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About Us: At ARRO Coffee, we bring the vibrant soul of Italy to the heart of Central London. Our five cafés are known for artisan coffee, freshly made Italian-inspired food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether it’s a quick espresso or an office coffee delivery, we’re passionate about creating memorable experiences. Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Store Manager to join us at ARRO Coffee. As the Store Manager, you will oversee daily operations, mentor and inspire your team, and ensure every customer enjoys an unforgettable experience. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about coffee and thrives in a dynamic environment. If you have a deep appreciation for quality, a commitment to exceptional service, and a passion for leadership, we want to hear from you! Benefits: Salary: £31,850 per year Complimentary meal during full shifts. Generous employee discounts. Referral programme with potential to earn up to £250. Company pension. 28 days of holiday. Eligibility for the Store Bonus Scheme. A dynamic, supportive, and fun work environment. Other Details: Experience: management & barista experience required Languages: English required. Employment: Full-time Schedule: Working days are Monday to Sunday, with shifts scheduled to ensure coverage throughout the week. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management - Lead, train, and develop your team to consistently deliver exceptional customer service. - Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by coaching, training, and supporting team members. - Oversee staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and efficient store operations. Operational Management: - Manage all aspects of store operations, including staffing, inventory management, and financial performance. - Ensure high standards of product quality, cleanliness, and store presentation are maintained at all times. - Monitor inventory levels, and place orders for supplies as needed. - Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints with professionalism and empathy. Sales & Financial Performance: - Drive sales and profitability through effective cost management, upselling strategies, and promotional initiatives. - Collaborate with corporate teams on marketing initiatives, product launches, and store events. Compliance & Safety: - Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations. - Maintain a thorough understanding of food safety regulations and best practices Skills & Experience: - Proven experience as a Store Manager, in a café or hospitality environment. - Strong barista skills with a solid understanding of coffee preparation techniques and espresso equipment. - Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. - Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges. - Keen attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. - Flexible and adaptable, with availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Passionate about creating memorable customer experiences and fostering a positive workplace culture.

 Research and analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to uncover opportunities for growth.  Develop strategic initiatives to target potential markets.  Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and pro spective clients.  Act as the main point of contact for client queries and negotiations.  Collaborate with senior management to design and implement growth strat egies.  Define business development objectives and set achievable goals.  Create persuasive business proposals, pitches, and presentations.  Coordinate with internal teams to tailor offerings to client requirements.  Develop and execute plans to increase sales and profitability.  Track revenue targets, ensuring they are met or exceeded.  Attend industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to expand professional connections.  Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders and organizations.  Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with clients or partners.  Ensure all agreements align with company policies and objectives.  Measure the effectiveness of business development strategies through KPIs and metrics.  Manage budgets, resources, and staffing to meet operational goals.  Report progress and outcomes to senior leadership.  Work closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to align efforts.  Provide guidance to junior staff or business development teams.  Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.  Maintain accurate records of interactions and outcomes using CRM tools or databases.

Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Store Manager to join us at ARRO Coffee. As the Store Manager, you will oversee daily operations, mentor and inspire your team, and ensure every customer enjoys an unforgettable experience. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about coffee and thrives in a dynamic environment. If you have a deep appreciation for quality, a commitment to exceptional service, and a passion for leadership, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: - Lead, train, and develop your team to consistently deliver exceptional customer service. - Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by coaching, training, and supporting team members. - Oversee staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and efficient store operations. Operational Management: - Manage all aspects of store operations, including staffing, inventory management, and financial performance. - Ensure high standards of product quality, cleanliness, and store presentation are maintained at all times. - Monitor inventory levels, and place orders for supplies as needed. - Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints with professionalism and empathy. Sales & Financial Performance: - Drive sales and profitability through effective cost management, upselling strategies, and promotional initiatives. - Collaborate with corporate teams on marketing initiatives, product launches, and store events. Compliance & Safety: - Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations. - Maintain a thorough understanding of food safety regulations and best practices Skills & Experience: - Proven experience as a Store Manager, in a café or hospitality environment. - Strong barista skills with a solid understanding of coffee preparation techniques and espresso equipment. - Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. - Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges. - Keen attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. - Flexible and adaptable, with availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Passionate about creating memorable customer experiences and fostering a positive workplace culture. About Us: At ARRO Coffee, we bring the vibrant essence of Italy to the heart of London. Inspired by Italian food, culture, and tradition, our stores are a destination for coffee lovers and food enthusiasts alike. We take pride in our artisanal coffee blends, freshly made pastries, sandwiches, and salads, and most importantly, the warm, inviting atmosphere that makes our café a beloved gathering spot. Whether it’s a quick espresso or a leisurely afternoon with friends, we strive to offer our customers an exceptional experience every time they visit.

Key Responsibilities: Event Execution: Support the Head Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality food at a variety of events. Team Coordination: Supervise kitchen staff during event prep, setup, and live service—ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution. Prep & Production: Manage ingredient preparation, portioning, and packaging to ensure efficient and accurate setup for both on-site and off-site service. Logistics Management: Assist with load-ins, transport, and setup of kitchen equipment and food at event venues. Quality & Presentation: Maintain consistency and quality in taste and presentation, even under tight timelines and in varied environments. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all food is handled and served in line with current food safety regulations (HACCP/health codes). Required Skills & Traits: - Strong culinary background, particularly in high-volume or off-site catering - Experience managing kitchen teams and fast-paced operations - Flexibility and problem-solving in dynamic event environments - Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure - Valid food hygiene certifications and awareness of allergen protocols - Willingness to travel and work irregular hours (nights/weekends)

To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

- Determine staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements - Handles ad hoc queries across the long leasehold and short leasehold portfolio - Manage lease events such as renewals, liaising with the director - Arrange viewings with potential tenants, draft tenancy agreements, arrange tenancy checks and protection of deposits and become point of contact for the tenant during the tenancy of property - Arrange tradeperson if the property needs any repairs and maintenance - Oversee arrears cases, including covenant amendments and disputes - Manage general upkeep, maintenance and security of the property’s amenities - Make sure that the amenities meet health and safety standards and legal requirements - Examine and assess housing applications, advises on rent levels, investigate complaints and liaise with tenants’ association and social workers to resolve any issues as required - Oversees the support services of a business, such as catering, IT, utilities and physical environment - Advises on energy efficiency of the property standards as required by the law - Discusses client’s requirements and may advise client on the purchase of property and land for further portfolio expansion purposes. - Conduct property viewings on behalf of the client to purchase new properties and look after the process of purchase completion, property refurbishment if needed and furnishing of the property. - Conduct or arrange for surveys of properties including valuation survey and structural survey - Get builder quotes, architects' quotes, solicitor quotes, furnishing quotes - Arrange for project management of the property refurbishments and regularly update the client on progress - Liaise with the building regulation team, planning department at councils, HMO license officers etc. - Maintains or arranges for the maintenance of estate accounts and records and produces financial forecasts

Job Title: Vegetarian Chef (with Catering Experience) 🕒 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 💷 Salary: Competitive £39000 📝 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: Vegie Master Ilford is a fast-growing vegetarian restaurant known for its authentic, flavorful, and healthy plant-based dishes. Alongside our in-house dining, we also cater to events, functions, and community gatherings with tailored vegetarian menus. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Vegetarian Chef to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing pure vegetarian meals and should also have experience handling catering operations (including event orders, large batch cooking, and menu planning for functions). Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a range of pure vegetarian dishes for daily restaurant service and catering orders Plan and execute customized menus for catering clients, including events, parties, and festivals Manage the kitchen during large-scale catering operations Ensure food consistency, taste, and quality across all meals served Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety Monitor inventory and coordinate timely ordering for both restaurant and catering needs Coordinate with management on staffing and logistics for external catering events Train and supervise junior kitchen staff as required Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience in vegetarian cooking (restaurant or catering) Strong experience in bulk cooking and catering operations Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong understanding of vegetarian ingredients, spices, and preparation methods Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when catering events are scheduled Knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations Ability to manage pressure during high-volume service periods Preferred (Not Essential): Experience with Indian vegetarian cuisine Valid UK food hygiene certification Prior experience in managing outdoor food stalls or food trucks (bonus)

We are seeking dynamic, reliable, and charismatic individuals to join our team of Freelance Event Staff, including Hosts, Waitstaff, Brand Ambassadors, and Actors. As a key part of live events, experiential marketing campaigns, corporate functions, and promotional activations, you will help create memorable experiences for guests and clients alike. Key Responsibilities: Hosts & Hostesses Welcome guests warmly, manage check-in and seating, assist with inquiries, and help ensure smooth event operations through coordination with event staff. Waitstaff Provide efficient, courteous food and drink service, keep service areas clean and organised, and work closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure guest satisfaction. Brand Ambassadors Confidently represent brands, distribute promotional materials, deliver key messaging to target audiences, and gather feedback or data as needed. Actors & Performers Bring scripted roles to life for events or brand campaigns, attend rehearsals and fittings, and engage audiences with professional, in-character interactions Requirements: - Prior experience in one or more of the listed roles (hospitality, promotions, acting, etc.) - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends - Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to diverse event environments - Professional appearance and demeanour

Overview Buy & Bite is hiring a strategic and results-driven Commercial Manager to lead business growth for our modern Asian restaurant. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing new revenue streams, such as corporate catering, and local business collaborations. This role will also oversee marketing, profit optimization, and team performance support to drive overall business advancement Key Responsibilities · Identify business opportunities such as corporate catering, delivery platform partnerships, and event-based food services; · Maintain and enhance cooperation with existing delivery platforms, and drive the growth of the restaurant’s delivery business; · Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to propose growth strategies tailored to the store; · Negotiate contract terms with corporate clients and suppliers; · Coordinate the delivery process to ensure service quality meets required standards; · Set sales targets and monitor team performance to ensure goals are met; · Work closely with operations, front-of-house, and delivery teams to ensure smooth service delivery and brand-standard compliance; · Review client payment terms and account status to ensure stable cash flow for the store; · Support brand marketing initiatives by executing local campaigns, neighborhood promotions, and corporate sampling activities; · Provide localized content and promotional suggestions in line with brand guidelines and social media policies. · Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including staffing, inventory, cleanliness, and service flow Requirements · A minimum of a bachelor's degree · Previous experience in restaurant or café management, preferably in fast-casual or Asian cuisine concepts · Strong leadership and team management skills · Excellent communication and organisational abilities · Familiarity HungryPanda platform operations · Fluent in English and Mandarin (or Cantonese). · Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak periods