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Title: Business Development Manager Job function: Sales / Business Development / Account Executive (Not account management) Seniority level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Food & Beverage Services / Facilities Services / Office Services / Hospitality / Catering Location: Reading and London (hybrid) Salary: £35,000–£45,000 base + commission Start: ASAP About To Go Micro Kitchens We create premium micro kitchen and pantry experiences for offices across London — supplying snacks, drinks, fruit, and coffee that keep teams energised and happy. Our clients include some of the world’s most recognisable companies who trust us for reliability, quality, and a personal touch. To Go Micro Kitchens is part of the Compass Group of companies. The Role We’re looking for a driven and commercially minded New Business Development Manager to lead new client acquisition. You’ll be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing opportunities with office-based companies that offer food and beverages to their staff. You’ll work directly with the Head of Sales & Marketing, supported by a graduate managing content, lead generation, and campaigns. Key Responsibilities • Prospect and build a strong pipeline of new corporate clients., • Identify target companies and key decision-makers (Facilities, Workplace, or Office Managers)., • Book and lead meetings, create proposals, and close deals., • Collaborate with marketing to run outreach campaigns (LinkedIn, email, events)., • Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting in HubSpot., • Minimum 3 years B2B sales experience, ideally in office services, facilities, catering, or F&B., • Proven track record in new business acquisition and exceeding targets., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Confident using HubSpot or similar CRM., • Competitive base + strong commission structure., • Flexible hybrid working., • The chance to directly impact growth and build the future of To Go Micro Kitchens., • Supportive, entrepreneurial team culture. Skills: • B2B Sales, • New Business Development, • Prospecting, • Facilities Management, • Corporate Accounts, • Cold Outreach, • Proposal Writing, • Negotiation

Area Sales Manager - Foodservice Candidate Location: Berkshire/Surrey Salary: £35-40,000 Comms £15k plus £6500 car allowance • Field Sales Role With a Car Allowance, • Excellent Corporate Benefits Package Including Private Medical Health Care, • Market Leading / Multibillion Turnover Company, • New Business Sales with Account Management THE ROLE: As an Area Sales Manager, your role will be responsible for a mixture of generating new business and managing an existing account base whereby you will continually look to grow these accounts wherever possible through networking and regular calls ins. This is an exciting fast paced role whereby the company has been soaring and enjoying double digit growth year or year! You will be selling the whole foodservice offering into QSRs, independent restaurants, cafes on the high street, festival food stalls, small franchises and small groups. You will be dealing directly with the Head Chefs, Exec Chefs, Owners, Directors within these businesses. This company will be known as a one stop shop to all your clients so as the Area Sales Manager you will have a large range of products to work with. Key pillars will be wines, meats, fresh, frozen, chilled, ambient, dairy, baked goods as well as cleaning chemicals, consumables and catering equipment. THE COMPANY: This billion-pound organisation is a leader in their field and are now recruiting for a couple of sales professionals to join their team. They have a committed, focused and ambitious workforce and are a fantastic business to be a part of, they can offer you progression opportunities and support throughout your career with them. With over 10 years' expertise in their field, this business has remained focused on providing quality products and great value for their customers. In addition, they recruit talented people, who can deliver world-class levels of service. Prospects to progress through the company are excellent. FOR THIS POSITION, WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • You will have a background in new business sales and account management, • Ex chefs with some field sales experience would be very welcome, • You must have a passion for all things food and cooking, • You must have a driving licence, • You must be organised, passionate, target driven personality will see you succeed in this position., • Full product training will be provided for the successful candidate. THE PACKAGE FOR TERRITORY ACCOUNT MANAGER: • Basic: £35-40,000 (depending on experience), • Commission: £15k, • Car Allowance: £6500, • Other Benefits: Mobile, Laptop, Healthcare Cash Plan, Pension, Vouchers, 25 days holiday + stats, full company benefits

Store Manager – Specialty Coffee Brand Reading | Up to £34,000 + Bonus + Benefits We’re working with an exciting and fast-growing specialty coffee business that’s on a mission to redefine the coffee experience. With a strong focus on quality, community, and bold innovation, this brand is looking for an inspiring Store Manager to lead their team and bring exceptional coffee to life every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who’s passionate about coffee, people, and creating an environment where both guests and team members thrive. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver an exceptional customer experience in every cup., • Oversee daily operations — from espresso quality and customer service to team performance and store presentation., • Drive sales and profitability through strong leadership, efficient systems, and operational excellence., • Manage stock, rota planning, and store costs to ensure smooth, efficient performance., • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, food safety, and operational standards., • Inspire a culture of passion, energy, and creativity — reflecting the brand’s mission to make great coffee accessible and exciting., • Act as a brand ambassador, cultivating strong local relationships and championing sustainability and ethical sourcing. The Ideal Candidate: • Previous management experience in a fast-paced coffee shop or QSR environment., • A genuine passion for specialty coffee and customer experience., • Strong leadership and communication skills — able to inspire and develop a high-performing team., • Commercially savvy, with the ability to analyse performance and identify opportunities for growth., • Organised, proactive, and hands-on in every aspect of the business., • Enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to grow with a dynamic, forward-thinking brand. If you’re a coffee-loving leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or send your CV to to find out more.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Free on-site gym Onsite free car parking Free onsite swimming pool access Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Overseeing and implementing menu changes Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Sous Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have experience supervising a team Have experience in a similar Chef role Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Have a flexible approach to working About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0310/40518001/52681072/R/SU #Independent Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKTJ

????? Production Chef - Central Kitchen, Big Volume, Bigger Rewards ????? ?? Location: Reading ?? Start Date: ASAP ?? Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent ?? Hours: 36 hours per week ?? Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum ?? Enhanced Pay: Time and a half for overtime, double pay on Sundays Are you a skilled chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen? Want to be part of a central production team crafting hundreds of meals daily? Blue Arrow is recruiting Production Chefs to join a large-scale catering operation in Reading - where your precision, speed, and passion will be rewarded. ________________________________________ ??? About the Role: Work from a central production kitchen preparing 600 meals a day, supplying a network of eateries, bars, and restaurants across the estate. You'll be part of a skilled brigade focused on quality, consistency, and sustainability. ________________________________________ ? What's in it for you? * ??? Free meals on duty * ?? Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate * ?? Double pay on Sundays * ?? Christmas & Easter off - all kitchens close for the holidays * ?? 36 days annual leave * ?? Pension contribution - 5%, rising to 7% after 5 years * ????? Training & development - NVQs available * ?? Chef competitions - showcase your skills * ?? Variety of kitchens - across a large estate * ?? On-site parking available * ?? Fresh food focus - sustainability at the heart of every dish ________________________________________ ????? What you'll be doing: * ?? Producing large volumes of fresh meals to exacting standards * ?? Following HACCP and food safety procedures * ?? Managing stock, ordering, and minimising waste * ?? Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team * ?? Supporting menu development and operational efficiency ________________________________________ ?? What you'll need: * ?? NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent) * ? Level 2 Food Safety * ?? Experience in a commercial or production kitchen * ?? Strong communication and organisational skills * ?? Calm under pressure, with a passion for food and teamwork ________________________________________ Typical shifts include: ?? 7am-2:30pm | ?? 8am-2:45pm | ?? 1pm-9pm | ?? 2:15pm-10pm Weekend work available - earn significantly more! ________________________________________ Ready to feed the future? Apply now and power up your career with Blue Arrow! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKTJ

?? Location: Reading | ?? Sector: Education ?? Contract: Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week | Temporary or Permanent ?? Ready to Cook Up a Career You Love? Are you a passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen but craves a better work-life balance? Join a forward-thinking catering team at a prestigious education site in Reading-where fresh ingredients, sustainability, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.From bustling cafés and stylish bars to exciting events and even meat sourced from their own farm, this is no ordinary kitchen.?? Work-Life Balance Youll Appreciate * Rotational weekends * Flexible shift patterns: 07:00-14:45 | 10:00-18:00 | 14:15-22:00 * Enhanced rates for early mornings and late evenings * Options for temporary or permanent contracts ?? Why Youll Love It Here * ??? Work with fresh, local ingredients-including meat from the on-site farm * ?? Be part of a creative, supportive team across multiple outlets * ?? Enjoy job security in a recession-proof industry * ?? Access to a fantastic pension scheme * ?? Real career development opportunities ?? Who Were Looking For * ? A chef with fresh food experience * ? Someone who thrives in a busy, high-quality kitchen * ? A flexible, positive team player * ? Passionate about great food and great service ?? Interested? Lets Talk! Call Gabriela at Blue Arrow Reading: 01189589962 Or apply online now and take the next step in your culinary journey! ?? You must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173