Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 24 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Food and Drinks Runner! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be running food and drinks as well as serving wine, desserts and pasta directly to our guests at the table. - You will be opening and closing the floor, polishing cutlery and folding napkins. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience in hospitality - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £14.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £14.44 / hour
Barista - Store# 85511, HERTFORD - LEA WHARF Brand Starbucks Coffee Company Location Hertford - Lea Wharf (Store# 85511) 12 Bircherley Green Hertford Centre Bircherley Street Hertford Hertford SG14 1BN Take your place at the heart of our community. At Starbucks, where your voice matters and your passion for customer service is brewed into everything we do. We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a barista. Being at the forefront of our community, you’ll get involved in creating our Starbucks experience by providing our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment. We want you to be your true authentic self at work and that’s why you’ll also have access to our partner networks, because here you belong. You don’t need previous experience to join our team as a barista, all we ask is you bring a passion for bringing joy to our customers. Working in a Starbucks store is different from any other job. You’re creating genuine moments of connection with our customers and making a difference to their day, through creating handcraft delicious beverages and building relationships with our customers (getting to know their favourite drink), and with your fellow partners in store. The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our dynamic stores, a typical day could include: Supporting with store procedures including, opening or closing the store, cash handling, and safety and security Supporting your fellow partners during periods of high volume to keep the store operating Anticipating and delivering on your customer and store needs by getting to know your store environment and customers Supporting in creating the third place environment during each shift Delivering legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and creating genuine connections Maintaining a clean and organised workspace for your customers and partners Providing quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all customers in line with our recipe and presentation standards Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays. All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager. In return, we’ll offer you a competitive starting salary (in line with the national living wage) and benefits that include: 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year Free drinks and food when you’re on shift Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!) Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself) A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform Life assurance Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit) A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow partners Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, with us you’ll be welcomed, you’ll be challenged, you’ll be inspired. Here you’ll be heard. Because here, you’re a part of it all. Here you belong. What is our process? Application > CV review > interview and in store experience > offer and onboarding Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there’s always room for one more Job Number: 240106908
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Pastry Commis Chef! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato. - You will follow our recipes and directions from the kitchen management team. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience or training as a Commis Pastry Chef - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £14.69 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma Up to £14.69 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Pastry Demi Chef! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato. - You will follow our recipes and directions from the kitchen management team. - You will be working alongside the Pastry Chef to help with training new chefs. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience/training as a Demi Pastry Chef - Excellent knowledge of Italian desserts - Previous experience in a busy service environment - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £15.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma Up to £15.44 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 24 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Food and Drinks Runner! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be running food and drinks as well as serving wine, desserts and pasta directly to our guests at the table. - You will be opening and closing the floor, polishing cutlery and folding napkins. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience in hospitality - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £14.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £14.44 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Demi Chef in Cold Section! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the kitchen preparing our cold dishes, antipasti and insalate! - You will follow the recipes and directions from the kitchen management. - You will be working alongside the Chef de Partie to help with training of the new Prep and Commis chef. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience as a Demi Chef - Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £15.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma Up to £15.44 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 24 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Food and Drinks Runner! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be running food and drinks as well as serving wine, desserts and pasta directly to our guests at the table. - You will be opening and closing the floor, polishing cutlery and folding napkins. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience in hospitality - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £14.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £14.44 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Chef de Partie in Cold Section! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be overseeing the cold section and preparation of cold dishes, antipasti and insalate! - You will be onboarding and training new cold section and prep chefs, working closely with kitchen management and ensuring the cold section is operating smoothly. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £16.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma Up to £16.44 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Waiter/Waitress! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - Your top priority will be to look after all of the guests in your section - following the steps of service, giving recommendations, upselling and processing payments. - You will master the knowledge of our products, wines and cocktails. - You will be opening and closing the floor. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £11.44 / hour
About us At Norbury Park all staff are aware of our core values of; care, community, nurture and support which we embed throughout our day-to-day practice and care for the young people/ children in our care. We are creative, supportive, collaborative and our goal is to care for Young people and Children within the residential home setting and ensure that they are always safe, well cared for and that we are working collaboratively with these young people/children to achieve their goals. At the heart of the work that we do is to support these individuals with their care and development needs, helping them to progress towards a more independent and well-rounded life. Role purpose To care for all Young people and Children within the residential home and ensure that they are always safe, well cared for and that you are working collaboratively with these young people/children to achieve their goals. To support these individuals with their care and development needs, helping them to progress towards a more independent and well-rounded life. Main Duties - Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with: company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice,, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations. - Provide advice, information and support to the residents. - To support and provide care for the young people/children in the home by assisting them with; bathing, eating, homework, education, behaviour, money management, travel training etc. - Ensure resident’s follow the homes rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached. - Manage challenging behaviour which may require physical intervention to appropriately support the child/ young person. - Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion. - Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records. - Complete written documentation (support plans, Medication sheets, risk assessments) regarding the young people/ children to help and ensure their safety and development within our setting. - Take part in regular team meetings to discuss the residents, the progress that they are making, how their general well-being is as well as forming action plans to support them further. - Attend professionals meetings (where appropriate). - Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services. Health and Safety - To be familiar with Health and Safety Regulations, policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to within your own area of responsibility. - To be aware of and follow fire policies and procedures, ensuring safety of residents and workers safety and welfare at all times. Equality and Diversity - To enforce the zero tolerance policy of all forms of victimisation, discrimination and harassment in the workplace. - To be tolerant of differences and use respectful language. - Ensure professional standards and boundaries are clear. - To treat everyone respectfully. Norbury Park is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe in equal opportunities for employment and advancement, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Our dedication to equality extends to our recruitment process, professional development programs, and all aspects of employment. Join us in creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for everyone. Benefits of working at Norbury Park as a Support Worker - 5 days of work a week - Annual Salary with the option for overtime if you wish - Annual Salary review with the option to be suggested for a one-off bonus - Bank Holiday extra pay - Christmas gift card - Pension scheme - Predictable rota, you are able to know your days off months’ in advance - 28 days of holiday per year - Friendly and collaborative work team - A team that is making a difference with extremely challenging and complex children/ young people - £20 per month towards a car wash if you provide business cover and drive the residents - Training opportunities; E-learning modules including; Food Safety Level 2, Safeguarding Children, GDPR, Emergency First aid at work. Further CPD opportunities such as Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, Qualified First Aider course. We accept suggestions of courses that will help support/enable you in your role further. Additional Notes Candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be expected to complete our application form prior to their interview. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £29,061.50 per year Benefits: - Company events - Company pension - On-site parking - Sick pay Physical setting: - Care home - Residential home Shift: - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Night shift Work Location: In person
As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in our finance department, taking on increased responsibilities and contributing to the strategic financial success of our organisation. Your key responsibilities will include: - Processing of sales invoices, income, receipts and payments received - Conduct thorough balance sheet and bank reconciliations, maintaining precise financial records - Overseeing day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance - Utilising advanced features of QuickBooks or Sage for comprehensive financial management - Providing expertise in Microsoft Office applications for detailed reporting and presentations - Resolving complex financial queries and providing guidance to junior team members - Driving efficiency improvements in our finance operations - Assisting with payroll administration and ensuring accurate employee payments The Benefits - Competitive salary of £27-30,000 - £250 reward for employee referrals - Employee discount for friends and family - Personal learning & development - Internal progression opportunities - Free on-site parking Schedule 40 Hours per week – Between the hours of: - Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 18:00 - Every other Saturday: 10:00 to 16.00 The Requirements - Minimum 2 years’ experience in a varied accounting role - Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks or Sage accounting software - Expertise in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint - AAT Level 4 or equivalent - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills The Company Storage Giant is one of the UK’s private leading self-storage providers. A well-established and rapidly expanding organisation with stores across the UK, with an active pipeline of further expansion planned. We pride ourselves on delivering the BEST storage, at the BEST price, with the BEST service! At Storage Giant we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or age. All of our roles require candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that Storage Giant does not offer visa sponsorship at this time.
At New Look Cleaning , we are currently looking to for a Room Attendant to join the Housekeeping team with an immediate start. We are looking for a Room Attendant to join our team and provide excellent customer service to our holiday let guests. You will need to be well organised, have lots of energy, a polite and pleasant personality and have experience with handling guests queries and concerns. Our Room attendants’ responsibilities include changing towels, making beds and cleaning bathrooms. You will also make sure the rooms are fully stocked, clean and always inviting. We are looking for someone who can work with little or no supervision while delivering a great service and who has the flexibility to work shifts. If you have previous experience in Hotel Cleaning, as a Room Attendant or a Public Area Cleaner and you are willing to learn new things and work as part of the wider hotel team, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to offer and provide our Room Attendants with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits: £12 per hour 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible. At New Look Cleaning , our ambition is to define our unique culture. The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be. An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things. An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others. An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible. The promise of a personal and professional journey A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger. You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. At New Look Cleaning, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.