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Job Title: Technical Manager (Hybrid) Location: Unit 7a, Odhams Trading Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RY Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. 40 hours per week, with core office hours of 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday, including a 30-minute lunch break. The role is hybrid, with an average requirement to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Office days will need to remain flexible to meet business and operational requirements. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Technical Manager to lead our technical agenda and ensure Vegetarian Express continues to meet all relevant food safety, quality, regulatory and customer requirements across the production, storage and distribution of our products. This is a key role within our Operations function, with responsibility for maintaining technical integrity across the business, leading the Technical/QA function, and ensuring we remain audit-ready and compliant. You will play a critical role in protecting our customers, our products and our reputation, while supporting innovation, business growth and continuous improvement. You'll be a hands-on technical leader who is equally comfortable working on the operational floor, engaging with suppliers and customers, and presenting technical performance and risk to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Certification, compliance and audit readiness; Own and deliver BRCGS and other external certification programmes, including gap analysis, corrective action planning, documentation, training, audit management and continuous improvement activity. Lead the response to customer audit non-conformances, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and close-out with customer technical teams. Act as the primary technical contact for customer audits, third-party auditors and enforcement authorities Maintain permanent audit readiness across the site Provide technical leadership for own-brand conversion, packaging and product compliance projects. Food safety, quality systems and technical governance; Own, develop and maintain the HACCP plan, ensuring risk assessments are current and operationally embedded Build and maintain the quality management system, including specifications, traceability, labelling compliance, supplier approval and raw material risk profiling Develop, implement and maintain accurate product specifications. Provide expert oversight of allergen management and controls across a multi-temperature environment Establish and manage testing regimes, product verification, shelf-life validation and environmental monitoring Investigate customer and supplier complaints and non-conformances, driving corrective action and trend analysis Ensure that technical governance is in place to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements Monitor departmental KPI's and develop a quality culture Provide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function people are kept engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential Keep up to date with relevant legislation and implement changes where required. Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations with the introduction of new raw materials, packaging materials and products Delivery of customer complaint information and other monthly information as requested by internal and external stakeholders Commercial support and continuous improvement; Support new product development and product changes from a technical and legal perspective Manage supplier technical performance and raw material specifications Provide technical support in customer onboarding and tenders, where certification and compliance are increasingly a commercial requirement Report monthly to the Director of Operations on technical KPIs, audit status, complaints and programme progress Manage the technical resource within budget and set realistic project schedules. Consistently deliver high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders. Provide day-to-day technical support to suppliers, logistics and internal teams to maintain continuity of product and ingredient supply. Essential Qualifications & Experience: HACCP Level 3 qualification. Full clean driving licence. Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Food Safety Manager or Senior QA Manager within food manufacturing. Experience managing customer, supplier and third-party audits. Experience handling and closing out non-conformances under time pressure. Demonstrable auditing skills. Proven experience in the technical aspects of food storage and distribution. Strong working knowledge of HACCP, UK food law, food safety, labelling and allergen legislation. What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience 33 days' holiday, including public holidays Option to purchase up to 3 additional days' annual leave Cash health plan, including money back towards dental, optical, physiotherapy and other eligible treatments Life assurance - 4 x salary Staff discount on all products Pension - 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility around business needs. Candidates with experience of; Senior Technical Manager, Food Technical Manager, Food Safety Manager, Senior Food Safety Manager, Technical Services Manager, Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager, may also be considered TPBN1_UKTJ

NIGHT MANAGER RETAIL REFURBISHMENT Location: St Albans / Hertfordshire travel to retail sites Contract Length: 7 weeks Start Date: 4th October 2026 End Date: 19th November 2026 Rate: £300£325 per night Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday approximately 56 night shifts per week Hours: Approximately 10:00pm5:00am Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Night Manager / Site Manager to oversee overnight retail refurbishment works. The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement, requiring a confident site professional capable of managing subcontractors, coordinating trades and ensuring the store is ready for trading following each shift. Key Responsibilities Manage night-shift refurbishment works. Oversee ceiling replacement and associated works. Coordinate subcontractors and multiple trades. Monitor progress and productivity. Ensure health & safety procedures are followed. Manage site logistics and materials. Liaise with store management and project stakeholders. Inspect completed works and monitor quality. Resolve site issues and keep works moving. Complete shift reports and handovers. Maintain a safe and organised working environment. Experience Required Previous experience as a Site Manager, Night Manager or Site Supervisor. Retail fit-out / refurbishment experience. Experience within live operational environments. Strong subcontractor management experience. Ceiling / interior systems experience desirable. SMSTS / SSSTS preferred. CSCS card required. Full UK driving licence. Able to work SundayThursday nights. Willing to travel between multiple retail locations. TPBN1_UKTJ

Skilled Baker Job Title – Skilled Baker Location – Merton, London Salary – £30,000-£34,000 +6k Overtime Shift – Monday-Friday - 1pm - 9pm Job Role of the Skilled Baker A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Baker to join a busy and well-established large abakery operation in London. This is a great opportunity to work within a high-volume, fast-paced production environment that prides itself on producing consistently high-quality baked goods. The successful candidate will play a key role in the daily production of burger buns, breads, and pastries, working with modern bakery equipment and maintaining excellent production standards. Key Responsibilities Baking a range of breads and pastries to a high standard Hand moulding, mixing, and oven work Operating machinery including mixers, conveyors, weighing machines, and moulding equipment Working collaboratively with the production team to ensure smooth operations Maintaining hygiene, cleaning, and safety standards Minimising waste while ensuring consistent product quality Communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors Sector – Food Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements Minimum 1 year experience as a baker Requirements for the Skilled Baker Large scale bakery experience in a factory or hotel The Skileld Baker Will Benefit From Competitive salary with strong overtime potential (up to £6,000 extra per year) Stable, full-time position in a growing production environment Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Clear progression opportunities into supervisory roles Supportive and team-driven working environment Additional Information Reporting to the Supervisor and Production Manager Practical interview including baking assessment (oven work, kneading, shaping) Candidates must have the right to work in the UK If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Nathan Lock this vacancy. As a registered candidate, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply. TPBN1_UKTJ

Preschool Room Manager Hours: Full time /Perm / 4-5 days a week 34-42.5hrs We are currently recruiting for a passionate Room Manager to join our clients wonderful Nursery. You must be dedicated to ensure your room runs smoothly. You expect you to be a dedicated and ambitious Preschool Room Manager. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Lead mentor and inspire a team to deliver the highest care and educations standards and support and carryout 1-1 meetings and supervisions to support checking staff knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures and child development and EYFS. In line with our standards for pedagogy, lead and support the curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children in line with the Quality Assurance Framework. Ensuring internal policies and procedures and legislation from governing bodies are adhered to and team members can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures through their individual impact statements and their practice. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all stakeholders of the nursery and wider community including parents, professionals and colleagues. Support and manage Keeping Everyone Safe policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor and improve the practices and behaviours that underpin a high performing safety culture To be the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery and hold overall responsibility for the day to day management of safeguarding and child protection policies in the nursery when the designated DSL. To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior. In collaboration with Nursery manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth Ensuring commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIs and ensuring purchasing is made inline with the procurement guidelines. Engage with the Local Authority and understand the local offer to support the practice in all areas of the nursery Continuation of personal professional development to ensure during periods of full responsibility of the nursery knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of the designated person in charge and responsible for leading the setting. To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and across the broader business when required. Attendance at staff meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous professional development Responsible for: Providing strong and clear line management for a Nursery team including mentoring of the wider leadership team including the third in charge role, room leaders and colleagues. Plan and demonstrate a clear understanding of efficient staff deployment, matching staff hours to FTE bookings and managing the rostering in line with regulatory standards. Ensure strong and effective performance management and monitoring processes, with the ability to demonstrate impact and show improvements in performance, leading to the highest quality provision as set out in the Quality Assurance Framework, improved inspection ratings, full regulatory compliance, high levels of customer and employee satisfaction and growth. Leading a Health and Safety Culture where you ensure all team members recognise the part they each play in ensuring robust procedures are followed for Policies and Procedures and the regulatory standards set by our regulator. Ensuring you provide an environment which a strong focus on our customer and practitioner engagement and provide guidance to practitioners. Undertake regular 1-1/supervision meetings with staff to plan and provide suitable professional development activities and opportunities for personal growth within a culture of self-driven development, to promote individual and team expertise in all aspects of nursery development and learning, to secure a highly effective, motivated and innovative team. Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, accessing high level improvement activities that inform general and nursery based on national and international perspectives of best practice. Ensure childrens records and files are kept up to date and accurate Working with NM to ensure safer recruitment policies and procedures are adhered to for all staff. Essential Experience: Working in collaboration with colleagues and the Nursery Manager in achieving positive working relationships through effective communication leadership and guidance and support of all members of the nursery team. A strong record of on-going training and/or professional qualifications since qualifying Proven experience of working in early years education settings with successful management leading to Good or better regulatory inspection outcomes Strong decision-maker, with the proven ability to support change; a secure understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within regulated setting, with the ability to follow guidelines and work with others to achieve success Experience of proving support and leadership to a staff team to enable staff in fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children. Current 12hrs Paediatric First Aid Certificate Experience Desirable: Leading teams through coaching and mentoring Experience of budget management, efficient staff deployment and rostering programmes, and managing commercial performance and reporting metrics Knowledge of Local Authority and Regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK Coaching and mentoring experience. Qualifications: Full and relevant level 3 qualification (essential) 12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work (essential) Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent -ideal Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential) Evidence of continuous professional development Undergraduate or Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant subject (Desirable) EYPP/EYTT or QTS post graduate status (Desirable) Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel as necessary Personal Attributes: Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques (oral and in writing) Ability to lead and inspire nursery leaders and colleagues to achieve the highest standards or care and education. Highly motivated and driven, achieving positive impact and meeting deadlines Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams strong empathy to understand child and parents view, clear expectations and fair-minded High energy and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - calm approach and can-do attitude Encourages colleagues to realise their potential and empowers high performers Able to manage workload and manage time effectively to deliver the desired results Able and competent user of company ICT systems and have the willingness to learn and develop ICT skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Company meals Referral programme Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends School type: Day nursery Private nursery school Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Experience: leading a room : 1 year (required) TPBN1_UKTJ

Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things.We know that when our team feels supported, they can do amazing work helping the people we care for – it's how we make our vision happen.Fancy a rewarding career in social care or looking for a change that'll make you

Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Identifying opportunities to improve our food service.

Maintain food hygiene and safety standards. As Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for running your own section, preparing high-quality dishes and supporting the wider kitchen team in delivering exceptional food every service.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers in the market-leading food service company in the UK. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Complying with Food Hand

Has strong knowledge of food safety and h ealth and s afety regulations. You'll learn new skills, work with great people and be an integral part of our food development journey. A"self-motivated individual who takes pride in producing great quality food.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations. We're currently recruiting an am

Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety and hygiene regulations. Commercially aware with experience managing food costs and kitchen budgets. Are you a passionate Head Chef looking to lead a busy, fresh food kitchen where quality, creativity and people come first?.

To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality food while helping to deliver an exceptional dining experience. To ensure all food is cooked, presente

You'll have experience working in a quality central production unit, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly, we are looking for people who are as passionate about food and hospitality as we are!. Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagern

Help keep our kitchen safe, clean, and well-organised by following Prezzo Italian's food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP policies. Join us and be part of a team that embodies HEART culture, bringing people together with memorable food experiences.

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices. The safety and well-being of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication ski

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.

You will maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and quality, ensuring the appropriate storage, labelling, and dating of all food stock following company policy and legislation. What makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome

Maintain exceptional food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times. Oversee smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.

Ensure that food safety, health, and hygiene standards are followed at all times. We go the extra mile to deliver outstanding food and service. A passion for fresh, seasonal food and delivering consistently high standards.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services. Listening and acting on customer feedback to cons

A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen. Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel. You'll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for fresh food and brilliant service, with a de

Ensure you and your team have highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings. Work in a fast p

Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We're currently recruiting an am

Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety. Has a good understanding of food safety, allergens and H&S. Deliver consistently high-quality, fresh and innovative food.

Build a working partnership with your General Manager to deliver your site and kitchen targets. Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day operational running of the site, from restaurant to hotel and events. Generous discount across all ACI sites on both food and drink.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcar

Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards. Complying with Health & Safety regulations. Passionate about great-tasting food.

Complying with Health & Safety regulations. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

You know your way around stock control, waste reduction, and food safety compliance. Free meals on shift, your birthday off, and 50% off food for you and your team. A love for great Italian food and a commitment to a fun, respectful team culture.

Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals.

Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. This is your chance to join from the very beginning and help shape a modern, dynamic food experience. Food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain).

Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures. With all-day service, it's the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food and drink, or gather with friends-whatever the occasion. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, and want to work with a genuinely supportive crew, this could be

Knowledge of food safety and compliance. Chef Manager - Aldermaston. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong culinary background, excellent people management skills, and a passion for delivering great food and service.

Our Kitchen is at the heart of our Food & Beverage department providing food for our guests in our Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Meetings & Events department, catering from 2 to 250 guests. Implementing & monitoring all Health & Safety and hygiene practices and procedures. Imagination, an eye for detai

As a Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations. Be passionate about gr

Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals. We've created kitchens where fresh food and cooking from scratch takes centre stage - as they always should.

You know your way around stock control, waste reduction, and food safety compliance. Free meals on shift, your birthday off, and 50% off food for you and your team. A love for great Italian food and a commitment to a fun, respectful team culture.

Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste. Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers. Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards.

You understand the importance of consistency, cleanliness and food safety. Italian food and making sure every plate leaves the kitchen looking and tasting amazing. You'll work alongside your kitchen colleagues to keep things running smoothly during busy services, follow our recipes and food standard

Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste. Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers. Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health

As a chef at Brightside your food will be the reason our guests come back time and time again. Our welcome is warm, our sites are beautiful and our freshly cooked menu is full of classic, comfort food dishes.

Excellent training opportunities - L3 Food Safety, L3 Health & Safety, Management Diploma, Training Skills, First Aid, Fire Warden. Barons Pubs are an independent, fresh food Pub/Restaurant group with 11 sites across Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Staff discount - 50% of your food bill in all 11 sit

Great development opportunities - 65% of our current Managers joined us as Team Members.

Situated in the heart of St Albans, The Three Horseshoes is a welcoming traditional pub known for its fresh, delicious food, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic outdoor spaces. Whether serving food, preparing drinks or creating memorable experiences, you'll play an important part in our team. Serve foo