Now Hiring: Café Manager — Black Rabbit Café We’re looking for a new Manager to join our team at Black Rabbit Café — a small but mighty café, loved by locals and known as one of the best in the area. We take pride in our amazing coffee, our warm, family-like atmosphere, and our loyal regulars who make every day special. To keep things running smoothly, we’re looking for a true leader — not a boss — someone who’s organized, fun, proactive, and ready to keep everything flowing before problems even arise. Responsibilities include: Perform all general staff duties when needed. Oversee day-to-day operations across all areas of the café. Delegate tasks, support staff, and ensure standards and procedures are always met. Open and close the shop, maintaining cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety standards daily. Ensure timely service and an excellent customer experience. Cover shifts when required. Create and manage staff rotas. Review operations for efficiency and implement improvements. Provide warm, attentive, and consistent customer service. Handle customer complaints with confidence and care. Monitor and respond to customer feedback. Conduct regular staff training and ongoing development. Communicate and coordinate HR and operational needs. Recruit and onboard new staff. Review performance and ensure motivation and satisfaction among employees. Maintain all equipment and facilities in good working condition. Manage cost control and stock levels. Ensure all financial and performance targets are met. Ensure compliance with all safety and legal regulations. 🌟 What We Offer A friendly, family-style work environment where everyone supports each other. Competitive salary: £31,000 + service charge. Free lunch every day. Paid 30-minute lunch break. 2 days off a week The chance to be part of a café that people truly love — and help it grow even more. If you’re a natural leader who believes in teamwork, positivity, and great coffee, we’d love to meet you. Join the Black Rabbit Café family — where small means special.
Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Chelsea, London Job Type: Full-Time Reporting To: General Manager Job Summary: Be part of something exciting! We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Manager to join us for the launch of our brand-new pub in the heart of Chelsea. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a fresh, vibrant pub that combines exceptional food, drink, and service with a welcoming and lively atmosphere. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to set up operations, recruit and train a stellar team, and ensure a successful launch and ongoing success. Key Responsibilities: - Pre-Opening Preparation: Assist in setting up the pub for opening, including staff recruitment, training, and onboarding. Help design workflows, operational systems, and service standards. - Customer Experience: Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring high standards of hospitality and service from day one. - Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing, enthusiastic team. Motivate staff to deliver excellence and foster a positive work culture. - Launch Support: Assist the General Manager in coordinating the grand opening and initial promotional campaigns to establish the pub as a key destination in Chelsea. - Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service and that all areas of the business run efficiently. - Stock Management: Manage stock levels, supplier relationships, and inventory controls to ensure quality and minimize waste. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with all licensing, food hygiene, and health and safety regulations. - Financial Management: Monitor budgets, control costs, and track sales to meet revenue goals. - Problem Solving: Handle customer feedback and operational challenges effectively to ensure a seamless guest experience.multitasking, and attention to detail. - Problem-Solving: Calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills. - Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of licensing laws, food hygiene standards, and health and safety regulations. - Personal Traits: Proactive, hands-on, and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Why Join Us? - Be Part of a New Chapter: A rare opportunity to help shape the identity and success of a new pub from the ground up. - Dynamic Team Environment: Work with a supportive and ambitious team. - Career Growth: Grow with us as we establish our presence in Chelsea and beyond. - Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to be part of an exciting launch. If you’re excited about this opportunity to help launch a new pub and make your mark in Chelsea, we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to meet you and start this exciting journey together!
Overview: Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street, one of Europe's largest Holiday Inns, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Bar and Lounge Supervisor to join our team. This role is pivotal in overseeing the operations of our lobby lounge bar and in-house Starbucks Cafe, ensuring exceptional hospitality experiences for our guests. (Important Note: This is a full-time position requiring year-round availability. The successful candidate must be able to commit to consistent attendance and fulfil all scheduled duties without seasonal interruptions). Responsibilities: Manage daily operations of the lobby lounge bar and in-house Starbucks Cafe, including staffing, inventory management, and quality control. Lead team members to deliver outstanding customer service and memorable guest experiences. Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among baristas, bartenders, and serving staff. Implement and maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and safety in both bar and cafe areas. Develop and execute innovative beverage and food offerings that align with brand standards and guest preferences. Ensure compliance with licensing laws, regulations, and safe serving practices. Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally. Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to achieve financial goals and maintain cost control. Recruit, train, and develop team members to enhance their skills and career progression. Collaborate with the marketing team to promote bar and cafe offerings and drive revenue. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-end hotel or independent cocktail bar/brasserie setting. Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues diplomatically. Strong leadership qualities with a magnetic personality that inspires the team. Knowledge of licensing laws, regulations, and safe serving practices. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Excellent communication and organizational skills. High level of integrity and accountability. Benefits: Competitive salary plus benefits and Tronc. Opportunities for career development within a commercial and ambitious brand.
Live in option available! We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to help lead our vibrant and high-energy venue. In collaboration with the General Manager, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional service, robust financial performance, and a motivated team. Responsibilities include helping to managing all aspects of the venue to ensure smooth operations, driving sales, managing costs, and achieving profit targets. You will lead, train, and motivate the team to provide excellent service, maintain high standards in food, drinks, and customer experience, and report key financials and KPIs to the owners and management. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with licensing and health & safety regulations, recruit and retain high-performing staff, and plan promotional activities to boost revenue. About You: You should have proven experience as an assistant manager in a fast-paced hospitality venue, strong leadership skills with a track record of increasing sales and enhancing team performance. You should be passionate about great food, drinks, and delivering outstanding service, confident in managing rotas, stock, and budgets, and able to remain calm under pressure while focusing on solutions.
We are a small 60 Bedroom 4 star boutique hotel known for warm hospitality, exceptional service and unique design. Our guests value personalised experiences, comfort and attention to detail. We are looking for a hands on and dynamic Hotel Manager to lead our dedicated team through example and uphold our reputation for excellence. Position Overview As Hotel Manager you will oversee all day to day operations, ensuring a seamless guest experience, efficient team management and strong financial performance. You'll be hand on, leading by example and fostering a culture of hospitality, teamwork and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities • Over see all hotel departments including front office, housekeeping, F&B, maintenance and guest services., • Maintain the highest standards for guest satisfaction, cleanliness and service quality., • Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance to achieve revenue and profit targets., • Recruit, train and motivate staff to deliver consistent and exceptional service, • Monitor occupancy rates, pricing strategies and market trends to maximise revenue in collaboration with sales/ marketing., • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and licensing regulations., • Handle guest feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally., • Maintain supplier and contractor relationships, overseeing purchasing and inventory control., • Report regularly to ownership on performance Requirements • Minimum 3-5 years of hotel management or senior supervisory experience , ideally in a 4 star or boutique environment, • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a hands on management style., • Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving abilities, • Sound knowledge of hotel systems (PMS, booking platforms), • A passion for guest service and attention to detail, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required Preferred qualifications • Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or related field, • Experience with boutique or Independent hotel operations., • Knowledge of local tourism and events market Competitive salary £55 - 60K depending on experience
About the job Job Description The General Ledger Accountant performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger accounting. This position is also responsible for supporting the Financial Accounting Manager in conducting key activities such as month-end and quarter-end close, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliations and Audits. You will be recording and processing a vast range of financial transactions. A General Ledger Accountant is essential for financial reporting, and requires liaison with various departments and individuals across the DO & CO family. To build and maintain excellent working relationships with other department ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure data accuracy. Forward thinking administrator always looking to exceed targets and expectations whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders Supporting Financial Accounting Manager with daily tasks as required Conducting accurate record keeping for audit trial and reporting purposes as well as feeding into month end closure activities Maintaining and updating the fixed assets database and intercompany recharge management Prepare, review and submit VAT returns in compliance with regional and international requirements. Monitor VAT transactions and ensure accurate reporting Conduct internal audit to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections and audits Manage and oversee financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards Perform reconciliations and analysis of accounts to ensure data integrity Supporting the team with ad hoc requests as and when needed Company Description Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress. Qualifications BSc in Accounting, Finance or Mathematics or relevant experience in a Financial Administrator/ Assistant role Ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality Motivation to deliver exceptional service Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success Self-motivation, resilience, and a positive change champion for DO & CO in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and adapting Experience in dealing with customs would be an advantage Meticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skills Build strong relationships within the DO & CO Family, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the DO & CO Family well informed as well as internal and external stakeholders Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family Highly proficient in excel with excellent working knowledge of accounting software packages and the ability to handle and integrate data sources, both manual and electronic Good working knowledge of UK tax, auditing, and commercial regulatory rules Additional Information We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary On-Site role Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme On-Site Free Parking Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities. A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas! Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status #docolondon Department: Finance & Accounting Language required: English. The company As a global powerhouse within the hospitality and airline industry, DO & CO is one of the most exciting and revered businesses across the globe. From the pit lane of the Formula 1, through the iconic restaurants & hotels of Vienna and Munich, to the culinary delights served at 37,000 feet, DO & CO offers anyone joining an incredible journey to the top. At DO & CO luxury and elegance are at the forefront of everything we do. Our secret to success lies in the unwavering dedication of our staff members, who are passionate hosts committed to ensuring that each and every one of our guests feels welcomed, comfortable, and well-cared for. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, our team is always ready to go above and beyond to provide you with the highest level of service and attention to detail. With a reputation for flexibility, personal service, and exceptional product quality, DO & CO is synonymous with luxury and elegance. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our business, from the quality of our products to the excellence of our service. Our employees are the heart of our brand, and it is their exceptional dedication, love for detail, and adherence to our service-oriented principles that make DO & CO truly unique and unmistakable in the marketplace.