Bar Lounge Manager Location: Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street, W8 5SP, London Reporting To: Food & Beverage Manager Overview: Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street, one of Europe's largest Holiday Inns, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Bar Lounge Manager 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. 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.
Assistant Manager – Founder led business £33,000-£35,000pa PLUS up to 20% KPI based bonus 45 hours per week Lazy Geppetto is a fast paced, high volume counter service site and we have a rare opportunity for an assistant manager to join us to drive this business forward to the next level. Do you bring charisma, energy and a true people focus to your role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a natural leader, who can look after both customers and staff. About Us: Drawing inspiration from the hills of Turin to the coast of Naples, Lazy Geppetto is a fun homage to classic, homemade Italian cooking and a celebration of the big, boisterous family feasts from our chef’s childhoods. We believe fresh food tastes best and we don’t compromise on that. The Role: As our Assistant Manager, you’ll be the heart and soul of our operation, working alongside the founder directly this is a perfect opportunity for a skilled Assistant Manager who will be looking to step up over the coming months. You will be accountable for all day-to-day activities, inspire your team to deliver outstanding service and efficiency, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile. From managing staff to maintaining quality standards, you’ll play a key role developing this brand. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and motivate a diverse team to deliver exceptional service. • Manage all daily operations, including staff scheduling, inventory, and quality control. • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations. • Guided recruitment, training and development of all team members to reach their full potential. • Monitor financial performance, including sales, costs, and budgets. • Bring energy and positivity to each shift. What We’re Looking For: • Management experience within counter service / QSR sites. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage your team. • Excellent organisational and communication skills. • A lead from the front mentality with a desire to roll your sleeves up and get involved. • Strong understanding of financials, particularly GP and labour controls • Solid problem-solving skills and being able to keep calm under pressure • Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast paced environment What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits. • Quarterly bonus of up to 30% based on achievable KPIs • A supportive and fun work environment. • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
At Scarpetta we make pasta from scratch, roast our own coffee blends and serve the classic Italian Aperitivo every evening. While lunch is all about fast-paced service, evenings are about having a relaxing time. We dim the lights, play excellent music and become a restaurant where our guests can have a great dining experience. We have three restaurants in Central London and we are looking for an ambitious, respectful and experienced supervisor, who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up, lead by example and deliver amazing results. As a front of house supervisor, you will be a role model to Scarpetta employees, guiding and coaching your team to deliver incredible services to guests with integrity and passion. You share the courteous and hospitable values of your Senior Managers and these will cascade down through your team and to your guests. Being accountable for and proud of your restaurant, you will grow a caring team that work collaboratively and seamlessly with Front of House & Back of House team to deliver our common goals of outstanding guests experience. Understanding how this is key to Scarpetta’s profitability and growth. You plan your shifts impeccably, constantly monitoring cleanliness, health and safety, licensing compliance and staffing levels; finding continual improvement in creative ways. **Perks & Benefits: ** - progression within a fast-growing company - Monday to Friday - Permanent contract - 24/7 Hotline providing free financial, legal, and personal advice - 28 days' holiday per year - 50% off across Scarpetta Restaurants - A supportive, people-focussed culture - Daily high quality and healthy employee lunches - Unlimited coffee - Employee referral bonus - Great staff parties! - Free financial and legal personal advice services Key Responsibilities: - Being part of the Management and help opening/closing the restaurant. - Team enabler - Encouraging and supporting a culture of learning and development and talent retention by continually coaching team members, being courteous even under pressure and assisting with appraisals. - Lets’ grow together – You are commercially aware of what it takes to grow a business and increase profitability through effective marketing initiatives and valuing customer feedback. You are aware of your teams accountability for controllable costs and constantly assessing staffing levels. - Positive attitude - Providing unexpected surprises to the team and customers and moments of care, being calm and considerate of fellow colleagues. - Compliance management – You demonstrate due diligence in health and safety, food safety allergen awareness and risk assessment according to Scarpetta policies. - Exceptionally guest focused - Being approachable, calm and friendly, even in times of pressure. - A product expert – From a perfectly garnished gin and tonic to a table setting that’s instantly—Instagramable, you are passionate about our offering and know everything about it! - Venue Maintenance – Ensuring the ambiance of the venue is as warm, welcoming, tidy and safe as possible, you communicate any issues clearly to senior management. - Stock and Cash Handling – You are confident using EPOS, software programs manual systems to accurately manage, record and report stock, cash and rotas. Taking responsibility of security, wastage, profit margins and licensing law when on duty.
Job Title: General Manager – Hobson’s Fish & Chips Location: Central London (Charing Cross) Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, based on experience + performance bonus About Us: Hobson’s Fish & Chips is a well-established, high-volume fast-casual restaurant located in the heart of London’s busiest tourist districts. Known for quality, speed, and consistency, we serve thousands of customers weekly across multiple central locations. We are now looking for a driven, experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service during high-volume periods Manage, train, and motivate a diverse front and back-of-house team to consistently deliver high standards Drive team performance through clear KPIs and accountability, including sales targets, labour cost, and customer satisfaction Manage rotas, shift planning, stock control, and supplier coordination Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and licensing regulations Handle customer complaints or escalations professionally and promptly Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development in collaboration with senior management Report weekly performance metrics and operational updates to ownership Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience in a management role within a busy restaurant or quick-service environment (experience in fish & chips or high-turnover hospitality preferred) Proven leadership and team management skills Strong understanding of fast-paced service operations, stock and cost control, and customer service excellence Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure Proficiency in rota planning, POS systems (e.g. SambaPOS), and basic financial reporting Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays Eligibility to work in the UK What We Offer: Competitive base salary Quarterly performance-based bonuses Meals on shift Career progression opportunities within a growing brand A central London location with high footfall and brand recognition