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!
We are looking for a motivated & experienced Assistant Manager to join and lead our team in our stylish Restaurant, As the successful Assistant Manager, you will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a pro-active approach to team management. You will be enthusiastic & driven to continue the success of our Restaurant and play a pivotal part in training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers. Thanks for your interest. If you’d like to be part of our team, then apply now!
Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented New Products Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, conceptualizing, developing, and launching innovative new products that align with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, production, and supply chain. You’ll be responsible for bringing fresh, exciting, and commercially viable menu items from concept to launch, working closely with operations, marketing, procurement, and franchise partners. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and manage the product development program, ensuring alignment with consumer demand and market trends., 2. Drive innovation and creativity in developing new products, with a focus on new trending products and new inovations., 3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, site operations, packaging development, nutrition, and regulatory teams, to deliver robust NPD solutions., 4. Conduct thorough financial and business analysis, including P&L management, pricing, and promotion recommendations., 5. Monitor and analyze external market performance and competitor activity, identifying risks and opportunities for actionable insights., 6. Manage EPD (flavor/variant extensions) innovation projects from concept to launch, including P&L ownership and stakeholder approvals., 7. Develop compelling launch plans and collaborate with sales teams to drive retailer sell-in., 8. Lead below-the-line (BTL) activities such as in-store and shopper marketing, pack design changes, and social media campaigns., 9. Contribute to the development of the annual Winning Plan and long-term brand strategy., 10. Build strong commercial plans in collaboration with sales, category, and commercial planning teams., 11. Establish strong connections with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, packaging, and R&D teams, to ensure successful market delivery., 12. Manage consumer marketing spend effectively. Requirements: • Proven experience (2–5 years) in product development, ideally in [industry: e.g., food and beverage, cosmetics, tech]., • Strong project management and organizational skills., • Creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Proficiency in product development tools and software (e.g., CAD, formulation platforms, project tracking tools). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with sustainability and eco-conscious product development., • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the relevant industry., • Knowledge of consumer behavior and market research techniques. Why Join Us? • Be part of an innovative, growth-driven company., • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment., • Opportunities for career development and advancement., • Competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter.
Lusitânia Restaurant, a proud ambassador of Portuguese gastronomy in London, is looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Front of House to lead our service team and ensure a top-quality experience for our guests. 📍 Location: London, United Kingdom 📅 Employment Type: Full-time | On-site ⸻