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Job Ref: 13423 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive Pay plus excellent company benefits and perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 05/08/2026 Closing date: 16/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Cluster Maintenance Manager for Apex Temple Court and Apex City of London Hotel. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality – it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview Our Cluster Maintenance Manager will always be motivated and highly engaged to provide personalised 'world class' customer care and service to all guests, team members, clients and directors, in line with our brand standards and procedures – ensuring every guest request is completed promptly and decisively, and aspiring to make the impossible, possible. As part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined maintenance team in the delivery of the short and long-term planning and management of the engineering operations for the cluster properties, across both the front and back of house. You will ensure an efficient and economic running of the engineering disciplines, supplying services as required to the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building and utility services in optimum condition. This role will include operational cluster shift coverage across a seven-day senior duty management rota and working between properties on a rotational basis. Main Responsibilities • Lead the planning, scheduling and delivery of all preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across accommodation, public areas, and mechanical and electrical plant systems, • Develop and deliver annual OPEX, CAPEX, repair and refurbishment plans, on time and within budget, • Proactively control maintenance consumable costs against departmental budgets and revenue performance, • Drive product quality standards and property upkeep through regular strategy meetings, performance reviews and continuous improvement, • Oversee the implementation and ongoing use of the Engineering Management System (LOGIT / CAFM Explorer) to support efficiency and compliance, • Achieve monthly Net Promoter and Guest Review Index targets, maintaining exceptional standards of presentation and attention to detail, • Lead health, safety, compliance and building security activity, ensuring all statutory requirements, audits and inspections are met, • Produce clear cost-benefit analyses and business cases to support capital investment decisions, • Coach, train and develop the engineering team to maximise productivity and service quality, • Collaborate with hotel leadership and external stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives, support community initiatives, and promote apprenticeship and talent development About You As Cluster Maintenance Manager, you will show initiative, be able to prioritise your workload, and have an organised and methodical approach to your work. You will have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace, plus a good understanding of legal compliance and record keeping. This role is based across our London Cluster, and you will support other Lead Engineers within the wider cluster. We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role as you begin your journey with us. To excel within this role, you will have: • Clear and influencing communicator with the ability to interact across all levels, • Ability to adapt and drive a continuous growth and transformational mindset, • Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask, • Thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, • A cost-efficient and profit-driven approach, • The ability to identify and manage the best resources to achieve targets, • The ability to translate strategies into practical plans, • Confidence deploying time-in-motion exercises to ensure optimum cost engineering, • A track record of building and developing a guest-centric team culture, • A strong understanding of related H&S building and engineering requirements, • A coaching, supporting and challenging approach to deliver operational targets, • The ability to create an open environment Benefits You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits, which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • In-house company interactive employee communication app, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working, • Training and development from day one, • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team And once you smash your probation, you'll also receive: • Contributions to a pension scheme, • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Annual anniversary complimentary guest experience – overnight stay and dinner for two, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates, • Spa discount, • Life Assurance Cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion – the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

Job Purpose The Housekeeping Porter plays an important role in supporting the Housekeeping team to maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and organisation throughout the hotel. The role involves ensuring housekeeping teams have the linen, supplies and equipment required to complete their duties efficiently, while also maintaining clean and safe back-of-house and public areas. The successful candidate should be organised, reliable, physically capable of carrying out manual tasks and willing to support the wider hotel team when required. Key Responsibilities • Deliver clean linen, towels and other housekeeping supplies to the required floors and housekeeping areas throughout the shift., • Collect used and soiled linen from housekeeping areas and ensure it is transferred to the designated storage or collection area safely and efficiently., • Maintain appropriate linen levels on each floor to support housekeepers in completing rooms efficiently., • Assist with receiving, organising and distributing linen deliveries., • Keep linen rooms, housekeeping cupboards, corridors and other designated back-of-house areas clean, tidy and organised., • Remove rubbish, empty waste and dispose of items correctly in accordance with hotel procedures., • Assist Housekeeping team members with heavier or bulky items when required, including moving linen, supplies, equipment and other approved hotel items., • Ensure housekeeping trolleys, equipment and storage areas are maintained safely and do not create hazards for guests or team members., • Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, health and safety concerns or hazards promptly to the appropriate manager., • Report any lost property found while carrying out duties and follow the hotel's lost property procedure., • Ensure chemicals and cleaning equipment are handled and stored safely in accordance with hotel procedures and COSHH requirements., • Respond promptly to reasonable requests from Housekeeping Supervisors and Hotel Management., • Support the Housekeeping team during busy periods to help ensure rooms and hotel areas are prepared within required timescales., • Maintain professional behaviour when working in guest-facing areas and minimise disruption to guests., • Follow hotel security procedures, including ensuring staff-only and storage areas remain secure where required., • Follow all company policies relating to health and safety, fire safety, manual handling and safe working practices. Standards & Expectations The Housekeeping Porter is expected to: • Arrive for shifts on time and ready to work., • Maintain a professional and positive attitude., • Work efficiently and manage workload according to operational priorities., • Communicate effectively with Housekeeping Supervisors, managers and other departments., • Complete allocated duties within reasonable timescales., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation., • Follow reasonable management instructions., • Work safely and consider the safety of guests and colleagues at all times., • Demonstrate teamwork and a can-do attitude., • Take responsibility for reporting problems rather than leaving them unresolved. Skills & Attributes The ideal candidate will: • Be reliable, punctual and organised., • Be comfortable completing physically demanding duties, including moving linen and supplies., • Be able to work independently and as part of a team., • Have good attention to detail., • Be able to prioritise tasks in a busy hotel environment., • Communicate clearly with colleagues and management., • Understand the importance of guest service and maintaining hotel standards., • Be willing to assist other members of the Housekeeping team when reasonably required. Health & Safety The Housekeeping Porter must carry out all duties safely and in accordance with company procedures. Appropriate manual-handling techniques must be followed when moving linen, equipment or other heavy items. Any accident, injury, damaged equipment, obstruction or potential health and safety hazard must be reported immediately to management. ##

Supervisor – Qinwan Café – The Chancery Rosewood Location: Mayfair, London Job Type: Full-time Salary: from £16 per hour (depending on experience) About Qinwan Café Qinwan Café is an exciting new café concept opening within The Chancery Rosewood. The café offers a refined yet welcoming environment, serving exceptional coffee, teas, and a carefully curated selection of ice cream, patisseries, dates, and sandwiches. We are looking for an experienced and service-driven Café Supervisor to join our opening team. This role is ideal for an individual who is confident leading a team, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day café operations while delivering warm, attentive, and memorable guest experiences. Role Overview As a Café Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the Café Manager with the daily operation of the café and taking ownership of the shift when required. Working closely with the Café Manager, Head Waiter, and Café Servers, you will lead and support the front-of-house team, ensure service standards are consistently maintained, and respond effectively to operational and guest-related matters. The Supervisor is expected to lead by example, communicate clearly and promptly, and create a positive, professional, and well-organised working environment. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience • Deliver a consistently high standard of warm, attentive, and professional service, • Lead by example in creating a welcoming and refined guest experience, • Monitor guest satisfaction throughout the service, • Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests and concerns, • Handle guest complaints appropriately and escalate more serious matters to the Café Manager, • Build positive relationships with regular and hotel guests, • Ensure the team maintains the expected service standards at all times Shift & Service Management • Take responsibility for the smooth running of the café during assigned shifts, • Coordinate the front-of-house team and allocate tasks according to operational needs, • Monitor service flow, table management, guest waiting times, and team performance, • Ensure all food and beverages are served correctly and efficiently, • Maintain consistent service and presentation standards during busy periods, • Support the Head Waiter and Café Servers during peak service, • Ensure opening, service, and closing procedures are completed correctly, • Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate important information to management Team Leadership • Lead, motivate, and support the café team throughout each shift, • Provide clear instructions and ensure team members understand their responsibilities, • Lead by example in attitude, appearance, service, and professionalism, • Support the training and development of new and existing team members, • Provide constructive feedback and coaching when required, • Monitor team performance and address operational issues promptly, • Encourage teamwork, respect, and positive communication within the team, • Support management in maintaining a professional and positive working environment Communication • Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication with the Café Manager and management team, • Keep management informed of operational issues, guest concerns, incidents, and team matters, • Respond promptly to management instructions, questions, and requests, • Ensure important information is communicated accurately to the team, • Communicate effectively between front-of-house and back-of-house teams, • Complete clear and accurate shift handovers, • Escalate issues promptly when they are outside the Supervisor's authority or responsibility Operational Support • Support the Café Manager with the daily operation of the café, • Assist with opening and closing procedures, • Monitor cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of all service areas, • Monitor stock levels and report shortages or operational requirements, • Support effective stock rotation and minimise unnecessary wastage, • Report damaged, faulty, or unsafe equipment to management, • Ensure the café operates efficiently during busy service periods, • Support the implementation of company policies, procedures, and operational standards Cash & POS Responsibilities • Ensure POS procedures are followed correctly, • Support accurate cash and payment handling, • Monitor transactions and ensure discounts, refunds, and voids are processed correctly and in accordance with company procedures, • Report any cash discrepancies or irregularities to management promptly, • Support the team with POS-related queries and operational issues Health, Safety & Hygiene • Ensure all health, safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures are followed, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, • Ensure team members follow relevant hygiene and safety procedures, • Report accidents, incidents, hazards, or equipment concerns immediately, • Support compliance with company policies and legal requirements, • Take appropriate action in the event of an operational or safety incident and escalate where necessary Product Knowledge • Maintain excellent knowledge of the café's food and beverage menu, • Understand key ingredients, allergens, preparation methods, and product characteristics, • Ensure the team is confident in describing menu items to guests, • Support the team in making appropriate recommendations to guests, • Ensure all products are served correctly and according to the required standards, • Keep up to date with menu changes, new products, and seasonal offerings Requirements Experience • Previous experience in a Supervisor, Team Leader, Head Waiter, or similar hospitality role preferred, • Previous experience in a high-end café, restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment is an advantage, • Experience leading and supporting a front-of-house team, • Experience working in a fast-paced and guest-focused environment Skills • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, • Strong customer service and hospitality skills, • Ability to lead by example and motivate a team, • Strong organisational and time-management skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, • Ability to communicate operational issues clearly and promptly, • Good understanding of service standards and hospitality operations Additional Requirements • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays, • Professional presentation and strong work ethic, • Positive, approachable, and confident leadership style, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment, • Ability to stand and work for extended periods during service, • Commitment to delivering consistently high standards of guest service Schedule Full-time position with shift-based scheduling based on operational needs. The Supervisor may be required to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Key Performance Expectations The successful Supervisor will be expected to consistently demonstrate: • Strong leadership and team management, • Clear, timely, and professional communication, • Consistent delivery of high guest service standards, • Effective shift management and operational control, • Professional behaviour and presentation, • Strong teamwork and collaboration, • Accountability and ownership of responsibilities, • Compliance with company, health, safety, hygiene, and service standards, • Effective handling and escalation of operational and guest concerns