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About the job We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Manager to be responsible for defined geographical source market covering Corporate & Leisure B2B and B2C sales. About The Stafford London Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence. The Stafford London is ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks. About the role, what will I be doing? To manage existing and new Local Corporate sales of the hotel, in order to ensure customer satisfaction and meet hotel revenue targets To manage new and existing Group sales of the hotel, in order to ensure customer satisfaction and meet hotel revenue targets Researching potential corporate clients in the local area, along with the Sales Executive targeting the key markets Negotiate rates for new accounts within the set parameters of the hotels’ overall strategies with DOSM Prepare and send Group proposals, following up to contracting stage Participate in sales blitzes, trade shows, workshops and exhibitions as appropriate Constantly managing our current portfolio of local corporate clients, groups, agents, etc Ensuring that regular communication is maintained and repeat business is delivered To complete a weekly / monthly sales report, detailing activities and financial results in line with company standards, goals and targets Responsible for revenue generation in the Local Corporate field Responsible for the Groups segment revenue generation Prospecting accounts with the Sales Executive from the competitor set, by using Hotelligence, local insights, networking events and local research To be fully acquainted with the services, facilities and rates of competitor hotels and visit on a regular basis where possible To have regular face-to-face client appointments To host familiarization trips To guide and assist in managing the Sales Executive To have a full understanding of the hotel’s products, history, facilities To liaise with the accounts department regarding credit applications. To ensure all deposits and monies are received and administrated inline with the company’s procedures Perform any additional duties deemed necessary and reasonable, including dealing with other market segments, requested by the Director of Sales & Marketing, or General Manager Who are we looking for? Proven sales professional with a minimum of 1 year direct hotel sales experience within a premium sales organisation Passionately driven towards revenue goals Polished and professional communication skills – verbal and written Excellent standards of personal presentation Understanding of Excel, Word and Power point is necessary Understanding of Opera programmes would be an advantage, but not essential Previous experience in a similar role a must Our Benefits includes: Annual salary of £45,000 plus bonus 28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days Private Healthcare & Life Insurance A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits Access to Wagestream app Training and development opportunities Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for any other permanent role (terms and conditions apply) Interest free season ticket loan & Ride to Work Scheme 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues Successful candidates must enjoy working as part of a team and have the flexibility of working in our outlets with excellent knowledge of the local area. If you have a genuine desire to look after customers, provide a first-class level of service, and have a natural enthusiasm for life in hotels, then The Stafford is the place for you! If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you! Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application. The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK. Required skills: sales, hotels, corporate sales, leisure sales £45000.00 per annum plus bonus Department: Sales About you Language required: English. The company The Stafford is located in the very heart of London. Tucked amidst the quaint, historical district of St James, just off Piccadilly, it has a surprisingly discreet and peaceful setting with the city's hustle and bustle only a few steps away. Just outside the hotel, you will find Green Park and St. James's Park which serve as a quiet oasis during your time in the City. Buckingham Palace and Green Park underground station are located just a short stroll away. Whether you wish to indulge in the finest shopping that London has to offer or explore the many cultural attractions nearby including art galleries, theatres and the royal parks and palaces, The Stafford has the perfect location to make the most of your visit.
Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025
Here at PRS we are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef De Partie to join a team for long term, full time positions. We have various clients from Hotels, Corporate Companies, Fine Dining and Private Members Clubs. As a Chef De Partie you will be: - Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station. - Following directions provided by the head chef. - Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary. - Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required. - Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service. - Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.
We’re Hiring: Pastry Chefs for a High-End Corporate Client Are you a talented Pastry Chef craving a career where your creativity shines and your work-life balance is respected? This is your chance to bring your skills to a prestigious corporate client with a Monday to Friday schedule and weekends off! The Role We’re seeking three exceptional Pastry Chefs to cover a 1-year maternity leave starting in February, March, and April 2025. You’ll craft elegant pastries, desserts, and baked goods for a high-end corporate client that values artistry, precision, and consistency. What’s in It for You? - £18 per hour – rewarding pay for your expertise. - Monday to Friday shifts, no weekends – finally, your weekends are yours to enjoy! - A rare chance to escape the chaos of late-night services and step into a professional, supportive work environment. - The opportunity to work with an elite team for an internationally respected corporate client. Who We’re Looking For: - Proven experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury 5-star hotels, or high-end banqueting . - A creative eye for pastry perfection and attention to detail that sets you apart. - The ability to deliver under pressure without sacrificing quality. - A team player with a professional attitude and a passion for the finer details. When & Where? Start dates: February, March, and April 2025. Location: Central London, in a polished corporate environment. This isn’t just a job – it’s a role that gives you the best of both worlds: professional excellence and personal time to recharge. Apply now and step into a career where your passion meets balance. *Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
Are you a Kitchen Team Leader looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Kitchen Team Member who is ready to take the next step. As a Kitchen Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in our business success whilst developing the skills to become a Kitchen Manager of the future at Clerk & Well. As a Kitchen Team Leader, do you have… The ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team A high standard of food knowledge and skill An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge A willingness to develop on a personal level whilst also helping propel the brigade forward at Clerk & Well Some of the things you will be doing as a Kitchen Team Leader Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. Assist with stock management, ordering and management of supplies. Ensure the kitchen is in an excellent, clean and hygienic condition at all times. Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance. lead the team to achieve company targets. A little bit about us… We're the pub that tells a story. Whether it’s a story of love, celebration, appreciation, or simple time spent together, we tell it, and we tell it in the best way possible. We offer an elevated pub experience through our freshly prepared food, handcrafted drinks, and an enjoyably unique experience from start to finish. We want the people who strive to make a difference, who can inspire our guests, and who can elevate our sites into more than just a pub. Based in Farringdon just a seven-minute walk from the station, The Clerk and Well is one of the oldest pubs in London. With an exceptional choice of cask ale and beer, plus our very own house-infused gin, we're the ideal spot for a little well-earned refreshment. Or if our guests are looking for a bite to eat, our menu is prepared using the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs. And, with eight boutique hotel rooms available for an overnight stay, our guests can extend their stay in the city. What's in it for you? Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailer VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars Stonegate Hotel Discounts Flexible working David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates Discounted Dental Insurance Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages