
Job Title: Restaurant Manager (New Opening) Location: Lauretta’s Pizzeria, 93 Columbia Road, E2 7RG Type: Full-Time (45 Hours per week) Pay: £18-19 Inc tronc Depending on experience Start Date: 25th June Reports to: Owners Job Summary: We are opening an exciting new restaurant and are looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the setup and day-to-day running of the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a restaurant from the ground up — shaping the team, operations, and service culture from the very beginning. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and confident managing all aspects of a food and beverage operation. Strong knowledge of ordering, stock control, and rota planning is essential, and barista skills are a big plus — we’d love someone who can train and lead the team on coffee service. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Opening: Assist with setup of operational procedures, supplier sourcing, and opening plans Help recruit, train, and onboard the opening team Operations Management: Oversee smooth day-to-day running of the front of house and kitchen Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and licensing laws Manage stock levels, place orders, and handle deliveries and inventory checks Write and manage staff rotas to ensure efficient and cost-effective coverage Customer Service: Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests from day one Lead by example on the floor, maintaining high service standards Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally Team Leadership: Train, motivate, and supervise front-of-house staff Conduct regular performance check-ins and help staff grow in their roles Financial Management: Track and manage budgets, margins, and sales targets Monitor and control labour, food, and beverage costs Prepare reports and suggest improvements to boost profitability Requirements: Experience as a Restaurant Manager or Supervisor (ideally in a new opening) Strong knowledge of ordering systems, stock-taking, and rota creation Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills Confidence training and leading a team from the start Well rounded knowledge of wine and bar service Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Familiarity with EPOS and scheduling systems Preferred: Experience with opening a restaurant or café Food hygiene or health & safety certification Passion for hospitality and team development This is a fantastic opportunity to shape something from scratch and be a key part of a new concept’s success. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong systems knowledge and a love for great pizza, service, and coffee — we’d love to hear from you.

This is a part-time hybrid role for a Brand Ambassador and Booking Assistant, based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with some work from home acceptable. The role involves representing our brand, enhancing brand awareness, providing booking assistance to customers, and delivering excellent customer service. The day-to-day tasks include promoting our brand at events, engaging with potential customers both online and offline, assisting customers with bookings, and ensuring a positive customer experience.

Key Responsibilities: Design and execute purchasing strategies for premium fashion and lifestyle products, ensuring alignment with overall business goals. Knowledge of Mandarin is advantageous for effective engagement with East Asian clients and suppliers. Identify, source, and secure popular luxury items from the UK market, coordinating both online and offline purchasing channels while nurturing relationships with key vendors. Establish long-term supplier partnerships, lead negotiations on pricing and terms, and manage performance reviews to ensure service quality and reliability. Conduct ongoing market intelligence and product assessments, preparing analytical reports on items, trends, and pricing to inform strategic procurement choices. Take responsibility for procurement budgets, implement cost-efficiency measures, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external trade regulations. Supervise purchasing documentation, from order processing to receipt and inventory tracking, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Monitor industry developments, attend seasonal brand events, outlet sales, and private shopping opportunities to capture early access to in-demand products. Share product knowledge and brand insights with colleagues and clients, assisting in strategic decision-making and enhancing customer experience. Work closely with cross-functional teams to support smooth operations and client service. Provide seamless communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders to ensure accurate product selection and timely fulfilment. Represent the Company with professionalism, upholding its reputation within the luxury goods sector. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English, with excellent intercultural communication skills. Strong organisational skills with a meticulous approach to documentation and workflow management. Passion for luxury fashion, with awareness of current trends, product lines, and brand heritage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe software is a plus. Self-driven, dependable, and capable of independent work in a high-pressure environment. Willingness to travel within the UK for store visits, outlet sourcing, and brand events. 1–2 years of experience in luxury retail, buying, or operational roles. Exposure to product sourcing, fashion-related marketing, or creative industries is an asset. Experience in areas such as visual merchandising, brand presentation, or showroom planning is beneficial. Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field. Previous experience in luxury retail is a significant advantage.

Ahkeke London is a newly established London based designer brand which has opened our first store last yea. It is in one of London's most famous locations: Ham yard hotel and second one and third one opening soon this Winter. In store, we sell womenswear and jewellery. We are looking to hire full and part time(cover up to 4 days a week) shop assistant. Immediate start first shift from Next week. The store is small and low footfall, easy to maintain. The goal is to welcome everyone who comes in and get people to know more about the brand. As the result of that, you will be working alone in the shop during your shift. Looking for a well-organised and hardworking individual with strong adaptation when facing new challenges and ability to work well on an individual base. Friendly and passionate about sales role is the key. Day to Day task includes but not limited to: • Keep the shopfloor clean and tidy, • Restock and stock check, • Order stock from warehouse and report good selling products, • inventory counting on monthly basis, • packing for collections, • Welcome and assist customers for fitting and answer questions, • Label product, • Ironing clothes and keep displaying organised Potential for supervisor role or retail manager for full time