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General Manager | Exeter| Up to £42,000 + Package What's on offer: Salary up to £42,000 Bonus potential 30 days annual leave Staff discount Uniform provided Pension and additional benefits Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a General Manager on behalf of a leading hospitality brand in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, people-focused leader to drive operational excellence, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop your management team. Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance. Manage KPIs, labour costs, and productivity. Maintain high standards of customer service. Ensure Health & Safety and company compliance. Analyse performance and implement improvements. Support recruitment, training, and people development. About you: You'll currently be working as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Assistant Manager within: Restaurants Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Hospitality Food Retail Convenience Retail If you're looking for your next challenge with a business that offers genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. BBBH37295

General Manager | Torbay | Up to £42,000 + Package What's on offer: Salary up to £42,000 Bonus potential 30 days annual leave Staff discount Uniform provided Pension and additional benefits Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a General Manager on behalf of a leading hospitality brand in Torbay. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, people-focused leader to drive operational excellence, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop your management team. Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance. Manage KPIs, labour costs, and productivity. Maintain high standards of customer service. Ensure Health & Safety and company compliance. Analyse performance and implement improvements. Support recruitment, training, and people development. About you: You'll currently be working as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Assistant Manager within: Restaurants Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Hospitality Food Retail Convenience Retail If you're looking for your next challenge with a business that offers genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV. BBBH37297 JBRP1_UKTJ

ABOUT YOU This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, customer-focused individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering a high-quality service to one of Intertek's key strategic accounts. Required skills and experience: • Sound understanding of audit systems, procedures and policies, ideally including QSR/Restaurant auditing, • Preference for previous experience in the REV programmes and delivery of REV audits, • Knowledge of HACCP principles, • Food Safety qualifications are desired, • Highly IT literate with knowledge of corporate operating systems. Highly proficient in MS Windows and MS Office software, in particular MS Excel, MS Word & MS PowerPoint and Power BI, • Problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities, • Proven experience of customer-focused activities / Account Management, • Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, flexible business environment, • Able to demonstrate attention to detail in work and possess excellent organisational and analytical skills, • Proven ability to prioritise competing workloads in a fast-paced business environment, • Languages: English (written and spoken) and preference for an additional language, but not required ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Technical Account Manager will work closely with the client's Operational Standards team and Intertek Internal Operations team to ensure the successful delivery of all day-to-day activities for the client's Restaurant Excellence Visit (REV) programme, ensuring that agreed service levels (SLAs) are consistently met. Key activities: • Serve as the key day-to-day point of contact for the REV Specialist, working closely with the Key Account Team to ensure alignment and the successful delivery of all programme requirements., • Conduct weekly calibration analysis with the REV Specialist to drive consistency in Auditor competence, using calibration dashboards to identify key trends and areas for improvement, and cascade relevant insights to Lead Auditors during bi-weekly meetings., • Perform quality control reviews of Lead Auditor calibration calls with their respective audit teams, ensuring consistency and alignment with the required standards., • Conduct calibration calls following round-to-round changes to ensure Lead Auditors are fully calibrated, and review and attend Lead Auditor calibration sessions with their respective audit teams., • Perform quality reviews for the Lead auditors - provide feedback to the audit team as necessary, • Manage the Lead auditors appeals process, supported by the Key Account Manager, • Manage appeals, responding within the required SLA's, • Data review of survey results and trends and feedback to Lead Auditors, • Support training requirements of new and existing Intertek auditors - including setting up in Academy and reviewing that the training is completed, focusing on ensuring the certification process is achieved, • Manage and maintain training materials, ensuring all brand updates and changes are incorporated in a timely manner and readily available for future training activities., • Review and manage round-to-round changes with the client, Intertek Account team and platform Support Teams, • Update and review the Guidebooks for the round-to-round changes, including communications with the translation house and lead auditors, • Conduct a variable number of audits each month, as required, to maintain regular contact with the field and ensure a strong understanding of operational realities., • Any other duties that from time to time may be considered appropriate by your line manager, • Travelling to locations for auditing, and/or calibration, and training sessions within EMEA when required, potentially globally if new business is allocated to Intertek WHAT WE OFFER Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world. • Competitive salary/benefits, • Development and career opportunities around the Globe, • Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies. JBRP1_UKTJ

Food & Beverage Manager Lead and develop a high-volume, multi-outlet F&B operation We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-outlet operation serving a large and varied customer base. This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for the day-to-day running, performance and continued development of the entire food and beverage operation. The role covers everything from café and restaurant service through to grab-and-go outlets and seasonal or event catering. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and the overall customer experience. This position would suit an experienced hospitality operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take genuine ownership of an F&B department. The Role: Manage a high-performing F&B operation Take overall responsibility for food and beverage services, ensuring consistent standards of quality, speed and customer service across: • Café and restaurant operations, • Grab-and-go outlets, • Seasonal catering, • Event and function catering You will ensure the operation performs effectively throughout both busy and quieter periods, adjusting staffing, service and resources according to demand. Improve commercial performance You will have clear responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of the F&B operation, with particular attention to: • Increasing spend per head, • Improving gross margins, • Controlling food and operating costs, • Maximising labour efficiency and productivity, • Reducing waste, • Improving stock management and purchasing You will be expected to identify areas for improvement and put practical strategies in place to increase profitability and overall performance. Lead by example and develop the team This is a hands-on management role. You will be visible and involved during busy trading periods, setting standards and supporting your team when required. Alongside this, you will be responsible for: • Developing supervisors and team leaders, • Building a strong management structure, • Increasing the capability and confidence of the wider team, • Improving staff engagement and retention, • Creating a team structure that allows the operation to run effectively without relying on you for every decision Develop the F&B offering Use sales information, customer feedback and operational insight to continually improve the offer. This could include: • Reviewing menus and pricing, • Improving customer flow and service speed, • Identifying opportunities for new products or services, • Introducing ideas that improve the customer experience while delivering a commercial return You will have an important role in ensuring the F&B operation continues to evolve and make a meaningful contribution to the wider customer experience. Seasonal and event planning Forward planning will be an important part of the role, particularly around busy trading periods, holidays and events. You will ensure: • Staffing levels are appropriate for anticipated demand, • Stock and purchasing are planned effectively, • Service models are suitable for expected volumes, • The operation is fully prepared for peak periods, • Feedback and lessons from previous periods are used to improve future performance About You We are looking for an experienced F&B professional with a background in high-volume hospitality, leisure, visitor attractions or a similar customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will ideally be someone who: • Is a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in the operation, • Has experience managing multiple outlets or a high-volume F&B environment, • Has strong commercial awareness and understands how to improve profitability, • Can demonstrate a history of improving operational performance, • Has experience managing and developing large teams, including seasonal employees, • Is comfortable working with sales, labour and operational data, • Can remain calm, organised and decisive during busy periods, • Has the ability to balance customer service with commercial objectives The Working Environment The operation is highly seasonal and can be significantly influenced by customer demand, school holidays, weekends, events and weather conditions. As a result, the role can be fast-paced and demanding, particularly during peak periods. It is also an opportunity for an experienced manager to have a visible impact on the performance and development of the department. In return, the role offers: • A varied position with significant responsibility, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, • The opportunity to work in a busy, customer-focused environment, • Genuine autonomy to develop and improve the F&B operation, • The opportunity to make a direct commercial impact, • Potential to progress into wider operational leadership Experience & Qualifications, • Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or in a senior F&B leadership position, • Experience within high-volume hospitality, leisure or visitor attractions is desirable, • Strong commercial and financial management skills, • Experience with stock control and purchasing, • Experience with forecasting and labour planning, • Proven ability to recruit, lead and develop teams, • Strong understanding of food safety and operational standards, • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or equivalent, would be desirable Additional Information This is a full-time position and will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and during key seasonal and peak trading periods. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment where customer demand can fluctuate significantly and where strong organisation, leadership and commercial decision-making are essential. Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Senior Sous Chef - Award-Winning Street Food & Restaurant Brand - Up to £44,000 + Bonus - Overtime Paid - Incredible Team Culture - Exeter Senior Sous Chef /n Were recruiting an experienced senior sous chef to join one of the UKs most exciting and fast-growing food brands. What started as a street-food phenomenon has become a nationally recognised name, known for quality, creativity, and doing thing... /n /n ZIPC1_UKCT

Job Spec Be the driving force behind day-to-day F&B delivery across the whole site This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of one of Surrey's busiest visitor attractions. At my client, you'll take day-to-day ownership of F&B delivery across every outlet on site – café, restaurant, grab-and-go kiosks, and seasonal or event catering – serving over 250,000 visitors a year. You'll be the person on the floor making sure every outlet runs smoothly, every day, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy, growth, and commercial development. This role is ideal for an experienced team leader or supervisor ready for their next step up – moving beyond a single outlet or shift to help lead operations across the whole F&B offering. What you'll be doing: Run the day-to-day across every outlet Take operational responsibility for F&B delivery across the site, not just one outlet: • Restaurant and café, • Grab-and-go kiosks, • Seasonal and event catering You'll move between outlets as needed, spotting and resolving issues before they escalate, and making sure standards stay consistent everywhere. Be the go-to person on the floor Lead from the front during peak trading, acting as the first point of contact for staff and guests across all outlets: • Step in wherever the operation needs support, • Make fast, sensible calls on staffing, service, and stock, • Escalate to the F&B Manager when it genuinely needs their input Support commercial performance Play an active role in the commercial side of the operation: • Help drive spend per head and revenue across outlets, • Control waste and manage stock ordering and transfers, • Monitor labour and cost of sale, flagging concerns early, • Support monthly stock takes and back-office record keeping Build and lead the team across the site Take ownership of people management across all F&B outlets: • Recruit, induct, train and coach team members, • Manage the day-to-day rota to meet demand across outlets, • Address performance issues promptly and fairly, • Act as duty supervisor for F&B, and support other areas of the business when needed Uphold standards everywhere Ensure consistent standards across the whole F&B operation: • Food safety, hygiene and cleanliness compliance in every outlet, • Health & safety policies, risk assessments and audits, • Equipment checks, maintenance reporting, and timely fixes Support the F&B Manager to work strategically This role exists to take on the day-to-day operational load, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy: • Deputise for the F&B Manager across the site when they're not on shift, • Handle routine decisions and escalations independently, • Feed back insight and ideas that help shape the wider F&B strategy What we're looking for You'll have some experience leading a shift or a team in a fast-paced hospitality or catering environment, and be ready to grow into a role with wider scope. We're particularly looking for someone who: • Has supervisory or team-leading experience in hospitality, catering or a similar customer-facing environment, • Is a hands-on leader who's comfortable moving between areas during busy periods, • Is happy picking up commercial basics on the job – spend per head, cost control, wastage, • Can train, motivate and manage a small team, • Stays calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Is keen to grow into a bigger, more varied role than a single-outlet position The reality of the role (and why it's rewarding) Our business is highly seasonal and weather-dependent, with peak periods driven by school holidays, weekends and events. This creates a fast-paced, high-energy environment where strong day-to-day leadership has a direct and visible impact. In return, you'll benefit from: • A varied role with responsibility across the whole F&B operation, not just one outlet, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, offering a strong alternative to late-night hospitality, • The opportunity to work in a unique outdoor, family-focused environment, • Genuine scope to grow into broader operational or management responsibility Experience & qualifications, • Experience as a supervisor or team leader in F&B or hospitality, • Experience across multiple outlets or a multi-site operation would be helpful, but not a requirement, • Good organisational and communication skills, • Some exposure to stock control, forecasting or rota management is useful but not essential, • Ability to lead, motivate and support a team, • Level 3 Food Safety (or willingness to work towards it) desirable Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. As senior members of the team, both positions will also require a degree of flexibility to support occasional ad hoc events, training sessions, stock takes and other operational requirements when necessary. Contract type Permanent Hours Full time including weekends, primarily daytime with occasional evenings Salary £31,162.50 p.a. JBRP1_UKTJ

Assistant Restaurant General Manager position at KFC, a well-established fast-food chain known for its chicken.

Role: Chef de Partie Location: Devon Salary / Rate of pay: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum (dependant on experience) Are you a Chef de Partie with a passion for refined dining and a flair for creating unforgettable culinary experiences? Do you dream of working in a stunning, unique setting that inspires creativity and excellence? Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a legendary, luxury hotel on the Devon coast and we have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie with high-quality dining experience to join the team, producing exquisite, fine-dining dishes for guests. This is a chance to immerse yourself in exceptional gastronomy. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Share of tips Live in accommodation available Discounted or free food Employee discounts Staff parking Training and development opportunities Package £30,000 to £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Why choose our Client? Our client is a quirky, luxurious hotel on the Devon coast. This stunning property has a fantastic reputation, breathtaking views, and is steeped in history and stories. Serving award-winning food where fresh ingredients are all sourced locally in Devon, guests are spoilt for choice with 2 fine dining restaurants on site: a formal restaurant or a more relaxed, seafood restaurant. The hotel also owns the nearby pub which serves hearty coastal fare, and the incoming Chef de Partie must be flexible to support the pub too, when required. The kitchen team here are working to a high standard and have a real passion and drive to serve the best, fine dining food around. Our client is therefore looking for a like-minded individual who is a people person and a team player. Staff live in accommodation is available with this role, if required. Please note: due to the remote location, this role may be more suited to someone with their own transport, as public transport options in the area are limited. What's involved? Our client is looking for a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie with proven experience in a fine dining environment. You'll need to demonstrate a strong understanding of culinary techniques, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering consistency and perfection. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen, who can contribute positively to a close-knit, driven team, and who is eager to learn and grow. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, you'll be at the heart of the action, responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our client is looking for someone with an unwavering eye for detail and the ability to stay calm and collected, even when the heat is on! You must also be flexible to support the pub kitchen when required, serving high volume dishes during peak season. But it's not just about what you create; it's about who you help shape. You'll play a key role in mentoring and training junior chefs, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of excellence. Of course, maintaining impeccable food hygiene and health and safety standards is paramount, and you'll ensure both yourself and your team uphold these at all times. Previous experience of working to high standards is preferred for this role, as well as a background in preparing and cooking high-quality, fresh ingredients. Staff live in accommodation is available with this role, if required. Please note: due to the remote location, this role may be more suited to someone with their own transport, as public transport options in the area are limited. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Chef de Partie role in Devon. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation. Consultant: Tania Varley Job Number: 19970 / INDCHEFS Job Role: Chef de Partie Location: Devon Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

We are looking for a Deputy General Manager for an exciting new opening in Exeter. Without doubt the most exciting, dynamic and fun quick service restaurant brand on the high street. A massive opportunity to join a hugely successful £multi-million operation, part of an expanding group . What's in it for you: Straight shifts Paid overtime Tronc Discounted food & drink Company events This the perfect role for someone who lives and breathes hospitality, thrives on pace and volume and can deliver an unforgettable customer experience. The deputy GM we are looking for will have a high volume fast paced branded high street restaurant/quick service background with the ability to manage large teams, customer service and further drive sales. You will be: A strong leader with restaurant or QSR management experience in high volume fast paced operations Obsessed with customer experience and quality A massive people person - confident, fun, outgoing and full of positive energy Commercially savvy - knowing how to run a slick and profitable shift Financially astute - able to manage P & L's/costs/budgets/labour Ambitious and hungry to grow with a brand that's going places The role: Lead the day to day operation of a high-volume, high energy restaurant Inspire, develop and coach your team, to deliver incredible service Drive sales and control costs to hit those all- important KPI's Create a fun, welcoming, and consistent customer experience Be the face of the restaurant - hands-on, passionate, and always leading from the front APPLY TODAY Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment. Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry. TPBN1_UKCT

General Manager | Exeter| Up to £42,000 + Package What's on offer: Salary up to £42,000 Bonus potential 30 days annual leave Staff discount Uniform provided Pension and additional benefits Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a General Manager on behalf of a leading hospitality brand in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, people-focused leader to drive operational excellence, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop your management team. Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance. Manage KPIs, labour costs, and productivity. Maintain high standards of customer service. Ensure Health & Safety and company compliance. Analyse performance and implement improvements. Support recruitment, training, and people development. About you: You'll currently be working as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Assistant Manager within: Restaurants Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Hospitality Food Retail Convenience Retail If you're looking for your next challenge with a business that offers genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. BBBH37295

Have you been to Nandos before? We do things a bit differently round here. More than just a job, we have each others backs, we inspire each other and we dont take ourselves too seriously we're family. We want Nandocas (our team members) to be happy and do well. Whatever your path, were here to run brilliant shifts. We want to make money, change lives and have fun at the same time. As an Assistant General Manager, the spicy stuff we can offer you: 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of commitment to us Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off Travel opportunities to learn more about our roots Team bonding opportunities throughout the year 3-month Assistant General Manager training plan from Day 1 Competitive bonus package Employee referral bonus for every successful friend referred as a Manager, you will receive a £1000 reward (if you work in the UK)/€1000 cash (if you work in the ROI) Contributory pension scheme (if you work in the UK only) Reward membership and access to great discounts The Sauce we need Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team As an Assistant General Manager you will live and breathe our brand and values You'll have a real passion for people, food and hospitality Previous management experience and bucket-loads of energy to inspire and motivate You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment You will drive the development of your team and spot great talent for managers of the future You will ensure the Nandos customer journey is carried out on shift, every day, across all channels As an Assistant General Manager you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team Good food, good vibes, good people. TPBN1_UKCT