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  • Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    2 days 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 of House Team - Host
    Front of House Team - Host
    23 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Full-time Contract | 35–48 Hours per week About Duck and Rice "An eclectic Soho pub with a world-class Chinese kitchen." We're looking for passionate and energetic Host/Hostess to join our team, helping us create memorable dining experiences in one of Soho's most vibrant restaurants. The Role As a Host / Hostess, you'll be the first point of contact for our guests and play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience from the moment they arrive. You'll help set the tone for exceptional hospitality while working closely with the wider Front of House team. You will: • Welcome and greet guests warmly, creating a friendly and professional first impression., • Manage reservations, bookings, and guest seating efficiently., • Escort guests to their tables and provide menus when required., • Maintain an organised and accurate table plan throughout service., • Communicate effectively with the FOH teams to ensure smooth service., • Monitor guest flow and manage waiting times professionally., • Respond to guest enquiries and requests with a positive and helpful attitude., • Assist the FOH team during busy service periods wherever needed., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation at the reception desk., • Help ensure every guest feels valued and well looked after throughout their visit. We're looking for candidates who: • Have at least 1–2 years' experience in a busy restaurant or hospitality environment., • Have a warm, friendly, and confident personality., • Are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service., • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Are organised, attentive to detail, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment., • Remain calm and professional under pressure., • Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn., • Hold the legal right to work in the UK. Salary & Benefits: • Up to £14.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus a share of credit card tips., • Free staff meals prepared daily by our accomplished chefs., • Personal training and development programme., • 50% food and beverage discount across our restaurants worldwide., • Uniform provided., • Life Assurance and 24/7 GP consultation access via Hospitality in Action. Join Our Team If you're passionate about hospitality, love creating great first impressions, and enjoy making guests feel genuinely welcome, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at The Duck & Rice in the heart of Soho and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and memorable experiences. Apply today and become part of the Duck & Rice family.

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  • Operations Director
    Operations Director
    1 month 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
    2 months 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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