We are looking for an enthusiastic Pottery Cafe Assistant/ Supervisor to join our front house team. 20-24 hours a week or more. Must: - trained barista - flexible - supervisor experience - friendly - quick and efficient Main Role: Supervising as required, plus additional help in the studio: · Managing staff – supervising and ensuring the day goes smoothly, allocating jobs and parties appropriately, and providing training if required. · Managing customer interactions – maintaining a high level of customer service, ensuring each customer leaves happy, and resolving customer issues if necessary. · Managing studio bookings – ensuring tables are ready when required, organising table swaps etc. when necessary, and being aware of big groups and parties especially. Ensure confidence with SevenRooms software. · Managing the studio space – making sure paint bottles and squeezy pens are full and working in the main studio and Party Room, palettes and brushes are clean and available, tables and chairs are cleaned effectively, aprons are clean and tidy (and taken to the drycleaners weekly), and back area is tidy and safe. Also periodically check the community board and library and ensure they are up to date, and ensure there are enough samples for upcoming themes. · Maintaining studio supplies - maintain stationery and postage supplies and inform the person responsible for the ordering if an order is needed. · Managing the shop/café space – using the till, aiding with shop purchases and queries, and café orders and queries. Setting up the till at the start of the day and cashing up at the end of the day. · Managing opening/closing – ensuring the studio opens on time and that customers leave on time at the end of the day, and ensuring all necessary jobs are completed. Ensure the studio is prepared for the cleaner if necessary, and lights are off, locks are secured, alarm is on, etc. · Managing schedules – co-ordinating lunchtimes around parties and changeovers to ensure the best team is available when needed. · Communication with team and managers – ensuring the team on each day is aware of any important changes (price changes, special offers, potential problems, etc.), and passing on any issues or complaints from the team to managers. · General studio assistance – help the rest of the team with pottery collections, wrapping up, washing up, etc
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.
Responsible for regularly updating and maintaining the online product inventory, including new arrivals, out of-stock items, price changes, and promotions. Ensure accurate product details such as name, ingredients, benefits, price, and availability are displayed for customer reference. Update website banners, landing pages, and special offers. Tracking key website metrics, such as sales trends, customer inquiries, and conversion rates, and generating reports for management is essential. Coordinate with developers to resolve technical issues, monitor the website for bugs or downtime, and implement backup and recovery procedures. Manage user-generated data, including customer reviews, inquiries, and accounts. Ensuring the security of sensitive customer information, including payment data and transaction history, is a key responsibility.
We are looking for reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our team as Self-Employed Multi-Drop Delivery Drivers. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently delivering multiple packages to various locations within a designated area. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking flexible working hours with the potential to maximise earnings. Key Responsibilities: - Collect, load, and deliver parcels to residential and commercial addresses - Plan and follow the most efficient delivery routes - Ensure timely, accurate, and secure deliveries - Obtain proof of delivery from recipients - Conduct routine checks to maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness Requirements: - A valid and clean UK driving licence (2 years old) - At least 6 months of van driving experience - Basic Disclosure checks - Strong organisational and time management skills - Essential physical fitness for loading and unloading packages Benefits: - Earnings are based on the number of deliveries completed - Opportunities for regular work, 5 to 6 days a week If you are a proactive individual who enjoys working independently and meeting new people, this role could be perfect for you. Only genuine candidates interested in this position should apply now to seize this opportunity before it's gone. A limited number of positions are available, so apply today!
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.
VIP Protection Service - Recruitment for London Events We are currently seeking qualified candidates for our London events. To apply, you must meet the following criteria: - Hold a valid SIA Badge or Door Supervisor (DS) license. - Be physically fit, as the role involves responding to incidents and extensive patrols, often walking miles. - Have at least 5 years of experience in response security. - Candidates must be of larger physique, as size is a requirement per our clients' specifications. Please note that all references will be thoroughly checked to meet our clients' expectations. We offer competitive pay rates of £15-£17 per hour, with same-day payments processing after completing your last shift. Additionally, strict checks, including a DBS verification, will be conducted. If you believe you have what it takes, we invite you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you,
Retail Manager As a result of our exceptional growth in recent years, we are on the lookout for an outstanding Manager with a proven record in sales,&marketing, visitor operations and customer service skills. Personal Skills: A suitable candidate will have good written and verbal communication skills, experience in problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative, work on their own, work with a team and strong track record of managing budgets to maximise income while controlling costs. • Project Management skills • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) • Advanced IT skills, POS system management including web ordering • Flexibility, enthusiasm, and enjoyment in meeting people Employee benefits include: • Performance related Bonus • Pension Scheme • Opportunities for promotion • Discounted Purchases with us • An excellent working environment Details about the role: • Full time position (37.5hours a week) • Friendly team • Opportunities for further training and self-development • The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm - 51 weeks per year. Rotating shift patterns within opening hours. • Salary £39000 per annum Main responsibilities: The duties of the manager will include: · Overseeing both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth, efficient service and an exceptional customer experience. · Daily Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the store to ensure smooth and efficient operations. · Stock Control & Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage reordering, minimize wastage, and ensure availability of key items. · Supplier Liaison & Purchasing: Source products, negotiate prices with suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries. · Compliance & Licensing: Ensure adherence to all health & safety, food hygiene, trading standards, and tobacco/alcohol licensing regulations. · Cash Handling & Financial Reporting: Manage tills, reconcile daily takings, prepare sales reports, and monitor store profitability. · Staff Supervision & Rota Management: Supervise and support staff, prepare shift rotas, and manage recruitment and training of new employees. · Customer Service & Engagement: Maintain high standards of customer service, handle complaints, and promote a welcoming store atmosphere. · Visual Merchandising & Shop Layout: Ensure products are well displayed, clearly priced, and that the store layout encourages footfall and sales. · Security & Loss Prevention: Monitor for theft, maintain CCTV and security protocols, and ensure secure handling of high-value items. · Business Development: Identify opportunities to introduce new product lines, promotions, or services to increase sales and customer retention. Requested qualifications and experiences: • NQF Level 3 or above in management • At least one year experience of working in similar role i.e., Sales Manager/Marketing Manager/Retail Manager EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK - Please note that if we have not contacted you within 10 working days, it is fair to assume that due to a number of possible reasons your application will not be pursued further in this instance. We will, however, retain your details on our database and contact you with any suitable opportunities in the future*