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  • Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    London

    It started with a little oven in a backyard... Twelve years on, that same energy has taken us to 17 shops across London, with shop 18 just around the corner (and plenty more to come!). Along the way, we've thrown some pretty unforgettable parties, teamed up with incredible people, raised money for causes close to us and served a lot of pizza to our neighbourhoods. Through it all, one thing hasn't changed, we've always done things our way: handmade, hand-delivered and always local at heart. We're a team of passionate people who love great food, good vibes and doing things our own way. We take pride in every pizza we make and bring energy, care and personality to every shift. As we continue to grow across London, we're looking for people who bring the buzz, give a sh*t, support their teammates and genuinely care about creating brilliant experiences for our customers and communities. It's a fast-paced, friendly environment where everyone plays a part in our success and has fun along the way. Now we're at a seriously exciting point of growth and we're looking for an Operations Manager to join our Operations Team and help shape what's next! The Role: This role is all about driving operational excellence across multiple shops, building high-performing teams and delivering outstanding results! You'll work closely with our Shop Managers, supporting and developing them to deliver world-class pizza, exceptional customer service and strong commercial performance. This is a field-based role with regular travel across our London shops, alongside attendance at meetings and planning sessions! We expect our Operations Managers to spend the majority of their time in our shops, coaching teams, developing the management teams and making sure every location delivers the Yard Sale Pizza standard! We're looking for someone who brings great energy, leads from the front and never compromises on quality. Someone who builds strong relationships, communicates with confidence and holds themselves and others accountable. You'll play a huge part in creating a culture where our teams love coming to work, our customers love ordering from us and every shop consistently delivers the Yard Sale Pizza experience. What you'll be doing: • Leading and supporting five Yard Sale Pizza shops to deliver exceptional operational performance, customer experience and profitability., • Coaching, developing and motivating management teams to build high performing teams and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement., • Taking ownership of sales, labour, food costs and overall P&L performance across your shops, identifying opportunities and implementing action plans to drive results., • Monitoring labour deployment and productivity to ensure every shop delivers outstanding service whilst maintaining efficient labour costs., • Driving industry leading delivery performance by improving out the door times, driver dispatch and operational efficiency., • Ensuring every single pizza leaving the kitchen meets Yard Sale Pizza's product and brand standards., • Conducting regular operational audits covering food safety, health & safety, equipment maintenance and compliance to ensure every shop operates to the highest standards., • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and development of management teams and shop teams, creating strong succession plans and a "Plan B" culture across your shops., • Working closely with GM's and marketing to deliver local marketing initiatives, community partnerships and sales driving opportunities., • Reviewing customer feedback, identifying trends and implementing long-term solutions to improve product quality, delivery performance and guest satisfaction., • Building strong relationships with your shop teams through regular visits, coaching sessions and hands-on operational support., • Using reporting and operational data to identify opportunities, improve performance and ensure every shop consistently achieves its KPIs. We're looking for someone who • Has previous experience as a Multi-Site Operations Manager within a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment (pizza delivery experience is a bonus)., • Has a strong commercial mindset with experience managing P&Ls, labour, food costs and driving profitable growth., • Is an exceptional people leader who enjoys coaching, developing and inspiring others to succeed., • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities across several locations., • Has a relentless focus upon operational excellence and never compromises on standards or quality., • Has excellent communication skills and builds strong relationships with people at every single level of the business., • Is highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, always looking for ways to improve performance., • Enjoys being out in the shops, supporting teams and leading from the front rather than behind a desk., • Brings a great vibe to the team, approachable, supportive, positive and passionate about helping people and YSP grow! **What you'll get: We're offering a competitive salary based on a 45 hour contract, 28 days' holiday and Christmas closure. Benefits include: • Free pizza during your working hours., • Brilliant discounts for family, friends and online merchandise., • Cycle to Work Scheme., • Tech Scheme., • Company pension., • Access to our Wellbeing Hub and counselling through Hospitality Action. How to apply: If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd be the perfect fit to [lucy@yardsalepizza.com](mailto:lucy@yardsalepizza.com).

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  • Front Office Supervisor
    Front Office Supervisor
    2 days ago
    £17–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join our vibrant team at Firmdale Hotels, where hospitality meets excellence. We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Front Office Supervisor to become a pivotal part of our esteemed Dorset Square Hotel. As a Front Office Supervisor, you'll spearhead our front office operations, ensuring every guest experience is nothing short of exceptional. Your confidence and engaging communication style will set the tone for our team, inspiring them to deliver service that exceeds expectations. Responsibilities: • Lead by example, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the front office team., • Oversee daily operations at the reception desk, ensuring seamless check-ins, check-outs, and guest inquiries., • Provide guidance and support to reception team members, nurturing their skills and enhancing their performance., • Uphold our commitment to customer satisfaction, anticipating guest needs and resolving any issues with warmth and professionalism., • Maintain meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all administrative tasks and financial transactions., • Exemplify impeccable presentation, embodying the essence of Firmdale Hotels with your warmth and professionalism., • Cultivate a passion for detail throughout the team, driving excellence in every aspect of guest service., • Infuse your enthusiasm into every interaction, creating memorable experiences that keep guests returning time and again. What you Need: • A genuine passion for hospitality and a dedication to delivering outstanding service., • Previous supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead and motivate a team., • A customer-focused mind-set, with a commitment to exceeding guest expectations., • Impeccable presentation and a welcoming demeanour that reflects our commitment to excellence., • A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment., • Enthusiasm and energy that inspires those around you, creating a positive and dynamic atmosphere within the team. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate of £17.00 to £19.00, inclusive of service charge, • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Complimentary meals on shift, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Paid overtime for working Bank Holidays, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Refer a friend bonus and earn over £500, • Access to Stream, our financial wellbeing app - access your earnings before pay day, automate your savings and be supported with financial coaching, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Dry cleaning service for uniform and discounted personal items, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • One paid volunteering day, every year, • Annual long service awards with rewards at key milestones, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Cycle to work scheme, • And much more!... About Us Our very first opening, and the hotel where Tim and Kit Kemp's vision for Firmdale Hotels began, Dorset Square Hotel occupies a handsome Regency building overlooking the garden square that was once the site of Thomas Lord's original cricket ground. Set in the charming, residential heart of Marylebone, it's surrounded by some of the capital's finest independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic buildings. At its heart is The Potting Shed, our much-loved bar and restaurant, which brings its own warmth and character to this already special address. There's a real sense of history and heritage to this place, and a warmth that comes from being where it all started. To work at Dorset Square is to be part of that story, and to help write the next chapter through the care and dedication you bring to every guest experience. You'll be joining an award-winning team: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

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  • Dental Nurse Assistant
    Dental Nurse Assistant
    6 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Looking to start your career in dental nursing? Join a team that will support, train, and inspire you every step of the way. We are a welcoming, modern dental group committed to delivering outstanding care to every patient. Our practices are designed to help people feel at ease from the moment they walk in, and we believe in building real connections with our patients to improve their experience, confidence, and oral health. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to start or continue their journey as a Trainee Dental Nurse. Whether you’ve already started your dental nursing course or are completely new to the profession, we’d love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • Proof of enrolment (or enrolment letter) for a GDC-approved dental nurse course, • Eligibility to work in the UK (including National Insurance number), • Willingness to begin or continue Hepatitis B vaccinations, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), • Basic understanding of infection control and decontamination, • Organised and reliable – able to assist with patient records, notes, and admin, • A team player who is calm under pressure and eager to learn, • Comfortable helping with reception and front-desk tasks when needed, • No previous dental experience is required – full training will be provided. What You’ll Be Doing: • Supporting dentists during patient treatments, • Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, safe, and well-stocked, • Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after appointments, • Managing instruments, materials, and stock, • Learning valuable clinical and patient-care skills as you train What You’ll Get: • Full support and training in a friendly, professional environment, • Access to ongoing development opportunities once qualified, • Health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP, • Up to 30 days of annual leave with service (plus bank holidays), • Discounts on gyms, restaurants, retail, and more

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  • FM Human Resources Manager
    FM Human Resources Manager
    6 days ago
    £60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    People Partner London (Soho) | Full Time | Minimum 4 days a week in the office, with regular restaurant visits Reports to: Chief People Officer This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on People Partner who wants to be close to the business, influence real change and help our managers create great places to work. At Franco Manca, great pizza starts with great people. For over 15 years we've been making slow-risen sourdough pizza the way it should be: simple ingredients, proper craft and restaurants that feel part of their neighbourhood. We're not a People team sitting far away from the action. We're close to our restaurants, our managers and our teams, and this role is right at the heart of that. Why Franco Manca? We're proud of where we've come from and excited about where we're going. This is an opportunity to join a business with real heritage that's investing in its people, its restaurants and its future. You'll have the chance to influence how we support our teams, work closely with senior leaders and make a genuine impact across the business. You'll also have space to keep growing yourself, with opportunities to get involved in people projects, leadership development, coaching and wider business initiatives as we continue to evolve. We're looking for a People Partner to work alongside our Operations Managers, helping our restaurant teams thrive. You'll build trusted relationships, coach leaders, support managers through the moments that matter and help create an environment where people can do their best work. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety and influence. One day you could be supporting a manager through a complex people matter, the next you'll be using insight to spot trends, shaping practical people plans or helping us develop future leaders. If you enjoy working closely with people, balancing commercial thinking with empathy and making a real difference across a multi-site business, we'd love to hear from you. You'll love this role if · You like being close to the business and out with managers, not hidden behind a desk. · You enjoy coaching leaders, solving problems practically and seeing the difference your work makes. · You want exposure to senior leaders, people strategy and projects that shape how our teams grow. What you'll be doing • Partner with Managers to support our restaurants and people., • Coach and develop managers to build confident, capable teams. · Lead a wide range of employee relations cases with confidence, fairness, consistency and sound judgement. • Use people insight and data to spot trends and improve the employee experience. · Bring strong attention to detail to employee relations, people processes, documentation and follow-up, making sure advice is accurate, consistent and well managed. • Support talent development, succession planning and leadership capability., • Help shape practical people initiatives that support our restaurants today and as we continue to grow., • Work closely with the wider People team to keep things simple, consistent and people focused. We're looking for someone who • Has HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience in hospitality, retail or another fast-paced customer facing multi-site business. · Has strong employee relations knowledge, including confidence managing complex cases and a solid understanding of UK employment law. · Is CIPD qualified or working towards qualification; however, practical, commercial HR experience and strong judgement are just as important. • Builds trust quickly and enjoys coaching and supporting managers., • Brings a practical, solutions-focused approach. · Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in getting the important things right, especially when handling sensitive people matters. • Understands that every conversation matters., • Loves working with people as much as processes., • Wants to help create workplaces where everyone feels welcome and supported. Our values in this role · Welcome Everybody: You create a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where managers and teams feel listened to, supported and treated fairly. · Love Your Food: You care about the details that make Franco Manca special and help managers build teams who are proud of the food, service and experience they deliver. · Keep It Moving: You work with pace, clarity and common sense, helping managers resolve people matters quickly, fairly and practically. · Put On a Great Show: You understand that great people experiences lead to great restaurant experiences, and you help managers create teams who deliver warm, genuine hospitality every day. What you'll get · Up to £60,000 per year · Annual discretionary bonus scheme · 25 days holiday plus bank holidays · Salary sacrifice schemes, including pension, Cycle to Work and EV car scheme · Season ticket loan · Medicash health cash plan, including dental, glasses, physiotherapy and more · 24/7 virtual GP access, confidential counselling and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters · Free pizzas and soft drinks on every shift, plus free sourdough bread to cook at home · 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurant · Cashback, online discounts, discounted shopping vouchers, gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks · Annual social events, incentives and competitions · Up to £500 employee referral scheme, subject to terms and conditions · Development opportunities to support your growth and progression If this sounds like the kind of People Partner role where you could do your best work, we'd love to hear from you. Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

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  • Operations Director
    Operations Director
    22 days ago
    £55000–£65000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Operations Director We are looking for a driven, hands-on Operations Director to join our growing business and play a key role in taking it to the next level.This is not a role for someone who simply oversees operations from behind a desk. We are looking for someone who is happy to lead from the front, support our General Managers on the ground, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement systems that make the business stronger as it grows.You will work closely with the other directors to improve operational performance, develop our management team, introduce new structures and processes, improve customer experience, support marketing initiatives, drive sales, control costs, and ensure consistency across all sites. Responsibilities • Support and develop our General Managers and management teams., • Maintain high operational standards across all sites., • Implement and improve systems, structures and SOPs., • Analyse KPIs, labour, stock, GP, sales and profitability., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue., • Support recruitment, training and staff development., • Work closely with the marketing team to help drive sales., • Ensure excellent customer service and food quality., • Be hands-on when required and lead by example. Essential Experience • Previous experience as a Area Manager or Operations Manager within hospitality., • Proven experience managing multiple sites or high-volume operations., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Commercially minded with the ability to improve business performance., • Experience implementing operational systems and processes., • Comfortable working both strategically and operationally. What We’re Looking For We want someone who genuinely enjoys building businesses, improving operations and developing people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact within an ambitious and growing hospitality business.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    -EXPERIENCED - General Manager – Italian Restaurant (Fresh Pasta Concept) 🇮🇹🍝 We are a young and ambitious Italian restaurant group, specialised in fresh pasta fatta in casa. We launched our first restaurant two and a half years ago, and after building strong foundations, we are now looking for an experienced General Manager to help us grow the business and expand the concept. This role is for someone who truly understands Italian cuisine, culture, and hospitality — not just the food, but la mentalità. The Role As General Manager, you will be responsabile dell’intera attività — front of house, kitchen, people, standards, and financial performance. You will: • Lead the whole house (FOH & BOH), • Maintain and develop exceptional service standards, • Train, mentor, and inspire the team, • Oversee hygiene, cleaning & compliance, • Work closely with ownership on growth and expansion strategy This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk-based position. Key Requirements We are looking for a candidate with strong senior-level experience and deep operational knowledge: • ✅ Minimum 5 years in senior management, • ✅ At least 3 years in a similar Italian restaurant environment, • ✅ Extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine & cultura italiana, • ✅ Excellent command of English (Italian strongly preferred), • ✅ Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, EPOS systems, • ✅ Confident with reservation platforms, • ✅ Very strong financial acumen, • Budgeting, • Forecasting, • P&L management, • ✅ Qualified in HACCP & Health & Safety, • ✅ Personal Liquor Licence, • ✅ Proven ability to train staff to a very high standard of service, • Who You Are, • A leader, not just a manager, • Hands-on, visible on the floor and engaged with the kitchen, • Entrepreneurial, with a growth mindset, • Passionate about autentica ospitalità italiana, • Excited by the idea of helping scale a successful concept, • What We Offer, • 🔹 Ad hoc contract package for the right candidate, • 🔹 A key role in shaping the future of the company, • 🔹 Opportunity to grow with a business aiming to expand the concept, • If you feel questa posizione è fatta per te, and you want to be part of a company moving from one strong restaurant to the next stage of growth, we’d love to hear from you.

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