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  • Bar Manager
    Bar Manager
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Bar Manager – Cocktail Bar Tuesday to Saturday Night Kings Cross The Megaro Collection is now recruiting a Bar Manager for Hokus Pokus, our extraordinary cocktail bar located under the iconic roof of The Megaro Hotel in Kings Cross St Pancras. The Bar Manager will have bags of charisma and will be a real “people person”, a cocktail guru ready to enchant our guests with the magic of mixology. The role needs a natural team leader, experienced with a similar role for at least 3 years in trendy concepts in London. The Manager will be commercially knowledgeable & astute and will have an open business mind with a problem-solving attitude. The ideal candidate must be able to deal with pressure and always maintaining a calm demeanour, driving business to profitability and maintaining high customer service and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be bubbly, happy to work late evenings (Tuesday to Saturday) and able to manage a small team independently with natural leadership. As much as being commercially aware, the role requires plenty of creativity and passion for cocktail making. The Bar Manager will: • Report to the Director of Operations and work alongside all departments in running successfully the operation., • Develop new cocktails list in line with the Bar’s concept., • Train and develop the team., • Maintain a flexible attitude towards working hours and tasks, prioritising business needs always., • Participate actively in the run of the Bar., • Maintain a good level of profitability and drive the business to meet budget., • Guarantying a safe working environment, following the Health and Safety regulation. The Bar Manager will have a hands-on approach to the business and always maintain a pro-active attitude. The candidate needs to be able to work with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, together with monitoring the day-to-day running of the operation, guarantying the business is profitable and competitive. This role will give you the opportunity to be part of an exceptional team, totally focused on providing a new, innovative type of service.

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  • Director of Human Resources
    Director of Human Resources
    7 days ago
    £48000–£53000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    JOB SUMMARY Pivot Point Advisory Limited is seeking an experienced and proactive Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function and support the company’s growth objectives. This role requires a strong HR generalist with proven experience in strategic and operational HR management. Responsibilities • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives., • Lead HR operations including recruitment, performance management, L&D, employee relations, and succession planning., • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, HR best practices, and organisational design., • Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation., • Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture., • Oversee compensation and benefits administration., • Lead HR audits, compliance processes, and prepare documentation for regulatory requirements., • Manage restructures, transitions, and other organisational change initiatives., • Provide support and coaching to managers on performance, conduct, and HR policy matters., • Design and deliver training sessions in leadership, ethics, HR compliance, and workplace culture., • sharpens and continuously improves the profile and publicity of the Company on the personnel market., • maintains and expands an external recruiting network Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Management, Business, or related discipline. HR professional certification (CIPD, CIPM, PHR) desirable. Experience • Strong HR experience across sectors such as consulting, oil & gas, IT, real estate, retail, or similar fields., • Experience providing HR advisory support to senior leadership., • Previous experience managing a medium sized consulting outfit would be an advantage., • Background in recruitment, performance management, HR policy design, compliance, and employee engagement., • Experience managing organisational transitions or restructures is advantageous., • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency with HR systems and digital tools.

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  • Senior Bartender
    Senior Bartender
    7 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Chiswick, London

    The Hound in Chiswick are seeking a Senior Bartender to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant The third opening from JKS & Dom Jacobs on Chiswick High Road, West London. Following on from the Success of The Cadogan Arms and The George. A modern-day coaching inn built within the walls of a Victorian police station, now the perfect stop for a pint, a meal, or a bed for the night. Headed up by Managing Director Dom Jacobs, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett. The menu focuses on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list. The Position The right Senior Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Bartender will have: Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;

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  • Head Waiter / Waitress
    Head Waiter / Waitress
    13 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Chiswick, London

    The Hound are seeking a Waiter to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Hound is the third opening from JKS & Dom Jacobs on Chiswick High Road, West London. Following on from the Success of The Cadogan Arms and The George. A modern-day coaching inn built within the walls of a Victorian police station, now the perfect stop for a pint, a meal, or a bed for the night. Headed up by Managing Director Dom Jacobs, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett. The menu focuses on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list. The ideal Waiter/Waitress will have: Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a high-end, fine dining restaurant Passion for delivering exceptional guest experience A keen interest in British cuisine, with a desire to learn and develop with us Excellent attention to detail and a highly personable nature. BENEFITS & CULTURE Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards

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  • Junior Sous Chef - Marylebone
    Junior Sous Chef - Marylebone
    28 days ago
    £40000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    THE ROLE This is a full-time position with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. The heart of the role is cooking delicious food and leading a happy, skilled kitchen. You will run the daily operation with pace and attention to detail, inspire the team through seasonal menu changes and teach with generosity, helping to build skills and confidence. Every dish should reflect respect for ingredients and a commitment to quality. The role offers the chance to learn from colleagues, including our Global Culinary Director, who develops across Australia, Japan, South Korea and the U.K., our Head of Food and Sourcing in London who works closely with farmers, growers and producers as well as our experienced Group Head Chef. We understand that balance looks different for everyone and the role can be designed with flexibility in mind. WHAT WE OFFER We believe in real work–life balance and a culture of care. You’ll be part of a people-focused team who share a passion for fresh, everyday food. Our benefits include: • A real work-life balance in a people-first business with teams who love what they do., • An additional day of holiday for every year of service after two years., • Access to wellbeing support and private GP services through Hospitality Rewards., • Freshly made staff meals every shift., • 50% off when you dine in our restaurants (for up to four people)., • Cycle to work scheme., • Enhanced maternity pay, • Ongoing learning opportunities and visits to the farms and producers we work with ABOUT YOU You are a warm and approachable leader who inspires through example and enjoys helping the team learn and grow. You understand flavour balance, work confidently with beautiful produce, and care about seasonality, sustainable sourcing and cooking with whole ingredients. Our restaurants are busy environments and a sense of confidence in that setting is ideal. Above all though, you care about flavour, learning and generosity. ABOUT US Since we opened our doors in London in 2011, Granger & Co. has brought the relaxed, sunny Australian way of dining to the city. Our restaurants reflect the spirit that Bill Granger made known around the world: easy-going, generous excellence. Our food makes people feel good. It is full of flavour, goodness and vitality. We thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients with a sunny, colourful lightness, and the emotional comfort of food is as important to us as how it looks and tastes. We celebrate seasonality, champion local growers and suppliers and prioritise ingredients grown with care for the world. As a family-owned restaurant group that is constantly evolving, we value all employees as respected individuals and foster diversity and inclusion, with everyone given a chance to share their voice and ideas. People stay with us and grow with us, many for over a decade. We believe great food and hospitality bring people together. Our kitchens and restaurants are places where every team member is heard, supported, respected and encouraged to grow. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the positive energy it brings to our restaurants. If you are excited by the idea of cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food with a team who cares about flavour and hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Office Manager
    Office Manager
    29 days ago
    £41000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    Wembley

    Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day running of the office, ensuring a safe, organised, and efficient working environment., • Manage office supplies, equipments and maintenance contracts., • Identify areas for improving workflow efficiency and administrative processes., • Develop and implement systems to support operational productivity., • Coordinate office schedules, staff calendars, meeting rooms, and travel arrangements., • Maintain training logs for site operatives., • Ensure meeting rooms, communal areas, and workstation setups are organised and compliant., • Supervise administrative staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance., • Raise and process purchase orders, supplier invoices, and delivery notes., • Assist with cost tracking, petty cash, expenses, and month-end reporting., • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors., • Draft emails, letters, and formal documentation on behalf of management., • Provide administrative support to directors, • Support on boarding processes for new staff, • Ensure adherence to GDPR, data security, health & safety, and company compliance standards. Qualifications, Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as an Office Manager, • Strong organisational, multitasking, and time-management abilities., • Experience managing budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Understanding of health & safety, GDPR, and workplace compliance requirements., • Relevant master or bachelor degree.

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  • Estimating Manager
    Estimating Manager
    2 months ago
    £100000–£120000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Estimating Manager – Construction £100,000+ per annum + package allowance + 3% pension Full-time | Office-based | South Woodford Projects: £100k–£10m | New Build & Refurbishment | Public Sector We are recruiting on behalf of a well established main contractor for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead a team of six estimators. This senior role sits within the pre-construction function and is responsible for producing accurate, competitive tenders, cost plans and value engineering proposals across a varied portfolio of public sector new build and refurbishment projects. The Role As the Estimating Manager you will manage the full tender process, ensuring quality, compliance and consistency across all submissions. The position requires strong team leadership, client engagement, and the ability to secure profitable work in line with business objectives. You will be reporting in to the Business Manager or, where required, a company director. Estimating Manager Key Responsibilities: Tender Management • Review tender documents and identify commercial, technical and contractual risks., • Prepare detailed take offs and Bills of Quantities for traditional and Design & Build projects., • Develop, check and refine pricing, rate build ups and preliminaries., • Coordinate subcontractor and supplier enquiries., • Analyse quotations and select preferred partners., • Carry out site visits and incorporate findings into tender pricing., • Collaborate with Operations on construction methods and programme durations., • Ensure all tenders are accurate, competitive and properly peer checked. Budgets & Cost Planning • Produce early stage budget estimates and cost plans as required. Tender Reviews • Present tender build ups at internal adjudication meetings., • Explain pricing approach, risks and competitive landscape., • Finalise tender submissions following review outcomes. Handover to Delivery Teams • Prepare full tender handover packs and brief operational teams following award. Client Interaction • Attend pre- and post-tender meetings, supporting presentations, value engineering and negotiation. General Duties • Support and guide the estimating team., • Assist with material and subcontractor selection., • Prepare monthly tender activity reports., • Mentor junior or trainee estimators., • Undertake duties aligned to business growth and operational needs. Experience & Skills Required • Proven experience as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator within a main contractor., • Strong background in new-build and refurbishment schemes, ideally within the public sector., • Ability to lead a small team and manage multiple tenders simultaneously., • Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail., • Confident communicator with strong client facing skills., • Competent with estimating software and digital take off tools. Estimating Manager Package • £100k+ basic salary, • Package allowance, • 3% pension contribution, • Full-time office-based role in South Woodford What to Do Next If you are an Estimating Manager seeking a new challenge and this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply today to discuss the role in more detail. If you know an Estimating Manager who may be suitable, we would welcome your referral please get in touch with us.

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  • Project Manager
    Project Manager
    2 months ago
    £42000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We are Sky House Construction Limited, opening great career development opportunities to talented individuals who are eager to build up their professional experience, believe in the company vision, and are ready to work hard to make it come true. We currently have a position available for a Site Manager working alongside the construction team. You would be assisting with our current projects that are mostly small to medium scale houses renovations & extensions. -Start Date: ASAP -Duration: FULL TIME Essential criteria: • Excellent organisational & team management skills, experienced in delivering demanding build programmes, • Driven and determined to succeed, • Good communicator, customer-focused, upholding quality brand reputation, • Sound working knowledge of health & safety requirements and practices, • Language: English - Greek (required) Main Responsibilities: • Overseeing of all projects, from start through to completion, and report directly to the Director, • Assist in the liaison with customers, architects, and engineers on all aspects of construction projects, • Lead weekly progress meetings and producing the required timeline of works/action points, • Identify materials, workforce, tools etc needed for the project phases and arrange purchases and deliveries accordingly, • Timely support and advice in the selection of finishes that require the customers’ involvement, so that ordering and delivery don't create disruption and delays in the progress of the projects, • Assist in the overall follow up of the sub contractor's monthly progress, • Deal with sub-contractors and suppliers to solve and unblock any issue related to delays, amendment of orders and other delivery issues, • Assist in the monitoring and advising of the workforce on all aspects of the build, • Constantly monitor the expenditure per each activity, material, labour and finishing, so to keep the budget in check, • Lead weekly progress meetings and producing the required timeline of works/action points, • Assist in managing the Health and Safety on project sites The successful applicant will receive: • Salary dependent upon experience, • Private health insurance, • 20 days holiday, • Job Types: Full-time, Contract, • Salary: £42.000.00-£45,000.00 per year Schedule: • 8 hour shift, • Work Location: In person, • Job Type: Full-time, • Pay: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year Benefits: • Company pension, • On-site parking, • Work from home, • Schedule:, • Monday to Friday Experience: • Project Management: 1 year (required), • Work Location: In person

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    2 months ago
    £34000–£36000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Chef de Partie – Sael Location: 1 St James’s Market, London SW1Y 4QQ Salary: £34,000-£36,000 per annum (full-time, permanent) About the Role & Restaurant Sael is a contemporary British brasserie led by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton and co-director Irha Atherton, housed in the iconic St James’s Market. The restaurant showcases exclusively British ingredients and décor to pay tribute to its prime location in central London Indeed Caterer The Times . Key Benefits & Employee Perks 28 days of annual leave, increasing annually up to 33 days Complimentary meals while on shift Generous staff food and beverage discounts Company pension Access to company events and team days out Robust career development and professional training opportunities Indeed What They're Looking For A motivated culinary professional with: A passion for cooking and detailed presentation skills Ideally, previous experience as a Chef de Partie (or equivalent station chef experience) Strong teamwork and willingness to learn under mentorship Indeed Why the Role Stands Out Prestige & Vision: Sael reflects British culinary heritage through refined, stylish dishes—praised as “one of London’s great eating rooms” by critics The Times Supportive Growth Environment: Working within The Social Company group, founded by Jason Atherton, offers a pathway to development across an esteemed collection of venues including City Social, Little Social, and Berners Tavern Balanced Lifestyle: Attractive benefits like increasing holiday allowance and supportive team culture make this more than just a job—it’s a workplace that values its staff.

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  • Business and Financial Manager
    Business and Financial Manager
    2 months ago
    £42000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Business and Financial Manager Job Role for Nanny & Housekeeper The Business and Financial Manager will oversee the financial health and commercial strategy of the business. This individual will manage daily financial operations, optimise budgets, streamline internal processes, and identify new growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will not only ensure that the company runs efficiently and profitably but will also play a central role in expanding our portfolio of family-oriented services and developing strategic partnerships to increase market reach. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Operations • Oversee day-to-day financial operations including budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, and supplier payments., • Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for senior management., • Implement and monitor financial controls, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements., • Manage contracts, invoices, and pricing structures to ensure profitability across service lines., • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in operational processes. Strategic Growth & Business Development • Develop and execute financial strategies to drive business growth and profitability., • Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and emerging service demands among family households., • Evaluate and recommend new service areas that align with the company’s expertise (e.g., home maintenance, wellness coaching, concierge services, eldercare support, or family event planning)., • Create financial models and projections for proposed business expansions., • Support the development of strategic partnerships with schools, community groups, and high-net-worth family networks. Client & Service Performance • Analyse client data to identify trends, service usage patterns, and opportunities for upselling or cross-selling., • Collaborate with operations and marketing teams to develop pricing packages and promotional strategies., • Ensure that all services are delivered efficiently, maintaining high customer satisfaction and retention. Leadership & Collaboration • Work closely with the Director to align financial objectives with operational goals., • Support the Director in decision-making through accurate financial insights and risk assessments. Qualifications • Degree in Business Management, • Degree in Business Development, • Degree in Financial Management, • Or any other qualifications that could be clever to the role English/Spanish/Tagalog Speaking

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