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Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 34 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland) and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers. Take the lead with La Squadra as Assistant Manager in London 🇬🇧 With the group's continued growth, we are looking for our next rising star: as an Assistant Manager, you will report to the Front-of-House Manager and embody our values of excellence, meritocracy, entrepreneurship, and authenticity in the restaurant every day. Your areas of responsibility: Responsible for service quality • Ensure excellence, consistency, and speed of service, in line with the Big Mamma vision., • Responsible for welcoming guests. Contribute to the restaurant's performance • Optimize table turnover / service pace and staff efficiency for resetting tables., • Ensure the average check meets targets through staff briefings, sales training requests when needed, performance monitoring of section heads, and individual coaching. Ensure smooth front-of-house operations • Ensure compliance with dining room hygiene standards., • Propose initiatives to control front-of-house labor costs., • Oversee team schedules., • Responsible for orders and stock management (wine, tableware, aprons)., • Responsible for cash handling., • Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment. Responsible for the success of the front-of-house team • Participate in the recruitment process for new hires., • Support the onboarding of new team members., • Coach and support the front-of-house team daily., • Be a key driver of team cohesion and positive working relationships. Our Offer: • Highly competitive salary., • Full time role., • 2 consecutive days off per week., • 28 days paid holiday per year., • Pension scheme., • Permanent contract., • Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift., • Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends, • Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities.

Inspired by the grand cafés of Mittel Europe, The Delaunay is an all-day café restaurant located near Covent Garden. Why work with us as an Assistant General Manager: • Access personalised training, mentorship programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for personal development., • Highly attractive bonuses in our Refer a Friend scheme, as well as other reward and incentive programmes., • Discounts on gym memberships, retail and travel., • Industry supplier trips as well as access to masterclasses and workshops., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity., • Enjoy discounted rates at any of our restaurants as well as Minor Hotels globally., • An additional day's holiday every year, for your first five years., • Access to Mental Health counselling, plus legal and financial advice via our employee assistance programme., • Managing the restaurant operation in the absence of the General Manager., • Establish and nurture exceptional connections with our valued guests, ensuring a consistently positive and memorable experience., • Always maintain the highest standards of service excellence., • Train, develop and supervise the restaurant team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment., • Effectively handle guest queries, complaints and feedback in a timely fashion., • An integral part of the management team, undertaking designated responsibilities with efficiency and dedication., • Support with recruitment, induction, and performance appraisals of new employees., • Assist with the management of optimal stock levels to meet the dynamic needs of the business., • Experience at Assistant General Manager level within a similar hospitality business., • Strong leadership and team development skills., • Excellent interpersonal abilities and able to communicate effectively with all departments in the spirit of the company values., • Able to cultivate genuine connections with both our guests and team members., • An excellent product knowledge, and the desire to exceed our guests' expectations., • A solid financial acumen, with a focus on cost control and proficient payroll management.

As a Restaurant Supervisor at Crudo, you play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional service and a seamless dining experience for our guests. You will lead and motivate the wait staff, manage service execution, and maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Service Leadership: Oversee service execution, ensuring timely order delivery, accurate food and beverage presentation, and efficient table turnover., • Staff Management: Supervise and train wait staff, providing guidance and feedback to improve performance., • Quality Control: Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and temperature. Address any issues promptly and efficiently., • Customer Experience: Handle customer inquiries and complaints professionally and effectively. Resolve issues and ensure guest satisfaction., • Shift Management: Coordinate shift activities, assign tasks, and ensure adequate staffing levels., • Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels and place orders to ensure adequate supplies., • Operational Efficiency: Optimize workflow and identify opportunities for improvement., • Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve operational challenges, ensuring a smooth service flow., • Communication: Maintain effective communication with the kitchen staff, management, and other team members. ABOUT YOU: • Proven experience in a restaurant supervisor role, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, • Friendly and approachable, • Positive mindset with a problem-solving attitude, • Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain composure, • Genuine passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive hourly wage + service charge + tips, • Flexible work schedules, • 50% staff discount at all our associated venues, • 20% friends and family discount at all our associated venues ABOUT US: We are a small restaurant group operating from three venues in London. We specialise in Latin American food mostly seafood based! People love us for fresh ceviche and delicious Pisco Sours! Our restaurant is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming everyone in the community. We celebrate diversity, take pride in our offerings, our work, and being ourselves. If you're excited to join our amazing team, we want to hear from you! More Details: Hourly Rate: £13-15 Service Charge Estimate per hour: £4-6 Total Hourly Rate inc SC: £17-21 Schedule: Full-Time 35-38 hours per week Tuesday - Thursday: 4 pm - 11 pm Friday - Saturday: 12:30 pm - 11 pm Sunday - Monday: Off

We are a specialty and artisan café committed to exceptional coffee, consistency, and genuine hospitality. Every drink we serve reflects care, precision, and craft — from well-executed espresso to beautifully balanced milk drinks and hand-brewed coffee. We are building a team of professionals who take pride in quality, understand the details behind every cup, and want to be part of a café culture centred on standards, learning, and community. The Role We are looking for an experienced full-time Specialty Barista who brings strong technical coffee knowledge, excellent workflow, and a high standard of customer service. This role is for someone who is confident behind the machine, understands espresso recipes and extraction theory, and can consistently produce high-quality coffee in a fast-paced service environment. This is not a basic barista position. We are looking for someone who already has solid specialty coffee experience and can confidently dial in espresso, maintain equipment properly, and deliver consistency throughout service. Responsibilities • Prepare and serve consistently high-quality espresso-based drinks, milk drinks, pour-overs, and other specialty beverages, • Dial in espresso daily and throughout service, adjusting grind, dose, yield, and shot time as needed to maintain flavour and consistency, • Demonstrate a clear understanding of coffee ratios, extraction times, and how to correct under-extracted or over-extracted shots, • Texture milk to a high standard and produce clean, consistent latte art, • Work confidently on a La Marzocco espresso machine, • Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain a Mahlkönig grinder to ensure optimal performance, • Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of all coffee equipment, including grinders, group heads, steam wands, baskets, showers, and backflushing procedures, • Monitor espresso quality through regular taste checks and ensure drinks meet expected flavour profile and presentation standards, • Maintain excellent workflow during busy periods without compromising quality, • Keep the bar, equipment, and front-of-house area clean, organised, and fully stocked at all times, • Monitor stock levels, report shortages promptly, and support ordering and inventory control, • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards consistently, • Deliver warm, professional, and knowledgeable customer service, • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a specialty coffee environment, • Strong practical knowledge of:, • espresso recipes and brew ratios, • shot timing and extraction control, • grind adjustment and dial-in, • milk texturing and latte art, • coffee flavour balance and consistency, • Experience working with La Marzocco coffee machines, • Experience using and maintaining Mahlkönig grinders, • Ability to explain how and why to adjust a shot when extraction is running too fast or too slow, • Strong understanding of daily cleaning routines, preventative maintenance, and correct equipment care, • Experience with stock control and café inventory management, • Excellent attention to detail and pride in presentation, taste, and cleanliness, • Calm, organised, and efficient under pressure, • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player, • Good communication skills and a professional attitude, • Food Hygiene / Food Safety certification preferred; this will be highly valued, • Qualifications, • Previous barista experience is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided for suitable candidates., • Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures is desirable., • Experience in serving customers in a fast-paced environment is preferred., • Basic food preparation skills are beneficial., • Good time management skills to handle multiple orders efficiently during busy periods., • Ability to perform basic maths accurately for cash handling purposes., • Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly attitude towards customers and colleagues., • Competitive pay based on experience, • Flexible scheduling, • Ongoing training and opportunities for growth, • Supportive and quality-driven team environment, • Access to premium specialty coffee, • your CV, • a short cover letter outlining your specialty coffee experience, • the espresso recipe or brew ratio you are most comfortable working with, • how you would adjust a shot running too quickly

Nice London is a fast-growing hospitality and wholesale group operating multiple brands across London, including Nice London Wholesale, Nice Ice, Kybelle Café & Brunch, Frame Finsbury, and Bigoli Pasta. We are looking for an experienced In-House Google Ads & SEO Specialist who can take full ownership of our digital performance marketing. This role will focus on scaling traffic, leads, and brand visibility across multiple websites through SEO strategy, Google Ads management, and Meta advertising. This is a hands-on in-house role for someone who understands how to build and optimize digital growth for real businesses. Key Responsibilities SEO Strategy & Execution • Manage and optimize SEO for multiple brand websites, • Conduct keyword research and implement on-page SEO, • Improve technical SEO, indexing, and site structure, • Build high-quality backlinks and authority, • Monitor rankings and organic traffic growth Paid Advertising • Manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns (Search, Display, Performance Max), • Manage Meta Ads (Instagram & Facebook) campaigns, • Improve ROAS and lower cost-per-conversion, • A/B test creatives, landing pages and campaign structures, • Track and report performance metrics Website & Growth Optimization • Work closely with the internal team on landing pages and conversion optimization, • Implement tracking via Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Search Console, • Identify growth opportunities across all brands Brands You Will Work On • Nice London Wholesale, • Nice Ice, • Kybelle Café & Brunch London, • Frame Finsbury, • Bigoli Pasta Requirements • Proven experience managing Google Ads accounts, • Strong understanding of SEO (technical, on-page and off-page), • Experience managing Meta Ads, • Experience with Google Analytics, Tag Manager and Search Console, • Ability to manage multiple brands and websites, • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills, • Previous experience in hospitality, food, or e-commerce is a plus What We Offer • In-house role within a growing London hospitality group, • Opportunity to scale multiple brands, • Creative freedom and ownership of marketing performance, • Competitive salary based on experience