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Head Chef About Heard Heard is a new smashed burger concept from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After years in fine dining, Jordan brings chef-level skill, bold flavour, and premium ingredients to smash burgers - served fast and without compromise. Following a year touring the UK’s biggest events, Heard has landed in Borough with its first restaurant, pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with low-intervention wines and local craft beers. Heard is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining. Role Overview As Head chef, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our Borough site - leading the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving performance across service, operations and financials. You’ll set the tone for energy, quality, and culture every shift, working closely with central teams to bring the Heard vision to life. Key Responsibilities Lead the team to consistently deliver high-energy, high-quality service with speed, warmth, and precision. Take full responsibility for rota planning, labour control, ordering, stock, and P&L performance. Build, coach and retain a high-performing team who embody Heard’s values. Own daily briefings and ensure everyone is aligned on service standards, product knowledge, and goals. Create a welcoming, professional environment where guests and staff feel genuinely cared for. Collaborate with the culinary, ops and marketing teams to improve performance, guest experience, and site-level execution. What You’ll Bring Proven experience as a HC or strong SC in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or premium fast-casual environment. Excellent leadership and coaching skills - you know how to get the best out of a team. Strong proven understanding of hospitality operations - confident with P&L, stock, scheduling, and compliance. Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and obsessed with delivering great What We Offer £45,000 - £55,000 per annum including service charge (DOE) 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Free meals during shifts Staff discounts and socials Direct involvement in shaping one of London’s most exciting food brands Ongoing training and internal progression opportunities Why Work With Us Career Progression - Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities Competitive Compensation - Competitive pay and transparent tronc Work-Life Balance - Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling Development Opportunities - Ongoing learning and leadership exposure Inclusive Culture - Diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment

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Job Title: General Manager Position Overview The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term strategic direction of the organization (or business unit), ensuring profitability, operational efficiency, and high levels of customer and employee satisfaction. The GM reports to the CEO or Executive Board and leads cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, drive revenue growth, manage budgets, and uphold brand standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute the company’s strategic plans and annual goals. • Identify new market opportunities and recommend business development initiatives. • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to maintain market positioning. 2. Financial Management • Prepare, manage, and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. • Analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow to ensure financial health. • Implement cost-control measures and optimize resource allocation. 3. Operations & Performance • Oversee day-to-day operations across departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Finance). • Establish performance metrics (KPIs) and monitor progress toward operational targets. • Streamline processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency. 4. Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing managers and staff. • Conduct performance reviews, set development plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. • Promote teamwork, collaboration, and open communication throughout the organization. 5. Sales & Marketing Oversight • Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional strategies, brand positioning, and pricing models. • Set sales targets, track sales performance, and coach the sales team to achieve revenue goals. • Cultivate relationships with key clients, vendors, and partners. 6. Customer Experience & Quality Assurance • Ensure customer satisfaction through high service standards and swift issue resolution. • Implement quality assurance and compliance programs. • Solicit and act on customer feedback to drive service improvements. 7. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. • Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Maintain health, safety, and environmental protocols. Qualifications & Skills • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Experience: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years in a senior management or GM role. • Financial Acumen: Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. • Leadership: Strong people-management skills with the ability to build, coach, and motivate teams. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis and performance/operation metrics. • Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments. • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and business-intelligence tools. Working Conditions • Location: [Insert location or “Multiple locations”] • Travel: Up to X% domestic/international travel may be required. • Working Hours: Full-time; may require evenings or weekends during peak periods. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement). • Professional development and continuing-education opportunities. • Collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Position Summary As an Assistant Manager, you will support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, team performance, and smooth restaurant running. You will lead by example, coach the team, and help deliver financial targets. Key Responsibilities - Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations, including opening/closing procedures. - Ensure high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction. - Supervise and motivate front-of-house (FOH) and/or back-of-house (BOH) teams. - Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly. - Assist in staff training, development, and performance reviews. - Monitor and manage stock levels, orders, and deliveries. - Ensure health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations are followed. - Help manage labour costs, rota scheduling, and payroll inputs. - Drive sales and assist in achieving revenue and profitability goals. - Cover the manager’s responsibilities in their absence. Skills & Experience - Previous experience in a supervisor or assistant management role, preferably in hospitality or F&B. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Good understanding of customer service principles. - Confident in handling complaints and pressure situations. - Basic financial awareness (e.g. cash handling, P&L understanding). - Familiar with stock management and ordering systems. - Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene standards. Requirements - Right to work in the UK. - Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Fluent in English (spoken and written). - Personal licence (desirable, not essential). - Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred).

General Manager About Heard Heard is a new smashed burger concept from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After years in fine dining, Jordan brings chef-level skill, bold flavour, and premium ingredients to smash burgers - served fast and without compromise. Following a year touring the UK’s biggest events, Heard has landed in Borough with its first restaurant, pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with low-intervention wines and local craft beers. Heard is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining. Role Overview As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our Borough site - leading the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving performance across service, operations and financials. You’ll set the tone for energy, quality, and culture every shift, working closely with central teams to bring the Heard vision to life. Key Responsibilities Lead the team to consistently deliver high-energy, high-quality service with speed, warmth, and precision. Take full responsibility for rota planning, labour control, ordering, stock, and P&L performance. Build, coach and retain a high-performing team who embody Heard’s values. Own daily briefings and ensure everyone is aligned on service standards, product knowledge, and goals. Create a welcoming, professional environment where guests and staff feel genuinely cared for. Collaborate with the culinary, ops and marketing teams to improve performance, guest experience, and site-level execution. What You’ll Bring Proven experience as a GM or strong AGM in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or premium fast-casual environment. Excellent leadership and coaching skills - you know how to get the best out of a team.

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ZONE SIX - Health & Performance | Physiotherapy & Training

We are looking for a Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our exciting team at Zone Six – Health & Performance, Loughton, Essex. We are an ambitious, experienced multi-disciplinary team of sports medicine and injuries specialists including physiotherapists, massage therapists and experienced performance coaches. Our teams experience includes 10 seasons in the Premier League, with boxing champions, Olympians across professional sports and around the world. Our experience in elite sport has inspired us to be able to provide a similar service to our clients, striving to bring the highest level of elite care, normally provided to athletes. We have a new facility in Loughton fully equipped with everything you’ll need including a gym, as well as an opportunity to work alongside and cross-refer with our physiotherapists. The candidate will work together with our highly experienced Lead Performance Coach and their primary responsibility will be contributing to, and delivering our semi-private personalised coaching programme, THE Z6 CLUB, in sessions of up to 6 clients. We expect the candidate to be able to drive with each client: progression, good form, encouragement and bringing an energetic can-do atmosphere to the gym. We would like the candidate to have the following skills and experience: • Relevant personal training / strength & conditioning qualification • Fully insured with up-to-date enhanced DBS • Experience in planning and delivering progressive programmes • The desire to provide a high standard of service to every client in order to maintain and prove the high standards of ZONE SIX We would like the candidate to have the following personal attributes: • a desire to generate business through initiative and by working within a team • be self-motivated, reliable, professional and able to build relationships • enjoys working with a fun, motivated team • innovative in ways of improving how we work as a team • strong communication skills – communicating with clients, other members of the team and external contacts • strong IT skills using our online system and booking in clients as necessary • enjoys helping clients achieve their goals We are passionate about knowledge sharing and personal development of which you’d get the opportunity to continue this with us. We are looking for a coach to join us at ZONE SIX on a part time basis. The role may include peak times, early morning or evenings. Saturday morning availability is also desirable. The position will be on a self-employed basis on set hours with the ability to pick up additional 1:1 and group coaching hours, with an income dependent upon experience. You will have use of the gym facilities. Hours and income will be discussed at interview.

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