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  • General Manager
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    General Manager
    7 hours ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    About the Role Whelans Pubs is looking for an experienced, driven and passionate General Manager to lead one of our busy pubs. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, has a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, and is committed to building high-performing teams. As General Manager, you will take full ownership of your business, driving sales, profitability, operational standards and team development while creating a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Key Responsibilities Leadership Lead, inspire and develop your management and bar teams. Recruit, train and retain exceptional team members. Create a positive, motivated and accountable working culture. Conduct regular team meetings, coaching sessions and performance reviews. Manage staffing levels and rotas in line with business needs. Commercial Performance Take full responsibility for achieving weekly and monthly sales targets. Drive wet sales, food sales and profitability. Maximise opportunities through events, entertainment and seasonal promotions. Monitor labour costs, GP margins and controllable costs. Analyse business performance and implement action plans to improve results. Customer Experience Deliver exceptional customer service standards every day. Resolve customer complaints professionally. Build relationships with regular guests and the local community. Maintain consistently high review scores across online platforms. Operations Ensure the venue is presented to the highest standards at all times. Maintain excellent cleanliness throughout front and back of house. Ensure compliance with company operating procedures. Complete daily, weekly and monthly compliance checks. Financial Control Manage cash handling procedures. Complete accurate banking and financial reporting. Control stock through regular stock takes and ordering. Investigate and minimise stock losses and wastage. Maintain strong cost controls across the business. Compliance Ensure full compliance with: Licensing legislation Health & Safety Food Safety Fire Safety Employment legislation Challenge 25 procedures Company policies Marketing & Business Development Drive local marketing initiatives. Promote live sport, entertainment and food offers. Ensure social media is regularly updated with high-quality content. Build relationships with local businesses, charities and community groups. Identify opportunities to increase footfall and revenue. What We’re Looking For Essential Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Manager or experienced Deputy Manager in a high-volume pub or bar. Strong leadership and people management skills. Commercially focused with proven sales growth. Excellent financial understanding including labour and GP control. Personal Licence holder (or willing to obtain one). Strong understanding of licensing and compliance. Exceptional communication skills. Excellent organisational ability. Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Desirable Experience managing food operations. Experience delivering live entertainment and sporting events. Cellar management knowledge. First Aid qualification. Level 2 Food Safety. Personal Licence. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Sales growth Profitability Labour percentage Gross Profit performance Stock variance Wage control Customer satisfaction Mystery visit results Audit compliance Team retention Employee engagement Online review scores Health & Safety compliance Licensing compliance What We Offer Competitive salary Performance-related bonus scheme Career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Company pension Employee discounts Company events Supportive Operations Team Recognition and reward programmes Our Values At Whelans Pubs, we believe in: People – Investing in our teams and creating opportunities for success. Standards – Delivering excellence in everything we do. Fun – Creating memorable experiences for our guests and our teams. The Ideal Candidate You’ll be an energetic, visible leader who leads from the front, sets high standards and inspires your team every day. You’ll be commercially aware, passionate about hospitality, confident in making decisions, and motivated by creating thriving pubs that guests love to visit. If you’re ready to take ownership of a successful pub and build an exceptional business with Whelans Pubs, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Kitchen Crew Lead - IMMEDIATE START
    Kitchen Crew Lead - IMMEDIATE START
    2 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Beckenham

    Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The Role We’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For ✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager).✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture.✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it.⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants.⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars).⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes.⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to Apply If you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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  • Head Pizza Chef
    Head Pizza Chef
    2 days ago
    £17.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    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 17 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. We welcomed our sixth shop and FIRST south of the river in October 2020, during a difficult time where many other hospitality businesses sadly had to close their doors...a huge hats off to our brilliant delivery business model that facilitated us to open this beauty! Our full team of in-house drivers worked like mad delivering our handmade pizzas to the lovely folk of Dulwich and surrounding areas, a brilliant start! 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., • Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards., • 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

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  • Recruitment Resourcer
    Recruitment Resourcer
    8 days ago
    £26000–£28000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bromley

    Join a specialist recruitment business delivering tailored staffing solutions to the Social Housing maintenance sector, connecting organisations with skilled professionals who understand the unique challenges and requirements of this market. We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Agency Industry experience. From Property Managers and Maintenance Operatives to Project Leaders and Administrative Teams, we help clients secure high-calibre talent who not only possess the required technical expertise but also align with the values and objectives of Social Housing providers. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Resourcer to join our Property & Maintenance team in Bromley. The Role Working closely with the Account Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and attracting high-quality candidates for a range of Property and Maintenance vacancies across the Social Housing sector. Your responsibilities will include: • Sourcing and identifying top talent for a variety of Property & Maintenance positions., • Screening CVs and applications to assess candidate suitability., • Conducting candidate qualification calls and interviews., • Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process., • Proactively searching for candidates through job boards, advertising campaigns, referrals, social media, internal databases, and headhunting techniques., • Managing candidate pipelines and ensuring an excellent candidate experience., • Supporting the delivery of recruitment campaigns for key client accounts. Typical roles recruited for include: • Electricians (Repairs & Maintenance), • Repairs Supervisors, • Plumber Multi-Traders, • Commercial Administrators, • Senior Quantity Surveyors (Repairs & Maintenance), • Property Managers, • Maintenance Operatives What We're Looking For • Previous experience within agency recruitment., • A stable employment history with a proven track record in recruitment., • Experience within Construction, Property, Trades & Labour, or Social Housing recruitment would be advantageous but is not essential., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • A proactive and resilient approach with excellent organisational skills., • Passion for delivering exceptional service to both candidates and clients. What's On Offer? • Basic salary of £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience., • Excellent uncapped bonus structure., • Ongoing training, support, and professional development., • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business., • Opportunity to specialise within the thriving Social Housing sector., • Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment. Ready For Your Next Move? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, build strong relationships with candidates and clients, and develop a successful career within a thriving specialist market. We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview. Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector.

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  • Experienced Head Chef for Italian Restaurant
    Experienced Head Chef for Italian Restaurant
    10 days ago
    £42000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Join Lievito Madre, a cherished independent Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Clapham, renowned for its warm hospitality and commitment to high-quality, scratch-made traditional Italian dishes and pizzas. We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to take the helm of our kitchen, ensuring our premium food standards are not just met, but exceeded. As our Head Chef, you will be the culinary leader of our back-of-house operations, entrusted with maintaining the authenticity and excellence of our Italian cuisine. Your expertise will guide everything from menu innovation and team mentorship to stringent quality and cost control, playing a pivotal role in our continued success. Key Responsibilities: • Menu Development: Design inspiring seasonal specials while preserving the heart of our classic Italian core menu., • Quality Control: Oversee the meticulous preparation of fresh pasta, sauces, and the expert making and stretching of pizza dough, ensuring consistent excellence in every dish., • Team Management: Lead, train, and inspire our kitchen brigade, including conducting interviews and comprehensive inductions for new team members., • Stock & Cost Control: Efficiently manage food margins, minimize waste, and cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to source the finest ingredients., • Health & Safety: Uphold full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations, ensuring a safe and pristine kitchen environment. What We're Looking For: • A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a fast-paced Italian/Pizzeria environment., • Exceptional pizza-making skills are crucial; proficiency in preparing pizzas from start to finish is essential., • Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen budgets effectively and optimize gross profit margins., • A natural, composed leader capable of thriving under pressure during peak service periods., • Valid EU/UK Right to Work. What We Offer: • A competitive salary complemented by a share of the service charge., • 28 days of annual leave annually., • Generous staff discounts for you, • Reliable monthly payment via PAYE

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    15 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: General Manager – Suuyar Restaurant (Peckham) Location: Peckham, London (multi-site role covering 2 restaurants + street food) Type: Full-time, permanent About Us Suuyar Restaurant is a thriving Nigerian/African-inspired spot in Peckham, known for authentic suya and a popular all-you-can-eat buffet on Fridays–Sundays. With two restaurants and a busy street food operation, we’re growing fast and need a strong leader to help us scale while delivering excellent food and service. The Role You will take full operational responsibility for day-to-day running across our sites, reporting directly to the owner. This is a hands-on leadership position perfect for someone who wants to run venues like their own business. Key Responsibilities: Lead, schedule, train, and motivate staff teams; handle recruitment and performance. Manage staff shifts and ensure smooth front-of-house and kitchen operations. Oversee social media engagement, Google reviews, and guest feedback. Maintain accurate records for bookkeeping, stock, VAT, and daily finances (support from accountant provided). Ensure full compliance with health & safety, fire regulations, food hygiene, and alcohol licensing obligations (critical). Act as (or support) the Designated Premises Supervisor. Drive performance during peak times, including the busy weekend buffet. Work with the owner on business improvements and problem-solving. Requirements: Proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, or senior role in a busy restaurant/pub/hospitality setting (multi-site advantage). Valid UK Personal Alcohol Licence (essential) and experience as DPS. Strong knowledge of UK licensing laws, health & safety, and food regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Organised with good IT/admin skills (rotas, basic reporting). Right to work in the UK. Passion for African cuisine or hospitality a big plus! What We Offer: Competitive salary and bonus tied to performance. Opportunity to shape a growing local business. Supportive owner who wants to step back from daily ops. Meals on shift and a vibrant team environment. If you’re a proactive leader ready to take ownership and help us thrive, apply with your CV and a short note on why you’re a great fit.

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