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  • Commercial Activities Lead
    Commercial Activities Lead
    1 day ago
    £35000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Rising Star Commercial Activities Lead Full time Outer East London OTE £40k+ (linked to the delivery of financial growth in our social enterprises) Why Rising Star? – because we want to attract confident, faith filled Leaders, progressives who make things happen… Our charity work and social enterprises have a sustained impact on the lives and opportunities of local people. You will lead our established commercial activities to be bigger and better, delivering increased financial surpluses alongside community benefit! We are an award-winning Christian charity, almost 100 years established, with social action written deeply into our DNA. We are highly respected within our Borough, based on our consistent commitment to improving this place. We have new-build facilities within a housing and social action campus, and an exciting extension site newly opened. Alongside our charity work, we have strong commercial social enterprises – childcare, café, facilities hire and selling food and other essentials through our social supermarket. The Street Kitchen café is busy, a bustling public welcome space open 7 days a week, all day and into the evenings. These businesses all have scope to expand and extend – can you deliver ambitious value-driven growth? The businesses need managers equipped for larger responsibilities, - can you inspire, teach and example excellence? We believe in allowing people to fly high, to reach their potential, and to exceed their own expectations. Personality, attitude, ambition and industry will weigh heavily in our assessment of candidates – perhaps more so than qualifications or experience. We will want to be confident that you can deliver financial results through enterprise. You will demonstrate business acumen, financial literacy, innovation and switched on marketing to grow our brand. We want everyone in Barking and Dagenham – and wider! - to know about Kingsley Hall, what we do and how they can become stakeholders, customers and partners. You will work with our Directorate Team and as you grow our business, you will have a key role in our Leadership succession planning. This role is designated by us as a ‘Central Post’, which means there is requirement that the postholder has a living and practised Christian faith. Applicants will need to provide evidence and an appropriate reference on this point. We believe there are Rising Stars looking for great opportunities – could you be the match for us? You should submit your application by 5.00pm on Monday 23rd February, and selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews will be held in Dagenham on 3rd and 4th March.

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  • Commercial Manager
    Commercial Manager
    5 days ago
    £50000 yearly
    Full-time
    New Malden

    Details Salary: DOB Hours per week: 42.5 (M – F 0830 – 1800 *an hour unpaid break inclusive) Location: The role is ideally office-based, with flexibility open to discussion. Expected Start date: ASAP Reports To: Managing Director Main Purpose & Scope of the Job Our company has been the pioneer for Korean food throughout the UK, with key accounts throughout the leading multiple Grocery supermarkets, since 2007. We take huge pride in our achievements, having driven Korean food into people’s kitchens, not only through simple trading, but by being the experts of Korean food. We are looking for a Commercial Manager, who is as passionate as we are, creative and ambitious, and will drive revenue growth with our key Grocery partners, as greater opportunities have arisen. The Commercial Manager would ne hands-on, and need to adapt to a family-run company that has a deep-rooted Korean and Asian culture embedded within the company. You will report directly to the Directors of the company. Objectives and Key Responsibilities · Key Account Controller, leading the expansion of our listings and driving new listings into our existing key customers. · Develop the existing relationships, both with customers and brand owners. · Develop the existing Commercial Development Manager, setting clear objectives, targets, and goals, and assist with the pipeline of development accounts. · Develop the Executive who will handle much of the day to day communication, reporting, and supply chain. · Develop the annual JBP’s, both with customers and brand owners, whilst also undertaking the main account handling for each customer. · Understand and build strong relationships with different departments within the organisation. · Ensure discipline within forecasting, promotional planning, and financial management of the accounts. Skills and Qualifications · Approximately 10 years or more, of relevant experience, leading the large multiple Grocery accounts. · Proven ability to drive strategic relationships with senior counterparts on the retailer side. · Ability to deliver direct reports and work within a team who will assist the reporting. · Management and leadership experience within a management role. · Immense organisational skills required to deal with multiple customers, and ability to prioritise. · Cultural understanding and sensitivity, with ability to adapt to existing company culture, which is immensely fast-paced. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills · Ability to work on their own without supervision · Clear, confident, and concise communication abilities Recruitment Agencies Please note that we are NOT accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Agencies are rejected to contact us regarding this role. Benefits Key benefits but not limited to, include: · Paid day off on your birthday · Yearly bonus · Free onsite parking · Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive); · Pension scheme 3% contributed by the company · Annual pay review · 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry ***IMPORTANT: Please ensure you attach your CV with your application. Interviews for suitable candidates will be conducted while the job advertisement is active. Please note that the posting may close earlier than the specified deadline, depending on recruitment progress. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. If you have any specific questions, please submit your CV

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  • HR officer
    HR officer
    6 days ago
    £28000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    HR Officer Monday to Friday The Megaro Collection is a privately-owned modern group, established over thirty years ago in King's Cross/St Pancras. Whilst we are a group of eclectic brands, each operation has its very own personality, in the same way as our people are unique. The excellence we strive for is born out of passion and love for the industry. The Group’s portfolio is now comprehensive of 3 Hotels, 11 meeting rooms, a rooftop terrace and three magnificent F&B outlets. Amongst the animation of London’s most resurgent centre, King’s Cross, live the eclectic and bubbly The Megaro, The California London, Derbyshire House and, The Gyle. We are now looking for a HR Officer, a bubbly and talkative individual, knowledgeable and passionate about hospitality. The ideal candidate will be experienced with a Human Resources or Administration role for at least 2 years, will be IT literate and an excel super-user. The HR officer will be the first point of contact for general enquiries, working closely with manager and the Director of Operations, while also maintaining accurate and confidential HR records. The Human Resources Officer will be responsible for: • Supporting the Director of Operations in delivering a responsive and efficient HR service, • Providing first line HR support and advice to staff, • Managing the onboarding process of all new starters –coordinating inductions, sending and completing documentation, performing right to work checks, • Supporting all HODs in the recruitment process –creating/posting adverts, creating/updating job descriptions, shortlisting candidates, coordinating with HODs for interviews and trials, sending offer letters, • Maintaining accurate employee records, • Supporting employee relations by participating in grievance and disciplinary procedures, • Managing payroll data entry and liaising with Director of Finance for all payroll and accounts queries and administration, • Managing stock levels of staff uniforms – ensuring all new starters are provided with uniforms and locker keys (where applicable), and all leavers return their company property, • Creating memos and waivers, • Assisting all HODs and the Director of Operations with any ad-hoc tasks, • Assisting with internal communications, including staff announcements, • Supporting and coordinating SPHG Knowledge Hub events, • Organising staff appraisal programmes, including Employee of the Month programme, • Managing office supplies What we are looking for: • Previous experience in an HR support or administrative role, • Outstanding attention to detail, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Great adaptability and problem-solving skills, • Ability to maintain a calm demeanour in sensitive and difficult circumstances, • Technical knowledge of all Microsoft systems (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point), • Professionalism and ability to be discreet when handling sensitive information, • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, • Excellent communication skills, • Fluent in English communications, both verbally and in text, • A proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn If you're ready for a challenge and want to step into a dynamic, people-focused role, don’t look further; apply today.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    21 days ago
    £30000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you ambitious, commercially driven, natural leader with passion for fitness and wellness? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the General Manager at our North London Palmers Green Club. At Park View Health Clubs our mission is to inspire and promote healthy lifestyle, and provide our members with only the best, from our modern fitness equipment to our amazing classes and ever so caring staff. We aim for every member to reach their fitness goals and thoroughly enjoy our clubs and family-like community. We highly value our people and make sure we provide a beautiful environment not just to train but to work in as well. As a manager you will be working closely with the area manager, directors and owners of the business. So, in this role you will not only bring your own expertise and ideas to grow the business but will also work alongside and learn from the best professionals who run fitness companies internationally. This is a varied role and does require a great multitasker with very strong time management skills to be in charge of operations, staff, sales, monthly targets, etc. You will be responsible for your set club, including team management, sales and operations. About you You have at least 2 years experience at managerial level Sales experience is a must You can confidently multitask and work under pressure You have exceptional attention to detail and will ensure the clubs are in perfect condition You have excellent communication skills and have a friendly yet professional manner with both members and staff, being the first point of contact and the face of our brand You have strong leadership skills and experience in managing teams, including hiring and training of new staff members to our high standards You have good knowledge of Excel and experience with managing budgets and creating reports You have strong focus on sales targets and have a track record for achieving monthly targets and KPIs You have a creative eye and experience in assisting with marketing campaigns and digital platforms You have a positive approach to every task at hand and you strive to inspire your team and give them all the required support to keep our clubs thriving. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £30,000.00 to 34,000 per year Commission based also. Benefits: Employee discount Flexitime On-site gym Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: Commission pay Application question(s): As we want our management to be comfortable and flexible, the commute to work time is important. Please let us which postcode you reside in. Experience: Manager: 2 years (required) Sales 2 years (required) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Flexitime Gym membership Ability to commute/relocate: North London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Management: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Location: North London (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Operations Assistant
    Operations Assistant
    28 days ago
    £26000–£29000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About sub800 At sub800, we create flexible, managed office spaces designed around people. We believe great offices aren’t just about design — they’re about service, experience and proactive support. Our operations team sits at the heart of that experience, ensuring every client interaction is smooth, professional, and personal. The Role The Operations Assistant plays a key role in delivering a premium, concierge-level service to our clients, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our workspaces. You will be one of the main points of contact for client requests, taking ownership from first enquiry through to resolution. Working closely with the Operations Director and wider team, you’ll balance operational coordination with a strong focus on client satisfaction, communication and experience. This is a hands-on, varied role, well suited to someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and taking pride in delivering an excellent service. Key Responsibilities Client Experience & Service Delivery • Act as a primary point of contact for client operational queries, delivering a friendly, professional and responsive service at all times., • Take ownership of requests from start to finish, providing clear updates and managing expectations throughout., • Build strong working relationships with clients by understanding their needs and anticipating requirements where possible., • Support client move-ins, office setups, changes and ongoing space requirements to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience. Operations & Supplier Coordination • Coordinate contractors, maintenance works, deliveries and site visits with minimal disruption to clients., • Proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard., • Identify potential issues early and work collaboratively to resolve them efficiently and professionally. Administration & Compliance • Log, track and prioritise tasks using internal systems to ensure nothing is missed., • Maintain accurate records for compliance and building documentation, including health & safety, FRA actions and access logs., • Support access management (keys/fobs), inventories and shared operational documentation. Day-to-Day Building Operations • Support events, hospitality requests and office presentation, ensuring spaces are always client-ready., • Manage ad-hoc requests alongside larger projects, responding calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Help uphold the overall look, feel and service standards of sub800 spaces., • Respond promptly to incoming client queries, ensuring issues are resolved or escalated appropriately. What We’re Looking For Essential • A genuine passion for customer service and delivering an excellent client experience., • A hospitality-led mindset, with a natural instinct to be helpful, proactive and professional., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail., • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment., • Confident dealing with clients, suppliers and contractors., • Reliable, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership of tasks. Desirable • Experience in hospitality, serviced offices, hotels, facilities, property or office management., • Experience coordinating suppliers or handling operational requests., • Familiarity with compliance processes or building operations., • Comfortable using Outlook, Excel/Google Sheets and task management tools. Why Join sub800 • Be part of a growing, people-focused business where service genuinely matters., • Work closely with senior leadership and gain broad operational exposure., • Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same., • Play a visible role in shaping and delivering an exceptional client experience.

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  • Chef De Partie - King's Cross
    Chef De Partie - King's Cross
    2 months ago
    £15–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    An opportunity for a skilled and motivated chef with a genuine love of cooking and beautiful, ingredient-led food. Granger & Co. is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our restaurant family. ABOUT US Since we opened our doors in London in 2011, Granger & Co. has brought the relaxed, sunny Australian way of dining to the city. Our restaurants reflect the spirit that Bill Granger made known around the world: easy-going, generous excellence. Our food makes people feel good. It is full of flavour, goodness and vitality. We thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients with a sunny, colourful lightness, and the emotional comfort of food is as important to us as how it looks and tastes. We celebrate seasonality, champion local growers and suppliers and prioritise ingredients grown with care for the world. As a family-owned restaurant group that is constantly evolving, we value all employees as respected individuals and foster diversity and inclusion, with everyone given a chance to share their voice and ideas. People stay with us and grow with us, many for over a decade. THE ROLE This is a full-time position with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. As Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your section, cooking delicious, fresh food with precision and care. You’ll maintain high standards of preparation and presentation, keep your station organised, and support the smooth running of the kitchen. You will work closely with senior chefs, contribute to seasonal menu changes and help nurture junior team members with generosity and patience. This role offers the chance to learn from a talented team, including our Global Culinary Director, our Head of Food and Sourcing in London, and our experienced Group Head Chef. You’ll gain exposure to exceptional produce and the people behind it—farmers, growers and producers who shape our ingredients. We understand that balance looks different for everyone and the role can be designed with flexibility in mind. ABOUT YOU Calm, organised and confident, you take pride in your craft and in working with high-quality, seasonal produce. You understand flavour, care deeply about ingredients, and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive kitchen. You are a collaborative team player who communicates well, leads by example within your section, and brings positivity and professionalism to service. You care about seasonality, sustainable sourcing and cooking with whole ingredients—and above all, you care about flavour, learning and open-minded generosity. WHAT WE OFFER We believe in real work–life balance and a culture of care. You’ll be part of a people-focused team who share a passion for fresh, everyday food. Our benefits include: • A real work-life balance in a people-first business with teams who love what they do., • An additional day of holiday for every year of service after two years., • Access to wellbeing support and private GP services through Hospitality Rewards., • Freshly made staff meals every shift., • 50% off when you dine in our restaurants (for up to four people)., • Cycle to work scheme., • Enhanced maternity pay, • Ongoing learning opportunities and visits to the farms and producers we work with We believe great food and hospitality bring people together. Our kitchens and restaurants are places where every team member is heard, supported, respected and encouraged to grow. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the positive energy it brings to our restaurants. If you are excited by the idea of cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food with a team who cares about flavour and hospitality, we would love to hear from you. Annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000 per year, DOE

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  • Chef De Partie - Chelsea
    Chef De Partie - Chelsea
    2 months ago
    £15–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    An opportunity for a skilled and motivated chef with a genuine love of cooking and beautiful, ingredient-led food. Granger & Co. is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our restaurant family. ABOUT US Since we opened our doors in London in 2011, Granger & Co. has brought the relaxed, sunny Australian way of dining to the city. Our restaurants reflect the spirit that Bill Granger made known around the world: easy-going, generous excellence. Our food makes people feel good. It is full of flavour, goodness and vitality. We thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients with a sunny, colourful lightness, and the emotional comfort of food is as important to us as how it looks and tastes. We celebrate seasonality, champion local growers and suppliers and prioritise ingredients grown with care for the world. As a family-owned restaurant group that is constantly evolving, we value all employees as respected individuals and foster diversity and inclusion, with everyone given a chance to share their voice and ideas. People stay with us and grow with us, many for over a decade. THE ROLE This is a full-time position with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. As Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your section, cooking delicious, fresh food with precision and care. You’ll maintain high standards of preparation and presentation, keep your station organised, and support the smooth running of the kitchen. You will work closely with senior chefs, contribute to seasonal menu changes and help nurture junior team members with generosity and patience. This role offers the chance to learn from a talented team, including our Global Culinary Director, our Head of Food and Sourcing in London, and our experienced Group Head Chef. You’ll gain exposure to exceptional produce and the people behind it—farmers, growers and producers who shape our ingredients. We understand that balance looks different for everyone and the role can be designed with flexibility in mind. ABOUT YOU Calm, organised and confident, you take pride in your craft and in working with high-quality, seasonal produce. You understand flavour, care deeply about ingredients, and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive kitchen. You are a collaborative team player who communicates well, leads by example within your section, and brings positivity and professionalism to service. You care about seasonality, sustainable sourcing and cooking with whole ingredients—and above all, you care about flavour, learning and open-minded generosity. WHAT WE OFFER We believe in real work–life balance and a culture of care. You’ll be part of a people-focused team who share a passion for fresh, everyday food. Our benefits include: • A real work-life balance in a people-first business with teams who love what they do., • An additional day of holiday for every year of service after two years., • Access to wellbeing support and private GP services through Hospitality Rewards., • Freshly made staff meals every shift., • 50% off when you dine in our restaurants (for up to four people)., • Cycle to work scheme., • Enhanced maternity pay, • Ongoing learning opportunities and visits to the farms and producers we work with We believe great food and hospitality bring people together. Our kitchens and restaurants are places where every team member is heard, supported, respected and encouraged to grow. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the positive energy it brings to our restaurants. If you are excited by the idea of cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food with a team who cares about flavour and hospitality, we would love to hear from you. Annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000 per year, DOE

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  • Junior Sous Chef - Marylebone
    Junior Sous Chef - Marylebone
    2 months ago
    £40000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    THE ROLE This is a full-time position with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. The heart of the role is cooking delicious food and leading a happy, skilled kitchen. You will run the daily operation with pace and attention to detail, inspire the team through seasonal menu changes and teach with generosity, helping to build skills and confidence. Every dish should reflect respect for ingredients and a commitment to quality. The role offers the chance to learn from colleagues, including our Global Culinary Director, who develops across Australia, Japan, South Korea and the U.K., our Head of Food and Sourcing in London who works closely with farmers, growers and producers as well as our experienced Group Head Chef. We understand that balance looks different for everyone and the role can be designed with flexibility in mind. WHAT WE OFFER We believe in real work–life balance and a culture of care. You’ll be part of a people-focused team who share a passion for fresh, everyday food. Our benefits include: • A real work-life balance in a people-first business with teams who love what they do., • An additional day of holiday for every year of service after two years., • Access to wellbeing support and private GP services through Hospitality Rewards., • Freshly made staff meals every shift., • 50% off when you dine in our restaurants (for up to four people)., • Cycle to work scheme., • Enhanced maternity pay, • Ongoing learning opportunities and visits to the farms and producers we work with ABOUT YOU You are a warm and approachable leader who inspires through example and enjoys helping the team learn and grow. You understand flavour balance, work confidently with beautiful produce, and care about seasonality, sustainable sourcing and cooking with whole ingredients. Our restaurants are busy environments and a sense of confidence in that setting is ideal. Above all though, you care about flavour, learning and generosity. ABOUT US Since we opened our doors in London in 2011, Granger & Co. has brought the relaxed, sunny Australian way of dining to the city. Our restaurants reflect the spirit that Bill Granger made known around the world: easy-going, generous excellence. Our food makes people feel good. It is full of flavour, goodness and vitality. We thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients with a sunny, colourful lightness, and the emotional comfort of food is as important to us as how it looks and tastes. We celebrate seasonality, champion local growers and suppliers and prioritise ingredients grown with care for the world. As a family-owned restaurant group that is constantly evolving, we value all employees as respected individuals and foster diversity and inclusion, with everyone given a chance to share their voice and ideas. People stay with us and grow with us, many for over a decade. We believe great food and hospitality bring people together. Our kitchens and restaurants are places where every team member is heard, supported, respected and encouraged to grow. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the positive energy it brings to our restaurants. If you are excited by the idea of cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food with a team who cares about flavour and hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

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