Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Chelsea, London Job Type: Full-Time Reporting To: General Manager Job Summary: Be part of something exciting! We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Manager to join us for the launch of our brand-new pub in the heart of Chelsea. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a fresh, vibrant pub that combines exceptional food, drink, and service with a welcoming and lively atmosphere. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to set up operations, recruit and train a stellar team, and ensure a successful launch and ongoing success. Key Responsibilities: - Pre-Opening Preparation: Assist in setting up the pub for opening, including staff recruitment, training, and onboarding. Help design workflows, operational systems, and service standards. - Customer Experience: Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring high standards of hospitality and service from day one. - Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing, enthusiastic team. Motivate staff to deliver excellence and foster a positive work culture. - Launch Support: Assist the General Manager in coordinating the grand opening and initial promotional campaigns to establish the pub as a key destination in Chelsea. - Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service and that all areas of the business run efficiently. - Stock Management: Manage stock levels, supplier relationships, and inventory controls to ensure quality and minimize waste. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with all licensing, food hygiene, and health and safety regulations. - Financial Management: Monitor budgets, control costs, and track sales to meet revenue goals. - Problem Solving: Handle customer feedback and operational challenges effectively to ensure a seamless guest experience.multitasking, and attention to detail. - Problem-Solving: Calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills. - Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of licensing laws, food hygiene standards, and health and safety regulations. - Personal Traits: Proactive, hands-on, and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Why Join Us? - Be Part of a New Chapter: A rare opportunity to help shape the identity and success of a new pub from the ground up. - Dynamic Team Environment: Work with a supportive and ambitious team. - Career Growth: Grow with us as we establish our presence in Chelsea and beyond. - Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to be part of an exciting launch. If you’re excited about this opportunity to help launch a new pub and make your mark in Chelsea, we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to meet you and start this exciting journey together!
Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to manage some of London's most beloved Italian restaurants? La Mia Mamma is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager to oversee operations, lead our team, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. La Mia Mamma is more than just a restaurant; it’s a unique culinary journey. Our concept delivers authentic Italian regional cuisine, prepared and served by real Italian mammas flown in directly from Italy. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the highest standards of service., • Lead, motivate, and train the team to create a cohesive and effective workforce., • Manage staff schedules and handle recruitment as needed., • Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction by addressing feedback and implementing improvements., • Coordinate with kitchen staff and suppliers to ensure smooth service flow and product quality., • Monitor financial performance, including budgets, sales, and cost control., • Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards in all restaurant activities. Key Skills: • Proven experience in restaurant management., • Strong leadership and team-building skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities., • Customer-focused mindset with a passion for exceptional service., • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities., • Financial acumen to manage budgets and control costs., • Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment., • Knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture is a plus. Benefits: • Salary range £38K-£50k depending on experience (incl. service charge), • Opportunities for career growth within our expanding group., • Comprehensive training and professional development in Italian hospitality., • Supportive and dynamic team environment., • Staff meals and discounts at all our restaurants.
Are you passionate about the beauty industry and love delivering top-notch customer service? We're a busy, modern hair salon located in the heart of Fulham, and we're currently on the lookout for a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative environment alongside experienced hair stylists and beauty professionals. Whether you're looking to grow your career in the salon industry or want to be part of a fun and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: Greeting all clients with a warm, welcoming, and professional attitude Managing appointments using our booking system (phone, online, and walk-ins) Handling phone calls and answering any customer enquiries, managing salon emails ,taking payments, issuing receipts, and managing the till. Ensuring the front-of-house and reception area are always clean, tidy, and inviting supporting stylists and management with day-to-day tasks. Keeping track of retail stock at the front desk and assisting with product sales. Helping coordinate a smooth and professional flow of daily operations. What We’re Looking For: Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer-facing role (experience in a salon or spa is essential). A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service. Strong communication skills and a confident, friendly personality Impeccable grooming and personal presentation. Ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and manage time effectively and a willingness to learn. Tech-savvy and comfortable using booking or POS systems (training provided). A team player who’s willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues
Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.