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Hotel Manager – Premier Inn – Southend on Sea (Eastern Esplanade) Salary £31,500 - £35,000 Become the leader of a hospitality Dream Team and take hotel management at Premier Inn to even greater levels of guest satisfaction. As a Hotel Manager at the UK’s leading hotel brand, you’ll be taking our famous name to more guests, keeping our unique culture alive with your team and using our management experience and skills to make your hotel a success. As the leader of the hotel, you’re responsible for the safety of everyone within it. Manage your team, develop them, bring out the best in them and be rewarded with a vibrant Premier Inn that delights guests time and time again. Eastern Esplanade, Southend On Sea,SS1 2YT • Award-winning induction and training, • Performance-related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme, • Whitbread Privilege Card giving you 25% off in our restaurants and up to 50% off in our Premier Inn Hotels., • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), • Get discounts at shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more through Perks at Work., • Lead and motivate our team of Front of House, Housekeeping, Back of House and Maintenance to ensure outstanding service and compliance with our brand standards, • Work with the team to manage daily operations within the hotel, including the bar and kitchen, to keep us the UK’s number one, • Understand the bigger picture and what really matters in your hotel to drive improvement and spot commercial opportunities, • Ensure health and safety standards are met throughout the hotel and oversee food service operations to maintain our high-quality standards, • Previous management experience in the hospitality industry or similar environment where you led a team to success, • Strong leadership skills with a passion for customer service, • Excellent team management and communication skills with a warm, genuine approach to people and a capacity to engender trust and win support at all levels, • Commitment to safety and maintaining high standards of service Be a part of Premier Inn – a Great British business At Premier Inn, we do hotel jobs differently. Award-winning training. All the support you need to develop. And brilliant career prospects with the UK’s biggest hotel brand. It's about giving our own people a great experience, so they give our guests the great all-round experience they expect from us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As Food and Beverage Supervisor you'll be responsible for delivering when it comes to all things F&B, while supervising larger part of the hotels food and beverage operations. This includes partnering with the Food and Beverage Manager in recruiting and managing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, developing menus, maintaining inventory and budgets, and enforcing health and safety regulations. You'll also also assist in monitoring industry trends, analysing sales and financial reports, and work with marketing and sales teams to promote the hotel's food and beverage offerings. The role requires exceptional communication, and organisational skills, as well as a strong knowledge of food and beverage standards and best practices. • Prior experience in delivering first class service in a food and beverage environment, • A deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards and best practices., • You’ll be an inspirational people orientated person, with first class communication, and organisational skills., • You’ll be equipped with a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other., At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow' Holiday Inn Southend 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XG, About Holiday Inn Southend At Holiday Inn® Southend hotel, located a stones throw from Southend Airport, we are committed to investing in and developing our team, in return for your commitment to ensure every guest has a positve experience. At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need you to: • Be you by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people, • Get ready by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for any-thing, • Show you care by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests, • Take action by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile Our hotel was built in 2012 and our guests benefit from 129 modern bedrooms, state of the art conference and event facilities, and a stylish rooftop restaurant & bar, "1935" offering contemporary British fare and views of the airport runway and surrounding countryside. We have a great product but our most important asset is our team, who provide consistently high level service, have a great personality and a passion for delivering a 5 Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts :Do you want to work for one of the world's best known hotel brands? With a well-earned reputation for friendly service and good value for money, our hotels and resorts are fresh, modern and known throughout the world. Our guests include all sorts of different people - some travelling for fun, often with their families and others travelling on business. With over 1,200 hotels and resorts worldwide there will be one in a city or resort location near you. • Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities, • Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa, • Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing, • 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme, • Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions, • Flexible working opportunities, • Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most, • Staff meals on duty, • Paid breaks, • Starting salary above national minimum wage, • Access to hotel gym facilities, • Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events., • Free staff parking #J-18808-Ljbffr

At the heart of Southend-on-Sea’s cultural life are the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre - two iconic venues united by a shared passion for live entertainment. As part of the technical team the post holder will be responsible for all technical and associated aspects of stage and events presentation, ensuring the Palace Theatre’s standards of professionalism and presentation are maintained at all times. The successful candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of lighting and sound rigging and operation, gets ins and get outs, building sets, hemp flying and technical health and safety. An understanding of fire safety, security requirements and event planning is desirable. Excellent verbal communication and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to lead and train a team. The role includes lone and assisted manual handling tasks. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the day to day running of the Dixon Studio, for both performances and the support of Southend Theatres extensive education program., • Design, rig and operate technical equipment in the Dixon Studio based on the requirements of hirers., • Act as central point of contact for all Dixon Studio shows, including pre-show liaison, booking and management of casual staff and preparation of internal rider documentation., • Under the direction of the Technical Manager, basic technical maintenance tasks at the Palace Theatre complex., • Arrange and conduct pre-show meetings with both hirers and venue management and communicate show requirements to the rest of the technical team in line with the organisations systems of work., • Proven excellent track-record for quality technical support of theatrical productions and related events., • Proven excellent track record of adherence to Health and Safety at Work regulations and procedures., • Good record of co-operation, communication, contribution, and initiative as a member of a technical team in a theatre or entertainment environment., • Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills with contractors, outside companies, and colleagues., • Good working knowledge and experience of maintaining and repairing equipment., • Ability to troubleshoot across all theatrical technical disciplines and a proactive and positive attitude to problem solving in all areas., • Good knowledge and experience of general building maintenance., • Ability to respond to varying workload, keep calm in a pressurised environment and manage tasks and time efficiently., • Proven excellent track‑record of staff line management. Founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is an award-winning global live-entertainment business, producing plays and musical, theatre and venue ownership and operations, live music and comedy, events and hospitality, Performing Arts education, ticketing, the distribution and filming of event cinema and TV live-streaming innovative content through Trafalgar Releasing Ltd (from David Tennant in Macbeth to Taylor Swift). Trafalgar Entertainment is home to Trafalgar Theatres (with 23 venues in the UK, Sydney, London, and across the UK), including four London Theatres - Trafalgar Theatre, The Bridge Theatre, and the new British Airways Theatre, Olympia. We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect. Discounted theatre tickets Training and development plans Hundreds ofsavings across retailers withTE&ME Access to mental health resources And much more... Eligibility criteria applies Position Title Technician Palace & Dixon Location Southend Theatres Contract Permanent Hours Full-time, 40 hours Annual Leave 33 days per annum inclusive of public bank holidays Salary £30,000 per annum Job Description Download a full Job Description Details £30.00 per year Location: Southend on Sea, SS0 7RA, GB #J-18808-Ljbffr

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other. As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include • Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities, • Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa, • Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing, • 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme, • Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions, • Flexible working opportunities, • Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most, • Staff meals on duty, • Paid breaks, • Starting salary above national minimum wage, • Access to hotel gym facilities, • Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events., • Free staff parking As Food and Beverage Supervisor you’ll be responsible for delivering when it comes to all things F&B, while supervising larger part of the hotels food and beverage operations. This includes partnering with the Food and Beverage Manager in recruiting and managing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, developing menus, maintaining inventory and budgets, and enforcing health and safety regulations. You'll also also assist in monitoring industry trends, analysing sales and financial reports, and work with marketing and sales teams to promote the hotel's food and beverage offerings. The role requires exceptional communication, and organisational skills, as well as a strong knowledge of food and beverage standards and best practices. You’ll always work with Aimbridge’s four pillars of Food and Beverage in mind: People, Product, Guest, Performance. • Prior experience in delivering first class service in a food and beverage environment, • A deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards and best practices., • You’ll be an inspirational people orientated person, with first class communication, and organisational skills., • You’ll be equipped with a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow' #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Assistant Park Manager, you will work closely with the Deputy and Park Manager to develop, lead and empower your highly motivated and talented team, to deliver ourfour values; pride, passion, playing together and moments of WOW-ness. You will deliver the day to day running of the park spanning the entire customer journey, leading by example to deliver exceptional and engaging customer service. You will inspire and coach your team to do the same. You will ensure compliance with brand standards and SOP’s and challenge performance when needed. You will be an inclusive leader who demonstrates respect, collaboration and takes collective responsibility in all you do. You will be an authentic brand ambassador who is commercial, creative, brave and curious, creating a culture to reflect these behaviours and attributes. • Minimum 3 years' experience in aleadership role, • Experience with financial data and KPI management, • Experience of managing and leading a large team, • Experience with planning and running events, • Working knowledge of welfare and EDI in the workplace, • Excellent customer service and engagement skills, • Experience working with SEN children and customers, • Knowledge of industry H&S standards and compliance, • Tech savvy, • Working knowledge of the core Microsoft applications, • A background in a service-led industry is desirable, such as hospitality, adventure parks, family leisure entertainment parks etc., • IOSH qualification desirable, • First aid qualification desirable, • Industry-leading pay, • Birthday leave, • Enhanced maternity/paternity, • Company Bonus Scheme, • Company Sick Pay, • 50% off food and drinks while on shift, • 50p hot drinks, • 50% off for you + 4 on weekdays, • 50% off entry for you + 4 on weekends and during school holidays, • 20% off up to 4 parties a year for your family & friends, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Increased holiday leave at 2 and 5 years of service, • Birthday is a paid day off for everyone, • Pension Scheme, • Discount & reward platform offering discounts and rewards for leisure, restaurants and high street and online stores #J-18808-Ljbffr

Serve Legal are recruiting auditors to collect observational data from pubs, bars, sports clubs and social venues on behalf of a leading media research client. As part of our PubTV team, you will visit venues within a designated area, make a small number of observations, and report back using our simple online system. These visits are anonymous and observational only. You will never be required to test, challenge, judge or interact with venue staff as part of the role. This is a part-time, flexible role which is ideal to fit around other work, education, family commitments or retirement. Work is allocated on a project basis, with auditors offered suitable opportunities based on their location and availability. Flexibility Work is available on various weekdays, evenings and weekends throughout the year. You decide which opportunities you would like to accept, allowing you to fit work around your existing commitments. Auditors are paid per completed visit, with rates shown within individual listings. Reasonable travel expenses are covered in addition to audit fees. Each visit is quick and straightforward. You will typically visit a number of venues within a local area during a set time window, recording a small number of observations before moving on to the next location. No two routes are exactly the same. Auditors visit a wide range of pubs, bars, clubs and hospitality venues across the UK, making each project slightly different. Our experienced Area Managers provide guidance throughout the process, ensuring you feel confident before completing your first assignment. Many auditors begin with PubTV projects before progressing onto our wider range of auditing and mystery shopping opportunities across multiple sectors. Visiting pubs, bars, sports clubs and social venues within a specified area. Completing visits during an allocated time window. Making simple observations based on the project requirements. Recording findings through our online reporting system. Providing basic evidence of attendance where required. Routes are typically made up of several venues located within the same area. Auditors are encouraged to visit as many venues as possible during the allocated time window, however we understand that not every venue will always be reached. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Smartphone with internet access. Comfortable working independently. Able to communicate by email and phone when required. Reliable and able to meet agreed deadlines. Comfortable visiting pubs and bars alone for short periods. No previous experience is required. Before completing your first project, a manager will talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Full guidance and route-planning support are provided, making the role easy to get started with. Serve Legal is one of the UK's largest auditing companies, providing market research, compliance auditing and mystery shopping services across the UK and Ireland. We work with a wide range of clients and offer auditors many different opportunities once established within our network. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Whether your expertise lies in driving fast-paced trading routines, leading customer-facing teams, managing overnight operations, or driving fresh standards, we are looking for strong, versatile managers to join our retail leadership team. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you'll bring a hands-on approach to managing department operations. We match our managers to specific specialist areas; such as Trading, Customer Service, Fresh, Online or Market Street, based on your unique strengths, experience, and where you'll make the biggest impact. Lead & Inspire Teams: Manage shift rotas, attendance, and talent development. Deliver multi-skilled training to build confident, flexible team members across your department. Put Customers First: Lead your team to deliver outstanding shopping experiences, keeping standards high and acting on customer feedback. Drive Department Performance: Lead a supportive, performance-driven environment, guiding your team to meet operational, availability, and sales targets. Keep Operations Running Smoothly: Plan resources thoroughly, manage daily operational routines, ensure health and legal compliance, and collaborate across store departments. Generous holiday entitlement Discretionary bonus scheme 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here Subsidised in-store cafe or shop floor ranges Free parking Competitive pension and life assurance Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Optional payroll charity donations A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave Whether your background is in retail, hospitality, leisure, or travel, if you care about great service and bringing out the best in people, you'll fit right in with us. You'll be the kind of person who: Leads and steps up with confidence: Has experience leading and supporting a team in a fast-paced environment, confidently running shifts and handling daily trading priorities. You'll be confident to step up as Manager in Charge when required. Builds strong, supportive teams: Communicates naturally, shares knowledge, and deals with everyday challenges calmly to keep the team working well together. Listens and adapts: Active listener who acts on customer and colleague feedback to make things better every shift, staying open and flexible to new ways of working. Keeps a firm grip on the basics: Takes a practical approach to managing department routines, keeping a close eye on safety, stock availability, and operational standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr