Spa discount, • Life Assurance Cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion – the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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JKS Restaurants

Head Chef - Thai Cuisine

Salary - Up to £58,000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant. Knowledge of Thai or South East Asian cuisine is preferred JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen operations. The successful candidate will have a passion for Thai/Asian cuisine and have previous experience as a Head Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group The Restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng celebrates Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cooking through the tradition of khao gaeng, broadly translated as “curry over rice”. Expect a kaleidoscope of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes and fermented seasonings, alongside searingly hot stir-fries cooled with fresh herbs - all designed for mixing, matching and sharing. In Thailand, the most popular khao gaeng restaurants expand to fill whatever space they can. Plaza takes inspiration from one such spot in Bangkok, now spread through an old cinema, where curries sit in gleaming trays beneath a faded façade and climb the stairs to the former box office. This is anytime comfort food: a pause from the heat, noise and movement of the street outside. Our third Plaza Khao Gaeng opened in Covent Garden in May, turning to Thailand’s deep south - the historic borderlands of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and beyond. Anchored by a large charcoal grill, the menu draws together smoke, spice and acidity in a generous, khao gaeng-style spread made for the table - our most Southern menu yet, inspired by rural kitchens. The Position As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Group Exec Chef and Chef Director. You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality restaurant;, • Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;, • A passion and knowledge of Thai or South East Asian cuisine;, • A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;, • Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a kitchen brigade;, • Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;, • Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;, • A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Head Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits At Chaiyo, we believe in a culture that truly backs our people. Hospitality is a people industry, and we're committed to rewarding the hard work and loyalty that makes us who we are. Award-Winning Workplace Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 Dining & Hospitality • Dine Out Allowance - Quarterly peer to peer at competitor restaurants, • Lunch for 2 after probation, • Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants, • CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness • Self care salary - £1,200 additional salary to spend on your self care., • Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK, • 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare, • 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing, • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it, • Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment • Up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more), • Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support • Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it, • Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning, • Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition • Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions, • Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment, • Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral, • Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

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Swiss Butter - Holborn

South Kensington, London

Summary of Position The Restaurant Manager owns the total store operating result: P&L, guest experience, people, food safety, standards and compliance. The RM plans the trading day, makes the final T-15 readiness decision, commands through the parallel ARM/Shift Leader/Kitchen Manager structure, owns store-level escalations and ensures truthful commercial, people and operating evidence. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) • Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness, • Live Store Command & Guest Outcome, • P&L, Cost & Cash Control, • Food Safety, Compliance & Risk, • People, Certification & Succession, • Close, Data & Reporting Duties & Responsibilities Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness • Read operating data and known conditions, set the day's priorities and run the T-60 briefing., • Make the T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision using the approved store-operating standard. Live Store Command & Guest Outcome • Command the store through parallel Shift Leader, ARM and Kitchen Manager ownership, intervening on escalation without collapsing role accountability., • Own the guest-experience outcome and final escalation/recovery decisions within published authority., • Lead high-severity or multi-playbook incidents and interface with Area Manager/Country Head/platform functions as required. P&L, Cost & Cash Control • Control daily commercial/financial signals, labour, food and controllable-cost actions, void/discount authority and cash reconciliation., • Where food-cost variance exceeds 2% of theoretical under the current operating standard, require root-cause action and log it by end of day., • Independently reconcile the Shift Leader's end-of-day cash count the next morning. Food Safety, Compliance & Risk • Verify food-safety, allergen, legal/compliance and safe-to-operate corrective action; do not author functional standards outside RM authority. People, Certification & Succession • Own store people deployment, scheduling discipline, performance follow-up, development and succession execution., • Ensure only appropriately certified people are assigned to roles/stations under the current approved control., • Issue final certifications for designated store roles only where the Academy assigns RM as certifier. Close, Data & Reporting • Verify store close and next-morning controls, explicitly carrying forward unresolved issues., • Complete DOL/dashboard/daily-log narrative, exception escalation and operating-data evidence truthfully and on time. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting • Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • T-60 briefing and T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision are completed to standard., • Store P&L, labour, food cost and controllable-cost actions are actively managed against approved targets., • Food-cost variance above 2% of theoretical triggers root-cause action and end-of-day logging under the current standard., • Shift Leader cash count receives independent RM next-morning reconciliation., • Only appropriately certified employees are independently assigned to roles/stations., • DOL, daily log, close, compliance and escalation evidence is complete and truthful. Qualifications • For internal progression, hold current ARM certification and complete the Restaurant Manager Development Plan; external appointments must satisfy People OS hiring rules and equivalent operating experience., • Strong whole-store knowledge across FOH, BOH, P&L, labour/food cost, guest recovery, food safety and people leadership., • Ability to lead through role owners rather than personally absorbing every operating task., • Complete current Restaurant Manager certification before independent store accountability. Core Competencies • Strategic Operational Leadership - Turns strategy and standards into disciplined operating execution., • Financial Acumen - Reads P&L and operating signals and converts variance into action., • Leadership & Succession - Builds accountable leaders and sufficient successor capacity., • Decision Making & Judgment - Acts within authority, escalates correctly and preserves governance., • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with I MANAGE platform functions while preserving ownership boundaries., • Data & Evidence Discipline - Uses verified information, protects system truth and reports exceptions clearly. Technical Skills Advanced working knowledge of store P&L, forecasting/deployment, POS/IMS/dashboard controls, food safety, playbook command and people/succession systems. Current Restaurant Manager certification is required before independent store accountability. Where It Leads Restaurant Manager (you are here) > Area Manager (next) > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Area Manager: • Assignment Policy: Complete at least two years as a Restaurant Manager before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the one-year Area Manager Development Plan including at least one store opening run A-to-Z., • Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Restaurant Manager certification and complete Area Manager learning, field evidence and certification before independent AM duty., • Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle., • Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved., • Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart., • Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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Flexforce

Business Representative

About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable and professional Business Representative to support the administration and business presence of their UK company. The successful candidate will act as a key UK-based representative and point of contact for the company. The role will involve supporting corporate administration, banking and business platform verification, handling business correspondence, and coordinating with the client's wider team. As part of the role, the successful candidate will also be appointed as a Director of the UK limited company, subject to mutual agreement and the completion of the required identity and compliance checks. This is a flexible, primarily remote position. The role is focused on representation, administration and coordination rather than the day-to-day management of sales or customer service activities. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Representation • Act as a UK based representative and point of contact for the company when required. 1. Corporate Administration Assist with Companies House requirements, identity verification and other general UK corporate administrative matters. 1. Bank Liaison Liaise with UK banks and assist with account opening, KYC, identity verification and related banking requirements. 1. Platform Coordination Act as a local company contact for online marketplaces and business platforms and assist with relevant account or business verification processes. 1. Correspondence Handling Receive, review and coordinate relevant business correspondence, documentation and communications. 1. Office Support Assist with establishing and maintaining suitable office or business arrangements in the UK where required. 1. Director Responsibilities Where appointed as a company director, fulfil the applicable statutory duties and responsibilities in accordance with UK law. Requirements Currently based in the UK. Valid UK driving licence. Reliable, responsive and able to communicate promptly when assistance is required. Comfortable dealing with banks, business platforms and official company correspondence. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Professional approach to confidential and business-sensitive information. Comfortable completing identity and compliance verification where required for the role. Working Arrangements This is a flexible, primarily remote position. Occasional in-person attendance may be required for banking, verification, office or other business-related matters. The Business Representative will not normally be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day commercial operations, sales or customer service activities unless separately agreed. Important Information Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information about the client company and the proposed appointment before proceeding. The scope of responsibilities, remuneration, working arrangements and proposed director appointment will be discussed clearly with the successful candidate and agreed before any appointment is made. All appointments are subject to appropriate identity, eligibility and compliance checks.

Beauty Therapist and Account Manager

Job Description: Salon Manager Company: AeroSpa (Airport Wellness & Beauty)London City Airport Reports to: Director Job Type: Full-time 30-37.5 hours - depening on preference About AeroSpa AeroSpa is a premium spa brand operating across UK airport terminals, offering travellers a moment of calm before they fly. Our services follow the AeroSpa journey — Relax, Refresh, Recover, Continue the Journey — delivered with a level of professionalism and warmth that reflects our brand. Role Purpose The Salon Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the salon, ensuring a seamless, high-quality guest experience, a motivated and well-presented team, tightly controlled stock, and strong footfall conversion from the departure lounge. This is a hands-on role: the Manager is expected to work on the treatment floor themselves as well as lead the team. Key Responsibilities Salon Operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the salon, including rotas, opening/closing procedures, and health & safety compliance, • Ensure the salon consistently meets AeroSpa's brand and service standards, • Manage bookings, walk-ins, and treatment scheduling to maximise chair/table utilisation during peak departure times, • Report performance, incidents, and issues to the Director as required Stock Management • Order, receive, and manage stock levels for retail and treatment products, • Conduct regular stock takes and minimise waste, loss, and overstocking, • Maintain accurate stock records and flag reordering needs in good time, • Ensure products are displayed and rotated in line with brand guidelines Team Leadership & Motivation • Lead, motivate, and coach a team of therapists and front-of-house staff, • Run team briefings and on-the-day guidance to keep the team engaged, especially during high-pressure travel periods, • Foster a positive, professional team culture Promotion • Actively promote AeroSpa services and treatments to passengers in the departure lounge to drive walk-in bookings, • Represent the AeroSpa brand confidently when engaging with passengers and airport stakeholders Treatments • Deliver treatments personally as part of the working week, including:, • Manicures & pedicures / nail services, • Threading, • Massage, • Maintain full competency and up-to-date qualifications across the above treatments, • Uphold hygiene, safety, and hospitality standards on every treatment delivered Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in a salon/spa management or senior therapist role is preferred, • Qualified and experienced in nail services, threading, and massage is preferred, • Strong leadership and people management skills, • Confident, outgoing communication style — comfortable approaching and engaging passengers, • Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in line with flight schedules, • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Beauty Therapy preferred; candidates with a minimum of 3 years' salon experience will also be considered Personal Attributes • Calm under pressure, especially during busy travel periods, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • A natural motivator who leads by example, • Sales-driven with a genuine passion for guest experience Salary £35,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience

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Tengfei international ltd

Accounting Technician

TENGFEI INTERNATIONAL LTD is an accounting, tax and business consultancy firm providing accounting, payroll, VAT, company compliance and business support services to UK and overseas clients. We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our growing accounting team. The role will support both UK businesses and overseas companies establishing and operating businesses in the United Kingdom. TENGFEI INTERNATIONAL LTD – Oxford Salary: £33,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full-time TENGFEI INTERNATIONAL LTD is an accounting, tax and business consultancy firm providing accounting, payroll, VAT, company compliance and business support services to UK and overseas clients. We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our growing accounting team. The role will support both UK businesses and overseas companies establishing and operating businesses in the United Kingdom. Key Responsibilities · Maintain accounting records and prepare journals and reconciliations. · Assist with management accounts, year-end accounts, VAT and payroll records. · Review financial information and investigate accounting discrepancies. · Support overseas clients with UK accounting and financial compliance requirements. · Communicate with clients to obtain records and resolve accounting queries. · Work closely with the Financial Director and other internal professional teams. Candidate Requirements · Degree, professional training or relevant experience in accounting, finance or a related field. · Previous accounting, banking, fund accounting or financial services experience would be advantageous. · Good knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting and accounting procedures. · Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills. · Good written and verbal communication skills in English. · Mandarin language skills would be advantageous due to the company’s growing portfolio of Chinese-speaking corporate clients. · Experience working with international or cross-border clients would be advantageous. Work location: Oxford, United Kingdom

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