About Us: Alma is a vibrant and cozy coffee shop located in Barnes village. We are passionate about serving high-quality coffee, delicious meals, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers. We take pride in our commitment to excellent customer service and believe in providing an exceptional coffee experience. Job Description: Are you a coffee enthusiast with a friendly and customer-focused attitude? We are currently seeking a Barista/Waitress to join our team and contribute to our coffee shop's success. As a Barista/Waitress, you will be responsible for crafting and serving exquisite coffee beverages, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring our customers have a memorable and enjoyable visit. Responsibilities: Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages, including espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, and more. Take customer orders and provide attentive, friendly, and efficient service. Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment with precision and care. Maintain a clean and tidy work area, including regular cleaning of equipment and surfaces. Handle and process payments accurately. Engage with customers to ensure their needs are met and provide a welcoming atmosphere. Communicate effectively with the team to ensure smooth operations. Requirements: Previous experience as a barista or waitress is preferred. Passion for coffee and a desire to learn and grow in the industry. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks. Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene. Positive and friendly demeanor. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage with the potential for tips. Training and development opportunities to enhance your coffee-making skills. A friendly and supportive team environment. Free lunch/drinks whilst on shift. Opportunities for advancement within the coffee shop. If you're enthusiastic about coffee, enjoy interacting with customers, and want to be part of a passionate team, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits: - Competitive pay up to £42,500 per annum - Free Virgin Active gym membership - Staff meals & drinks - Staff discount - Progression and training - The Role - We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to lead and inspire our friendly team. To provide best in class hospitality and assist in the running of front of house operations. Ideally the candidate will have experience in the position. - We are looking for someone who can: - Support the General Manager in the running of the team and work closely with our x2 Assistant Managers - Perform hosting duties confidently, with a warm and friendly manner - Run the floor during service, overseeing each of the sections - Deliver a high quality and consistent experience for our guests - Develop, train and inspire the team, while encouraging a friendly and motivated working environment - Conduct interviews and new starter inductions - Oversee Food Hygiene and Health & Safety processes and documentation - Manage stock and ordering - About Us - Minnow is a friendly and fast-paced, neighbourhood restaurant overlooking Clapham Common. The restaurant is known for serving high quality, modern European cuisine across brunch, lunch and dinner.
Job Title: General Manager Position Overview The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term strategic direction of the organization (or business unit), ensuring profitability, operational efficiency, and high levels of customer and employee satisfaction. The GM reports to the CEO or Executive Board and leads cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, drive revenue growth, manage budgets, and uphold brand standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute the company’s strategic plans and annual goals. • Identify new market opportunities and recommend business development initiatives. • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to maintain market positioning. 2. Financial Management • Prepare, manage, and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. • Analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow to ensure financial health. • Implement cost-control measures and optimize resource allocation. 3. Operations & Performance • Oversee day-to-day operations across departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Finance). • Establish performance metrics (KPIs) and monitor progress toward operational targets. • Streamline processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency. 4. Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing managers and staff. • Conduct performance reviews, set development plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. • Promote teamwork, collaboration, and open communication throughout the organization. 5. Sales & Marketing Oversight • Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional strategies, brand positioning, and pricing models. • Set sales targets, track sales performance, and coach the sales team to achieve revenue goals. • Cultivate relationships with key clients, vendors, and partners. 6. Customer Experience & Quality Assurance • Ensure customer satisfaction through high service standards and swift issue resolution. • Implement quality assurance and compliance programs. • Solicit and act on customer feedback to drive service improvements. 7. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. • Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Maintain health, safety, and environmental protocols. Qualifications & Skills • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Experience: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years in a senior management or GM role. • Financial Acumen: Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. • Leadership: Strong people-management skills with the ability to build, coach, and motivate teams. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis and performance/operation metrics. • Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments. • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and business-intelligence tools. Working Conditions • Location: [Insert location or “Multiple locations”] • Travel: Up to X% domestic/international travel may be required. • Working Hours: Full-time; may require evenings or weekends during peak periods. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement). • Professional development and continuing-education opportunities. • Collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Key Responsibilities: Barista Duties: Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, teas, and other drinks. Maintain knowledge of all menu items, recipes, and brewing methods to ensure quality and consistency. Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment safely and efficiently. Food Service: Take customer orders and process payments efficiently and accurately. Prepare and serve food items such as sandwiches, pastries, and salads according to the café's recipes and standards. Ensure food presentation meets the café's quality standards. Customer Interaction: Greet customers warmly, answer questions, and provide recommendations to enhance their experience. Address customer concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring satisfaction. Cleanliness and Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including the coffee bar, seating areas, and restrooms. Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products and work areas. Assist with inventory management, including stocking supplies and performing regular checks. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure smooth operation and excellent customer service. Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Biscuiteers is an award-winning luxury gifting brand, sometimes described as the ‘NET-A-PORTER of biscuits’. Since 2007, we’ve been on a mission to craft meaningful moments through edible works of art – thoughtfully designed and made to spark joy and deepen connections- ‘why send flowers when you can send Biscuiteers?’ Every single biscuit is lovingly made from start to finish and each one is totally individual. In 2024, we hand-iced approx. 3.0 million biscuits and delivered them to customers all over the world and we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental impact. We’re expanding our Seasonal Icing Team to help bring our 2025 collections to life—and we’d love for you to be part of it! Our Icing team is based at our Ministry at Colliers Wood, SW19 2JD. Come and learn how to Ice like a Biscuiteer, we are offering contracts starting from July 2025 until 23rd December 2025. What you will be doing … · Learn how to Ice like a pro with our 4-week training programme on industry-leading conveyor system. · Work in small supportive teams to meet production goals in our Icing Hall. · Gain hands-on experience in artisan food production. · Follow our food safety and Health & Safety standards. · Support our Dispatch Team during peak periods (based on production needs) You will need to … · A positive, reliable and punctual team player. · Willingness to learn a new skill and work in a fast paced environment. · A positive, flexible approach and be a team player. · Good communication and presentation skills. · Availability for the full contract from July until December 2025. · The flexibility to work 39 hours per week across 5 x shifts per week between Monday to Friday: Shifts of 8 hours: 7am-4pm & 9am-5,40pm. · Basic knowledge of kitchen hygiene (training provided). · A love of biscuits is essential! The Recruitment Process... · Will require a screening video, followed by an assessment interview stage and a kitchen trial. These interviews will take place in July and August 2025. What we offer... We are a bunch of creative, fun-loving people who work hard, celebrate big, wanting to make Biscuiteers a really happy place to work. We genuinely care about each other and the planet. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team and what we offer to sweeten your working day, including: · Shopping- A special staff discount of 35% on all our beautiful products for you to treat your friends and family. · Food- Breakfast each day for all staff to start the day well fuelled. · Bring your friends- Our staff referral scheme offering you up to £150 per recommendation. · Social life- Our regular social activities bring us all together, including our legendary staff party, staff Christmas lunch and Biscuiteer Awards! · The Future- Automatic pension contributions after 3 months of service, with ethical investment options. · Your Health- Reduced Gym Membership offer with a local partner. The rate of pay for this role is £12.25 per hour plus a holiday pay (£13.73 per hour) What Our Team Says: “A fun, energetic environment with lots of opportunity to learn.” “The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming.” “I’ve learned to ice biscuits really well—and made great friends along the way!”
Il Bistrotto London is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Head Bartender for its new Cocktail/Tapas bar in Chelsea. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a talent for crafting exceptional drinks, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. As a Bartender, you will play a key role in ensuring guests have a memorable experience by serving high-quality beverages in a fast-paced environment. The original Il Bistrotto first opened in 1982 and was acquired by its current owners in 2018. Located between the city of Genoa and the renowned Portofino, it has since become one of the most distinguished cocktail bars on the Ligurian Riviera. For its London opening, the company has partnered with Luca Gargano of Velier S.p.A., a global leader in the rum sector, renowned for bringing distilleries like Demerara, Caroni, and Foursquare to international prominence. In addition to rum, Velier pioneered the natural wine movement with the launch of the Triple A protocol in 2003, promoting authentic and sustainable production. Responsibilities - Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences. - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. - Engage with customers, providing friendly and knowledgeable service while taking drink orders and offering recommendations. - Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking stock levels, and minimising waste. - Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently, demonstrating basic maths skills for processing payments. - Collaborate with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods. - Uphold the highest standards of hospitality, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued. Experience - Previous Head bartending experience; a willingness to learn is key. - Familiarity with food safety practices within a restaurant or bar setting is advantageous. - Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with guests and team members alike. - A genuine desire to help others and create enjoyable experiences for customers. If you are passionate about the art of bartending and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
This is a full-time remote role for a Sales Administrator. The Sales Administrator will be responsible for supporting the sales team by processing orders, managing customer inquiries, and providing excellent customer service. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining sales records, coordinating with other departments, and handling administrative duties. The role involves continuous communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth sales operations.
Overview Buy & Bite is hiring a strategic and results-driven Commercial Manager to lead business growth for our modern Asian restaurant. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing new revenue streams, such as corporate catering, and local business collaborations. This role will also oversee marketing, profit optimization, and team performance support to drive overall business advancement Key Responsibilities · Identify business opportunities such as corporate catering, delivery platform partnerships, and event-based food services; · Maintain and enhance cooperation with existing delivery platforms, and drive the growth of the restaurant’s delivery business; · Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to propose growth strategies tailored to the store; · Negotiate contract terms with corporate clients and suppliers; · Coordinate the delivery process to ensure service quality meets required standards; · Set sales targets and monitor team performance to ensure goals are met; · Work closely with operations, front-of-house, and delivery teams to ensure smooth service delivery and brand-standard compliance; · Review client payment terms and account status to ensure stable cash flow for the store; · Support brand marketing initiatives by executing local campaigns, neighborhood promotions, and corporate sampling activities; · Provide localized content and promotional suggestions in line with brand guidelines and social media policies. · Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including staffing, inventory, cleanliness, and service flow Requirements · A minimum of a bachelor's degree · Previous experience in restaurant or café management, preferably in fast-casual or Asian cuisine concepts · Strong leadership and team management skills · Excellent communication and organisational abilities · Familiarity HungryPanda platform operations · Fluent in English and Mandarin (or Cantonese). · Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak periods
Customer Service: Greet customers, answer inquiries, address concerns, and explain available services and turnaround times. Item Inspection: Examine garments for stains, damage, special cleaning instructions, or missing items before processing. Spot Treatment & Pre-Cleaning: Apply appropriate stain-removal techniques and pre-treatments to garments based on fabric type and stain nature. Dry Cleaning Operations: Operate dry cleaning and laundering machines according to set specifications and safety standards. Pressing and Finishing: Iron, press, steam, fold, or hang garments ensuring a professional and wrinkle-free presentation. Quality Control: Conduct final inspections to verify items meet quality standards before customer return or delivery. Inventory & Supplies Management: Monitor and replenish stock of cleaning agents, packaging materials, and chemicals. Machine Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance, inspections, and cleaning of dry cleaning equipment. Administrative Duties: Process payments, prepare invoices, maintain service records, and manage customer item tags. Workflow Management: Organize and prioritize cleaning tasks to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery. Staff Supervision (if applicable): Train, supervise, and support junior or new employees to uphold service and quality standards.