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  • Production Kitchen Supervisor
    Production Kitchen Supervisor
    6 days ago
    £32000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager (Kitchen Operations) Location: Leyton, E10 7QP Hours: Full-Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Planthood’s is the UK’s highest rated plant-based meal kit company and one of the fastest growing health food companies in the UK. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and have a meaningful impact on the planet, by eating more plant-based whole foods. We do this from our own London kitchen, where we cook up irresistibly delicious food and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will’s kitchen in 2020, the company has now cooked up over 5 million meals. We’re now looking for hungry and ambitious people, who share our vision and values, to join our team at this exciting time in our journey. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an exceptional Kitchen Supervisor to help lead our kitchen operation. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our kitchen team operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards every day. A key focus of this role will be overseeing the daily food preparation and cooking processes, while managing our team of chefs and kitchen porters. You'll be responsible for managing production flow, signing off batch quality, and maintaining the exceptional culinary and hygiene standards that our customers expect. You'll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, improving processes and holding the kitchen team accountable. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll help ensure that every component leaving our kitchen reflects the standards and values that have fuelled Planthood's growth so far. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing food business and help shape the future of our kitchen operation. What You'll Be Doing Team Leadership • Lead, motivate and support our kitchen team members., • Create a positive, engaged, high-performing, and accountable kitchen team culture., • Lead daily team briefings and debriefings, assigning clear stations, individual tasks, and time expectations., • Train and onboard new chefs and KPs, supporting their development and success., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance conversations, managing team performance in real time., • Assist with managing kitchen staffing levels, rotas, holidays and shift changes to ensure operational requirements are met. Kitchen Operations • Drive the daily production flow on the kitchen floor by sequencing tasks strategically, coordinating closely with the packing, warehouse and procurement teams to prevent bottlenecks and keep output steady., • Adjust production flow in real time, reallocating kitchen staff effectively to manage short-staffing scenarios and minimize idle time., • Step into production stations and demonstrate strong Chef de Partie (CDP) skills when required to maintain operational speed., • Support the day-to-day management of operations and deputise for the Production Managers when required., • Draft the weekly kitchen production schedule and set the daily production plan, dynamically factoring in variables like equipment availability, delivery delays, and staffing levels., • Procure fresh ingredients for the next production day using systems like Rekki., • Ensure KPIs and quality standards are consistently achieved., • Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and workflow., • Maintain accurate kitchen records, strong reports, and operational documentation., • Maintain a direct and vital line of communication with the Production Managers by providing high-quality, comprehensive reports and structured end-of-day handovers., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the kitchen floor. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure food safety, allergen, hygiene and HACCP standards are followed at all times., • Support quality control processes and ensure all required checks are completed accurately., • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the kitchen operation., • Support audits, risk assessments and compliance activities, including SALSA accreditation. Stock & Equipment • Support stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction initiatives., • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance issues promptly., • Help ensure production machinery is operated safely and efficiently. What We're Looking For • Strong culinary expertise: Minimum Chef de Partie (CDP) level experience with a strong palate, refined taste-testing skills, and a deep understanding of complex flavor profiles., • Mastery of cooking processes: Excellent knowledge of high-volume cooking methods., • Technical kitchen capability: Solid technical capability operating heavy kitchen equipment (e.g., bratt pans, large industrial boiling pots, blast chillers) and light kitchen machinery., • Production management skills: Excellent production sequencing abilities, knowing how to balance output speed with premium product quality., • Supervisor experience: Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, food manufacturing facility, or fast-paced catering operation., • KPI ownership: Experience driving team performance against key production metrics and taking personal accountability for shift output targets., • Strong reporting skills: Experience maintaining meticulous data logs and delivering high-quality, comprehensive operational reports to management teams., • People leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience coaching, developing, and motivating teams., • Operational mindset: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement., • Composure & drive: A resilient, positive, and organized individual who maintains composure and drives urgency under pressure., • Compliance knowledge: Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, and health & safety requirements., • Tech-savvy: Comfortable using digital systems such as Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Drive, etc), Slack, Trail, etc. Why Join Us? • Join a close-knit, high-performing team that is obsessed with making incredible work., • Play a key role in a business that's scaling rapidly and making a positive impact., • Enjoy opportunities for development, progression and increased responsibility., • Help us transform the health of people and the planet through food., • Bonus opportunity., • Pension scheme., • Free healthy lunches and meals at our HQ.

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  • Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant
    Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant
    16 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Location: Primarily home-based, with regular attendance at our office in NW3 7TT Hours: 20–30 hours per week Position: Part-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Role We are looking for a highly organised, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant to provide direct support to the business owner and assist with the day-to-day running of our procurement business. The role will be primarily home-based, with some time required at our office in NW3 7TT. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently, managing priorities and dealing with a variety of tasks across both personal and business matters. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being organised, taking responsibility and making sure things get done. Key Responsibilities Personal Assistant Support • Manage and organise the business owner's diary, appointments and commitments., • Help prioritise daily and weekly tasks., • Arrange meetings, calls and appointments., • Prepare reminders and follow-ups., • Assist with personal administration and occasional personal errands where required., • Help keep paperwork, correspondence and important information organised., • Manage confidential information with complete discretion. Business Administration • Assist with general administration for the procurement business., • Draft, format and send emails and correspondence., • Follow up with suppliers, customers and care homes., • Maintain accurate records and update spreadsheets and databases., • Organise documents, contracts, applications and supplier information., • Help monitor outstanding actions and ensure they are followed up., • Assist with preparing reports, price information and other business documents., • Keep track of important deadlines and renewal dates. Supplier & Customer Support • Communicate professionally with suppliers and customers by email and telephone., • Follow up outstanding issues and requests., • Assist with setting up new customer and supplier accounts., • Help obtain information, quotations and documentation., • Keep records of ongoing issues and actions., • Escalate matters to the business owner when required. General Office Support • Help maintain an organised filing system., • Organise digital and physical documents., • Assist with scanning, printing and document preparation., • Support general office administration., • Help improve administrative processes and make the business more efficient. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Highly organised and methodical., • Reliable and trustworthy., • Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do., • Confident communicating by email and telephone., • Comfortable dealing with suppliers, customers and business contacts., • Able to manage several tasks at the same time., • Good at following up and making sure actions are completed., • Discreet and comfortable handling confidential information., • A good written communicator with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable working independently from home., • Confident using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel., • Able to learn new systems and processes quickly., • Flexible and willing to help across both personal and business administration. Experience Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Business Administrator, Office Manager or similar would be beneficial. Experience within procurement, care homes, facilities management, hospitality or a supplier/customer-facing business would be an advantage, but is not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is organised, dependable, practical and capable of taking ownership of tasks. Working Arrangement The position will be 20–30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the business and the successful candidate. The majority of the work can be completed from home, but the role will require regular attendance at the office in NW3 7TT. The exact working days and hours can be discussed and agreed with the right candidate. What We Offer • Flexible part-time working arrangement., • Primarily home-based working., • Regular office-based working in NW3 7TT., • A varied role with responsibility and autonomy., • Direct working relationship with the business owner., • Opportunity to become an important part of a growing procurement business., • Potential for the role and hours to develop over time. To Apply Please provide a CV and a brief covering note explaining your relevant experience, availability and why you feel you would be suitable for the role. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate excellent organisation, attention to detail, initiative and discretion.

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  • Multiple Roles – Construction & Fit-Out
    Multiple Roles – Construction & Fit-Out
    1 month ago
    £12–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Sidcup

    WE’RE HIRING – MULTIPLE ROLES Securtech is growing, and we’re looking for talented, driven and reliable people to join our team across multiple areas of the business. We specialise in commercial fit-out, shopfitting, refurbishment and construction, delivering projects from the initial opportunity and quotation through to design, construction and final handover.We’re not recruiting for just one position. We are interested in people across office, commercial, management and site-based roles. Roles We’re Recruiting For Administration & Finance Supporting the day-to-day operation of the business, including: • General administration, • Document and record management, • Invoices and purchase records, • Supplier and subcontractor documentation, • Project paperwork, • Cost and payment tracking, • Supporting the wider management team Business Development Helping identify and secure new opportunities for the company.Responsibilities may include: • Finding potential clients and projects, • Developing new business relationships, • Following up enquiries and leads, • Attending meetings and site visits, • Understanding client requirements, • Supporting the business from initial enquiry through to quotation Sales Managing enquiries and helping convert opportunities into secured projects.This may include: • Speaking with prospective clients, • Understanding their requirements, • Following up quotations, • Maintaining client relationships, • Coordinating with estimating and project teams, • Helping move opportunities from enquiry to confirmed project Estimator Responsible for understanding the scope of proposed works and producing accurate, competitive quotations.This may include: • Reviewing drawings and specifications, • Carrying out site surveys, • Taking measurements and quantities, • Preparing material and labour costs, • Obtaining supplier and subcontractor prices, • Producing detailed quotations, • Identifying exclusions, risks and potential variations, • Working closely with Sales, Project Management and Procurement Design & Technical Supporting the technical development of projects before and during construction.Depending on experience, responsibilities may include: • Reviewing construction drawings, • Producing or coordinating layouts, • Developing technical details, • Checking dimensions and specifications, • Coordinating design information with site teams, • Identifying potential construction issues before work begins Project Management Taking responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to completion.Responsibilities may include: • Planning and programming works, • Coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers, • Monitoring costs and progress, • Managing client communication, • Resolving project issues, • Managing variations, • Maintaining quality and programme, • Driving projects towards successful completion and handover Site Management Managing the day-to-day delivery of our projects on site.Responsibilities may include: • Coordinating trades and operatives, • Organising daily works, • Checking workmanship and progress, • Maintaining site safety, • Managing deliveries and materials, • Reporting problems early, • Working with the Project Manager to keep the project on programme, • Preparing areas for inspection and handover Shopfitting & Multi-Trade Operatives Hands-on roles delivering our fit-out and refurbishment projects.We are interested in people with experience in areas such as: • Carpentry and joinery, • Drylining and partitions, • Ceilings, • Painting and decorating, • Flooring, • Kitchen and worktop installation, • Fixtures and fittings, • General building works, • Making good and finishing Multi-skilled candidates are particularly valuable. Logistics & Procurement Supporting projects by making sure the right materials, equipment and resources reach site when required.Responsibilities may include: • Ordering materials, • Supplier coordination, • Price checking, • Arranging collections and deliveries, • Managing tools and equipment, • Coordinating vehicles, • Monitoring project material requirements, • Preventing delays caused by missing materials Who We’re Looking For We’re interested in people at different stages of their careers.You may already be experienced in your field, or you may have strong potential and be looking for an opportunity to develop.Across every role, we value: • Reliability, • Professionalism, • Good communication, • Organisation, • Problem-solving, • Attention to detail, • Accountability, • Ability to work under pressure, • Willingness to learn, • Pride in the quality of your work Experience in construction, shopfitting, commercial fit-out or refurbishment is beneficial for many of the positions, but the exact requirements will depend on the role. Join Securtech A successful project doesn’t depend on one person.It starts with finding the opportunity, understanding what the client needs, estimating it correctly, planning the work, procuring the materials and delivering it safely and professionally on site. We’re looking for people who want to become part of that process and grow with the business. When applying, please tell us: 1. The role you’re interested in, 2. Your previous experience, 3. Location you are based, 4. Whether you hold a full UK driving licence, 5. Your availability to start Send your CV along with a brief introduction about yourself.

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  • Junior Project Manager
    Junior Project Manager
    1 month ago
    £2100–£3000 monthly
    Part-time
    London

    Newberry Projects is seeking a highly organized, design-focused Project Manager to oversee the coordination and delivery of luxury residential interior design projects worldwide. Working closely with the Principal Designer, clients, contractors, architects, vendors, and trades, the Project Manager will help ensure each project is executed efficiently while maintaining the studio's design vision and standards. Key Responsibilities • Oversee luxury interior design projects from design development through installation and completion, • Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, meetings, and approvals across international projects, • Liaise with clients, contractors, architects, fabricators, suppliers, and other project partners, • Review and coordinate drawings, specifications, furniture plans, elevations, and design documentation, • Assist with sourcing, procurement, order tracking, installations, and FF&E coordination, • Maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, specifications, and internal documentation, • Support the preparation and organization of client presentations and design packages, • Attend site visits, installations, supplier meetings, and other in-person project requirements as needed Qualifications • Previous experience in interior design, architecture, project management, or a related design field, • Strong understanding of high-end residential design and project delivery, • Fluency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Canva, • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills, • Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Comfortable communicating professionally with clients, contractors, vendors, and international project teams, • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a creative team Role Structure This is a hybrid position offering flexibility between remote work and in-person responsibilities. The successful candidate must have flexible availability for site visits, installations, client meetings, and other on-site project requirements as projects demand. As Newberry Projects works across international locations, the role may occasionally require flexibility when coordinating across different time zones and project schedules. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and understands how to balance the creative vision of a luxury interior design studio with the practical requirements of delivering complex projects.

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  • Service Delivery Partner
    Service Delivery Partner
    1 month ago
    £55000–£65000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Service Delivery Partner Location: Hybrid Salary: Up to £65,000 (depending on experience) Are you an experienced digital agency professional who knows how to navigate public sector contracts and build rock-solid client relationships? We are Olive Jar Digital, a fast-growing digital agency based right in the vibrant heart of London’s Soho. We design and deliver innovative digital services that solve complex problems and genuinely improve outcomes for users. We partner with public sector organisations to deliver meaningful digital transformation, and we need someone to take the reins on our strategic client relationships. This isn't your standard account management gig. We need someone who truly understands the realities of delivering consultancy services into government departments. You’ve been agency-side, you know the digital landscape, and you can confidently balance commercial, contractual, and operational relationships while driving business growth. The Role As our Service Delivery Partner, you will be the senior relationship owner for a portfolio of key public sector clients. Your mission is to ensure we deliver on our promises, maximise commercial opportunities, and keep our client partnerships strong and growing. Working closely with our delivery teams, practice leads, and senior stakeholders, you will ensure our services hit the mark, risks are managed before they become problems, and Olive Jar Digital remains the trusted partner our clients rely on. What you'll be doing: • Owning the Relationship: Acting as the primary commercial and contractual lead across your public sector portfolio, building trust with senior stakeholders and procurement teams., • Commercial Leadership: Leading contract governance, renewals, extensions, and commercial negotiations, while proactively identifying opportunities for account growth and new service offerings., • Service Oversight: Collaborating with delivery and leadership teams to ensure we meet KPIs, SLAs, and contractual commitments. You'll facilitate service reviews and manage escalations smoothly., • Strategic Guidance: Driving long-term account planning, providing insight into client priorities and market trends, and championing continuous improvement in how we serve our clients. What We’re Looking For You are a seasoned professional with a background in a digital consultancy, professional services, or agency environment. You know how to manage public sector accounts and have a strong grasp of procurement frameworks and contract management. Essential Experience: • Significant experience managing public sector clients (central government, arms-length bodies, or local government) within an agency or consultancy setting., • A proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships at a senior level., • Strong commercial awareness, contract negotiation skills, and a track record of overseeing service delivery against strict KPIs., • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities. Bonus points if you have: • Experience working within Government Digital Service (GDS) environments., • Knowledge of agile delivery methodologies and experience managing multidisciplinary digital teams., • Familiarity with frameworks like Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS) or G-Cloud. The Package We believe in transparency, so here is what you can expect: • Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on your experience., • Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days a week soaking up the creative energy in our Soho office, and 2 days working remotely., • Pension, • Health Care Scheme, • Electric Car Scheme, • Gym Membership Why Olive Jar Digital? We pride ourselves on building a culture where talented people can do their best work without unnecessary red tape. We collaborate openly, value fresh ideas, and empower our teams to make a genuine impact. You’ll be joining a growing agency full of passionate digital specialists who care about creating services that actually matter. If you're ready to take ownership of impactful public sector projects and help drive our commercial success, we’d love to hear from you.

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