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  • Operations Graduate
    Operations Graduate
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    OPERATIONS GRADUATE - LONDON HQ As Operations Graduate, you’ll support the teams behind the scenes that keep our properties running smoothly and our guest experiences exceptional across edyn’s portfolio of brands. Working closely with property teams and central functions, you’ll gain hands-on experience across operational performance, reporting, process improvement, and service delivery. You’ll help monitor performance, support operational initiatives, maintain standards, and identify opportunities to make the way we work even better. This role is perfect for someone who is curious, organised, and enjoys understanding how things work. Combining analytical thinking with a proactive approach, you’ll play an important part in supporting our operations function and contributing to the continued growth of our hospitality business. This role is based five days a week in our London Bridge Head Office. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Operational Coordination & Administration Support the coordination of operational activities between Head Office and property teams. Assist in maintaining central operational procedures, policies, and process documentation. Monitor the completion of operational actions and follow up with relevant stakeholders where required. Support the rollout of new operational initiatives, tools, and ways of working across the portfolio. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports for senior management. Consolidate data from multiple properties and systems to support business reviews and operational decision-making. Monitor key operational metrics, identify trends, and escalate potential risks or performance issues where appropriate. Support the preparation of presentations, dashboards, and analysis for operational meetings and reviews. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Support Work closely with Finance, Commercial, HR, Technology, and other central functions to support operational priorities. Provide operational information and administrative support for cross-functional projects and initiatives. Assist property teams with queries relating to operational processes, reporting requirements, and system usage. Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business. Compliance & Governance Support Assist with the coordination of operational compliance activities, including audit tracking and policy adherence. Maintain records of compliance actions and ensure documentation is complete and up to date. Support the monitoring of operational standards and governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Ensure operational activities are carried out in line with company policies and relevant regulatory requirements. Continuous Improvement & Projects Participate in operational improvement projects and strategic business initiatives. Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardise processes, and enhance operational effectiveness. Support the testing, implementation, and review of new systems, reporting tools, and operational processes. Contribute ideas and feedback to support the ongoing development of the Central Operations function. THE FIRE YOU CARRY You will be self-motivated, organised, and outcome-focused, looking to achieve all metrics and expectations set in terms of task delivery. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across different functions and levels of the business. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and identify insights. A proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement MS Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. YOUR PROVEN TRACK First-class or Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field. Previous internship, placement, or work experience in operations, business support, consulting, or hospitality is desirable. Experience working in a multi-site, hospitality, or service-based organisation WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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  • Office Manager
    Office Manager
    20 days ago
    £31300–£41700 yearly
    Full-time
    Cranbrook, Ilford

    About the role New Herblife Ltd is seeking an organised and experienced Office Manager to oversee the company’s day-to-day administrative operations. The successful candidate will ensure that the office runs efficiently while providing administrative support to senior management and the company’s HR and finance functions. Key responsibilities • Organising internal and external meetings and maintaining company diaries;, • Managing office databases, administrative records and filing systems;, • Booking business travel, transport and accommodation;, • Organising company events, meetings and conferences;, • Ordering stationery, IT equipment and other office supplies;, • Managing correspondence and responding to complaints and enquiries;, • Preparing business letters, presentations, reports and other documents;, • Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative employees;, • Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records;, • Monitoring office expenditure and assisting with the management of office budgets;, • Developing, implementing and maintaining office procedures and administrative systems;, • Organising induction programmes for new employees;, • Ensuring that workplace health and safety policies and records remain up to date;, • Attending meetings with senior management and implementing agreed actions;, • Maintaining personnel records and supporting general HR administration;, • Arranging interviews and assisting with the recruitment process; and, • Updating financial documents and liaising with the company’s accountant where required. Skills and experience The successful candidate should have: • Previous experience in office management or a comparable administrative role;, • Strong organisational and time-management skills;, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;, • Experience supervising or coordinating administrative staff;, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and office database systems;, • The ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports and presentations;, • Experience handling invoices, budgets or basic financial administration;, • The ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision; and A professional, reliable and confidential approach to their work.

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  • Kitchen Supervisor
    Kitchen Supervisor
    25 days ago
    £14.8–£15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    🍽️ Kitchen Supervisor 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £14.80 – £15.50 per hour 📆 Full time ~40 hrs 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As a Senior Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the Head Chef, develop your skills, and help deliver the high standards that make Chuku’s special. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading on food prep - preparing and cooking dishes to Chuku’s standards, • Supporting with mise en place, accepting deliveries and completing daily checks, • Taking ownership of the pass during service and running it with confidence, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, • Helping to train and support junior chefs and team members, • Bringing positive energy, teamwork and passion into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 4+ years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen, • Confidence in taking ownership during service and supporting the team with consistency, • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality dishes, • Good organisation and communication skills, even under pressure, • A willingness to learn, grow, and support your teammates, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just bring your curiosity and passion. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the dedication. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    29 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    General Manager Location: London (multi-site group) Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + performance bonus Hours: Full-time Key Requirements (Must-Have) • Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in a high-volume restaurant (5+ years), • Strong leadership and team development track record, • Solid commercial awareness with P&L ownership, • Ability to drive sales, profitability, and performance targets, • Hands-on approach with a passion for guest experience, food, and service standards About Us We’re a growing all-day dining group with three London sites and more openings on the way. Our focus is on quality, consistency, and building strong teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences. The Role As General Manager, you will take full ownership of your restaurant, leading your team to deliver excellent service, strong financial performance, and a positive, high-performing culture. This is site based, and you will spend your time on the floor. Key Responsibilities • Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations and lead from the floor, • Coach, develop, and inspire your team, • Deliver outstanding guest experience and maintain strong review scores, • Drive sales, targets, and profitability, • Manage labour, stock, and costs effectively, • Ensure compliance with H&S, food safety, and company standards, • Handle customer feedback professionally and resolve issues efficiently, • Lead recruitment, training, and team development, • Execute marketing campaigns and in-store activations, • Collaborate with operations, HR, and marketing teams, • Support other sites when required What We’re Looking For • A confident, hands-on leader who leads by example, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • A customer-first mindset with a passion for hospitality, • Positive, driven, and capable of building a high-performing team culture, • Interest in food and drink (wine knowledge is a plus) What We Offer • Competitive salary (£38K - £42k), • Performance bonus (post-probation), • Clear career progression with new openings planned, • Refer-a-friend scheme, • Paid holidays, • Staff meals and beverages, • Company events and team socials We’re looking for a leader who sets standards, drives results, and creates an environment where teams thrive. We look forward to working with you, TBP Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Experience: • Hospitality management: 5 years (preferred) Language: • English (required) Licence/Certification: • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Finance and Operations Officer (Remote)
    Finance and Operations Officer (Remote)
    1 month ago
    £36486.3–£44201.23 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Post: Finance and Operations Officer Location: The position is remote but with options for regular co-working with colleagues and for in-person team gatherings roughly every 8 weeks. Salary: £36,486.30-£44,201.23 Contract: Full-time; 37.5-hours per week (opportunities for flexible working considered). About the role The European Leadership Network (ELN) is an independent, non-partisan organisation working to provide practical, real-world solutions to political and security challenges and build better security for wider Europe. Effective financial and operational management is central to ensuring that we can deliver this work sustainably and meet our responsibilities as a charity and grant-funded organisation. The Finance & Operations Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day financial and operational management of the ELN. Working closely with the Head of HR & Operations, Senior Management Team and our external accountants, the post holder will help maintain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the organisation’s finances, including managing and monitoring organisational and project budgets, cashflow, expenditure, payments and financial information held within Xero. The role requires strong financial and organisational skills, with particular experience of working with budgets and grant-funded activity. The successful candidate will be confident working with financial information, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and proactive in identifying discrepancies, emerging pressures or areas requiring attention. They will also provide support across the ELN’s wider operations and governance, helping to ensure that our systems and processes are efficient, accurate and appropriate for a small and internationally focused charity. Key Responsibilities: *Finance, Budgets & Grants* · Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero, including processing and monitoring invoices, bills, payments and expenditure, and ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded and allocated. · Develop and maintain organisational, project and grant budgets, working with colleagues to build realistic budgets for funding applications and new projects. · Monitor actual expenditure against budgets throughout the year, identifying variances, potential overspends or underspends and emerging financial pressures, and raising these with the Head of HR & Operations and Senior Management Team as appropriate. · Maintain and regularly update the organisation’s cash flow forecast, incorporating anticipated grant income, expenditure, payroll, and other liabilities, and provide timely information on the ELN’s cash position. · Work closely with Programme Leads/Heads to help them understand and manage their project budgets and provide accurate financial information to support programme planning and delivery. · Support the financial management of ELN’s grants, including maintaining records of restricted and unrestricted funding, grant income, expenditure, payment schedules and financial reporting requirements. · Prepare financial information and reports for funders, including taking responsibility for financial reporting on grants where appropriate. · Work closely with the ELN’s external accountants, providing accurate and timely information for management accounts, year-end accounts, payroll and other financial requirements. · Coordinate monthly payroll information and staff expenses and ensure payments and associated records are processed accurately and on time. · Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and preparation of financial information for SMT and the Board. Maintain appropriate financial records, documentation and audit trails and support the annual audit/accounts process. · Support the organisation in maintaining appropriate charity financial controls and good practice, including the appropriate management and recording of restricted funds. · Lead on the ELN’s annual charity audit, coordinating the process with our external auditors and accountants, preparing and providing required financial information and documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring the audit is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. *Operations, Governance & Administration* · Support the Head of HR & Operations with the effective day-to-day running of the organisation and the development and maintenance of appropriate operational systems and processes. · Coordinate relationships with relevant external suppliers and service providers, including accountants, insurers, office/co-working providers and other professional advisers. · Maintain accurate organisational records and support compliance with relevant charity, company and governance requirements. · Support the administration of organisational contracts, insurance policies, banking arrangements and other operational services. · Assist with information required for Companies House, the Charity Commission and other regulatory or governance processes. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of ELN’s financial and operational processes, identifying opportunities to make systems more efficient, accurate and robust. · Undertake other reasonable finance and operational responsibilities appropriate to the role. Applicant requirements: *Essential:* · Strong practical experience of financial administration, bookkeeping or finance coordination, with a good understanding of accounting and financial management principles. · Proficient user of Xero accounting software (or equivalent), with practical experience of maintaining financial records, processing bills and invoices, reconciling information and producing financial reports. · Experience creating, maintaining and monitoring budgets, including tracking actual expenditure against budget and identifying and explaining variances. · Experience managing or monitoring multiple projects or grant budgets simultaneously. · Experience preparing or contributing to budgets for funding applications and providing financial information for funder reporting. · Experience in monitoring organisational cashflow and producing or maintaining cashflow forecasts. · Confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets, particularly Excel, and the ability to present financial information clearly to colleagues who do not have a finance background. · Experience working effectively with external accountants or other finance professionals. · Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate and resolve them. · Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a small and fast-moving organisation. · Ability to recognise emerging financial or operational risks and proactively bring them to the attention of senior colleagues. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels of an organisation. *Desirable:* · Previous experience working in a charity, NGO or other grant-funded organisation, with a practical understanding of the financial requirements associated with restricted and unrestricted funding. · A relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification or part-qualification, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience. · Experience supporting payroll and/or year-end accounts and audit processes. · Experience of charity accounting and financial reporting requirements. · Experience working with institutional, government, foundation or international grants. · Experience supporting organisational forecasting and annual budgeting. · Experience of charity governance and regulatory requirements, including the Charity Commission and Companies House. · Experience working in an international environment.

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  • Grill Chef
    Grill Chef
    1 month ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Senior Grill Chef - Mayfair, Central London Cordelia’s is a exceptional new 80-seater restaurant opening in the heart of Mayfair, built around exceptional produce, open-fire cooking and genuine hospitality. We’re creating a vibrant dining destination where great food, expertly crafted drinks and memorable guest experiences come together, and we’re looking for a passionate Junior Grill Chef to join our opening team. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading the grill section and overseeing service operations, • Expertly preparing and cooking premium cuts of meat over a charcoal grill, • Managing cooking temperatures, timings and consistency across all grill dishes, • Supporting, training and developing junior members of the kitchen team, • Working closely with senior chefs to maintain quality and operational standards, • Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety and allergen regulations What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie, Grill Chef or Junior Sous Chef, • Strong experience cooking over charcoal grills and open-fire cooking methods, • Excellent knowledge of meat preparation, butchery cuts and cooking techniques, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences Benefits • Holidays: 28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, • Shared 15% Service Charge: Your dedication is recognised and rewarded, • Team Meals: Enjoy meals daily and refreshments, • Referral Bonuses: Help grow our team and earn rewards, • Employee Assistance Programme: Speak to qualified counsellor who can offer personal support for any practical or emotional challenges you may be facing, • Bright Exchange: Exclusive special offers and discounts across online marketplace across 100s of companies, • Bright HR: Supportive career progression and ongoing training with access to 100s of free CPD training courses, • Company pension scheme, • Uniforms provided and laundered where required *Please Note: You must have the right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship*

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