111 Best head of operations Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames (August 2025)

GAZETTE BRASSERIE GROUP Gazette Battersea is looking for their next successful assistant manager. The perfect candidate will have a strong background in hospitality with some understanding of French cuisine and French approach to the bistro dining experience with that touch of "Je ne sais quoi". If you are charismatic, know how to wait tables and pour wine, shake a good cocktail, manage a team and lead by examples, feel free to apply to this position. If you do not yet meet the criteria's, we would still love to hear from you. Full broad training will be provided going from barista, to food and wine tasting... Gazette is a well established brand with strong local foundations operating six restaurants spread across London, mostly South west London. Gazette Battersea is a 100 cover restaurant operating as an all day French bistro every day of the year with a team of roughly 10 FOH members. Our managers are expected to be hands on AND proactive to ensure the smooth running of the operations on site and other sites.

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ssist the Head Chef in preparing ingredients and cooking dishes. Support with daily food preparation and ensure kitchen stations are ready. Receive and organize stock deliveries; ensure proper placement and storage. Label all food items with correct dates and follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method. Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, including grill, fryer oil, oven, and other cooking tools. Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with hygiene standards. Help ensure consistent food quality and timely service during operations.

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Full-Time Italian Head Chef (London, W6) We are an authentic Italian deli restaurant in London, looking for a skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a full-time position, perfect for an experienced chef with a deep understanding of Italian cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing all kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation. • Creating and maintaining authentic Italian dishes using traditional techniques. • Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly followed. • Managing food stock levels, inventory, and cost control. • Training and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of Italian culinary traditions. • Designing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and regional Italian flavors. • Collaborating with management to enhance the dining experience. Requirements: • Native or fluent knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture. • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in an Italian restaurant. • Expertise in authentic Italian cooking techniques and recipes. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Creativity and attention to detail in menu development and food presentation. Details: • Location: London • Hours: Full-time • Salary: Competitive, starting from £40,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. If you are an Italian chef with a passion for authentic cuisine and are ready to bring your expertise to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter. Join us and lead our kitchen in delivering the true taste of Italy in London!

Chef de Partie – The Greyhound Kew Location: The Greyhound Kew, Kew, London Start Date: Immediate Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us The Greyhound Kew is a much-loved local pub, now entering an exciting new chapter. Located in the heart of Kew, we’re blending traditional charm with fresh energy, aiming to deliver a standout food and drink experience in a warm, welcoming setting. We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our growing kitchen team and play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality food as we build something special from the ground up. The Role As Chef de Partie, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure every dish leaves the kitchen to a high standard. You’ll be responsible for running your own section, maintaining high levels of prep, cleanliness, and consistency throughout service. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working in a close-knit team, and is looking to grow in a supportive, energetic environment. Key Responsibilities Run a designated section of the kitchen during prep and service Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to high standards Support the Sous and Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations Maintain hygiene, health & safety standards at all times Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, and kitchen organisation Contribute to a positive team environment Requirements Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef in a busy kitchen Passion for good food, seasonal ingredients, and quality execution Solid understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices Ability to work well under pressure and stay organised during busy services Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills Ideally based in or around Kew Food hygiene certification preferred Why Join Us? Be part of a passionate team during an exciting transformation Supportive, hands-on management and leadership Opportunities for development and progression Competitive pay based on experience Friendly, inclusive, and professional working environment

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DragonSea Global Baggage Solutions Ltd

Location: Hounslow, London ** Salary: £32,000-35,000** ** Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week** ** Application closing date: 21 August 2025** About Us Dragonsea Global Baggage Solutions Ltd, established in 2024, is a growing freight distribution company specialising in both air and sea freight services. We are proud to support the UK-based Chinese community and international students with efficient, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions. Our business is rooted in trust, service excellence, and customer satisfaction. Job Overview We are seeking an organised and proactive Logistics Manager to oversee and coordinate the storage, distribution, and transportation of goods. This role involves managing the entire supply chain process, optimising logistics operations, and ensuring smooth, cost-effective freight shipments for both air and sea. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills. ** Key Responsibilities** · Plan, coordinate, and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer service operations. · Ensure compliance with company policies, UK regulations, and health, safety, quality, and environmental standards. · Manage inventory, storage, distribution, and freight operations to optimise efficiency. · Develop and implement process improvements to enhance logistics operations and reduce costs. · Supervise and lead the logistics team, including drivers and warehouse staff. · Resolve transportation or delivery-related issues, handling customer complaints effectively. · Monitor and report on logistics performance metrics and prepare seasonal reports for management. · Coordinate freight shipments, formulate delivery schedules, and oversee customs clearance and import/export documentation. · Maintain accurate records of freight movement, container locations, and relevant documents. Requirements · Proven experience as a Logistics Manager or in a similar role. · Strong knowledge of transportation, supply chain management, and logistics operations. · Expertise in warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. · Good understanding of UK and international logistics regulations, customs procedures, and cross-border transport. · Leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. · A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, or a related field (preferred). · Fluency in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written). · Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics management systems (CRM, SQL, SAP, Oracle). · Experience in logistics operations, transport coordination, warehouse scheduling, and customs clearance is ideal. What We Offer · Competitive salary and long-term career progression · A supportive and multicultural working environment · Exposure to international logistics networks · Training opportunities to develop professional and technical skills

Restaurant Manager – New Surrey Location We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager with a strong background in high-volume operations to join our brand-new site in Epsom To be considered, you must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. We're seeking someone hands-on, highly organized, and ready to lead a large team with energy and confidence. We offer a competitive salary package along with a performance-based bonus scheme, both to be discussed in detail at the interview. If you're ready for your next big opportunity with a growing and well-respected hospitality brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Richmond, Richmond upon Thames

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Griller/CDP to join our Richmond team! You will need to be experienced in working in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Griller/CDP will have experience working with beef, managing a team and following the brand specs perfectly. All the required training will be provided. There is a lot of opportunity for progression, and we are looking for candidates who are good at working under pressure and committed. Key Responsibilities of the Griller/CDP To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs. To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage To prepare the beef ready for service. To cook the steaks during service to a high standard and liaise with other sections to ensure timely service. Requirements for Gaucho Griller/CDP Experience working in a busy, high pressure kitchen environment Have a genuine passion for working with fresh food Experience managing a small team Training and benefits 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller Career development and progression

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Once Upon a Time Day nursery

To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

Richmond, Richmond upon Thames

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Griller/CDP to join our Richmond team! You will need to be experienced in working in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Griller/CDP will have experience working with beef, managing a team and following the brand specs perfectly. All the required training will be provided. There is a lot of opportunity for progression, and we are looking for candidates who are good at working under pressure and committed. Key Responsibilities of the Griller/CDP To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs. To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage To prepare the beef ready for service. To cook the steaks during service to a high standard and liaise with other sections to ensure timely service. Requirements for Gaucho Griller/CDP Experience working in a busy, high pressure kitchen environment Have a genuine passion for working with fresh food Experience managing a small team Training and benefits 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller Career development and progression

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CURRY LEAVES UK LIMITED

Lead and supervise front-of-house staff during service. Delegate responsibilities, manage shift schedules, and ensure that team performance meets operational and customer service standards. Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction by managing service flow, ensuring prompt and friendly service, and resolving complaints effectively. Oversee daily floor operations, including opening and closing procedures, cleanliness, table setups, and visual presentation. Support the onboarding of new staff members and conduct on-the-job training to maintain high service quality and team consistency. Ensure full adherence to health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards. Monitor usage levels, manage inventory, and place restocking orders to ensure availability of essential service items. Assist with daily reporting and staff performance reviews. Provide feedback and operational updates to senior management.

Job description Company Overview With over 20 years of trusted service across London's government, commercial, educational, and retail sectors, Odesa Limited is seeking an experienced Area Cleaning Supervisor to help lead our dedicated team. Since 2003, we've built our reputation on reliability, clear communication, and consistently exceeding client expectations while maintaining the same trusted staff at client sites to ensure quality and consistency. As a people-first employer, we believe our staff are central to our success and provide comprehensive training, job security, and the tools needed to excel. We're looking for a supervisor who shares our commitment to excellence, environmental responsibility, and delivering tailored cleaning solutions that keep our clients' spaces at their best. Join a company where your experience will be valued and your work makes a real difference to London's business community. Summary As an Area Cleaning Supervisor, you will play a key role in managing and supporting cleaning operatives across multiple client sites in SW London. You’ll report directly to the Company Director and be responsible for amongst other things, ensuring high cleaning standards, training staff, conducting risk assessments, and providing cover cleaning when needed. This is a hands-on supervisory role that requires a proactive, professional, and disciplined individual. You will have access to a company van for work-related travel, so a valid manual UK driving licence is essential. Responsibilities - Supervise and support cleaning operatives across multiple sites - Ensure cleaning standards are consistently maintained and improved - Train staff on cleaning procedures and health & safety requirements - Complete and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) - Manage inventory and coordinate cleaning supply deliveries - Provide cover cleaning when needed (including early mornings) - Operate cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, floor scrubbers, and steam cleaners - Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and team members - Accurately complete reports and schedules using computer systems - Review and develop site specific documentation - Manage day-to-day cleaning schedules and one-off cleaning requirements on as an needed basis About You Essential: - Previous experience supervising cleaning teams - Strong technical knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment - Excellent organisational and communication skills - Fluent in English and computer literate - Strong leadership skills, reliable, professional, and disciplined - Ability to work independently and take initiative - Valid UK driving licence (manual) - Right to work in the UK Desirable: - Enhanced DBS certificate - Experience working across multiple sites - Health & Safety training or certification - Working Hours - Primarily weekday afternoons from 3pm typically - Early morning work (5:00 – 7:45am) required periodically - August deep cleans involve daytime hours - Occasional weekend work may be required Benefits - Competitive hourly rate: £14.50 – £15.50 - 25 - 35 hours per week with paid holiday - Use of company van for work purposes - Uniform and PPE provided - Ongoing training and development - Supportive, people-focused work environment How to Apply If you're a motivated and experienced Cleaning Supervisor who thrives in a team-focused and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter. Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm Contract length: 6 months Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week Benefits: - Company pension - Free parking - On-site parking - Schedule: - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability Experience: - Supervising: 2 years (required) - cleaning: 3 years (required) - Language: English (required) - Work Location: In person Reference ID: Area Cleaning Supervisor - Commercial Expected start date: 01/07/2025

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