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  • Hotel Operations Manager (London Cluster)
    Hotel Operations Manager (London Cluster)
    2 days ago
    £65000–£66788 yearly
    Full-time
    Temple, London

    Job Ref: 13186 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 on 2 Off Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 04/06/2026 Closing date: 18/07/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as an Operations Manager. We genuinely care about our guests and each other and we show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. It is these values that support you to be yourself here at Apex Hotels. By bringing your own personality, passion, and ideas to the role, you will add a new dynamic to our senior management team. We believe it is our personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels. Role overview: This is a highly visible role and as the daily face of the Hotel, you will be responsible for overseeing the continual development and delivery of our Apex Brand Values, our guest journey, our brand standards, cost controls, Hotel's profitability, Health & Safety, Sustainability, & Team culture. This role will involve operational coverage across a seven-day week rota, as required by the business. Your main responsibilities are for your home base, though you will be required to operate across our 2 London Hotels, as directed by the Hotel Manager for London, and the Regional General Manager, England. You may also be required to assist and support at our sister property in Bath Spa, as and when requested by the Hotel Manager, London & Regional General Manager, England. Key Responsibilities Customer centricity • To be highly visible at key operational times to ensure the drive and enhancement of the customer experience, • Maintain Team focus on 'the Customer's need', individualising and personalising service where possible and encouraging Team initiative, • Ownership of the full in stay and post stay customer service lifecycle, continually reviewing where improvements can be made and following up on customer feedback and addressing service gaps, • Ensure the highest cleanliness standards across all hotel's areas Growth & profitability • Collaborate with HOD's and Sales to support in following up customer lead opportunities and actively grow the business, • Work with HOD's to ensure that teams are upskilled and multiskilled in line with business requirements, • Analysis of daily / weekly payroll costs in accordance with forecasted and materialised revenue levels to ensure optimal staffing deployments are managed with overspend corrected within the same trading period, • Ensure effective holiday/sickness/absence management Employer of choice • In line with company initiatives, deliver and initiate regular team recognition, • Develop and coordinate a community / social calendar of events for cluster teams, • Support the delivery of regular company wellness initiatives Strategy delivery • Ensure F&B strategies, Menu implementation, packages and promotions are delivered on time, and that strategies are simplified, understood, and communicated through to all teams, ensuring delivery of Revenue targets, • Create and ensure a "Sales Team mentality" across all departments (Upselling, cross selling), • Continuously look for and action cost saving strategies, • Ensure that all operations are running smoothly in tandem with one another Company Policy and Risk Management • Ensure all legislative standards of performance are adhered to i.e. Health and Safety, Fire and Food Safety, IT and Accounting Compliance and HR procedures, • Collaborate with Risk and Compliance division to ensure all required training is delivered within timeframes required Making a difference • Implement and coordinate initiatives across the cluster in line with the 'giving something back' company charter, • Ensure ownership and accountability of our Sustainability Agenda across all departments About you: We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. To excel within this role, you will: • Maintain and enhance a guest and team centric culture, • Communicate effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing, • Influence and inspire confidence, • Demonstrate a coaching, supporting and challenging mentality that delivers operational results, • Build effective and productive relationships (internal & external), • Create an open environment, • Identify and manage best resources to achieve targets, • Translate strategies into practical plans You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover We encourage you to bring your true self to work. We'll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. Our family can never be too big, there's a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. We're an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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  • Street Food Trader - Chef
    Street Food Trader - Chef
    3 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    DOME is looking for a charismatic and kind Team Member (Back of house) to join our team! Each summer, we take large teams on the road across the UK — from Scotland down to the Isle of Wight — running experience-led food halls with our six in-house brands at some of the country's biggest and best-loved music festivals. What starts in London's street-food scene becomes a full season of life on the road alongside around 150 team members, moving city to city, building buzzing food spaces, and delivering high-energy service to huge crowds. Festival life is fast-paced and demanding, with long shifts and big volumes, but it's also hugely rewarding. You'll live and work closely with your team all summer, sharing camps, late nights, headline artists, crew access, and moments that turn into lifelong friendships. It's hard work, high adrenaline, and completely unforgettable — a season you'll still be talking about long after the final show ends. Our teams span six street food brands within an immersive, traveling food hall across two floors. Each quick-service food brand operates from its own converted kitchen unit and is run by a close-knit team of around 10 people. You'll be part of a smaller team focused on one brand, while also working alongside a larger, collaborative food hall team. The Role: • Unit Operations: Support the safe and efficient day-to-day running of the unit by following opening and closing procedures and maintaining clean, well-presented kitchen and work areas., • Product & Service: Deliver food to brand standards with strong menu knowledge, accurate product builds, and consistent quality and speed, while handling customer issues appropriately., • Compliance & Safety: Follow food safety, health & safety, training, and waste procedures at all times, supporting correct storage, preparation, and service., • Team & Communication: Work positively as part of the team, complete required inductions and training, follow absence procedures, and communicate clearly with supervisors and managers., • Stock, Costs & Systems: Follow par levels, portion control, and stock rotation, using company systems to reduce waste and support efficient operations. Benefits: • Growth, personal development and career opportunities in festivals and events, • Expert leadership and management training from some top providers, • Fun, friendly, casual and seriously experienced team, • Discount off food and drink at any of our events, festivals, pop-ups or restaurants, • Good quality uniform, • Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing, • Bonus scheme for all team members - whatever your level Truffle Burger was founded in 2018. What began as a simple burger, trading from a van around London, grew into a cult favourite. The business has expanded from pop-ups, festivals, international collaborations and restaurants into a recognised brand with an ever increasing following. As we continue to grow our teams, projects, ideas and national and international presence, we stay true to what made Truffle Burger special from day one.

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  • Panel Beater
    Panel Beater
    8 days ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Mon - Fri 08:00 - 17:00 SPONSORSHIP WILL BE PROVIDED Talented and efficient Panel Tech to join this leading team. You will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with the manufacturers' specifications utilising modern equipment and techniques. Knowledge and skills required: • Automotive systems (e.g., basic vehicle layout, function and location of parts)., • Parts requirements to complete the job together with the ability to communicate parts requirements via repair orders, • Approved and established procedures for conducting repairs, including correct welding procedures and glass bonding methods, • Health and safety awareness, • The quality control and inspection requirements of the body shop department, • Manufacturers’ products and recent improvements through technical bulletins, training courses and technical magazines etc., • The retail motor industry and automotive systems in general, • Manufacturer Body Repair component replacement and basic mechanical sequences And be able to: • Use chassis straightening equipment (jig) in a safe and effective manner, • Interpret and adopt vehicle legislation and trade practices, • Use Manufacturer Body Repair sequences, • Apply panel beating techniques and how to use them, • Work positively among other technicians and Bodyshop personnel, • Work independently, manage own time, in a busy, noisy and dusty environment, • Ensure that all Health and Safety / COSHH legislation and internal procedures are followed and environmental best practices are observed Competencies • Establishing and Maintaining Relationships, • Customer Orientated, • Team working, • Problem Solving & Decision Making, • Continuous Improvement, • Results Focused, • Integrity, • Flexible, • Planning and Organizing/Team Member, • Communication, • Numerate, • Computer literate, • Precise Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: 3 years (preferred) Language: • English (preferred) Work authorization: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Bar Manager - festivals
    Bar Manager - festivals
    3 days ago
    £17 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    DOME is looking for a charismatic and kind Bar Manager to join our festival team! DOME is an immersive, travelling food hall experience spanning two floors and six exciting food and drink brands. Each quick-service food and bar concept operates from its own converted unit and is powered by a close-knit team, while also being part of a larger collaborative food hall environment. Working alongside the cult-favourite brand Truffle Burger, we deliver high-energy hospitality experiences across festivals, events, pop-ups and restaurants. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Bar Manager to lead from the front and help create exceptional guest experiences. The Role As Bar Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the bar operation, ensuring outstanding service, strong team leadership and smooth operational performance in a fast-paced festival and events environment. You will: • Run the bar operation end-to-end, overseeing daily service, standards, safety and site performance, • Lead busy service periods with confidence while maintaining exceptional drink quality and guest experience, • Build, train and motivate a positive, high-performing team through strong communication and leadership, • Maintain excellent cleanliness, organisation and stock management across all bar areas, • Ensure all licensing, health & safety and event regulations are followed, including age verification procedures, • Manage stock, labour and suppliers to control costs, reduce waste and improve efficiency, • Drive product and service excellence while acting as a positive ambassador for the DOME brands, • Work collaboratively with event teams, suppliers and management to deliver smooth operations, • Support recruitment, training, performance management and team development, • Create an inclusive, respectful and energetic workplace culture Benefits * Growth, personal development and career opportunities in festivals and events • Expert leadership and management training from top industry providers, • Fun, friendly, casual and seriously experienced team, • Discounts across our events, festivals, pop-ups and restaurants, • High-quality uniform provided, • Bonus scheme available for all team members — whatever your level About Truffle Burger Founded in 2018, Truffle Burger began as a simple burger concept trading from a van around London and quickly became a cult favourite. From pop-ups and festivals to international collaborations and restaurants, the brand has grown into a recognised name with an ever-increasing following. As we continue to expand our teams, projects and international presence, we remain committed to the quality, creativity and hospitality that made Truffle Burger special from day one.

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  • Electrician
    Electrician
    14 days ago
    £30000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and innovative Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in high-end residential electrical install, with experience in system design and a solid understanding of technical hardware. This role involves working on diverse projects, from initial concept through to implementation, ensuring that all designs meet the required specifications and standards.Salary will reflect experience, we tend to like to discuss salary expectations with prospective candidates and collaboratively decide on a number both parties are happy with. Responsibilities: • Design and develop electrical systems and components, ensuring compliance with industry standards., • Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical components., • Develop firmware for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to enhance system functionality., • Perform signal processing tasks to analyse data from various sensors and devices., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in the electrical industry., • Feedback site status and requirements using job sheet software., • Take responsibility and care for the tools and equipment provided to you., • Communicate between multiple other trade companies we may be working with, from designers to architects, you will need to be able to work collaboratively as well as preemptively prepare for third-party delays. Skills: • NVQ3 & AM2 qualified., • Test + Inspection (EICR) on single phase and three phase installations including documentation., • Excellent presentation, from your work to your appearance, always be well presented, ensure uniform is correct etc. We have quite a high-end client profile so a uniformed front in all aspects of the job is necessary., • Install cable managements and enclosures including internal wiring to a high standard., • Expertise with installing WiFi / LAN systems, • Good understanding of heating systems, including control issue diagnosis., • Hands-on experience with soldering and surface mount technology (SMT)., • Knowledge of lighting dimming protocols and ability to identify and fault find all protocols (eg. phase, 0-10v, DALI), • Passion and a keen interest for what we do! The range of projects we work on is so exciting and we are looking for someone to join the team and be as in invested in our expansion and success as we are., • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities effectively. Benefits: • Travel expense covered., • Company pension plan., • Quarterly team socials., • Any further training or updated training covered. We look forward to reviewing your application, good luck!

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  • Southbank Street Food Manager
    Southbank Street Food Manager
    3 days ago
    £16–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    DOME is looking for a charismatic and kind Street Food Unit Manager to join our team on the Southbank starting April 2026. DOME creates exciting, high-energy places where people come together, spanning nationwide festivals, meanwhile spaces on the Southbank, pop-ups, catering, and events across London, alongside our two Truffle Burger restaurants in central London. We design, deliver, and operate vibrant, food-led destinations, working with our own in-house brands and a curated network of national and international partners. Our brands are quick-service and crowd-led, known for decadent, delicious and creative menus. By bringing together independent concepts under one roof, we create memorable, high-impact experiences that activate spaces and attract diverse audiences. Our Southbank site is one of our busiest and most exciting seasonal operations. Each summer we operate a few different in-house brands and a rotating international guest-chef residency featuring standout chefs from New York and France. Sitting in one of London's highest footfall locations, Southbank attracts people from all walks of life, from locals and tourists to theatre-goers and weekend crowds. The season runs from May to September, with a team of around 40 people working across the site. It's fast-paced, high-energy and people-focused, offering a dynamic summer environment where great food, strong teamwork, and constant momentum define the experience. The Role: • Run the unit end-to-end, owning daily operations, standards, safety, and site performance while ensuring smooth opening, closing, and inspections., • Build and lead a motivated, well-trained team, creating a positive culture through clear communication, development, and strong leadership., • Lead product and service excellence, embedding brand standards, strong food quality, great guest experience, and driving sales through confident leadership., • Be accountable for compliance and people, delivering strong food safety results, leading and developing teams, and managing performance, training, and engagement., • Control the commercial performance, managing stock, labour, suppliers, and systems to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and grow sales. Benefits: • Growth, personal development and career opportunities in festivals and events, • Expert leadership and management training from some top providers, • Fun, friendly, casual and seriously experienced team, • Discount off food and drink at any of our events, festivals, pop-ups or restaurants, • Good quality uniform, • Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing, • Bonus scheme for all team members - whatever your level Truffle Burger was founded in 2018. What began as a simple burger, trading from a van around London, grew into a cult favourite. The business has expanded from pop-ups, festivals, international collaborations and restaurants into a recognised brand with an ever increasing following. As we continue to grow our teams, projects, ideas and national and international presence, we stay true to what made Truffle Burger special from day one.

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  • Marketing Manager
    Marketing Manager
    1 month ago
    £51000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Marketing Manager Company: WELLIAM TRADE LTD Location: Fabric Floor, 8th Floor, International House, Canterbury Crescent, London, England, SW9 7QE Salary: £51,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us WELLIAM TRADE LTD is a UK-based company specialising in the agency and distribution of textiles, clothing, footwear, leather goods, and related fashion products. We work closely with international suppliers and UK-based clients, supporting product positioning, market expansion, and commercial growth within the fashion and retail sectors. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Marketing Manager to lead our marketing strategy and enhance brand presence across the UK and international markets. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong experience in fashion, textile, or retail-related industries. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with company objectives, • Manage and optimise digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels (social media, SEO, paid ads, etc.), • Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning, • Collaborate with suppliers and partners to promote products effectively in the UK market, • Oversee branding, promotional materials, and product positioning strategies, • Manage marketing budgets and track campaign performance, • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and distributors, • Support business development initiatives through targeted marketing efforts, • Requirements, • Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, Business, or a related field, • Minimum 2 years’ experience in marketing, preferably within fashion, textiles, or retail sectors, • Strong understanding of UK and international market trends, • Experience in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, • Fluent English required; additional languages (e.g. Mandarin) are a plus, • What We Offer, • Competitive salary package, • Opportunity to work in an international trading environment, • Career progression within a growing company, • Exposure to global fashion and retail markets, • How to Apply, • Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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  • Vendor Festival Chef
    Vendor Festival Chef
    6 days ago
    £13.71 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    DOME is looking for a charismatic and kind Festival Chef to join our team at DOME. Our teams span six street food brands within an immersive, traveling food hall across two floors. Each quick-service food brand operates from its own converted kitchen unit and is run by a close-knit team of around 10 people. You'll be part of a smaller team focused on one brand, while also working alongside a larger, collaborative food hall team. DOME creates exciting, high-energy places where people come together, spanning nationwide festivals, meanwhile spaces on the Southbank, pop-ups, catering, and events across London, alongside our flag ship Truffle Burger restaurant in central London. We design, deliver, and operate vibrant, food-led destinations, working with our own in-house brands and a curated network of national and international partners. Our brands are quick-service and crowd-led, known for decadent, delicious and creative menus. By bringing together independent concepts under one roof, we create memorable, high-impact experiences that activate spaces and attract diverse audiences. Each summer, we take large teams on the road across the UK. Running experience-led food halls with our six in-house brands at some of the country's biggest and best-loved music festivals. What starts in London's street-food scene becomes a full season of life on the road alongside around 60 team members, moving city to city, building buzzing food spaces, and delivering high-energy service to huge crowds. Festival life is fast-paced and demanding, with long shifts and big volumes, but it's also hugely rewarding. You'll live and work closely with your team all summer, sharing camps, late nights, headline artists, crew access, and moments that turn into lifelong friendships. It's hard work, high adrenaline, and completely unforgettable — a season you'll still be talking about long after the final show ends. The Role: • Unit Operations: Support the safe, efficient day-to-day running of the unit by following opening and closing procedures and maintaining a clean, well-presented kitchen area., • Product & Service: Prepare and serve food to brand specs and standards, with strong menu knowledge, accurate product builds, and consistent quality, speed, and service., • Compliance & Safety: Follow food safety, health & safety, and waste procedures at all times, supporting correct storage, prep, service, and compliance requirements., • Team & Communication: Work positively within the team, complete required training and communicate clearly with supervisors on shift., • Stock, Costs & Systems: Follow par levels, portion control, stock rotation, and use company systems to reduce waste and support efficient operations. Benefits: • Growth, personal development and career opportunities in festivals and events, • Expert leadership and management training from some top providers, • Fun, friendly, casual and seriously experienced team, • Discount off food and drink at any of our events, festivals, pop-ups or restaurants, • Good quality uniform, • Bonus scheme for all team members - whatever your level Truffle Burger was founded in 2018. What began as a simple burger, trading from a van around London, grew into a cult favourite. The business has expanded from pop-ups, festivals, international collaborations and restaurants into a recognised brand with an ever increasing following. As we continue to grow our teams, projects, ideas and national and international presence, we stay true to what made Truffle Burger special from day one.

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  • Procurement Manager - Beauty/Health - Part-Time
    Procurement Manager - Beauty/Health - Part-Time
    1 month ago
    £18000 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    About us We're a UK-based Brand and online retailer selling beauty and health products. The business has grown quickly over the past few years and we now need someone to take ownership of our supplier relationships in China and our stock forrecasting/planning. What the job involves: It's a part-time, standalone role with no direct reports. You'll be the main contact between our Chinese suppliers and our UK and International operations. The work splits into two parts: managing the suppliers themselves, and forecasting demand so we hold the right amount of stock. Mandarin is essential. You'll be talking to Chinese factories every day, mostly through WeChat, and we need someone who can deal with them directly rather than going through a translator. Day-to-day responsibilities Supplier work: • Find, vet and onboard new suppliers across our product categories, • Negotiate on price, MOQs, payment terms and lead times, • Build long-term relationships with manufacturers and trading partners on Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-China and through direct contacts, • Run quality checks, factory verifications, sample reviews and product certifications (UKCA, CE, RoHS, cosmetics safety), • Sort out problems when they come up: late shipments, quality issues, commercial disputes Forecasting and stock planning: • Build SKU-level demand forecasts using sales history, seasonality and upcoming promotions, • Place purchase orders to keep stock at healthy levels without overbuying, • Monitor slow-moving and ageing stock, and act on it, • Work with sales, marketing and the warehouse team to keep supply and demand aligned, • Track forecast accuracy, sell-through, stock turn and on-time delivery What we're looking for Essential: • Fluent Mandarin, spoken and written, • At least 3 years in procurement or buying, including hands-on experience sourcing from China, • Practical experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning, • Strong negotiator with a commercial head, • Confident with Excel or Google Sheets (pivots, lookups, basic forecasting models), • Well-organised and comfortable managing several categories at once Useful but not essential: • Background in home beauty/health or electronics., • Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon or eBay, or with inventory tools like Linnworks, Cin7 or NetSuite, • Working knowledge of UK product compliance (UKCA, CE, cosmetics rules), • CIPS qualification, or studying towards one What we offer: • £18,000 per year., • Part-time hours - 9am - 2pm (Mon - Fri)., • Office in Wood Green, 5 minutes from the tube (Piccadilly line), • The chance to shape the function as the business grows Location: London, Wood Green (5 minutes from the tube) Salary: £18,000 per year (part-time) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm (25 hours per week) Languages: English and Mandarin, both fluent Reports to: [Head of Operations / Founder] How to apply: Email your CV • Your experience working with Chinese suppliers, • A forecasting or stock problem you've handled and how you handled it We review applications as they come in.

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