Ara is an independent all-day dining restaurant in the heart of Aldgate East, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Our menu is ‘well-travelled’ – bringing flavours from around the world, designed for a relaxed yet vibrant dining experience. We are looking for a hands-on, energetic Assistant Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about hospitality, and enjoys being part of a dynamic independent restaurant. What you’ll do: • Support the General Manager in the daily running of the restaurant, • Lead, train, and motivate the front of house team, • Deliver excellent guest experience and service standards, • Assist with rota planning, stock control, and operational duties, • Help drive sales and maintain cost efficiencies, • Be a role model on the floor with a ‘lead from the front’ approach What we’re looking for: • Previous management/supervisory experience in a restaurant, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Passion for hospitality and customer service, • Ability to work well under pressure and problem-solve on the spot, • A positive, team-focused attitude What we offer: • Career progression within an ambitious independent group, • Staff meals on shift and staff discount, • A fun, supportive working environment
Join the ALTA Team – Waiter Position – £16.00 -17.00 per hour (Depending on experience) ALTA brings the lively spirit of asador (grilled meat) restaurants and San Sebastián’s vibrant Basque bars to the heart of Soho’s iconic . Renowned Head Chef, Rob Roy Cameron, formerly of elBulli (Barcelona) and Rodero (Pamplona, Basque), brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen. As a Waiter at ALTA, you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests, • Perks & Benefits:, • 50% staff dining discount across ALTA, Moi, Domu, • Wellness, mental health, and healthcare perks &, • Delicious meals provided on shift, • Flexible rota with earlier finish times, despite our vibrant central location, • Opportunities for growth and professional development within an expanding restaurant group What we Look for: • A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences, • A natural outgoing hospitality professional who loves to interact with people, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, • Prior experience in a busy, high-end restaurant or similar setting, • Ability to represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism., • Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations, • Approachable, reliable, enthusiastic, and a true supportive team player across all departments including kitchen and bar staff, to ensure smooth operations, • An appreciation of Basque cuisine and culture is a plus, but not essential, • Ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests. Maintain a deep knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods. About ALTA: Our menu is a tribute to the bustling streets of San Sebastián—bold flavours, innovative twists, and shared plates designed to bring people together. Think mouthwatering pintxos, succulent grilled meats, and fresh seafood, all paired with an eclectic selection of Basque wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails. ALTA is setting the stage for a new wave of culinary excellence in London’s dynamic food scene. Be part of something extraordinary, Apply now! ALTA is part of the MAD Restaurants Group, where we celebrate the differences within our team, believing they enrich the culture and character of our restaurants. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment—embracing all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations, and ethnicities—where everyone feels welcome, no matter their background.
Sous cheg – Heard. Soho (Flagship Opening) Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is the most talked-about name in London’s fast food scene, created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews — now, we're opening our flagship in Soho, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead it. This is your chance to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen, build your brigade from scratch, and set the standard for what fast food should be: fast, fresh, and uncompromising on quality. In Your First 12 Months, You'll... Launch the Soho kitchen to spec and on schedule, delivering a fully operational kitchen with prep, service, storage, food safety, and communication systems in place ahead of opening Hire and onboard a full brigade, including all line chefs and prep roles, with clear responsibilities, trial shifts completed, and training plans delivered before launch Train all team members to deliver the Heard food standard, achieving consistent plate execution within four weeks of opening across every service period Run the pass with full control, ensuring all revenue streams (dine-in, delivery, takeaway) hit speed, quality, and presentation targets daily Write and implement kitchen SOPs across service, cleaning, stock, allergen handling, and prep — fully embedded and signed off by week two of trading Deliver food cost margin within target range by month two, using Heard systems to monitor usage, track waste, and adjust ordering in real-time Achieve and maintain a* 5 Health & Safety rating at first inspection through fully documented food safety procedures and ongoing team compliance Collaborate daily with the General Manager to analyse service performance, adjust rota needs, and drive daily prep and recovery standards Review and improve kitchen systems and workflows quarterly, in collaboration with Jordan Bailey, ensuring the operation evolves with service demands
Assistant Restaurant Manager – Spring, Somerset House Spring is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team at Somerset House. We’re seeking someone with proven experience in high-quality restaurant operations, a strong eye for detail, and a genuine commitment to hospitality. Why Join Us? At Spring, our focus is simple: thoughtful cooking, seasonal produce, and service that feels personal. We value the relationships we build—with our guests and within our team—and we aim to create an environment where people feel cared for, both at the table and behind the scenes. The Role As Assistant Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the restaurant, working closely with our senior management and front-of-house teams. You’ll help set the tone for service, motivate the team, and ensure that our standards remain consistently high. You will: Lead, coach and support the FOH team to deliver warm, professional service. Take ownership of service training: running briefings, developing team knowledge, and ensuring consistent delivery across the floor. Oversee daily operations including briefings, floor management, and staff development. Build strong guest relationships and encourage a welcoming, loyal community around the restaurant. What We Offer Salary: From £38k+ (including service charge and tronc scheme bonus) Time Off: Sundays and Mondays typically off, plus 28 days holiday allowance Meals & Uniform: Staff meals during service and a uniform allowance Learning & Development: Paid training, WSET courses, and opportunities to learn from suppliers Perks: £100 birthday voucher, staff discount at Spring and Somerset House, Perkbox membership, and well-equipped staff facilities with individual lockers If you’re ready to bring your experience and enthusiasm to Spring, please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit.
General Manager - Authentic Italian Coffee Shop & Deli Location: London, W6 9TN Department: Management Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Start Date: Immediate About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead our authentic Italian coffee shop and deli. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who shares our love for exceptional coffee, traditional Italian cuisine, and outstanding customer service. What You'll Do Operations Management • Oversee daily operations of both coffee shop and deli services, • Manage inventory, stock levels, and supplier relationships, • Create and update pricing strategies, menus, and promotional campaigns, • Handle administrative tasks including invoicing, payroll preparation, and supplier payments Team Leadership • Recruit, train, and manage a team of passionate staff members, • Create staff schedules and manage rotas efficiently, • Foster a positive work environment that reflects our Italian hospitality values Customer Experience • Ensure exceptional customer service standards across all touchpoints, • Manage table service operations and deli counter service, • Maintain high-quality food and product displays, • Handle customer feedback and continuously improve service quality Quality & Compliance • Monitor food safety and hygiene standards, • Ensure product quality and presentation meet our authentic Italian standards, • Manage compliance with health and safety regulations What We're Looking For Essential Requirements Key Competencies • Financial management and budgeting experience, • Staff management and development skills, • Customer service excellence mindset, • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, • Attention to detail and quality standards What We Offer • Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 annually, • Immediate start available, • Opportunity to work with authentic Italian products and traditions, • Leadership role in a growing business, • Staff discounts and benefits, • Professional development opportunities How to Apply Ready to bring your passion for Italian coffee and cuisine to life? We'd love to hear from you! Apply: Send your CV and cover letter today We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Join our family and help us share the authentic taste of Italy with our community!
Simple Health Kitchen – Assistant Menager WHO WE ARE: We are the new and progressive generation of hospitality encouraging self motivated and highly ambitious individuals. We promote healthy living through delivering our delicious, healthy and balanced food to our customers. Simple Health Kitchen desires to inspire more sustainable and healthy lifestyles by improving the high street food industry and therefore the perception of people about healthy eating. Introducing guilt-free delicious dishes, which are simple, nutritious and positively enhance people’s mind, body and soul. Founded in 2015 by rugby player and fitness professional Bradley Hill, the company is the longest standing health food business in London. Having 4 sites throughout London and an array of delivery hubs allowing us to deliver our healthy product throughout London. The company holds great opportunities to be able to develop ambitious individuals to have a very successful career in hospitality. We have a variety of business operations, some run Monday to Friday 8am-3pm, some 8am -9pm and we even have a 7 days operation. Locations include Baker street, Bank & Fleet street. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for like-minded people to join us in brightening up people’s days at Simple Health Kitchen. We are looking for people who are available throughout the week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Fully flexible candidates are preferred. We are looking for people with high ambition, attention to detail and a constant strive to brighten people’s day– Mix this in for a passion for food and we want to meet you. As a AM, you will become a key part of our restaurant team (service and kitchen). Among other things, you will be expected to lead and motivate your team, to achieve the business goals set out by your Operations Manager. We are looking for someone who is hungry to grow and have a high drive for success. It’s a fast pace but we have lots of fun along the way.
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.
Job Description: Taking an active role in the ongoing development of operational ability in Cell & Gene Therapy logistics, to ensure the highest levels of customer service, commerciality, quality & satisfaction. Reporting to the Cell & Gene Operations Lead, this person will be responsible for successfully supporting the Cell & Gene Operations Team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for successfully supporting the Cell and Gene team with daily operations and liaise with the Control Tower Coordinators as it relates to cell and gene shipments., 2. Utilize technology to provide enhanced monitoring, management and control of shipments as required, 3. Collaborate with LSPs, Branches and Depots to arrange and coordinate shipment solutions, 4. Preparation, Placement, control and arrangement of appropriate packaging (Controlled temperature shippers & LN2 Dry shippers), equipment (GPS tracking devices, Temperature monitors) and trained operatives are according to Cell & Gene project specifications-COPs or SOPs., 5. Coordinating and Dispatching drivers for collections and deliveries ensuring that they are on time, and they adhere to the clients’ expectations regarding documentation – GDP requirements., 6. Work with the regulatory team to ensure trade compliance for all Import and Export shipments, 7. Book shipments with Airlines (Create MAWB) and Integrator to ensure best routing solution for all Cell & Gene shipments, 8. Ensure proper handling and storage of all Cell & Gene shipments with Airlines and Ground handling facilities, 9. Label and prepare shipments for Export (some heavy lifting may be required) and ensure that a driver is dispatched to meet the airline cut-off time for international shipments., 10. Ensure Marken’s Maestro system performance compliance with all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, etc.) for all Cell & Gene shipments, 11. Send pre-alerts to for all Cell & Gene shipments with Marken branches and local service providers and ensuring communication to confirm receipt of the pre-alert and shipment instructions., 12. Pre- and Post-flight shipment check and communicate with airlines and handling agents in case of delays or off-loads., 13. Escalate any issues or delays to the Cell & Gene Management Team. UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Location: Harrow, London (UK) Reports to: CEO / Company Director Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us We are a fast-growing health check medical company dedicated to providing high-quality preventative health assessments and wellness services. Our mission is to empower individuals to take charge of their health through accessible, reliable, and comprehensive check-ups. To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to lead our people function. Role Overview The HR Manager will play a key role in shaping our workplace culture, ensuring compliance with employment law, and building a supportive environment where our people can thrive. This individual will oversee all HR operations, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, training, and employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on workforce planning and organisational development. Talent Acquisition & Retention Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring the attraction of top medical and non-medical talent. Build strong employer branding to position us as an employer of choice in the healthcare sector. Lead initiatives to improve employee retention and engagement. Employee Relations & Compliance Ensure compliance with UK employment laws and healthcare regulatory standards. Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness. Develop and maintain HR policies, contracts, and procedures. Performance & Development Oversee performance appraisal processes and support managers in driving high performance. Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programmes. Foster a culture of continuous learning and career progression. Employee Wellbeing & Culture Champion staff wellbeing initiatives to support mental, emotional, and physical health. Build and maintain a positive workplace culture that reflects our company values. HR Operations & Systems Manage HR records, data, and reporting with accuracy and confidentiality. Implement HR software and systems to streamline processes. Lead on payroll, benefits, and compensation structure in collaboration with finance. Requirements Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist, preferably within healthcare, medical services, or a similar regulated sector. Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and compliance frameworks. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to build trust at all levels of the organisation and influence senior leadership. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Degree desirable. Passion for people, wellbeing, and building a thriving workplace.