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About olimera: olimera means all-day and captures the essence of what life is all about: sharing quality time together all day, all year. We believe that good food makes people happy and brings them closer, cocktails too! Our ethos is to create an exciting and friendly neighbourhood destination for our customers to appreciate our fantastic menu inspired by modern Mediterranean flavours. All served in a stunning environment with a smile from the heart by our lovely team with an ambitious of creating a true all-day dining experience. We’re on the lookout for a fantastic Head Chef committed to helping us deliver this! Hours: Between Monday to Sunday 8am – 11pm. Location: 1 Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3BG What we offer: We are really proud of the work our teams deliver and want you to feel valued and rewarded; • A competitive starting salary package of up to £40k* + performance related bonuses. • Great opportunities to progress and develop. • Free staff food and drink whilst on shift and a 50% discount when off-shift. • Company pension scheme and matched contributions. · Full training provided Duties and Responsibilities: To lead your team with all aspects of the launch and day to day running of the kitchen, including: -Motivating and developing your team to ensure they are fully trained and have all the knowledge they need to deliver amazing guest experiences. -Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards -Working with the General Manager and food development team to continue to develop an exceptional offering and drive performance. - Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods. Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed - Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed About You: • A charismatic, energetic individual with excellent communication skills. • A real passion for developing others. • Experience in running a high-volume kitchen • Great leadership qualities and the ability to make plan and make decisions. • An interest in creating, developing and delivering new ideas and initiatives to further drive business performance and growth. *Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment. Hourly amount shown is indicative, based on current tronc allocations, and actual pay may vary based on service charge collected.

Position Title: Supported Living Service Manager 📍 Location: North West London 📅 Start Date: Available for Immediate Start 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Position Overview We are currently looking for an experienced and driven Supported Living Manager to lead the development of a new supported living provision based in North West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role during the initial setup phase of the service. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, while also playing an integral role in the start-up process, including creating policies, shaping service frameworks, and helping to build adult placement capacity. The service will support individuals with: Mental Health needs Learning Disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorders Challenging Behaviour Broader Complex Support Needs We’re seeking someone with a passion for person-centred care and a strong background in supported living who can confidently contribute from day one. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead the setup, planning, and launch of a new supported living service Contribute to the design and rollout of care policies, risk protocols, and quality standards Manage care delivery in alignment with CQC expectations and safeguarding frameworks Supervise recruitment, staff management, and training processes Actively support placement building and ensure appropriate referrals Collaborate with professionals, local authorities, families, and other stakeholders Promote independence, inclusion, and personalised care across the service Monitor service performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness Skills and Experience Required Background in managing supported living services for adults with complex needs Demonstrated success in building or scaling placements and service capacity Experience participating in or leading service start-ups Excellent team leadership and staff coordination abilities Strong understanding of safeguarding, person-led support, and CQC compliance Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 5 or equivalent) or Experience doing of management Practical problem-solver with a calm, confident approach Committed to promoting dignity, safety, and empowerment for every service user What We Offer The chance to take a leading role in shaping a new supported living service A collaborative and supportive leadership team Rewarding work with genuine impact Competitive pay, based on qualifications and experience 📩 How to Apply: If this opportunity resonates with your values and experience, please forward your CV along with a short expression of interest outlining why you’d be a great fit for this role.