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Assistant General Manager – Remoli Ealing Broadway Remoli is looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant General Manager to join our team at Ealing Broadway. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to support the day-to-day running of the restaurant, lead the team on shift, maintain high service standards and help drive sales, guest satisfaction and operational performance. We’re looking for someone who is confident on the floor, hands-on, organised and able to lead by example in a busy restaurant environment. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the General Manager with daily restaurant operations, • Leading shifts and supervising the front-of-house team, • Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining company standards, • Supporting staff training, development and motivation, • Managing opening and closing procedures, • Monitoring labour, service standards and operational performance, • Handling customer feedback and resolving issues professionally, • Supporting stock control, cash handling and general administration, • Ensuring food safety, health & safety and cleanliness standards are followed What we’re looking for: • Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, AGM or strong Supervisor in hospitality, • Confident leadership and communication skills, • Strong customer-service mindset, • Reliable, organised and proactive, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, • Right to work in the UK What we offer: • Competitive salary, • Staff meals and discounts, • Training and development, • Opportunities to progress within a growing restaurant group, • Friendly and supportive team environment Location: Remoli Ealing Broadway, London If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your management career, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a skilled and organised Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role within the kitchen, helping manage daily service, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, supporting junior team members and ensuring efficient preparation and execution across all areas of production. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, • Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, • Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management, • Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation, • Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants, • Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times, • Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning, • Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives, • Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef's absence Requirements: • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie, • Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations, • Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution, • Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude Desirable: • Experience in high-volume workplace catering, contract catering or events, • Knowledge of nutrition, allergens and dietary requirements, • Food safety certification 9 hours shifts between 6am - 7pm The offered salary is £42.5k per year for a 45-hour work week.

Company: Pow Food Location: Pow Food CPU, 28 Chase Road, London NW10 6QN Reports to: Client Operations Manager Position: Part-time internship Hours: 20 hours per week Pay: London Living Wage Duration and working pattern: To be confirmed About Pow Food Pow Food is a London-based, female-founded, B Corp certified catering company specialising in nutrition-led food for workplaces and events. We create menus that support energy, focus and wellbeing, with a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. About the internship We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised intern to support the administration and day-to-day operations of our catering business for 20 hours per week. Working alongside our client operations and kitchen teams, you will gain practical experience in catering administration, food labelling, client-facing signage and stock control. This is a hands-on, on-site opportunity for someone interested in food, hospitality and operations. Training and guidance will be provided throughout the internship. Key responsibilities Catering administration • Help print and handover recipes, production documents, checklists and other paperwork for the kitchen and off-site teams., • Take daily allergen matrices downstairs each morning during your scheduled shifts and place them in the correct client boxes., • Check that printed paperwork is allocated to the correct client, team and service date., • Assist with weekly printing of client breakfast operations documents., • Print weekly client documents, including rotas and A5 signage. Labelling and client-facing signage • Assist with NUUDA product labelling and website inventory updates., • Help prepare and print client labels using approved information, including nutritional details from Kafoodle., • Print buffet cards, menus and client-facing signage using existing Pow Food templates and approved content., • Print nutritional information supplied by the team., • Check labels and signage against approved records, asking for guidance whenever information is unclear., • Flag discrepancies to the Client Operations Manager before materials are used. Stock control and ordering support • Assist with weekly stock checks for packaging and office items., • Update the inventory sheet following stock checks., • Help prepare and place orders under the team’s supervision and with approval., • Assist with receiving deliveries, checking items against orders and putting supplies in the correct locations., • Report missing, incorrect or damaged items., • Help coordinate RCM packaging orders with the kitchen porter team and check that they are included in the correct client dispatch. What we are looking for • An interest in food, hospitality or business operations., • Good organisation skills and attention to detail., • Basic confidence using Google Docs, Google Sheets and digital systems., • A willingness to learn, ask questions and follow established processes., • Reliability and an understanding of the importance of service deadlines., • Clear communication and a proactive approach to teamwork., • Willingness to help with practical tasks such as printing, stock checks and organising deliveries. Previous catering experience is not essential. What you will learn • How daily catering operations are organised, from kitchen preparation to client dispatch., • How labels, allergen matrices and nutritional signage are prepared using approved information., • How to organise administrative tasks around service deadlines., • The basics of inventory tracking, ordering and receiving supplies., • How kitchen, operations and client service teams work together. Training and supervision You will work under the guidance of the Client Operations Manager, with tasks prioritised to fit your 20-hour working week. You will receive training in the relevant systems and processes, with your work checked as you learn, particularly where it involves allergen information, nutritional labels and client dispatch documents.

• Develop and execute a market growth strategy for the UK food sector., • Identify and secure a new customer opportunities across food manufacturing,, • Processing, packaging, logistics, distribution and retail supply chains., • Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets, • Compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities and undertakes market research, • Recruits and trains junior sales staff, • Produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management, • Keeps up to date with products and competitors, • Ensure a seamless transition from sale to service delivery

Food Production Operatives required 📍 Finchley (N3) 💷 £13–£15 per hour 🕒 6–8 hour shifts | Up to 6 days per week Good Grain is recruiting Production Operatives for our overnight oats production site in Finchley. This is hands-on food production work in a fast-paced environment. Experience is welcome but not essential - reliability, strong work ethic and commitment to quality are critical. Key Responsibilities • Weighing and preparing ingredients, • Mixing and assembling products, • Filling, sealing and labelling pots, • Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP compliant), • Cleaning and sanitising production areas, • Supporting daily production targets Requirements • Punctual and reliable, • Able to work on your feet for full shift, • Strong attention to detail, • Good hygiene standards, • Able to follow instructions carefully Available to work up to 6 days per week Previous food production experience desirable but not required. Immediate start available.

Location: London, W51UP Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 35,000 per year, depending on experience About the Role We are looking for an experienced and reliable Warehouse Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy food warehouse. This is a hands-on supervisory position requiring strong leadership and organisational skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the warehouse team, allocating daily workloads and ensuring that orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time. Main Responsibilities • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the warehouse team., • Allocate work and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time., • Manage and monitor staff performance and productivity., • Organise picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders., • Coordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries., • Ensure goods are received, checked and stored correctly., • Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and expiry dates., • Ensure chilled, frozen and ambient products are stored and handled correctly., • Investigate stock, picking and packing discrepancies., • Maintain accurate warehouse and inventory records., • Ensure Health & Safety and food-handling procedures are followed., • Train, support and supervise warehouse employees., • Assist with staff rotas and daily staffing requirements., • Liaise with management, drivers and other departments., • Identify operational problems and implement improvements., • Carry out stock counts and inventory checks., • Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised warehouse., • Assist with driving/deliveries or vehicle movements when operationally required. Essential Requirements • Previous managerial or supervisory experience is required., • Previous warehouse experience is required (minimum 2 years experience)., • Full UK driving licence is required (held for a minimum of 2 years), • Good spoken and written English is required. Previous experience within a food, FMCG, retail or wholesale warehouse would be highly desirable.

Location: London Acton, NW10 Hours: 32 + hours a week - 10 - 6pm Pay: £15.50–£17.50 per hour, depending on experience Start: ASAP We are specifically looking for someone with practical experience in these areas, rather than general packing experience. We are looking for an experienced Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager We are looking for a reliable, experienced and highly organised person to join our ready-meal production team. This is more than a packing role. We need someone who understands food production and can take responsibility for batch control, packing requirements, product identification, production dates, use-by dates and the movement of product through the packing process. You will play an important role in making sure that the right product is packed at the right time, with the correct information and full traceability. Key responsibilities • Manage and monitor daily ready-meal packing requirements., • Ensure the correct product, batch and quantity are available for packing., • Check and accurately record production dates and use-by dates., • Ensure product is correctly identified and controlled throughout the packing process., • Clearly identify and control partially packed product., • Track outstanding packing quantities and ensure they are followed through to completion., • Communicate production information clearly to the packing team., • Maintain accurate batch and traceability records., • Complete and monitor the required checks before product is released for packing or dispatch., • Ensure products are not released where information is incomplete, unclear or requires further verification., • Escalate any uncertainty regarding product status, dates, labelling or food safety., • Work closely with Production, Packing and QA to keep the operation running efficiently., • Maintain a clear and accurate audit trail of production, packing and release activities., • Ensure no product progresses through the operation beyond its approved use-by date. The person we are looking for You will ideally have previous experience in: • Ready-meal production, • Food manufacturing, • Food packing, • Batch or production control, • Food traceability and date control You will need to be: • Highly organised and methodical, • Experienced in working with food products and production batches, • Very attentive to detail, • Comfortable working with production records and packing requirements, • Able to communicate clearly with production, packing and QA, • Reliable and able to take ownership of your responsibilities, • Confident enough to stop and escalatewhen something does not look right, • Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on food production environment Good computer skills and experience using digital production records or spreadsheets would be an advantage, as we are developing a more digital system for production and packing control. Why this role is important This person will become a key link between production, packing and product release. We are looking for someone who doesn't simply complete a task, but takes responsibility for making sure the batch is correctly identified, controlled, packed and recorded from start to finish. What we offer • £15.50- £17.00 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position, • A key role within a growing ready-meal business, • The opportunity to help develop and improve our production and packing systems, • Training and development opportunities, • A supportive working environment, • Opportunity for increased responsibility as the operation develops We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience in ready-meal production and understand the importance of batch, date, traceability and food-safety controls.

Operations & Store Management Lead (Fast-Track to Partnership) Europafoodxb (UK) is recruiting a hands-on, high-performing leader to take ownership of daily operations, staff management, and problem-solving across our food retail/convenience business. This is a growth role for someone who can switch from selling on the shop floor to resolving operational issues immediately—calmly, quickly, and effectively. What you’ll do • Lead the store team day-to-day: standards, rota, performance, training, discipline where needed, • Solve operational issues fast (customer escalations, stock gaps, supplier/delivery issues, compliance), • Drive sales and service: lead by example on the floor when required, • Maintain excellent availability and reliability during busy trading periods, • Implement systems to improve efficiency and reduce errors, • Work closely with owners and develop into a wider business leadership role What we’re looking for (must-haves) • Full UK driving licence, • 3–4+ years management experience (retail/operations), • Excellent English (spoken and written), • Food retail / convenience / supermarket experience, • Fast, organised, resilient, trustworthy; takes ownership without excuses, • Hungry to learn, develop, and stay long-term (partnership pathway for the right person) What you get • Competitive salary (based on experience) + performance progression, • Sponsorship Visa provided if required, • Genuine growth: responsibility, leadership development, and long-term partnership potential To apply Send your CV + a short note explaining why you fit a fast-paced “ownership” role and your availability.