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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    2 minutes ago
    £36000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    General Manager – Basrah Lounge Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays Basrah Lounge is looking for an experienced, confident and hands-on General Manager to oversee the daily operation of our busy restaurant and lounge. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team, maintaining excellent customer service, managing staff performance and ensuring the venue operates smoothly, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant and lounge, • Lead, support and motivate front-of-house, bar and kitchen teams, • Create and manage weekly staff rotas using the Deputy app, • Monitor employee attendance, lateness, breaks, availability and working hours, • Approve timesheets and ensure staff hours are recorded accurately, • Ensure each shift is appropriately staffed according to business needs, • Recruit, train and onboard new employees, • Conduct staff meetings, performance reviews and disciplinary procedures when required, • Set clear expectations and ensure all team members follow company policies, • Maintain excellent standards of customer service, • Handle customer enquiries, complaints and special requests professionally, • Oversee table bookings, events and busy service periods, • Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering with suppliers, • Reduce unnecessary waste and control operational costs, • Oversee cash handling, tills, end-of-day reports and banking procedures, • Monitor sales performance and help achieve business targets, • Ensure the venue remains clean, organised and presentable, • Carry out regular checks of the restaurant, kitchen, toilets and customer areas, • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, licensing and fire-safety requirements, • Work closely with the owners and provide regular updates on staffing, sales, customer feedback and operational issues, • Step in and support the team during busy periods when required, • Identify ways to improve service, efficiency and the overall customer experience Skills and Experience • Previous experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager or in a similar senior hospitality role, • Strong leadership and people-management skills, • Experience creating rotas and managing staff through Deputy or a similar workforce-management system, • Excellent communication and customer-service skills, • Confident handling complaints and resolving problems calmly, • Good understanding of stock control, labour costs, cash handling and sales targets, • Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and licensing requirements, • Highly organised, reliable and able to work under pressure, • Comfortable managing a busy restaurant and lounge environment, • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, • A hands-on management style and willingness to support all areas of the business What We Offer • A senior leadership position within a growing hospitality business, • A friendly and lively working environment, • The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the venue’s performance, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Staff benefits and additional incentives to be discussed If you are an experienced hospitality manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for providing excellent customer experiences, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short explanation of your relevant management experience.

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  • Learning & Development Manager
    Learning & Development Manager
    2 days ago
    £55000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    Job Ref: PER1470 Branch: Permanently Unique Group Location: Manchester or London Based Salary/Benefits: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 28/07/2026 Closing date: 08/09/2026 Job Title: Learning & Development Manager Department: Head Office - People Responsible To: Group HR Manager Responsible For: Learning & Development Executive Overall purpose of post: The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for creating, delivering and continuously improving the learning, leadership and performance development strategy across Permanently Unique Group. This role will partner closely with operational and support teams to build a high-performance culture, ensuring every team member has the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to deliver exceptional guest experiences while supporting the Group's commercial objectives. This role will be based at our HQ in Manchester covering the UK learning and development needs with occasional support of our international business. Regular travel is expected in this role. The successful candidate will lead learning initiatives across all brands, driving engagement, retention, internal progression and operational excellence through innovative and impactful development programmes. This successful candidate will be based in either Manchester or London. Duties will include but are not limited to: People: • Design and implement a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to business objectives and growth plans., • Create clear development pathways for all positions across front-of-house, back-of-house and support office teams., • Lead management and leadership development programmes to build a strong internal talent pipeline., • Be accountable for succession planning and identify high-potential individuals across the Group., • Develop onboarding and induction programmes that ensure a consistent and engaging new starter experience., • Coach and support operational leaders in delivering effective training and performance development., • Drive employee engagement through learning initiatives that promote growth, recognition and career progression., • Partner with the People Team to support retention strategies and improve employee satisfaction., • Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback and accountability across all venues., • Oversee development of employees in international sites and ensure development is aligned., • Oversee the work of department Artists to ensure suitable initial and ongoing training of our teams. Profit: • Ensure learning initiatives contribute directly to commercial performance and operational efficiency., • Analyse training ROI through performance metrics, guest feedback, retention rates and operational KPIs., • Support labour optimisation by improving team capability, productivity and cross-functional skills., • Reduce recruitment costs through internal development and promotion opportunities., • Identify opportunities to improve revenue generation through enhanced sales training and guest experience programmes., • Manage the Learning & Development budget effectively, ensuring maximum return on investment., • Support venue openings and expansion projects through structured training plans that enable successful launches. Product: • Ensure all team members have comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, service and brand standards., • Develop product education programmes that enhance guest engagement and commercial performance., • Collaborate with culinary, beverage and operational leaders to create training content for new menu launches and product innovations., • Maintain up-to-date training resources that reflect evolving concepts, menus and service standards., • Champion excellence in guest experience by embedding product knowledge and storytelling into learning programmes., • Ensure brand standards are consistently understood and executed across all venues., • Support the development of specialist knowledge programmes for leadership, wine, cocktails, culinary and guest experience disciplines., • Lead pre-opening training for new venue openings., • Maintain knowledge of new technology and applications that can enhance and support content and delivery. Process: • Develop and maintain group training frameworks, standards and competency assessments., • Create and manage learning systems, training calendars and compliance tracking processes., • Standardise training materials and delivery methods across all brands while respecting brand-specific requirements., • Implement robust evaluation and feedback mechanisms to continuously improve learning effectiveness., • Ensure compliance training is completed and maintained across all departments., • Work closely with operational leaders to identify training needs through performance reviews, audits and business analysis., • Establish clear measurement and reporting processes for learning outcomes and development activity., • Support operational excellence by embedding best practices into all training programmes., • Maintain business wide communication via our internal communication platform. Promotion: • Position learning and development as a key driver of career growth and business success across the Group., • Promote internal progression opportunities and celebrate development achievements., • Support employer branding initiatives by showcasing learning and career development opportunities., • Collaborate with marketing and people teams to communicate learning successes and talent stories., • Develop recognition programmes that reward learning, performance and professional growth., • Act as an ambassador for the Group's values, culture and leadership expectations., • Support the attraction and retention of top hospitality talent through a market-leading development offering., • Partner with external providers and co-ordinate brand led training. Key Skills • Proven experience in a Learning & Development, Training or Talent Development leadership role within hospitality, leisure or luxury service environments., • Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest experience standards., • Experience designing and delivering leadership, management and operational training programmes., • Excellent facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills., • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change., • Strong project management and organisational capabilities., • Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms., • Data-driven approach with the ability to measure and demonstrate learning impact., • Passion for developing people and creating exceptional hospitality experiences. General: • Ensure all employees are complying with the personal grooming policy during visits, feeding back concerns to the site management, ops and people teams., • Communicate all issues relating to the business to the relevant people., • Undertake projects as requested by key stakeholders., • To be aspirational within the team – leading by example and maintaining company standards, ensuring these are a natural skill in your day-to-day role.

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  • General Manager
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    General Manager
    19 minutes ago
    £36000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    GENERAL MANAGER – BASRAH LOUNGE We are looking for an experienced, confident and highly organised General Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Basrah Lounge. This is a senior management position. We need someone who can lead from the front, manage a large team, maintain high standards and take ownership of the business when the owners are not present. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage and motivate the entire restaurant and lounge team., • Manage supervisors, assistant managers, front-of-house, kitchen and support staff., • Ensure every department is properly staffed and operating efficiently., • Prepare and manage staff rotas while controlling labour costs., • Recruit, train, develop and performance-manage employees., • Deal professionally with staff issues, complaints and disciplinary matters., • Maintain excellent standards of customer service and guest experience., • Handle customer complaints and resolve problems quickly and professionally., • Ensure food hygiene, health & safety, licensing and company procedures are followed at all times., • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the premises., • Monitor sales, staffing costs, wastage and other key operating costs., • Review daily and weekly performance and identify areas requiring improvement., • Monitor cash handling, till procedures, voids, discounts and end-of-day reporting., • Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships., • Oversee busy weekends, events and entertainment nights., • Carry out regular management meetings and communicate clear expectations to the team., • Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed correctly., • Identify problems before they become serious and take responsibility for resolving them., • Report directly to the owners with clear updates on performance, staffing, customer feedback and any operational concerns. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate should have strong previous General Manager or senior restaurant management experience, preferably within a high-volume restaurant, lounge or hospitality venue. You must be: A strong leader • Hands-on • Commercially aware • Highly organised • Reliable • Professional • Confident managing a large team • Excellent with customers • Able to work under pressure • Comfortable taking accountability This is not simply a floor manager position. We are looking for someone capable of taking ownership of the operation, improving standards and helping drive Basrah Lounge forward. Full-time position Competitive salary – dependent on experience

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  • Job Title: Remote Digital Marketing & Sales Partner (Commission-Based)
    Job Title: Remote Digital Marketing & Sales Partner (Commission-Based)
    9 days ago
    £32000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    Join a Fast-Growing Digital Education Company Are you passionate about social media, sales, or helping people discover valuable online learning? We're looking for ambitious, self-motivated individuals to join our growing team as Digital Marketing & Sales Partners. This is a flexible, remote opportunity where you'll earn commission by promoting our digital courses to customers who can genuinely benefit from them. No cold calling. No office. Work from anywhere. What You'll Do • Promote our digital courses through social media, content, and your own network., • Share your unique referral link with potential customers., • Build relationships and answer customer questions honestly., • Create engaging content to attract new learners., • Follow our marketing guidelines and represent our brand professionally., • Track your sales and commissions through your personal dashboard. What We Provide • Full onboarding and training., • A personal referral dashboard., • Ready-made marketing materials and graphics., • Landing pages and sales tools., • Ongoing support from our team., • New products to promote as our catalogue grows. Benefits • 100% remote – work from anywhere., • Flexible working hours., • Unlimited earning potential based on your sales performance., • Weekly or monthly commission payouts (according to company policy)., • No sales targets or minimum hours., • Free access to selected company training courses., • Opportunities to develop digital marketing and sales skills., • Performance recognition and incentive programmes (where applicable)., • Be part of a growing online business. We're Looking For People Who • Are motivated and reliable., • Have good communication skills., • Enjoy social media or digital marketing., • Are willing to learn and improve., • Can work independently., • Have a positive attitude and professional approach. Previous sales or marketing experience is helpful but not required—we'll provide training. Compensation This is an independent contractor, commission-based role. Your earnings are based on the eligible sales you generate under our commission plan. We do not guarantee a specific level of income. Why Join Us? We're building a modern digital education platform with high-quality online courses and a supportive team. If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to develop valuable marketing skills while earning commissions from product sales, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today Submit your application and tell us why you'd be a great fit. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview and onboarding session before getting started.

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  • Solar Sales Executive
    Solar Sales Executive
    1 month ago
    £30000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    With the cost of living rising, from food to energy and every bill in between it can feel like we are always spending more. At Dawnstar Energy, we are here to help our customers take back control of their spending with affordable Solar Power. This is a customer-facing role where you will focus on building relationships, educating customers and making a great first impression of the Dawnstar brand. You will be responsible for answering questions, talking about the options available and setting up appointments for our closing team. Key Responsibilities: • Relationship Building: Work on building and keeping strong relationships with industry partners who can give us steady leads., • Sales Pipeline Management: Make sure the sales pipeline runs smoothly, following up on each lead, making sure they are qualified and turning them into successful deals., • Sales Reporting: Share sales performance reports, tracking important metrics and giving regular updates to management., • Collaboration: Team up with other departments like marketing, customer support and installation teams to make sure we give our clients the best service possible. Administrative Responsibilities: • CRM & Data Management: Keep your CRM systems upto date by tracking leads, keeping tabs on client interactions and making sure sales conversions are on track. Requirements: • Sales Experience: While it’s a plus to have some sales experience, it’s not a must. No previous solar experience is required, as full training will be provided., • Communication Skills: You should be comfortable communicating in English, both when you speak and when you write., • Administrative Skills: You’ll need to be organised and detail-oriented when handling administrative tasks. If you’ve used CRM software before and are familiar with basic Microsoft Office tools, that’s even better., • Travel Flexibility: A valid UK driving licence isn’t necessary, but it would be a great advantage. Key Competencies: • Customer-Centric: You should be passionate about providing excellent customer service and finding solutions that really meet your clients’ needs., • Results-Driven: You should be highly motivated to achieve and even surpass your sales targets., • Team Player: You should be able to work well with people from different departments to ensure everything runs smoothly and your clients are happy. Incentives & Benefits: • Commission-based role with an OTE of around £1,000 to £5,000 per week after training., • A clear path for advancement., • Weekly social events., • Flexitime, • Referral programme

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  • E-Commerce Assistant
    E-Commerce Assistant
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    About the Role We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused E-commerce Helpdesk Executive to support our growing online business. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling customer enquiries, processing orders, resolving issues, and ensuring an excellent customer experience across our e-commerce platforms. Key Responsibilities • Respond to customer enquiries via email, phone, live chat, and social media., • Process and monitor customer orders, returns, refunds, and exchanges., • Resolve delivery, payment, and product-related issues promptly., • Liaise with warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment., • Update customer records and maintain accurate helpdesk documentation., • Monitor online marketplaces and website enquiries., • Escalate complex issues to the relevant departments when necessary., • Assist with product listings, stock updates, and general e-commerce administration., • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and service standards. Requirements • Previous experience in customer service, helpdesk, or e-commerce support., • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills., • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems., • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment., • Good organisational and time-management skills., • Experience with Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, eBay, or similar platforms is advantageous. What We Offer • £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, • Career development and training opportunities., • Friendly and supportive working environment., • Employee discounts and company benefits., • Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding e-commerce business. ###

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