Regional operations manager jobs in United Kingdom

Il Bistrotto is a fresh and exciting Italian dining concept opening soon in Chelsea, London. We are dedicated to offering authentic Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, featuring carefully sourced regional products that celebrate the rich and diverse flavours of Italy and not only. We are looking for an experienced and passionate HEAD CHEF to lead our kitchen team. You will have the opportunity to develop and execute a vibrant, seasonally driven menu, manage daily kitchen operations, and maintain the high standards that define Il Bistrotto. Key Responsibilities: - Design, execute, and evolve a menu that celebrates Italian regional cuisine with Mediterranean influences. - Source high-quality, authentic ingredients to bring our culinary vision to life. - Manage kitchen operations, including ordering, scheduling, and team leadership. - Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation meet Il Bistrotto’s standards Maintain kitchen hygiene, health, and safety standards. Ideal Candidate: - Proven experience in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine. - Strong leadership skills and experience managing a kitchen team. - Creative flair for crafting menus that honour tradition while introducing a modern touch. - Committed to excellence, with a passion for food. If you’re ready to bring your culinary talent to Chelsea and join us on this exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you. Contact me today to help us make Il Bistrotto a destination for exceptional Italian dining!

Core Responsibilities Authenticity & Innovation Maintain the authentic flavors of traditional South Indian cuisine while introducing modern and creative twists to the dishes. Research regional recipes, forgotten techniques, and heirloom ingredients to design a menu that stands out. Should excel in traditional South Indian techniques like making perfect dosas, idlis, chutneys, sambars, and traditional sweets. Balance authenticity with innovative flair for an international audience. Innovate while staying rooted in the culinary heritage of South India. Experience in preparing a wide range of South Indian dishes, including lesser-known regional cuisines (e.g., Mangalorean, Chettinad, Udupi, konkan). Recipe Development: Develop and test recipes for new dishes, beverages, and desserts Ensure consistency and reproducibility of recipes Optimize recipes for large-scale production while preserving taste and quality. ** Ingredient Sourcing:** Identify and establish relationships with vendors who provide high-quality, authentic ingredients (e.g., native spices, fresh coconut, tamarind) Experiment with local and organic alternatives for sustainable cooking practices. ** Team Leadership:** Train and mentor kitchen staff on traditional and modern South Indian cooking techniques. Lead the team in handling high-pressure situations during peak service hours. ** Quality Control:** Regularly evaluate the taste, presentation, and portion size of dishes served to maintain consistency and quality. Implement a rigorous process for food safety and hygiene across the kitchen. ** Menu Customization:** Develop custom menus for festivals, corporate events, or seasonal specialties. Innovate within strict dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan, gluten-free versions of classics). ** Operational Efficiency:** Streamline kitchen operations for maximum efficiency without compromising the time-consuming methods traditional South Indian cuisine often requires. Balance cost control and profitability without sacrificing food quality. ** Brand Reputation:** Handle customer feedback constructively to continually improve the menu. ** Workload & Multitasking:** Handle the simultaneous management of kitchen logistics, new menu testing, and staff supervision. ** Crisis Management:** Quickly resolve any issues related to ingredients, kitchen equipment, or unexpected service demands. Handle complaints tactfully and ensure diners leave satisfied.

Job Description: 1. First point of contact for all Europe and Asia region; 2. Following up on clients’ communications, ordering and billing and tracking the organisation’s expenditure 3. Communicating with clients through emails and building positive relationships with them 4. Invoicing clients, collecting company data and negotiating agreements senior management 5. Educating clients about company products and services 6. Making employee travel arrangements and helping with minor technical issues 7. Create content for business promotion 8. Preparing plans to help streamline and improve business operations Requirement: 1. Bachelor’s degree 2. Time-management skills 3. Ability to pay attention to detail 4. Organization skills 5. Ability to multitask 6. Mandarin speaking is essential

Head Chef – Korean BBQ & Pan-Asian Cuisine Location: East London Salary: Competitive, based on experience. Incentive scheme. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen brigade at our brand-new Korean BBQ and Pan-Asian restaurant. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting culinary venture and make your mark in the heart of East London’s dining scene. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth daily service. • Deliver high-quality dishes with a focus on Korean BBQ and Pan-Asian cuisine. • Develop and execute an authentic, innovative menu aligned with our vision. • Oversee food preparation, portioning, and presentation to maintain high standards. • Manage stock, ordering, and inventory to control costs and reduce waste. • Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to create a cohesive and efficient team. • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef specialising in Korean BBQ and Pan-Asian cuisine. • Strong knowledge of traditional cooking techniques and ingredients from the region. • Ability to lead, inspire, and manage a kitchen brigade. • Excellent understanding of kitchen operations, cost control, and food safety standards. • Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. • Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Why Join Us? • Be part of a brand-new concept in East London. • Opportunity to shape the menu and create a lasting culinary legacy. • Competitive salary and growth potential. We are open to incentivised ownership stake for the right candidate. • Work in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are ready to bring your expertise, passion, and creativity to our team, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Send your CV. Application Deadline: Open. Join us in creating an unforgettable dining experience for our guests!

Full-Time Italian Head Chef (London, W6) We are an authentic Italian deli restaurant in London, looking for a skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a full-time position, perfect for an experienced chef with a deep understanding of Italian cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing all kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation. • Creating and maintaining authentic Italian dishes using traditional techniques. • Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly followed. • Managing food stock levels, inventory, and cost control. • Training and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of Italian culinary traditions. • Designing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and regional Italian flavors. • Collaborating with management to enhance the dining experience. Requirements: • Native or fluent knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture. • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in an Italian restaurant. • Expertise in authentic Italian cooking techniques and recipes. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Creativity and attention to detail in menu development and food presentation. Details: • Location: London • Hours: Full-time • Salary: Competitive, starting from £40,000–£50,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. If you are an Italian chef with a passion for authentic cuisine and are ready to bring your expertise to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter. Join us and lead our kitchen in delivering the true taste of Italy in London!

Are you looking for a fresh, exciting and rewarding role inspiring and educating children aged 5-11 in an enthusiastic team? At STEMgineers, we are looking for enthusiastic club leaders to run our after-school clubs, bringing a fun and supportive atmosphere to foster a love of STEM in our children. We are a growing, friendly organisation, looking for leaders to join our team who share our commitment to providing outstanding childcare. Who are we? We are STEMgineers, a company running after-school clubs which aim to inspire children aged 5-11 through take-home projects across a range of inventions including hydraulic snails, infinity portals and mini vacuum machines! During our classes, children will develop critical thinking, problem solving and cooperation skills, all while having fun. We aim to take people with a passion for technology and put that passion to great use – teaching children something new and exciting. Involving students and creating an unforgettable learning experience is at the heart of what we do. As a Club Leader, you will be required to travel to Primary schools and take the lead delivering sessions in a fun and engaging format. There will be a variety of interesting content used to keep the children engaged and excited to learn. And to be part of something amazing! This role will also be part of a national team of Club Leaders who will be the direct line of contact between their region and head office. Including involvement in managing regional teams, operational duties and budgeting and area growth, all without losing the hands-on enjoyment and thrill of inspiring young minds daily! We are not looking for a technology genius as all full training will be paid and provided! We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with children. Training All videos for the inventions to play directly to the children are provided and all build models will be provided. After collection of initial models on training day models will be shipped directly to you and can be carried in a rucksack to your club as an indication of sizes. Responsibilities, but not limited to: - Travelling to schools no further than 45 mins from your home post code area for clubs and/or camps - Travelling to our head office for meetings, training & equipment updates and change overs - Preparing in advance to make sure you are confident with the activities used for each lesson - Building and maintaining a positive attitude amongst your team - Leading Club’s and Camps delivering sessions - Organising equipment and logistics thereof - Building good rapport with school officials, local councils and neighbouring schools - Helping and supporting students - Creating Lesson Plans & Videos - Participating in Sales & Marketing tasks to maintain the highest number of students for clubs and camps - Liaising with Schools and parents to ensure they are receiving the best service possible - Completing venue paperwork and ensuring all parties have all items required - Handling Parent Enquiries - Last but not least, ensuring all the children have had a fun fuelled learning experience. The Person The perfect candidate would possess these qualities: - A willingness to learn - An interest in Teaching - Enjoys helping others - Strong work ethics - Fast proactive approach - Find answers and deal with problems as they present themselves - Works well under pressure - Punctual - Reliable - Effective communication skills - Organised - Good leader - Confident - Enjoys Travelling/Commuting Requirements: STEMgineers is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. - As you will be required to work with children, you must have no criminal convictions as an Enhanced DBS check and certificate is required in order to upkeep the legal safeguarding requirements for schools - A clean driving licence and reliable car Additional Benefits Coming on board with our team, will also give you the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised training and qualifications, such as: - Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3) - Autism & ADHD Awareness - Managing Behaviour - Enhanced DBS This isn’t your normal teaching role – this role is for creative, passionate and inspired people who want to get as much out of their jobs as they put in. Salary Range: £34 per club (including an attendance bonus) Job Type: Part-time Pay: £22.00-£34.00 per hour Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week Benefits: - Childcare - Company events - Company pension - Employee discount - Free or subsidised travel - Free parking - On-site parking - Referral programme - Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): - What is your home postcode? - Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this role? - What days of the week are you free and able to work? Experience: Experience with children: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Enhanced DBS (preferred) Driving Licence and working car (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 06/01/2025

ABOUT US Southern Fried Chicken operates in over 700 locations across 79 countries globally. The restaurants feature modern, spacious interiors that are versatile and can complement a variety of building styles. The brand is present in regions including Europe, Arabia, MENA, Africa, South America, and India, with plans to expand into China THE ROLE At Southern Fried Chicken Southampton, U.K, we strive to provide an excellent dining experience. We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager who can oversee day-to-day operations and maintain high food standards. The restaurant manager will also be responsible for developing a positive brand image through consistent customer service and a strong understanding of restaurant protocol. We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who will help contribute to the growth and popularity of our restaurant. As a restaurant manager, you'll have responsibility for the restaurant's business performance, quality standards, and health and safety, as well as staff and customer satisfaction. As a restaurant manager, you'll need to: Manage and keep up smooth restaurant operations Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation. Overseeing stock levels and ordering supplies. Making improvements to the running of the business and developing the restaurant. Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance Supervising shifts and ensuring that the restaurant runs smoothly and efficiently. Maximising customer satisfaction and responding to customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner. Controlling operational costs and finding ways to reduce waste and increase profitability. RIGHT TO WORK In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Salary: £29,000 gross per year Working hours: 44 hours per week Job type: Full-time (permanent) Location: 301 Shirley Road Southampton, SO15 3HU Closing date: 02-01-2025

PRS Jobs are currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our prestigious client based in a college. You will be responsible for the kitchen operation, cost efficiency and production of innovative quality food/menus in line with agreed budgets to improve sales. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week, Mon-Friday term time only, with an additional 2 weeks work. Total working weeks 39 for the year. Shift between 07:00 and 15:30. Free meals on duty, parking on-site. You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks. You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. We are passionate about developing our people and over training and development. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. A day in the life of a Head Chef Trains and leads culinary and kitchen employees to use standard methodology food production technique and ensure quality in final presentation of food. Provides ongoing mentoring on food production and food quality and training with respect to safety awareness. Rewards and recognises employees. Maintains all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data. Computer literate. Multi-tasking as well as ability to simplify the agenda for the team. is essential Identifies the training needs of staff and carries out the relevant training in new procedures, methods of working or use of new equipment and cleaning products. Implement any new company policy decisions and train staff accordingly. Capability to develop innovative solutions in the most financially efficient way possible. Develops and maintains effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Aggregates and communicates regional culinary and ingredient trends. Empowers team to deliver excellence in customer service. Investigates concerns and respond to needs relating to the catering service and takes corrective action. Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through handling customer driven menus and labour standards. Understands end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensures only authorised suppliers are used. You will be set up for success if you have: NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills. Clean Enhanced DBS. Experience in a similar educational environment. Can do attitude with a willingness to learn. Pro active in attitude.

As Head Chef, you will be the creative force behind our kitchen, orchestrating every aspect of food preparation and presentation. At The Counter Soho, we pride ourselves on offering a menu that is not just a collection of dishes, but a culinary journey through the rich and vibrant flavors of the Aegean. Each plate is a tribute to the region’s heritage, deeply inspired by the childhood experiences of our Executive Chef, Kemal Demirasal. Your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring that this vision is consistently brought to life with every service. What You’ll Do: - Lead the kitchen with passion and precision, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality, flavour, and presentation. - Develop and refine the menu, infusing it with creativity while staying true to the Aegean influences that define our cuisine. - Oversee the day-to-day operations, including inventory management, ordering, and ensuring that all kitchen processes run smoothly. - Mentor and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a culture of learning and excellence, and helping each member to grow in their culinary careers. - Uphold strict health and safety standards, ensuring the kitchen remains a clean, organised, and safe environment. - Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless dining experience, addressing any service challenges that arise. What We’re Looking For: - Minimum 4years of experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary role within a high-volume kitchen. - A deep passion for cooking and a rich understanding of diverse culinary techniques, with a special affinity for Aegean cuisine. - Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team in a high-pressure environment. - Flexibility to adapt to the demands of a busy kitchen, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining impeccable standards. Why Join Us: - Be the creative leader in a kitchen that values innovation and the art of cooking. - Opportunities for career advancement within our growing company, with the potential to shape the future of our culinary direction. - Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including WPA cash plan insurance, Hospitality Rewards, free lunch at work, and a Refer a Friend scheme.

Company: East Dragon LD Limited Position Title: Sales Administrator (Asian Region) (SOC 4151) Working hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £38,700 - £40,000 Location: 7 A Henriques Street, London, England, E1 1NB Position Summary: EAST DRAGON LD LIMITED is a premier destination for luxurious textiles, clothing, footwear, and leather goods. At EAST DRAGON LD LIMITED, we are dedicated to curating a selection of high-quality fashion essentials that elevate your wardrobe and enhance your personal style. We are seeking a Sales Administrator for the Asian Region, who will play a critical role in supporting and coordinating sales operations to drive growth in online sales markets. The role involves managing orders, maintaining CRM systems, analysing sales data, and ensuring seamless communication between teams, customers, and partners in the Asian markets. Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our sales department by managing administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This position requires strong organisational skills, a customer-focused mindset, and proficiency in various software applications. Key Responsibilities Process and manage sales orders accurately and efficiently for the Asian market, ensuring timely order fulfilment and delivery. Act as a liaison between customers, sales teams, logistics, and support functions to resolve issues and streamline communication. Maintain and update CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho) to ensure accurate customer records and sales data. Generate detailed sales reports and analytics to support decision-making and track performance against targets. Collaborate with the supply chain team to monitor stock levels and coordinate inventory for the Asian market. Support the execution of sales strategies, promotions, and campaigns tailored to regional needs. Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and opportunities in the Asian region. Assist in resolving customer inquiries, complaints, and issues promptly to enhance customer satisfaction. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, logistics, and IT) to optimize processes for online sales platforms. Manage documentation and sales-related administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Proficiency in CRM tools such as Salesforce, Zoho, or HubSpot. Strong understanding of online sales platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce). Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across diverse Asian markets. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other data analysis tools. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Multilingual skills (e.g., Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese or other Asian languages) are a strong advantage. Preferred Skills Experience with market research and data-driven sales analysis. Prior experience in inventory management and supply chain coordination. Knowledge of Asian regional sales trends and consumer behaviour. Strong problem-solving and process improvement capabilities. How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resume with relevant experience and interest in the role.