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  • Head of IT Infrastructure
    Head of IT Infrastructure
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    HEAD OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE - LONDON HQ As Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be the operational anchor of the team: owning the infrastructure and security estate across all 28 properties, managing a small internal team, and working closely with the VP of IT to shape the direction of the function as it grows. This role suits someone equally comfortable reading a switch config and running a team meeting, ready to take on real ownership in a fast-moving business. Based in our London Bridge office 5 days a week, with occasional travel to European properties when required. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don't run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we're now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we're focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We're on an exciting journey - step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Team & Operational Leadership Serve as the operational day to day lead for the IT team, acting as the VP of IT's right hand Manage and develop a small team of property IT technicians Act as a key point of escalation for property teams and hotel operations across the estate Run the weekly IT operational rhythm: incident review, workload prioritisation, team check-ins Step up as VP IT cover when required, including stakeholder and executive-level escalations Build the processes and culture that make the team reliable and scalable Network & Connectivity Own the network infrastructure across all properties: switching, routing, VLANs, and Wi-Fi platforms Manage ISP and network provider relationships, holding them to SLA Lead circuit provisioning and fault resolution for new openings and existing sites Evaluate connectivity performance across the portfolio and lead improvement initiatives Cloud Infrastructure & Endpoints Own the Azure and Microsoft 365 environment: Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Exchange Online, Teams Manage the endpoint estate across corporate and property devices Maintain and evolve backup and disaster recovery arrangements for Tier 1 systems Support pre-opening IT builds end to end: network, telephony, CCTV, access control, AV and TV Security Operations Own day to day security operations: email security, endpoint detection and response, and threat monitoring Manage the MDR platform and act as first responder on security incidents Lead phishing and social engineering incident response, including guest data breach coordination Drive the security awareness training programme across the business Manage MFA, conditional access policies, and identity governance across M365 Supplier & Vendor Management Own operational relationships with managed network and technology providers, holding them to SLA Manage cloud telephony, IPTV/casting platforms, access control and CCTV infrastructure operationally Support the VP of IT in contract reviews, renewals, and supplier rationalisation decisions Documentation & Knowledge Build and maintain infrastructure documentation, network diagrams, and system runbooks Establish IT operational processes and embed them consistently across the team Ensure institutional knowledge is captured, structured, and accessible Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as reasonably required will form part of this job description. THE FIRE YOU CARRY · Infrastructure and security leadership · Team development and technical mentoring · Operational ownership and accountability · Stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical audiences · Incident management and outage communication · Cross-functional collaboration · Strong technical credibility in enterprise environments YOUR PROVEN TRACK 6+ years in IT infrastructure or network engineering, with clear progression into a senior or lead position Hands-on networking: Cisco or equivalent switching and routing, VLANs, Wi-Fi controller platforms Strong working knowledge of Azure and Microsoft 365: Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Exchange Online Direct experience leading and developing a small technical team Hands-on experience managing phishing, endpoint compromise, and data breach incidents Proven ability to manage competing priorities across a multi-site environment Able to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and make sound decisions without constant escalation Desirable Multi-site or hospitality IT background: PMS integration, guest Wi-Fi, door access, F&B systems Experience with MDR platforms: Huntress, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar Cloud telephony deployment or management experience ITIL Foundation or above, applied in a real operational environment Pre-opening or greenfield IT build experience Scripting or automation: PowerShell, Python European language: German, French, Czech, or Spanish WHAT WE LOOK FOR We're here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you're comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you'll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact

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  • Food Menu Development Coordinator – UK & Ireland
    Food Menu Development Coordinator – UK & Ireland
    6 days ago
    £48000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Big Mamma is a French-Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. For over a decade, we've been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high-energy restaurants to life across Europe, the UK and beyond. Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp, committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet. We're now looking for a Food Menu Development Coordinator to join our UK Food & Beverage team and help shape our seasonal food offer across the UK. Reporting to the F&B Manager UK, you will ensure our menus are aligned with Big Mamma's identity, operationally strong and delivered with consistency across all restaurants. THE ROLE You will coordinate the full menu development process, ensuring alignment with Big Mamma's artistic direction and operational excellence. You will: • Drive seasonal menu changes from development to rollout, including testing, structure, pricing and food cost control, • Ensure all menus respect Big Mamma's food identity, seasonality and B Corp commitments, • Coordinate with chefs, operations, purchasing and communications teams for smooth execution, • Monitor menu performance using key KPIs such as food cost, spend per head and margin contribution, • Analyse dish performance and guest feedback to support future menu decisions, • Conduct benchmarking and food trend research to inspire future offers, • Ensure accuracy of all menu data across systems (recipes, allergens, descriptions, pricing), • Support special projects including openings, festive menus and seasonal activations ABOUT YOU • experience in menu development, F&B coordination or hospitality operations, • Strong understanding of food cost, menu engineering and KPIs, • Highly organised with strong project management skills, • Analytical mindset with attention to detail, • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders, • Passion for food, seasonality and restaurant culture, • Proactive, solution-driven and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • Based in London office and travelling to the restaurants in the perimeter UK/Ireland WHAT BIG MAMMA OFFERS • Permanent, full-time position, • Salary: £48,000 per year, • 50% employee discount across all Big Mamma restaurants UK & Ireland, • Open Up. Free, confidential mental health and wellness support, • Wagestream. Access your wages between paydays, • Continuous training and real career growth opportunities BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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  • Chief Engineer – Ember Locke
    Chief Engineer – Ember Locke
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to oversee all maintenance operations within our hotel property. The successful candidate will ensure the safety, functionality, and high standards of the building, guest rooms, and facilities while leading a small maintenance team and coordinating with external contractors. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Manage day-to-day maintenance operations across the hotel property Ensure all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, lifts, and mechanical systems) are maintained and fully operational Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergency repairs Supervise, train, and motivate maintenance staff Manage maintenance budgets, stock control, and ordering of supplies Liaise with external contractors and service providers Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and hotel brand standards Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports

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  • Operations and Sales Administrator / PA
    Operations and Sales Administrator / PA
    19 days ago
    £1800 monthly
    Full-time
    London

    Personal Assistant / Operations Administrator Location: Office Based / Willesden NW10 (London) Salary: £450 per week Hours: Monday to Friday About Us We are a fast-growing group of businesses operating across the automotive, EV charging, and home services sectors. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant / Operations Administrator to help support the day-to-day running of multiple businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, taking ownership of tasks, and helping a growing company stay organised and efficient. Key Responsibilities • Answer incoming phone calls and customer enquiries, • Manage email inboxes and respond to customer queries, • Schedule appointments, surveys, installations, and meetings, • Follow up customer quotations and leads, • Liaise with engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors, • Organise calendars and appointments, • Create invoices and maintain records, • Assist with recruitment and job advertisements, • Monitor and update CRM systems, • Support social media and marketing activities, • General administration and business support duties Requirements • Excellent communication skills, • Professional telephone manner, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload, • Confident using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online systems, • Previous administration, PA, office management, or customer service experience preferred, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn What We Offer • £475 per week salary, • Monday to Friday working schedule, • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to grow with the business, • Long-term career progression into Office Manager or Operations Manager roles, • Varied and interesting workload across multiple industries To Apply Please send your CV along with a short covering note explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and any relevant administration, customer service, or PA experience. We are looking for someone reliable, organised, proactive, and capable of becoming a key part of our growing team.

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  • Web Designer
    Web Designer
    24 days ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    The Role We aren’t looking for just another web designer who builds a site and walks away. We are looking for a Digital Architect. You will be the bridge between aesthetic user experience, intelligent automation, and explosive audience growth. In this role, you will own our digital footprint. You will design high-converting web experiences, but you will also integrate AI-driven workflows to automate our backend and leverage SEO-forward content strategies to turn our social channels into lead-generation machines. What You’ll Be Doing 1. Web Architecture & Design (The Foundation) • Design and develop responsive, high-performance websites using [WordPress/Webflow/Custom Stack]., • Implement UI/UX best practices to maximize conversion rates and reduce bounce rates., • Integrate AI-powered chatbots and dynamic personalization tools to improve visitor engagement. 2. AI Automation & Workflow Integration • Build and maintain automation workflows (using tools like Zapier, Make.com, or custom API scripts) to connect our website, CRM, and social media platforms., • Utilize AI tools (e.g., GPT-4, Midjourney, Jasper) to streamline content creation, personalized email campaigns, and customer support ticketing., • Implement automated data collection to drive smarter A/B testing and design iterations. 3. Social Media & SEO Growth Engine • The SEO Lead: Execute advanced on-page and technical SEO strategies. You don’t just "write for Google"—you structure data to dominate search rankings., • Content Management: Oversee our multi-platform content calendar. You’ll use AI to repurpose blog posts into high-performing social clips, threads, and newsletters., • Audience Scaling: Manage growth campaigns. We aren’t looking for vanity metrics; we want followers and subscribers who actually convert. You will optimize our social social-to-site funnels to create a viral growth loop. Who You Are • A "Hybrid" Thinker: You understand the color theory of a beautiful landing page as well as the logic of a complex automation workflow., • Data-Obsessed: You know that a pretty design is useless if it doesn't convert. You live for analytics, heatmaps, and trend reports., • AI-Fluent: You don’t fear AI; you view it as a superpower. You stay ahead of the curve on new tools that can save time and increase ROI., • Growth-Minded: You understand the mechanics of how content goes viral and how to convert an Instagram follower into an email subscriber. Required Skills & Toolkit • Design: Figma, Adobe CC, [Your preferred Web Builder]., • Automation: Make (Integromat), Zapier, or Python proficiency., • SEO/Analytics: SEMrush/Ahrefs, Google Analytics 4, Search Console., • Content/Social: Experience with social media scheduling/management tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite, or Metricool)., • AI: Proficiency in prompt engineering for content creation and workflow automation. Why Join Us? • Freedom to Innovate: We want your ideas. If you see a better way to automate a task or a new social trend to capitalize on, we want you to run with it., • Impact: Your work will directly correlate to our follower count and revenue growth., • Growth: We invest in your learning, giving you access to the latest AI tech and marketing certifications.

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  • Commercial Manager
    Commercial Manager
    1 month ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    The Marketing and Commercial Manager will be responsible for supporting the commercial growth, customer acquisition and business development activities of SkyHaus within the UK solar installation sector. The role will involve developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote the company’s residential and commercial solar installation services, identifying new business opportunities, supporting lead generation campaigns and strengthening relationships with customers, suppliers and commercial partners. The successful candidate will coordinate digital and offline marketing activities, assist with pricing and commercial proposals, conduct competitor and market research, prepare business reports and support management in expanding the company’s presence within the renewable energy market. Responsibilities will include managing customer enquiries, assisting with preparation of quotations and tender submissions, monitoring sales and marketing performance, supporting branding and social media activities, maintaining CRM and customer databases, coordinating promotional campaigns and analysing market trends within the solar and construction industries. The role will also involve liaising with installation teams, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and smooth operational coordination across ongoing projects. Applicants must possess strong communication, organisational and commercial skills together with the ability to manage multiple business functions simultaneously. Previous experience in marketing, commercial operations, business development, client relations or management within construction, renewable energy, engineering or related industries is highly desirable. Degree-level education and business-related qualifications are essential, particularly in management, international business, marketing or commercial management disciplines. The role requires strong analytical ability, reporting skills and confidence in supporting the strategic commercial growth of the business.

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  • Head Bartender
    Head Bartender
    2 months ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Shoreditch, Hackney

    Are you ready to shake, stir, and serve unforgettable experiences? UBA Shoreditch is looking for a passionate, confident, and service-driven Head Bartender to join our vibrant bar team within Hart Shoreditch Hotel. At UBA, we blend modern Asian influences with late-night energy, exceptional drinks, and warm, effortless hospitality. We’re seeking a bartender who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their craft, and is excited to grow within a creative, lifestyle-led venue. Key Responsibilities • Take responsibility for all bars within the hotel, including lobby bar, restaurant bar and BYRD lounge bar, • Deliver outstanding guest service in all outlets, creating memorable and engaging experiences., • Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and coffee to the highest standards of quality and consistency., • Support the F&B Managers in the smooth day-to-day running of the bar operation including closing procedures, • Create rotas for the bar team, train junior bartenders, recruit staff and complete performance reviews, • Maintain excellent bar organisation, cleanliness, and presentation at all times., • Manage stock levels, restocking the bar efficiently to ensure seamless service throughout shifts. Responsible for stock take of the bar ensuring appropriate par levels, • Ensure glassware is clean, polished, and readily available during service., • Work collaboratively with the wider F&B team to achieve agreed goals and service standards., • Confident in menu engineering and creating bespoke cocktails with seasonal changes, • Support and assist colleagues during busy services to ensure a calm, efficient operation., • Comply with all legal requirements relating to food safety, hygiene, licensing, and health & safety. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Head Bartender in a premium or quality-driven hospitality venue., • Strong cocktail-making skills with solid knowledge of spirits, wine, and coffee., • Passion for delivering consistently high-quality drinks and guest experiences., • Calm under pressure, with excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Well organised, detail-oriented, and proactive during service., • A genuine interest in lifestyle-led hospitality and East London’s creative energy. What We Offer • Competitive salary plus service charge., • Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and growing hospitality group., • Exposure to a creative, high-energy bar concept with room to develop your skills., • Staff meals on duty., • A supportive, collaborative, and vibrant working environment. If you love great drinks, thrive behind the bar, and want to be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and help us create unforgettable moments at UBA Shoreditch!

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