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Restaurant Manager – New Opening Pizzeria Location: South Woodford Start Date: First Week of June We are excited to announce the opening of our brand-new pizzeria in South Woodford and are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join us on this new adventure. With over 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we are bringing our passion, standards, and customer service into the world of pizza — and we want the right person to help lead the journey from day one. The Role We are looking for a strong hospitality professional with previous management experience who can confidently oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant. Responsibilities Include: • Managing daily restaurant operations, • Staff management, recruitment & training, • Rotas and scheduling, • Cashing up and financial controls, • Menu updates and changes, • Managing bar operations, including cocktails and drinks menus, • Maintaining excellent customer service standards, • Stock control and supplier management, • Previous hospitality management experience essential, • Strong organisational and leadership skills, • Good knowledge of spreadsheets and admin systems, • Confident with cash handling and reporting, • Experience working with food & beverage operations, • Competitive salary, • Holiday pay, • Pension scheme, • Free food on shift

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), • 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, • 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), • 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), • £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

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Walthamstow -- set in a beautiful old glass factory -- opened in January 2017 and was our first shop with an actual yard (well, we say 'yard', its more of a deck!). Our biggest shop to date, Walthamstow is a real hit E17ers, serving up our infamous pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You'll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • You'll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What's on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week. • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service • Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI's., • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

We are a growing London-based CCTV installation service seeking a reliable and confident Field Sales Assistant to support our business expansion by engaging directly with local businesses. This is a field-based role focused on lead generation and customer engagement, where you will visit retail shops, restaurants, and commercial premises to introduce our CCTV services and generate interest for site visits and installations. No prior CCTV technical knowledge is required—training will be provided. This role is ideal for candidates with strong communication skills who are comfortable interacting with business owners face-to-face and generate leads. Key Responsibilities Performance Expectations Visit approximately 15–20 businesses per shift Maintain a professional and respectful approach at all times Generate consistent leads and contribute to overall sales targets Requirements Essential: Confident verbal communication and interpersonal skills Professional attitude and presentable appearance Ability to work independently in a field-based environment Comfortable walking and travelling locally within London Preferred (not mandatory): Previous experience in sales, promotions, or customer-facing roles Familiarity with local business environments What We Offer Stable hourly pay with additional earning potential through bonuses Flexible part-time schedule suitable for students or individuals seeking additional income Opportunity to gain experience in field sales and develop to business development Manager Growth opportunities as the business expands Compensation £12.75 per hour (paid via PAYE) Performance incentives: £2 per confirmed quote appointment £10 per completed installation (successful sale) Approx. 5-hour shifts (flexible scheduling)

📍 Location: London 🏢 Company: Olive Base Ltd 🕒 Job Type: Full-Time, In Person 💷 Salary: £33,000 – £43,000 per year + Performance Bonus 🗓 Expected Start Date: 25/05/2026 At Olive Base Ltd, we are committed to providing high-quality food products and exceptional service. As a growing business operating within the food and hospitality sector, we focus on delivering efficient operational solutions while maintaining the highest standards across our services. We are dedicated to excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement, creating a professional environment where both our clients and employees can thrive. Key Responsibilities: As a Business Development Manager, you will: • Lead the development and execution of business growth strategies within the food and hospitality sector, • Identify, secure, and manage new commercial opportunities, partnerships, and clients, • Build and oversee long-term relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and business partners, • Lead negotiations with suppliers and partners to achieve cost efficiency and maximise commercial value, • Analyse financial, sales, and operational data to drive strategic decision-making and performance improvements, • Oversee and optimise operational processes related to purchasing and service delivery, • Prepare and present strategic reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management, • Play a key role in the expansion, profitability, and long-term growth of Olive Base Ltd Requirements • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field, • Previous experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles, • Ability to identify new business opportunities and support company growth, • Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and partners, • Good communication and negotiation skills, • Ability to understand sales and performance data to support decision-making, • Organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business systems 🌟 What We Offer • Competitive salary (£33,000 – £43,000) + performance-based bonus, • Company pension, • Ongoing professional development and internal promotion opportunities If you're driven, creative, and ready to bring energy to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply now and take your career to the next level with Olive Base Ltd

Jannah Express Ltd, London is immediately looking for two Marketing and Commercial managers Key Responsibilities: Commercial & Strategy: Discovering new business prospects, managing commercial risks, negotiating agreements, and ensuring the profitability of projects. Marketing & Brand: Crafting marketing strategies, overseeing campaigns, and managing brand guidelines to ensure alignment with business objectives. Operations & Performance: Evaluating sales data, projecting trends, reporting to senior management, and supervising the development or launch of products. Team Leadership: Guiding team members if needed, managing cross-functional teams, and nurturing relationships with clients and stakeholders. Key Skills & Qualifications: Strong financial insight and commercial understanding (e.g., profit and loss, contractual obligations). Experience with CRM tools, marketing automation, and social media tactics. Outstanding negotiation, communication, and project management abilities. A required degree according to the UK law in marketing, business, or a related discipline is generally required along with required level of English proficiency. A required level degree from other fields with demonstrated related experience is also considerable. Required English level proficiency is a must. Market Prospects People that can close the gap between marketing efforts and sales outcomes are in high demand. Pay and Benefits: The average salary is between £37000 and £52,000. All other benefits are applicable based on the UK terms and conditions. Visa Status: This job vacancy is only within the UK. Any candidate interested must be legally eligible for the post to apply. Right and selected candidate will be offered sponsorship if needed. Selected candidates will be called for interview.

Head Barista Meli Melo – Le Bistro-Café Location: London Position: Full-Time Reports to: General Manager / Owner About Us Meli Melo – Le Bistro-Café is a modern bistro-café combining specialty coffee, artisanal pastries, and refined brunch cuisine. We focus on quality ingredients, precision, and warm hospitality. We are looking for a Head Barista to lead our coffee program and ensure every cup served reflects the standards of Meli Melo. Role Overview The Head Barista is responsible for the quality, consistency, and innovation of our coffee offering. You will lead the barista team, manage coffee operations, and maintain the highest standards in espresso extraction, milk texturing, and guest experience. This role requires both technical coffee expertise and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities Coffee Quality & Standards Dial in espresso daily to achieve optimal extraction and flavour balance. Maintain strict consistency in espresso recipes, grind settings, and brew ratios. Ensure all drinks meet specialty coffee standards. Develop seasonal drinks and signature coffee creations. Barista Leadership Train and mentor baristas to improve technique and service standards. Lead by example during busy service periods. Ensure efficient workflow behind the coffee bar. Coffee Program Development Manage relationships with coffee roasters and suppliers. Introduce new coffees, brew methods, and seasonal features. Maintain recipe documentation and brew guides. Equipment Management Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of: Espresso machines Grinders Brew equipment Implement daily and weekly cleaning procedures. Stock & Cost Control Manage inventory of: Coffee beans Milk and alternatives Syrups and barista supplies Reduce waste and maintain cost efficiency. Customer Experience Deliver warm and knowledgeable service. Engage customers with coffee stories and recommendations. Maintain the welcoming atmosphere expected at Meli Melo. Requirements 3+ years specialty coffee experience 1+ year in a senior or head barista role Strong knowledge of: Espresso calibration Milk steaming and latte art Coffee extraction theory Leadership and team training experience Ability to perform under pressure during busy brunch service Preferred: SCA Coffee certification Experience in high-volume specialty cafés Key Skills Espresso calibration Latte art & milk texturing Bar workflow management Staff training Coffee recipe development Guest engagement What We Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to lead the coffee program Creative input on menu and drinks Work within a premium hospitality environment

Role Overview The Commercial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy and business development activities of Global Recruitment Training Centre Limited across the United Kingdom and international markets. The role focuses on strengthening the organisation’s market position, expanding commercial partnerships, and promoting the company’s recruitment and training services to both international candidates and UK employers seeking global workforce solutions. The post holder will lead initiatives to generate new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, analyse labour market trends, and support organisations seeking international recruitment solutions in compliance with UK immigration and sponsorship frameworks. Key Responsibilities 1. Commercial Strategy and Business Growth • Develop and implement commercial strategies to expand the company’s recruitment and training services within domestic and international markets., • Identify new revenue opportunities, potential markets, and strategic partnerships to support business growth., • Establish and maintain relationships with employers, industry organisations, and recruitment partners to increase the company’s client base. 2. Client Relationship Management • Engage with UK employers to understand their workforce requirements and provide tailored international recruitment solutions., • Develop long-term commercial relationships with corporate clients, training institutions, and overseas recruitment partners., • Negotiate commercial agreements and service contracts with clients and partners. 3. International Recruitment Partnerships • Build strategic partnerships with overseas recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and training providers to attract skilled candidates for UK employers., • Coordinate with international partners to support candidate sourcing, recruitment campaigns, and workforce mobility initiatives. 4. Market Research and Commercial Analysis • Conduct market analysis to identify sectors experiencing labour shortages where international recruitment services may be beneficial., • Monitor recruitment industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activities to inform commercial decision-making., • Provide strategic recommendations to senior management based on market insights and performance data. 5. Employer Engagement and Service Promotion • Promote the organisation’s recruitment and training services to businesses seeking international talent solutions., • Support employer awareness initiatives relating to workforce planning, international recruitment, and UK sponsorship frameworks., • Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and business development meetings. 6. Operational Coordination and Reporting • Collaborate with recruitment consultants, marketing teams, and senior management to ensure commercial objectives align with operational delivery., • Monitor business performance metrics including client acquisition, revenue generation, and partnership outcomes., • Prepare commercial reports and strategic updates for senior management. Skills and Experience - Proven experience in commercial management, business development, or recruitment services. - Strong understanding of international recruitment markets and workforce solutions. - Excellent client relationship management and negotiation skills. - Ability to analyse market trends, commercial data, and sector workforce needs. - Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning abilities.