Business Support Officer
2 months ago
Salford
POSITION: Business Support Officer LOCATION: Manchester JOB TYPE: Permanent, full-time JOB REF: LKO-T01 SALARY: £42,000 HOURS: 37.5 hours per week NO. OF VACANCIES: 1 JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Support Officer will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and compliance support to ensure the smooth running of the restaurant. This role will coordinate daily business activities, support the management team, and contribute to the strategic development of LKO Foods Ltd. Key Responsibilities: · Prepare, format, and distribute documents, reports, and presentations. · Assist with procurement, ordering supplies, and managing stock to ensure optimal stock levels. · Support HR with recruitment, onboarding, and training coordination. · Maintain databases and ensure records are up to date. · Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency. · Work with management to prepare business performance reports. · Maintain positive working relationships across teams and departments. · Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency. · Maintain databases and ensure records are up to date. · Coordinate marketing materials and social media updates in line with brand standards. · Support marketing, communications, and customer service functions as needed. · Monitor regulatory changes relevant to the hospitality industry. Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). · Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative, operational, or business support role, preferably in hospitality or retail. · Knowledge of African cuisine supply chains and cultural hospitality practices. · Experience coordinating events or marketing activities. · Familiarity with HR/payroll processes and compliance monitoring. · Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Good problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude · Competency in MS Office Suite and basic accounting software. · Ability to work quickly and accurately to deadlines with minimal supervision · Flexibility to ensure everything runs smoothly and on rare occasions the ability to work out of hours or at weekends to ensure the systems integrity.
