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Location: The Greyhound Kew, Kew, London Start Date: 25/07/2025 Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us: The Greyhound Kew is a beloved local pub embarking an exciting new chapter. Situated in the heart of Kew, we’re committed to creating a warm, welcoming space that blends traditional charm with a fresh new energy. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on Pub Manager to join us at this pivotal time and help lead the business into its next chapter. The Role: As the Manager of The Greyhound Kew, you’ll be the face of the pub. You'll be responsible for day-to-day operations, building a strong and motivated team, and delivering an outstanding experience for every customer. You should have a genuine love for hospitality, be confident running a busy service, and take pride in running a venue that feels like a true part of the community. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of daily pub operations Help recruit, train, and manage a dynamic front-of-house and bar team Ensure high standards of customer service, cleanliness, and compliance Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships Work closely with ownership on events, promotions, and strategy Lead with passion, positivity, and professionalism Requirements: Previous management experience in pubs, bars, or hospitality settings A genuine love for hospitality and creating memorable customer experiences Must be local to Kew or surrounding areas Strong leadership and people-management skills Excellent communication and organisational abilities Personal licence holder Why Join Us? Be part of an exciting pub transformation from the ground up Opportunity to shape the culture and success of the venue Supportive and enthusiastic ownership Competitive pay and room for future growth

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!

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.

Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to manage some of London's most beloved Italian restaurants?** La Mia Mamma** is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager to oversee operations, lead our team, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. La Mia Mamma is more than just a restaurant; it’s a unique culinary journey. Our concept delivers authentic Italian regional cuisine, prepared and served by real Italian mammas flown in directly from Italy. Responsibilities: - Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the highest standards of service. - Lead, motivate, and train the team to create a cohesive and effective workforce. - Manage staff schedules and handle recruitment as needed. - Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction by addressing feedback and implementing improvements. - Coordinate with kitchen staff and suppliers to ensure smooth service flow and product quality. - Monitor financial performance, including budgets, sales, and cost control. - Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards in all restaurant activities. Key Skills: - Proven experience in restaurant management. - Strong leadership and team-building skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Customer-focused mindset with a passion for exceptional service. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. - Financial acumen to manage budgets and control costs. - Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment. - Knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture is a plus. Benefits: - Salary range £38K-£50k depending on experience (incl. service charge) - Opportunities for career growth within our expanding group. - Comprehensive training and professional development in Italian hospitality. - Supportive and dynamic team environment. - Staff meals and discounts at all our restaurants.

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.

Key Responsibilities - Identify and develop new business opportunities across key sectors (construction, manufacturing, services, IT) in the UK labour market; - Build and maintain strong relationships with UK employers, establishing long-term cooperation for labour recruitment and placement services; - Promote the company’s human resource outsourcing, labour dispatch, and recruitment services to corporate clients; - Conduct market research and competitor analysis to refine the company’s UK business strategy; - Lead negotiation and drafting of cooperation agreements with business partners and clients; - Represent the company in industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings; - Coordinate with the operations and recruitment teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery; - Monitor key performance metrics, prepare business reports, and contribute to revenue growth planning; - Assist in managing and training junior staff involved in business development or client support functions. Who we looking for: - At least 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management, preferably in the recruitment, labour outsourcing, or HR services industry; - A bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field; - Proven ability to identify market opportunities, build partnerships, and negotiate commercial agreements; - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both UK clients and Chinese-speaking partners; - Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a results-driven mindset; - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools; - Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential to serve the company’s bilingual client base.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES General · To anticipate customer needs by continuous improvement of existing offering and development of newness. · To report all disciplinary and grievance matters immediately to the Head Chef · To inform the Head Chef of any irregularities in the conduct and/or appearance of staff from another department. · To ensure that the Kitchen and Staff Canteen are regularly cleaned and are tidy at all times. Ensures that stock and linen are properly used to prevent soiling, damage and wastage. · To handle all guests’ requests, queries and complaints, in a courteous, prompt and discrete manner. · To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure. · To be fully conversant with all Hotel and Departmental policies and procedures. · To manage staffing levels and to make adjustments as required. · To assist in the recruitment and selection of people according to the hotel’s recruitment and selection policies, procedures and guidelines. Food quality · To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. · To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been effected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu.· To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel.· To order, receive and store all food commodities and related supplies in accordance with company specifications. · Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards · Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation · Working practices are demonstrated during every shift · Personal inspection and monitoring of buffet display · Personal inspection of service at the carvery · There is no shortage · Service is calm and organised · Presentation standards and SOPs are in place to support current menus Training · To work in conjunction with the Head Chef to implement re-training or additional training when a need is identified. Health and Safety · Report to the Department Health and Safety Representative or Security Officer any Health and safety hazards. · Report immediately to the Security Office any accidents that may occur. · In the case of fire or bomb threats, assists in the clearing of all occupied rooms to ensure that all guests are roused. · In case of fire, bomb emergencies, assists in evacuating staff and guests in their area to the assembly point. Additional duties · Comply with set standards of behaviour, discipline and appearance within the hotel. · Comply with the Hotel's Health, Safety and Hygiene policy. · Perform related duties in the Kitchen and related departments and special projects as assigned. · Comply with the Hotel and Departments Environmental procedures · To carry out any additional task deemed reasonably by the Manager. Please note: This is a full-time position. Only full-time applicants will be considered.