About the Role: Querky Café is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our Forest Gate branch. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, developing exciting new dishes, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency., • Manage stock control, stock takes, and supplier orders to minimise waste and cost., • Maintain exceptional levels of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and health & safety compliance., • Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high standards of food and service., • Support with menu innovation and product development in line with Querky Café’s brand., • Collaborate with management on new launches, seasonal menus, and promotional items., • Ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained and any issues are reported promptly., • Oversee rota planning, shift organisation, and kitchen prep scheduling. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a busy café, restaurant, or similar environment., • Strong leadership and organisational skills., • Sound understanding of food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety regulations., • Creative flair with a passion for developing new products., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards. Benefits: • Competitive salary (£32,000 – £35,000), • Holiday pay, • Overtime opportunities, • Staff discounts, • Career growth within a growing East London café brand
About the job Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden is seeking an experienced and confident Meetings & Events Coordinator to become part of our Team. You will report to the Residence Manager, supporting towards providing our guests with memorable experiences of the city. As our Meetings & Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for: Maximising conversion rates of the hotel’s meetings and events facilities by offering the best customer experience and maintaining future business, whilst seeking business opportunities overall Demonstrating exceptional knowledge about the hotel, its facilities, and services in order to maximise revenue through active upselling Establishing and maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders (e.g. colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers) Managing the existing client database and actively engaging in the reacquisition of passive customers and acquisition of new business. To be successful in the role of Meetings & Events Coordinator, we require: Previous experience in events planning, hospitality or administrative support Excellent guest engagement skills Ability to bring the guest experience to life throughout the hotel Strong communication skills Ability to communicate and organise yourself in line with different guest expectations A good command of English is essential, a second language is advantageous This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Meetings & Events Coordinator. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Trading as: Citadines by The Ascott Limited Required skills: Time Management, Decision Making, Customer Service, Multitasking, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Problem Solving £28700.00 per annum Department: Event Language required: English. The company At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth. Hear from Ascott’s past and present leaders as they share about their experiences in this tribute video, having witnessed Ascott’s growth to become truly Unlimited.
JOB TITLE: Facilities Assistant LOCATION: StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 1RL REPORT TO: Facilities Manager CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, permanent SALARY: £26,000 per annum PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The role is business critical and entails the coordination, facility compliance checks along with sport and community set up supporting both the Events, Catering, and the Facility Management functions of the business. The role will essentially ensure the smooth running of the venue on a day-to-day basis. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, it is imperative for this post holder to ensure that the service provided to both internal and external stakeholders is of the highest degree. Care and welfare of all Saracens staff always need to be held in the highest regard by upholding and displaying the club’s values and core behaviours. The role requires someone who is confident and courteous and can build and sustain long term relationships with staff and external suppliers. Key areas of work will include: 1. Day to day stadium set up for internal and external users of the stadium, 2. Saracens match day set up for both men and women’s fixtures, 3. Facilities management compliance support Match day /non match day duties · Working closely with the Match Day Operations, Events and Catering departments to ensure match days and events are set up in accordance with Venue Programming requirements. · Assist in the management of onsite stakeholders and tenants. Facility Management Compliance Support Working closely with the Facilities Manager and Senior Operations & Compliance Manager to: · Ensure that health and safety policies are delivered in accordance with the regulations · Ensure venue is checked pre and post event to ensure safety compliance and event checklist signed off. · Ensure that the Wi-Fi, tills and other IT equipment are working and if not report to the IT contractor. · Ensure that all Facility related compliance checks have been completed on a weekly basis. This includes Fire management, Water management, COSHH and all SGSA related compliance. Other · To communicate all site wide bookings effectively and timely with all company related departments or teams. · The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Personal Characteristics · Motivated/Determined/Proactive · Entrepreneurial/Innovative · Relentlessly Positive · Passionate · Caring/Kind · Ability to work independently and ‘get the job done’ and also work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a common goal · You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results. · You manage projects, activities, and resources effectively, assuming ownership and accountability for results. · You encourage open discussion of different ideas and views; welcome and solicits feedback. · You instil a continuous improvement mind-set and champions best practices. · You are happy with a mix of getting your hands dirty and thinking strategically. · This role may require the post holder to be able to work weekends for both men’s and women’s home matches BENEFITS Compensation Your manager reviews your salary every 24 months as a matter of course. However, proactive pay increases will be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities Holiday · 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all! Health & Wellbeing · Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health Sports & Entertainment · After work events including football and tag rugby · Ballot tickets for Saracens Home Games · Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games · Opportunities for discounted tickets to Saracens games and events for you and your family Family · Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks · Life assurance with Zurich Commuting · We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme Please note that Saracens reserves the right to amend any non-contractual benefits as business needs may require. Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letting incorporating suitability to the role. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 5pm. Saracens Group positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us by 7 days after the closing date of the role, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Core Responsibilities Logistics and Operations: Manage timetabling, room bookings, resources, and staffing for examination sessions. Facility Management: Ensure the test centre meets client and organisational standards for facilities and operations. Staff Management: Oversee the performance, training, and staffing levels of centre staff and invigilators. Candidate Support: Provide excellent customer service to candidates, assisting them with queries and directing them during tests. Procedure and Compliance: Ensure that all examination procedures and safeguarding policies are strictly followed. Administration and Reporting: Handle exam entries, maintain centre documentation, and report on centre performance to senior management. Problem-Solving: Deal with examination irregularities, resolve candidate queries, and handle any issues that arise during testing. Promotion and Marketing: Promote the activities and mission of the test centre to attract more candidates Key Skills and Experience Administrative Skills: Experience in administrative systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages are essential. Organizational Skills: Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills are crucial for handling complex logistics. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to interact with candidates, staff, and management. Customer Service: A sound knowledge of customer service principles and practices is required to provide a positive experience for candidates. Problem-Solving: The ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Attention to Detail: Accuracy is vital for managing exam entries and ensuring compliance with procedures. Flexibility: A flexible approach to work is often necessary, as some roles may involve weekend work. Problem-Solving: Analytically identifying and resolving technical challenges. Communication: Effectively conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Project Management: Planning, organising, and managing IT projects to achieve goals. Creativity: Generating innovative solutions to technical problems. Adaptability: Staying current with rapidly evolving technology and learning new tools
Assistant Restaurant Manager – Spring, Somerset House Spring is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team at Somerset House. We’re seeking someone with proven experience in high-quality restaurant operations, a strong eye for detail, and a genuine commitment to hospitality. Why Join Us? At Spring, our focus is simple: thoughtful cooking, seasonal produce, and service that feels personal. We value the relationships we build—with our guests and within our team—and we aim to create an environment where people feel cared for, both at the table and behind the scenes. The Role As Assistant Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the restaurant, working closely with our senior management and front-of-house teams. You’ll help set the tone for service, motivate the team, and ensure that our standards remain consistently high. You will: Lead, coach and support the FOH team to deliver warm, professional service. Take ownership of service training: running briefings, developing team knowledge, and ensuring consistent delivery across the floor. Oversee daily operations including briefings, floor management, and staff development. Build strong guest relationships and encourage a welcoming, loyal community around the restaurant. What We Offer Salary: From £38k+ (including service charge and tronc scheme bonus) Time Off: Sundays and Mondays typically off, plus 28 days holiday allowance Meals & Uniform: Staff meals during service and a uniform allowance Learning & Development: Paid training, WSET courses, and opportunities to learn from suppliers Perks: £100 birthday voucher, staff discount at Spring and Somerset House, Perkbox membership, and well-equipped staff facilities with individual lockers If you’re ready to bring your experience and enthusiasm to Spring, please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit.