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  • Food & Beverage Manager - Locke at Broken Wharf
    Food & Beverage Manager - Locke at Broken Wharf
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Be you. At work. Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you – and we don’t just mean our design-led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we’re building a community of the culturally curious. The forward-thinking. The ever-questioning. Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we’re at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let’s go. We're looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our team in Locke at Broken Wharf in London The role. Are you a natural leader? Calm under pressure, with next-level organisational skills? Do you find satisfaction in creating seamless hospitality and memorable experiences? As the lynchpin of the Food and Beverage team, overseeing the F&B team and reporting to the General Manager you’ll make sure guests feel genuinely special – from the moment they book to the moment they leave our F&B spaces IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Service Delivery Take responsibility for understanding and meeting and exceeding your quality objectives and KPIs. Be an SME is your required area and look to help create a knowledge culture in F&B. Ensure that you are fully conversant with relevant company policies, SOP’s, processes and operations, products, brands, promotions and services. When needed, take escalations and support the team; be responsible for answering telephone, emails and resolving any issues in a professional manner, in keeping with each brand approach. Follow edyn policies and procedures to ensure that customer service processes run smoothly and the customer is satisfied. Log and manage complaints in line with the edyn complaints procedure; where possible provide solutions and alternatives within timeframes and follow up Liaise with other departments such as operations, reservations, and finance to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and within agreed SLAs Operational Excellence & Guest Experience Ensure seamless daily operations, balancing efficiency with high service standards. Lead and mentor F&B Head Host & Head Chef and drive a strong service culture maintaining brand reputation. Oversee guest satisfaction - seek feedback and implement satisfaction systems to continuously improve service delivery. Implement relevant cost control measures while maintaining a premium guest experience. Team work Understand and embody the edyn values Constructively challenge, question, seek to improve, evolve and be human Contribute to a strong community spirit Be objective, fair, ethical, and consistent Financial F&B Accountability Full responsibility for the P&L for F&B, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. · Drive cost efficiency across all departments while maintaining quality and service standards. Regularly review budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to identify risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory requirements. People Leadership & Performance Management Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Champion a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement. Foster a culture of engagement, retention, and professional development IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING; Experience Education: · A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable Experience: Relevant experience in food and beverage management, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. Experience within the F&B industry is crucial, with a focus on taking on increasing levels of responsibility over time. An understanding of food and beverage menu items, including wine, spirits, and cocktails, is desired. Experience with financial management and budget controls is useful for managing costs and ensuring profitability. A track record of providing exceptional customer service and building positive guest experiences. Experience leading and managing teams, including training, development, and performance management Skills: The ability to motivate and supervise staff, delegate tasks, and make effective decisions. · Leading service and your team from the front. Excellent people management skills, with a proven track record of developing teams. Advanced knowledge of food and beverage systems and service delivery. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to drive operational efficiency while maintaining high guest satisfaction levels. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in hospitality POS technology systems, inventory management, stock ordering and reporting software.

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  • Bookkeeper - previous experience essential - 24-28k salary
    Bookkeeper - previous experience essential - 24-28k salary
    4 days ago
    £24000–£28000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Location: South West London Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Our client is a well-established and growing property maintenance specialist based in South West London. They are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate financial records while supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities • Processing purchase and sales invoices, • Bank reconciliations, • Managing accounts payable and receivable, • Credit control and supplier payments, • Maintaining accurate financial records, • Assisting with month-end procedures, • Preparing financial reports and spreadsheets, • Using Excel to analyse financial data and improve reporting, • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative duties Requirements • Previous bookkeeping or accounts experience, • Strong Excel skills, including confidence using formulas, VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, • Ability to work quickly, accurately and efficiently while managing multiple tasks, • Experience using accounting software (such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar), or the ability to learn new systems quickly, • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, • Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude, • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Desirable (but not essential): • Turkish speaking, • Experience within the property, construction or maintenance sectors What’s on Offer • Permanent, full-time position, • Salary of £24,000-£28,000 depending on experience, • Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business, • Long-term career development within a stable company If you’re an organised and motivated Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration. Please do not apply if you have less than 1 years bookkeeping experience.

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  • Accounts Payable Supervisor
    Accounts Payable Supervisor
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR - LONDON HQ The Accounts Payable Supervisor is a hands on position responsible for the delivery and supervision of core Accounts Payable tasks including timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong controls, effective vendor relationships, and compliance with financial policies. Reporting into the Head of Finance – Shared Services, the role is critical to supporting our hotel operators and maintaining strong supplier relationships. This is an executional role for someone with hotels experience, who enjoys working in high performing teams and has a strong attention to detail. This role is based at our London Bridge office 5 days per week. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS As Supervisor you will be responsible for the oversight of day-to-day team tasks for your region enabling the timely processing of invoices and payments. You will act as a point of escalation for queries and be asked to deliver more complicated tasks and resolve more complex issues. Invoice Processing & Documentation Ensure the review and accurate coding of supplier invoices in the finance system. Ensure proper approvals are obtained in line with company delegation of authority. Ensure that invoices are matched to purchase orders or other supporting records where applicable. Maintain digital and physical AP records in accordance with audit standards. Support audit requests as needed. Payments & Reconciliation Support the delivery of weekly and monthly payment runs across multiple European jurisdictions. Ensuring the timely reconciliation of supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Monitor aged payables and escalate overdue invoices or critical vendor issues. Vendor & Internal Stakeholder Support Act as a point of contact for suppliers regarding invoice status, payments, and queries. Act as point of escalation for region. Support hotel finance teams and central functions with AP‑related information, clarifications, and month‑end requirements. Ensure new supplier setup is completed with full compliance checks (bank validation, tax documentation, etc.) Month-End & Reporting Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and AP ledger reviews. Ensure all AP activities comply with internal financial controls, procurement guidelines, and local statutory requirements (e.g., VAT, invoice content rules). THE FIRE YOU CARRY A track record of problem solving Great attention to detail and accuracy – working consistently to a high standard Advanced MS Office skills. Confident manner and ability to work well under pressure. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability manage own workload and support others in managing and prioritising workloads. Strong communication and interpersonal skill. The ability to work in a team as well as individually. YOUR PROVEN TRACK Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume Accounts Payable team for at least 3 years. Experience using financial systems to automate invoice processing (e.g. NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) Experience working in hotel industry Experience working across multi-jurisdiction environment Preferred experience of supervising a team Preferred experience as project SME with examples of practical problem solving WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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  • Business Analyst
    Business Analyst
    9 days ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Curiouser Family is a UK-based family education and community services provider dedicated to supporting children and families through educational programmes, family activities and community engagement. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and analytical Business Analyst to join our team and support the company's operational performance, business planning and strategic development. Key Responsibilities • Collect, analyse and interpret operational, financial and business data across the company's educational programmes, family activities and community services, and prepare regular management reports to support business decision-making., • Monitor programme performance, customer enrolment, participation rates, revenue, budgets and operating costs, identifying trends and providing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and business performance., • Analyse the financial performance, income, expenditure and budget utilisation of different programmes, providing insights to support cost control, resource allocation and financial planning., • Analyse customer feedback, service outcomes and business performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programmes and recommend improvements to enhance customer experience and service quality., • Develop and maintain key business performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting systems to support strategic planning and performance management., • Assist in preparing business plans, operational budgets, forecasts and performance reports to support business planning and resource management., • Review internal operational and administrative processes, identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, strengthen internal controls and enhance cross-departmental collaboration., • Work closely with different departments to collect and analyse business and financial information, providing practical recommendations to support the company's day-to-day operations and long-term development., • Provide business performance analysis and strategic support to senior management, contributing to the company's continued growth and operational improvement. Person Specification The successful candidate should have: • A bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline., • Relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, management reporting or operational analysis., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret business and financial data and present meaningful insights., • Experience in budgeting, financial analysis and business performance reporting., • ACCA qualified, partially qualified, or actively studying towards the ACCA qualification is highly desirable., • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools would be advantageous., • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments., • Excellent written and spoken English; Mandarin Chinese language skills would be an advantage due to the company's client base.

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  • Group Finance Shared Services Manager
    Group Finance Shared Services Manager
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    GROUP FINANCE SHARED SERVICES MANAGER – LONDON HQ This role will be based within our finance function and will lead the day-to-day operations of our shared services of accounts payable and accounts receivable across the group. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Group Finance Shared Services Manager will be responsible for overseeing all transactional finance activities, ensuring compliance with business KPIs and providing the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. The role will work closely with others to drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across processes, while maintaining strong governance and adherence to local regulatory requirements. This role is based at our London Bridge office 5 days per week. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams (4 direct reports and c. 15 indirect reports) to deliver UK and European transactional processes, ensuring compliance with KPIs, local legislation and best practice. For Accounts Payable ensures accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong controls, effective vendor relationships, and compliance with financial policies. For Accounts Receivable ensures accurate and timely billing of guests and partners, efficient collection of payments, proactive credit control, and clear reconciliation of revenue across all properties and channels. Oversee an appropriate control environment ensuring business processes are clearly defined and documented. Ensure the successful operation of key systems including ERP, PMS, POS and expense platform to support shared services processes. Enable the continuous improvement of the teams processes to deliver significant transactional process efficiency and automation. Deliver adhoc and month end tasks such as approvals, reconciliations, journal signoffs and oversight of period-end close. This includes oversight of bad debt provisions and recurring accruals. Provide guidance and coaching to the team to enable business success. Lead the team through change. Provide Shared Service representation and insight for business wide projects and lead the execution of new business and regulatory requirements, e.g. European e-invoicing or integrating new software with Locke’s Finance system (Netsuite). Be the point of contact and escalation for key internal and external stakeholders. THE FIRE YOU CARRY Experience of leading day-to-day transactional finance procedures and management. Be curious to solve problems and stop them recurring Be data led in problem solving Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability. Autonomous and adaptable, ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential. Ability to build strong relationships with other functions in the business to enable the successful delivery of business processes. YOUR PROVEN TRACK Strong financial understanding. Preferred qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) MS Office literate, with advanced excel skills. Good examples of problem-solving including working with systems to deliver improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication. Proven success managing external stakeholder relationships. WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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  • Kitchen Manager
    Kitchen Manager
    1 month ago
    £35000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Partner Sous Chef / Kitchen Operator Queens Grill – Limehouse, East London Self-Employed Opportunity | Profit & Equity Incentives Available Queens Grill is looking for an ambitious chef who wants more than just a job. We’ve recently launched our residency in a busy East London pub and are building a fresh food concept centred around quality burgers, grills, wings, loaded fries, Caribbean-inspired flavours and sharing platters. We’re looking for a driven Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager who wants the opportunity to help build and run the business as if it were their own. This role is ideal for someone who has always dreamed of running their own kitchen or food business but wants the support and security of an established operation. The Opportunity Rather than simply being an employee, you’ll work on a self-employed basis and play a key role in the growth of Queens Grill. You’ll have genuine input into: • Menu development, • Kitchen systems, • Supplier relationships, • Cost control, • Team building, • Business growth For the right person, there is also the opportunity to earn equity in the business as part of the overall reward package. We are looking for someone who sees the bigger picture and wants to build something long-term. What You’ll Be Responsible For • Running day-to-day kitchen operations, • Managing prep and service, • Maintaining food quality and consistency, • Stock management and ordering, • Food cost control, • HACCP and food safety compliance, • Training and developing kitchen staff, • Supporting new menu development, • Helping grow the Queens Grill brand Who We’re Looking For You may currently be: • A Sous Chef ready for more responsibility, • A Kitchen Manager looking for a new challenge, • A Head Chef who wants more freedom and ownership, • A Food Entrepreneur looking for a platform to build from Most importantly, you must: • Be passionate about great food, • Have strong leadership skills, • Understand kitchen finances and food costs, • Be highly organised, • Take pride in your work, • Think like a business owner, not just an employee What’s In It For You? ✅ Self-employed flexibility ✅ Freedom to influence the menu and kitchen operation ✅ Opportunity to help build a new food brand from the ground up ✅ Performance-based earnings ✅ Equity participation opportunities for the right candidate ✅ Long-term growth and partnership potential The Vision Queens Grill isn’t just another pub kitchen. We’re building a food brand with ambitions to grow beyond a single site. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey and share in the success. If you’ve ever wanted the opportunity to run a kitchen as if it were your own business, this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

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