The Shop Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and overall management of the Tops Pizza takeaway branch located in Walton. This role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and excellent customer service skills to ensure smooth running of the store, staff performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the takeaway shop, ensuring timely and accurate food preparation and delivery. Manage stock levels, order supplies, and ensure proper inventory control to avoid shortages or wastage. Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently maintained in accordance with food safety regulations. Handle any on-site issues with equipment, supplies, or service, escalating as required. Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule staff including kitchen crew, delivery drivers, and front-of-house employees. Provide leadership, motivation, and support to the team to maintain high morale and productivity. Monitor staff performance and implement disciplinary measures or performance improvement plans where necessary. Maintain compliance with employment laws, including health and safety, working hours, and pay requirements. Customer Service: Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered consistently across all interactions – in-store, phone, and online. Address customer complaints and feedback professionally and promptly to resolve any issues and maintain customer loyalty. Monitor delivery times and service efficiency to meet or exceed customer expectations. Financial Management: Oversee cash handling procedures and ensure accurate daily reconciliation of sales and expenditures. Assist in budgeting, cost control, and achieving sales targets. Implement promotional strategies to boost sales and improve customer reach. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, safety, and licensing regulations. Maintain required documentation including health & safety logs, food temperature records, and delivery logs. Provide regular reports on staff performance, sales trends, and operational challenges to senior management.
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.
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team. As a key part of the kitchen staff, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. Your main duties will include washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and ensuring all work areas are tidy and safe. This is a full-time position with opportunities to grow within a busy and friendly kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities: - Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment - Keep the kitchen clean and organised - Assist with basic food prep and waste disposal when needed - Follow health and safety regulations at all times
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.
Duties and Responsibilities: · Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and efficient administrative processes. · Manage scheduling and coordination of staff, including sales, customer service, and technical support teams, to ensure optimal coverage and productivity. · Oversee inventory levels of e-bikes and related accessories, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely restocking and availability of products. · Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by managing customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback effectively. · Assist in budgeting, invoicing, and payroll processes, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments. · Implement promotional campaigns, manage social media presence, and support events or exhibitions related to e-bikes. · Ensure that the company adheres to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations related to e-bike sales and operations. · Monitor product quality and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and ensure that the company maintains high standards. · Prepare regular reports on sales performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency for senior management review. · Organise training sessions for staff to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and compliance with company policies. · Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications, fostering positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. · Address any operational issues or challenges that arise, implementing effective solutions to maintain productivity and service quality. ** Skills and Qualifications:** · Proven experience in an office management or administrative role. · Background in customer service, with a focus on resolving inquiries and complaints effectively. · Experience in supervising or leading a team. · Relevant Bachelor’s /Master’s degree. · Familiarity with inventory control processes and supplier management.
Manage the shop's daily activities, ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of team members, fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Oversee stock control, order supplies timely, and manage inventory to prevent shortages or overstocking. Monitor portion sizes to maintain consistency in food quality and minimize waste. Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations and health and safety standards within the shop. Create staff rotas and manage shift coverage effectively to meet business needs. Assist in budgeting, monitor sales performance, and implement strategies to achieve financial targets.