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Job Title: Deputy General Manager Location: Chelsea, London Job Type: Full-Time Reporting To: General Manager Job Summary: Be part of something exciting! We are seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy General Manager to join us in our brand-new pub in the heart of Chelsea. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a fresh, vibrant pub that combines exceptional food, drink, and service with a welcoming and lively atmosphere. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to run venue operations, with a unique involvement in running not only the venue but also growing an ambitious company. Key Responsibilities: - Customer Experience: Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring high standards of hospitality and service from day one. - Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing, enthusiastic team. Motivate staff to deliver excellence and foster a positive work culture. - Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service and that all areas of the business run efficiently. - Stock Management: Manage stock levels, supplier relationships, and inventory controls to ensure quality and minimize waste. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with all licensing, food hygiene, and health and safety regulations. - Financial Management: Monitor budgets, control costs, and track sales to meet revenue goals. - Problem Solving: Handle customer feedback and operational challenges effectively to ensure a seamless guest experience.multitasking, and attention to detail. - Problem-Solving: Calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills. - Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of licensing laws, food hygiene standards, and health and safety regulations. - Personal Traits: Proactive, hands-on, and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Why Join Us? - Be Part of a New Chapter: A rare opportunity to help shape the identity and success of a new pub from the ground up. - Dynamic Team Environment: Work with a supportive and ambitious team. - Career Growth: Grow with us as we establish our presence in Chelsea and beyond. - Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to be part of an exciting launch. If you’re excited about this opportunity to help launch a new pub and make your mark in Chelsea, we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to meet you and start this exciting journey together!

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Bar Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our bar. You will work closely with the Bar Manager to ensure smooth service, high standards of customer care, and consistent quality in drinks and service delivery. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality. Key Responsibilities: Support the Bar Manager in managing the daily operations of the bar. Lead, train, and motivate bar staff to deliver exceptional service. Ensure a consistent high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across the venue. Maintain accurate stock control, including ordering, inventory checks, and minimizing waste. Handle customer complaints professionally and efficiently. Assist with staff scheduling, rota planning, and shift supervision. Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing laws. Contribute to promotions, events, and marketing initiatives to increase revenue. Open and close the venue as required, including cash handling and end-of-day reporting. Step into the Bar Manager's role during their absence. Requirements: Previous experience in a supervisory role within a bar or hospitality environment. Strong leadership and team management skills. Good knowledge of bar operations, drink menus, and stock control. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Personal Licence (preferred but not essential). Passion for hospitality and delivering great customer experiences.

Deputy General Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled Deputy General Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business. Nest is a brand new bar and kitchen serving some of London’s best cocktails right next to Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street Station. Open till late offering a vibrant atmosphere, full dining menu with craft beers and delicious cocktails served by an experienced team of mixologists. Pulsating with energy, NEST is the ideal spot to meet with colleagues, clients and friends alike. With an electric atmosphere, expansive space and top-quality cocktails, it is the go-to drinking destination for any and every occasion. The Role: As Deputy General Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business. Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial acumen. Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction. You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we looking for: • "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own, • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you, • You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done, • Must have minimum 2 years’ experience as a manager depending on the property being looked at, • Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable, • Superb customer & floor service skills, • Strong all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction, • An entrepreneurial flare, • Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun, • Personal License holder beneficial What's in it for me: • A competitive salary & bonus scheme, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless, • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • 28 days holiday, • Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral, • Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy General Manager to join our team at the Wheatsheaf Pub in Tooting. Who are we? We're Tooting's favourite local with something for everyone - whether dining for a special occasion in our restaurant, celebrating a party or wedding in our private function room, or watching sport with a few pints. The role: As a Deputy General Manager, you'll support the General Manager in all aspects of running the business. It goes without saying that you'll also have excellent customer service, food & drinks knowledge, and a passion for hospitality. Think you may be the right fit to join us? We'd love to hear from you!

Assistant Manager – New Luxury Cocktail & Karaoke Venue | Leicester Square We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Assistant Manager to join our leadership team at an exciting new premium nightlife destination in the heart of Leicester Square. Blending high-end cocktails, immersive karaoke rooms, and world-class hospitality, our venue is designed to deliver unforgettable experiences for both guests and staff. As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in launching and running this unique venue, supporting the General Manager and Deputy General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, developing our team, and ensuring every guest leaves with a smile. What You’ll Be Doing: • Support the AGM and General Manager in overseeing daily FOH & BOH operations, including service, staffing, and floor management, • Play a hands-on role during pre-opening: recruitment, training, supplier onboarding, compliance, and venue setup, • Lead by example to maintain exceptional service standards and a vibrant, guest-focused atmosphere, • Assist with financial reporting, stock control, rotas, budgeting, and cost efficiency strategies, • Monitor licensing, health & safety compliance, and uphold operational excellence, • Motivate and develop the team through ongoing training and performance management What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years in an Assistant Manager or senior management role, ideally in a premium bar, cocktail lounge, or late-night venue, • Strong leadership and people-management skills with a calm, confident presence on the floor, • Proven ability to drive service, sales, and staff engagement, • Strong understanding of licensing, compliance, stock control, and labour cost management, • A natural passion for hospitality, nightlife, and creating standout guest experiences, • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills What We Offer: • Competitive salary + performance-based incentives, • The chance to be part of an exciting venue launch in a prime central London location, • Opportunities for career progression and growth within a premium brand, • Employee discounts, meals on duty & regular staff socials, • Creative freedom and the ability to make a real impact from day one Start Date: Immediate / Flexible (for pre-opening involvement) Apply Now: If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape one of London’s most anticipated new nightlife venues, we want to hear from you.

Job description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to assist in room leading and overseeing the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child care or early years education and experience working with children. This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents, and a commitment to providing high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities Deliver high quality childcare to children aged 0-5, to be a key person and to room lead. Assist the manager in day-day operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Including covering managerial duties in the absence of the manager. Lead and support a team of childcare staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programmes/activity planning that promote children's development and learning. Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children's progress, behaviour, and any concerns that may arise. Drive initiatives to enhance the nursery's reputation within the community and attract new families. Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, development milestones, and any incidents that occur within the nursery. Ensure the nursery is a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for all children. Be responsible, alongside manager for safeguarding. Will be required to hold deputy safeguarding lead role. Training provided as necessary. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years Room leading experience or nursery deputy management role. A qualification in Early Years/Childcare at Level 3 and above is essential. Safeguarding lead experience is desired. SENCO experience is highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. A genuine passion for childcare and early years education. Ability to drive initiatives that enhance the quality of care provided at the nursery. If you are an enthusiastic individual who meets these qualifications and is ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Deputy Nursery Manager. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee discount Free parking Transport links Work Location: In person Application deadline: 26/07/2025

Salary: £70000.00 per annum dependent on experience & qualifications Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Positions available: 1 Registered Manager – Children’s Home Alexandra Children’s Home is a newly established home for children 12-17 years old, and due to up-and-coming expansion, we are currently looking for Registered Managers for our Therapeutic Children’s Homes who are keen for a new and exciting role. Competitive Salary of £70,000 per annum. We offer 36 days paid annual leave per year and a loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service. The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. Person Specification Essential · Due to Ofsted Regulations, all employees in our Residential Service must be over 20 years of age. · Experience of working in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children’s residential care setting · Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Service or equivalent · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade of above · Physically fit · Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person · Proven ability to lead staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written · Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental · Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team · Excellent organisational skills · Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above · Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence Desirable · NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent · Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role in a Residential Children’s Care Setting · Social Work Qualification of Equivalent · Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained · Knowledge of the Children Act & Children’s Homes Regulations · Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare Duties & Responsibilities · In accordance with Alexandra health and safety policies and procedures, the registered individual is responsible for ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to. · Responsible for keeping an up-to-date register of all young people being admitted transitioned to another provision and discharged from the service. · Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home. The registered manager must liaise with the HR team to arrange and assist in interviewing new staff. · Ensure that you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home. Understand, update and continuously improve relevant Alexandra Children’s Home documents to include The Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies and practice standards; seeking approval and communicating changes to others as appropriate. · Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centred childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person · Manage, supervise and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals. · Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on: Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation. · Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection. Timely notification of any significant events or changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given timeframe as instructed by Alexandra Children’s Home. · To ensure that you and your staff team implement and adhere to Alexandra Children’s Home Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures. · Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children’s needs, support children in order for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans, and in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home Policies & Procedures, Local Authority Instructions and relevant legislation. · Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours. · Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the Statement of Purpose and Function of the Home and Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures, and children facing particular crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support in a timely manner. · Organising the availability and deployment of staff within the home and wider Alexandra Children’s Home Community, ensuring rota’s are covered to meet regulations mandate. · Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly. Appropriate records are kept and that fire drill procedures are adhered to in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures. · Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process in order to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding. Working in partnership with Senior Management and Human Resources to address and manage any issues of poor performance or misconduct · Participate effectively in the on-call duty system. · Attend monthly Manager, TDP, Community and house meetings and implement any actions as agreed. · Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained. · Additional responsibilities will include representation to Local Authorities and at panels, conference meetings and Strategy Groups; and analysing trends and Quality Assurance documentation to constantly strive to improve standards for young people in our care. · Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time. We are looking for candidates who have proven managerial skills in a Residential Care Setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people. We are an activity-based company and promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports and hobbies. Alexandra Children’s Home is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be considered without an application form.