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Develop and implement sales strategies to increase bookings for private, corporate, community, and commercial catering events. Identify and secure new business opportunities by building relationships with venues, event organisers, corporate clients, and community organisations. Coordinate the planning and logistics of catering events, ensuring the timely delivery of food, equipment, and supplies. Oversee loading plans, and transport arrangements to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Track sales performance, logistics costs, and operational efficiency, producing regular management reports and recommending improvements. Monitor local events, festivals, and corporate opportunities to identify potential catering and sales prospects.

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be at the heart of keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your role is key to ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, supporting the team so they can deliver the highest standards of service to our guests. From keeping crockery, cutlery, pots, and pans in constant supply to maintaining cleaning schedules and reporting any hygiene or safety concerns, your work makes every service possible. What You Will Do In This Splendid Role: Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here’s what you’ll be up to: • Ensuring continuous supply of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans for all Food and Beverage outlets., • Ensuring cleaning schedules are completed, and any Food Safety or Health & Safety issues are reported appropriately., • Being responsible for maintaining the required stock levels of cleaning materials as well as the cleanliness of any stock rooms. What Makes You Splendid? We live by our values – and we’d love you to bring them to life every day: • Open - You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing., • Nimble - Agility is at the heart of how we work. We move fast, adapt quickly, and always keep people at the centre of what we do., • Brilliant - Brilliance means going above and beyond and celebrating the impact we make together., • Honest - We’re looking for someone who values transparency, takes ownership, and builds trust through their actions. Bring your personality, positivity and passion for people and we’ll give you the training and support to shine. Our Splendid Benefits: When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer: • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments., • Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family., • Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels., • Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones., • Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme: our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary., • Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available., • Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme., • Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career. About Holiday Inn - London Brentford Lock The Holiday Inn Brentford Lock nestled overlooking the scenic waterways of the Grand Union Canal. This four-star hotel is located in west London and has been created for comfort and style and offers a warm and welcoming service to all guests. The hotel has 6 modern meeting rooms and 134 en-suite bedrooms; it is the first in Europe to have a revolutionary open lobby concept. With good transports link, the hotel can be easily accessed by public transport. Brentford train station is about 10 minutes' walk to the hotel. Our employees have been playing a tremendous part in the hotel and our team success, from our employee engagement being above 89%.

DSL Group is seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our UK team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, developing new customer opportunities, and expanding our market presence within the shipping industry. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in shipping and freight forwarding, with a particular focus on sea freight, and a proven ability to acquire new customers, develop strategic relationships, and achieve commercial targets. Key Responsibilities • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the shipping and freight forwarding industry. • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers., • Promote DSL Group’s shipping solutions, including sea freight, air freight, road freight, customs clearance, and warehousing services. • Develop customer portfolios and generate new revenue opportunities., • Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, and negotiate rates to secure new business. • Work closely with Pricing, Operations, and Customer Service teams to deliver effective shipping solutions. • Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets., • Conduct customer meetings, business visits, and market development activities. • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments., • Maintain accurate sales reports, customer records, and business development pipelines. • Ensure excellent customer service and build long-term client partnerships. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Shipping, Logistics, or a related field., • 5–6 years of experience in Business Development / Sales within the Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics industry. • Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in Sea Freight is mandatory., • Strong understanding of international shipping processes, freight forwarding, and customer solutions. • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing new business., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills., • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results., • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Key Skills • Business Development & Sales, • Sea Freight Knowledge, • Shipping Industry Expertise, • Customer Relationship Management, • Sales Negotiation, • Commercial Awareness, • Market Development, • Communication Skills, • Problem Solving, • Time Management, • Team Collaboration

Production Manager ABOUT UNICO GELATO Unico Gelato is an Italian delicatessen specialising in gelato, coffee and pastries. Unico is linked with one of the most famous gelato shops in Bologna, Cremeria Funivia, and uses the great Italian culinary traditions and historic recipes of its hometown to bring a true taste of Italian gelato to London. Owned by a group of experienced Italian entrepreneurs plus Italian football legends, Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo, and managed by a young team of professionals, Unico has operated since 2015 and currently has sites in Fulham, Saint John’s Wood, Bromley and Holland Park avenue. The brand Quality and freshness are our key driving factors reflected in the choices we make along our supply chain. The atmosphere is equally important - inspired from the familiar and welcoming vibes of our mediaeval hometown, the brand provides a customer-centric experience, welcoming its customers to a safe and self-indulgent experience. OBJECTIVE The Production Manager will be responsible for creating high-quality gelato cakes and gelato following established recipes and production guidelines. This position involves executing the gelato cake-making process, ensuring consistency in taste and texture, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The Production Manager will collaborate with the production team and contribute to the development of new flavours to enhance the gelato offerings. The Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring adequate stock levels and ordering of products from different suppliers. TASKS 1. Recipe development & innovation, 2. Create new gelato cake flavors, textures, and designs, 3. Adapt seasonal or trending concepts into products, 4. Cake assembly & decoration oversight, 5. Ensure consistent layering (gelato, sponge, fillings, coatings), 6. Maintain visual presentation standards, 7. Quality control, 8. Taste, texture, structure, and appearance checks, 9. Ensure proper freezing, storage, and shelf life, 10. Customization management, 11. Handle special orders (birthdays, events, dietary needs), 12. Coordinate personalized designs and messages, 13. Production planning & scheduling, 14. Forecast demand (daily/weekly/seasonal), 15. Plan batch production of gelato bases, cakes, and components, 16. Inventory & supply chain management, 17. Order ingredients (cream, chocolate, dry goods, etc), 18. Monitor stock levels and minimize waste, 19. Staff supervision, 20. Train team members on techniques and hygiene, 21. Assign shifts and manage workflow, 22. Process optimization, 23. Improve efficiency in churning, freezing, and assembly, 24. Standardize recipes and procedures, 25. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP principles), 26. Maintain hygiene standards and cleaning schedules, 27. Monitor storage temperatures and traceability, 28. Cost control - manage food cost percentages and production efficiency, 29. Sales coordination - work with front-of-house or marketing on product launches, 30. Reporting - track production output, waste, and product performance REQUIREMENTS • Gelato & pastry expertise, • Organization and time management, • Leadership and team coordination, • Attention to detail (especially aesthetics), • Problem-solving under pressure, • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a production environment AVAILABILITY • Up to 45 hours / week - Usual schedule is Monday to Friday, • Location: 495 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6SU, • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays BUDGET Yearly salary: £33.000,00 depending on experience

Job Description: The client is looking for an experienced Office Administrator to join this new start-up based in Perivale. As the Office Administrator, your responsibilities will include providing vital support for the management team, arranging meetings and interviews, Maintain electronic files in accordance with procedures. Key Responsibilities • Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls., • Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments., • Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation., • Organising events and conferences., • Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines., • Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence., • Managing databases and filing systems., • Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems., • exceptional written and oral communication skills, • Excellent organisational skills, • Excellent word processing and IT skills, including knowledge of a range of Microsoft packages, • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • The ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • The ability to work on your own initiative, • Honesty and reliability, • Attention to detail, • Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines, • discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues. Qualifications / Experience • GCSE English and mathematics (or equivalent), • Must have excellent knowledge and command over MS Office suite Advantageous • Office 365, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint

Room Leader Job Description To lead the day-to-day running of the nursery room, ensuring children receive outstanding care, learning, and development opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Room Leader is responsible for maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, leading the room team, and ensuring high standards of practice are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Room Management · Lead the day-to-day management and organisation of the nursery room.· Supervise, support, and motivate practitioners within the room.· Plan staff deployment to ensure children's needs and statutory ratios are met.· Monitor the quality of practice within the room and provide guidance and support to staff.· Ensure room routines operate smoothly and effectively.· Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, presentation, and resources.· Support the induction, mentoring, and development of new staff, students, and apprentices.· Communicate effectively with management regarding room performance, staffing, and children's needs. Childcare and Learning · Deliver high-quality care and education in accordance with the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters.· Lead curriculum planning and provide engaging, stimulating learning opportunities.· Monitor children's progress and ensure observations, assessments, and learning records are accurate, meaningful, and completed on time.· Support children's individual learning, development, wellbeing, and next steps.· Ensure inclusive practice that meets the needs of all children, including those with additional needs.· Promote positive behaviour, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Safeguarding and Welfare · Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at all times.· Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported promptly.· Maintain effective supervision and ensure statutory staff-to-child ratios are met.· Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and welfare requirements.· Oversee the accurate completion of accident, incident, medication, and care records.· Promote children's health, hygiene, and wellbeing throughout the day. Parent Partnerships · Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and carers.· Share information regarding children's learning, development, and wellbeing.· Lead parent meetings, progress reviews, and support transition arrangements.· Work collaboratively with families and external professionals where appropriate. Professional Responsibilities · Ensure full compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.· Maintain accurate room records and documentation.· Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training.· Support the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice.· Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.· Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by management. Person Specification Essential · Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification.· Minimum 1 years' experience working with children aged 0–5 years.· Previous experience leading or supervising an Early Years team.· Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Birth to Five Matters, safeguarding, and child development.· Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.· Ability to lead by example and motivate others.· Good understanding of health and safety and statutory welfare requirements.· Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and make informed decisions.· Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Yiewsley Food Centre is a well-established retail business serving the local community with a wide range of high-quality fresh fruits, groceries, and halal meat products. With a growing and diverse customer base, we are entering an exciting phase of expansion and are looking to strengthen our management team to support continued growth and market development. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth, expand market reach, and identify new commercial opportunities for Yiewsley Food Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping business strategy, improving sales performance, and supporting long-term expansion plans, including new products, partnerships, and potential new outlets. Key Responsibilities • Identify and develop new business opportunities to increase revenue and market presence, • Create and implement effective business development and sales strategies, • Analyse market trends, customer demand, and competitor activity, • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and key stakeholders, • Support the development of new product lines and services, including culturally relevant offerings, • Work closely with senior management to support growth plans and operational improvements, • Prepare business reports, forecasts, and performance updates, • Contribute to customer acquisition, retention, and brand development initiatives Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales, or Commercial Management role, • Strong understanding of retail or food-related sectors (desirable), • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic business reporting tools, • Knowledge of UK retail compliance and market regulations is an advantage What We Offer • Competitive salary (£42,000 – £45,000 DOE), • Stable full-time role with long-term growth potential, • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing community-focused business, • Supportive and inclusive working environment How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.