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  • Maintenance Handyperson
    Maintenance Handyperson
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Citadines Islington Square London is seeking a confident Maintenance Handyperson to become part of our Team. Our properties operate 24/7; therefore, the department works on an early or late shift, on a rotating basis. You will report to the Maintenance Manager, supporting towards providing our guests with memorable experiences of the city. As our Maintenance Handyperson , you will be responsible for: Implementing all policies, standards and procedures for Water Hygiene, Energy Conservation and Control, Fire Prevention and other Safety Programmes, and Effective Preventative and Routine Maintenance Inspections Responding to job log system registered works and completing all jobs assigned within the targeted timescale Monitoring engineering stock levels and logging shift activities on a regular basis and communicate appropriately when needed Reporting any hazards or defects to senior management Processing handover in line with Company guidelines To be successful in the role of Maintenance Handyperson , we require: Strong technical skills and willingness to learn Excellent guest engagement skills Ability to bring the guest experience to life throughout the hotel Ability to communicate and organise yourself in line with different guest expectations A good command of English is essential, a second language is advantageous This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Maintenance Handyperson . We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Trading as: Citadines by The Ascott Limited Required skills: Organisation, Communication, Time Management, Fluent in English, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Technical skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Team Work, Problem Solving

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  • Food Menu Development Coordinator – UK & Ireland
    Food Menu Development Coordinator – UK & Ireland
    5 days ago
    £48000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Big Mamma is a French-Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. For over a decade, we've been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high-energy restaurants to life across Europe, the UK and beyond. Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp, committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet. We're now looking for a Food Menu Development Coordinator to join our UK Food & Beverage team and help shape our seasonal food offer across the UK. Reporting to the F&B Manager UK, you will ensure our menus are aligned with Big Mamma's identity, operationally strong and delivered with consistency across all restaurants. THE ROLE You will coordinate the full menu development process, ensuring alignment with Big Mamma's artistic direction and operational excellence. You will: • Drive seasonal menu changes from development to rollout, including testing, structure, pricing and food cost control, • Ensure all menus respect Big Mamma's food identity, seasonality and B Corp commitments, • Coordinate with chefs, operations, purchasing and communications teams for smooth execution, • Monitor menu performance using key KPIs such as food cost, spend per head and margin contribution, • Analyse dish performance and guest feedback to support future menu decisions, • Conduct benchmarking and food trend research to inspire future offers, • Ensure accuracy of all menu data across systems (recipes, allergens, descriptions, pricing), • Support special projects including openings, festive menus and seasonal activations ABOUT YOU • experience in menu development, F&B coordination or hospitality operations, • Strong understanding of food cost, menu engineering and KPIs, • Highly organised with strong project management skills, • Analytical mindset with attention to detail, • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders, • Passion for food, seasonality and restaurant culture, • Proactive, solution-driven and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • Based in London office and travelling to the restaurants in the perimeter UK/Ireland WHAT BIG MAMMA OFFERS • Permanent, full-time position, • Salary: £48,000 per year, • 50% employee discount across all Big Mamma restaurants UK & Ireland, • Open Up. Free, confidential mental health and wellness support, • Wagestream. Access your wages between paydays, • Continuous training and real career growth opportunities BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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  • Project Manager
    Project Manager
    6 days ago
    £34000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    The Construction Project and Contract Manager role at SkyHaus will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the commercial, operational and contractual delivery of residential and commercial solar installation projects across the UK. The role will involve managing project timelines, procurement coordination, subcontractor engagement, supplier relationships and contract administration to ensure the successful delivery of solar installation services to agreed quality, budget and compliance standards. The successful candidate will coordinate with installation teams, engineers, suppliers and clients throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and material sourcing through to installation scheduling, completion and post-project reporting. Responsibilities will include negotiating and managing supplier and subcontractor agreements, coordinating procurement of solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, batteries and electrical ancillaries from UK, European and international suppliers, monitoring project costs and delivery schedules, maintaining project documentation and ensuring compliance with health and safety and contractual obligations. The role will also involve preparing project reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, managing client communication and assisting senior management with operational planning and business development activities within the renewable energy sector. Strong organisational ability, commercial awareness and contract management skills are essential. Applicants must possess previous experience in project coordination, construction operations, procurement, contract administration or commercial management within construction, infrastructure, renewable energy or related industries. Degree-level education and business-related qualifications are essential, particularly in international business, project management, commercial management, construction management or related disciplines. The role requires excellent communication, negotiation and supplier management skills together with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

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  • Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    1 month ago
    £30000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Nine Elms, London

    Operations Manager — Produce Network We supply fresh produce to some of London's best restaurants. While most of the city sleeps, our team is at wholesale markets hand-picking produce that lands in restaurant kitchens before breakfast service. It's fast, physical, and relentless — and right now we're a team of 3 doing the work of 10. We need the fourth. This role in one paragraph You'll run the operational engine of a growing wholesale business. Client calls, order coordination, daily reconciliation, bookkeeping, problem-solving, phone ringing — all of it is yours. You're the first person clients speak to and the last person to check that yesterday's numbers add up. If something goes wrong overnight — a wrong delivery, a short order, a supplier issue — you're the one who finds out, fixes it, and makes sure the client knows before they have to chase us. You own the daytime operation the way our Night Operations Manager owns the night. Between the two of you, the business runs 24 hours. What you'll actually do every day You're the client's main contact. Orders come in via WhatsApp, phone, and email. You process them, confirm them, flag anything unusual. When a chef calls at 8:15 AM asking where their herbs are, you already know the answer because you've read the night report and checked the dispatch log. You don't wait for problems to come to you — you call the client before they call you. That's the difference between an assistant and an operator. You coordinate the fix when things go wrong. Produce wholesale is not a clean business. Items get substituted, deliveries run late, a crate arrives damaged. When it happens, you own the resolution: investigate, coordinate with the night team or drivers, arrange the fix (re-delivery, credit note, replacement), close the loop with the client, and log the whole thing. If the same problem shows up three times, you're the person who flags it as a process issue — not just an incident. You reconcile everything, every day. What was ordered vs what was received from suppliers vs what was dispatched vs what was invoiced. Purchase orders matched against supplier invoices. Sales orders matched against customer invoices. Inventory tracked. Shortages flagged before they become emergencies. You produce a daily summary the founder reviews in 5 minutes — clean, accurate, no surprises. If you're the kind of person who finds satisfaction in numbers that balance, this will be your favourite part of the job. You run the books. Day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks or Xero: bank feeds, invoices, bills, categorisation. Debtor chasing — politely on the due date, firmly at 3 days overdue, escalated to the founder at 30 days. Weekly financial summary. Monthly close support. You maintain the product cost data that powers margin tracking — weekly updates, no exceptions. The founder makes pricing and growth decisions based on numbers you produce. They have to be right. You own the phone. The main business line rings and you answer it. Existing clients with questions, prospective clients with enquiries, suppliers with updates. You're professional, you're warm, you handle what you can and route what you can't. For new enquiries, you capture the details, qualify the lead, and hand it to the founder. You support outbound sales — managing the email pipeline, scheduling meetings, preparing documents. When a new account closes, you run the onboarding playbook. Who we're looking for — honestly We're not looking for a CV. We're looking for a specific type of person. You're the person who walks into a room and notices what's broken before anyone tells you. You fix things that aren't your job because leaving them broken bothers you. You write things down because you know you'll forget otherwise. You don't need to be chased — you chase other people. When something goes wrong, your instinct is to understand why, not to find someone to blame. You're comfortable saying "I don't know, but I'll find out" and then actually finding out. You're comfortable making a decision with 80% of the information because waiting for 100% means the client is already unhappy. You're comfortable being wrong sometimes, because you know that the person who never makes a mistake is the person who never does anything. You probably have some experience in operations, admin, or office management — ideally at a small business where you wore multiple hats. Maybe you've worked in food, hospitality, or wholesale. Maybe you haven't, but you've run the back end of something and you know what it feels like when everything depends on you not dropping the ball. Essential: Strong written and spoken English · comfortable with numbers, spreadsheets, and accounting tools · self-directed (you manage yourself, we don't manage you) · able to hold 5 priorities at once without losing any · honest about mistakes · quick to learn new software (Airtable, QuickBooks/Xero, Lemlist) · right to work in the UK. Preferred: Bookkeeping experience or QuickBooks/Xero familiarity · food, hospitality, or wholesale background · complaint handling or fast-paced customer service experience · inventory or stock management exposure. Nice to have: AAT qualification · Airtable or CRM experience · knowledge of the London restaurant scene. Why this job is worth your time Most operations roles are dead ends. This one isn't. Here's why. We're a team of 3, growing fast. The person who takes this role will — within months, not years — understand every part of how a wholesale business works: client management, supply chain, financial control, inventory, sales. That's not because we'll send you on a training course. It's because you'll be doing all of it, every day, from week one. The explicit deal: start at £33k. Hit your 3-month performance review targets and move to £38k. Hit your 12-month targets and move to £45k. These aren't vague promises — they're structured milestones tied to specific outcomes we'll agree together in your first week. The long-term path is Chief Operating Officer. That's not a title we're dangling to attract applicants — it's a gap that actually exists in the business and needs to be filled by someone who's earned it from the inside. The founder wants to focus on growth and strategy. The person who proves they can run the day-to-day operation — and then improve it — becomes the person who runs it permanently. The full picture • Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM, Monday to Friday, • Location: London (on-site, not remote — the work requires being where the operation is), • Salary: £33,000 → £38,000 at 3 months → £45,000 at 12 months, all performance-linked, • Title progression: Operations Manager → Head of Operations → COO, • Team: you'll be the 4th person in a tight, high-trust team, • Culture: direct, honest, fast. We tell each other when things are wrong and we fix them together. No politics, no layers, no waiting for permission

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  • Groundworks Quantity Surveyor
    Groundworks Quantity Surveyor
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    📍 Chiswick, London (Office-Based) 💰 Competitive Salary (DOE) 🕒 Full-Time | Immediate Start Note: No visa sponsorship We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor specialising in groundworks to join a growing and well-established construction business based in Chiswick. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS to take ownership of projects and work closely with senior management on a range of groundworks and civil engineering schemes. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: Managing all commercial aspects of groundworks projects Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, and final accounts Cost control and budget management across multiple sites Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams Supporting tendering and procurement processes Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contractual terms ✅ Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, foundations, and infrastructure packages Familiarity with standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC / JCT) Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple projects independently Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related field 🌟 What’s on Offer: Competitive salary based on experience Immediate start available Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing contractor Exposure to high-value and varied groundworks projects Supportive and professional working environment 📩 Apply Now: If you are an experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in West London, apply today or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    2 months ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    General Manager – PYRÁ Location: Queen’s Park, London Role Type: Full-time, senior leadership position Role Overview The General Manager is the operational and cultural lead of PYRÁ, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving commercial performance and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the restaurant, bar, private dining and events. This role requires a hands-on, people-first leader with strong commercial awareness, capable of running a high-energy hospitality venue while protecting brand standards, profitability and team morale. Key Responsibilities: Operations & Service Excellence Oversee all front-of-house and venue operations, ensuring consistently high service standards. Lead daily service across lunch, dinner, brunch, events and private hire. Act as the senior point of contact on-site for guests, suppliers and partners. Ensure compliance with all health & safety, licensing, food safety and legal requirements. Maintain venue presentation, ambience, music levels and guest flow in line with PYRÁ’s brand. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, manage and retain a high-performing FOH and management team. Set clear expectations, rotas and performance standards. Lead by example on the floor during service. Conduct regular team briefings, reviews and development sessions. Build a positive, accountable and motivated team culture. Financial & Commercial Management Own weekly and monthly P&L performance with the owner. Manage labour costs, GP targets, stock control, and wastage. Maximise revenue through covers, events, upselling and smart scheduling. Oversee till accuracy and financial controls. Contribute to pricing strategy and menu engineering alongside the Head chef and owner. Events & Private Hire Oversee the planning and delivery of private events, weddings, brand activations and parties. Work closely with the events team to ensure flawless execution on the day. Act as senior host for key events when required. Ensure events align with brand positioning and profitability targets. Brand, Guest Experience & Reputation: Protect and elevate the PYRÁ brand across service, tone and guest interaction. Handle guest feedback, complaints and reviews professionally and proactively. Drive repeat business, community engagement, and local reputation. Support marketing initiatives, launches and experiential events. Systems & Processes Implement and maintain clear SOPs across FOH and operations. Improve efficiency through systems, scheduling and process optimisation. Liaise with suppliers and contractors. Support the owner with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a General Manager or senior hospitality manager. Strong background in premium casual dining, events-led venues or destination restaurants. Commercially astute with solid P&L understanding. Confident leader with excellent people management skills. Strong knowledge of wine. Calm under pressure, organised and solutions-focused. Excellent communication and guest-facing presence. Passion for food, wine, music and hospitality experiences.

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