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  • Operations Manager
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    Operations Manager
    1 day ago
    £30000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Nine Elms, London

    Operations Manager — Produce Network We supply fresh produce to some of London's best restaurants. While most of the city sleeps, our team is at wholesale markets hand-picking produce that lands in restaurant kitchens before breakfast service. It's fast, physical, and relentless — and right now we're a team of 3 doing the work of 10. We need the fourth. This role in one paragraph You'll run the operational engine of a growing wholesale business. Client calls, order coordination, daily reconciliation, bookkeeping, problem-solving, phone ringing — all of it is yours. You're the first person clients speak to and the last person to check that yesterday's numbers add up. If something goes wrong overnight — a wrong delivery, a short order, a supplier issue — you're the one who finds out, fixes it, and makes sure the client knows before they have to chase us. You own the daytime operation the way our Night Operations Manager owns the night. Between the two of you, the business runs 24 hours. What you'll actually do every day You're the client's main contact. Orders come in via WhatsApp, phone, and email. You process them, confirm them, flag anything unusual. When a chef calls at 8:15 AM asking where their herbs are, you already know the answer because you've read the night report and checked the dispatch log. You don't wait for problems to come to you — you call the client before they call you. That's the difference between an assistant and an operator. You coordinate the fix when things go wrong. Produce wholesale is not a clean business. Items get substituted, deliveries run late, a crate arrives damaged. When it happens, you own the resolution: investigate, coordinate with the night team or drivers, arrange the fix (re-delivery, credit note, replacement), close the loop with the client, and log the whole thing. If the same problem shows up three times, you're the person who flags it as a process issue — not just an incident. You reconcile everything, every day. What was ordered vs what was received from suppliers vs what was dispatched vs what was invoiced. Purchase orders matched against supplier invoices. Sales orders matched against customer invoices. Inventory tracked. Shortages flagged before they become emergencies. You produce a daily summary the founder reviews in 5 minutes — clean, accurate, no surprises. If you're the kind of person who finds satisfaction in numbers that balance, this will be your favourite part of the job. You run the books. Day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks or Xero: bank feeds, invoices, bills, categorisation. Debtor chasing — politely on the due date, firmly at 3 days overdue, escalated to the founder at 30 days. Weekly financial summary. Monthly close support. You maintain the product cost data that powers margin tracking — weekly updates, no exceptions. The founder makes pricing and growth decisions based on numbers you produce. They have to be right. You own the phone. The main business line rings and you answer it. Existing clients with questions, prospective clients with enquiries, suppliers with updates. You're professional, you're warm, you handle what you can and route what you can't. For new enquiries, you capture the details, qualify the lead, and hand it to the founder. You support outbound sales — managing the email pipeline, scheduling meetings, preparing documents. When a new account closes, you run the onboarding playbook. Who we're looking for — honestly We're not looking for a CV. We're looking for a specific type of person. You're the person who walks into a room and notices what's broken before anyone tells you. You fix things that aren't your job because leaving them broken bothers you. You write things down because you know you'll forget otherwise. You don't need to be chased — you chase other people. When something goes wrong, your instinct is to understand why, not to find someone to blame. You're comfortable saying "I don't know, but I'll find out" and then actually finding out. You're comfortable making a decision with 80% of the information because waiting for 100% means the client is already unhappy. You're comfortable being wrong sometimes, because you know that the person who never makes a mistake is the person who never does anything. You probably have some experience in operations, admin, or office management — ideally at a small business where you wore multiple hats. Maybe you've worked in food, hospitality, or wholesale. Maybe you haven't, but you've run the back end of something and you know what it feels like when everything depends on you not dropping the ball. Essential: Strong written and spoken English · comfortable with numbers, spreadsheets, and accounting tools · self-directed (you manage yourself, we don't manage you) · able to hold 5 priorities at once without losing any · honest about mistakes · quick to learn new software (Airtable, QuickBooks/Xero, Lemlist) · right to work in the UK. Preferred: Bookkeeping experience or QuickBooks/Xero familiarity · food, hospitality, or wholesale background · complaint handling or fast-paced customer service experience · inventory or stock management exposure. Nice to have: AAT qualification · Airtable or CRM experience · knowledge of the London restaurant scene. Why this job is worth your time Most operations roles are dead ends. This one isn't. Here's why. We're a team of 3, growing fast. The person who takes this role will — within months, not years — understand every part of how a wholesale business works: client management, supply chain, financial control, inventory, sales. That's not because we'll send you on a training course. It's because you'll be doing all of it, every day, from week one. The explicit deal: start at £33k. Hit your 3-month performance review targets and move to £38k. Hit your 12-month targets and move to £45k. These aren't vague promises — they're structured milestones tied to specific outcomes we'll agree together in your first week. The long-term path is Chief Operating Officer. That's not a title we're dangling to attract applicants — it's a gap that actually exists in the business and needs to be filled by someone who's earned it from the inside. The founder wants to focus on growth and strategy. The person who proves they can run the day-to-day operation — and then improve it — becomes the person who runs it permanently. The full picture • Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM, Monday to Friday, • Location: London (on-site, not remote — the work requires being where the operation is), • Salary: £33,000 → £38,000 at 3 months → £45,000 at 12 months, all performance-linked, • Title progression: Operations Manager → Head of Operations → COO, • Team: you'll be the 4th person in a tight, high-trust team, • Culture: direct, honest, fast. We tell each other when things are wrong and we fix them together. No politics, no layers, no waiting for permission

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  • Social Media Manager
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    Social Media Manager
    1 day ago
    £41700 yearly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    PROTECH SG LTD trading as Smoke Gadgets seeks to appoint a full-time Social Media Manager to take responsibility for the business’s public image, customer-facing digital channels and campaign reporting. This is an in-house vacancy arising from the company’s development as an active retail shop with an existing Google Business Profile, Facebook presence, Instagram activity and a need for regular, professionally managed digital communication with customers. The role is business-specific. It is not a generic office marketing role detached from the company’s operations. The successful employee will work with the Director and shop staff to translate product launches, stock changes, promotional plans and customer priorities into structured communications and social-media activity that support footfall, repeat trade and brand presentation. Typical entry route and associated qualifications Most suitable entrants will possess A levels or equivalent and a degree or equivalent qualification. Further professional qualifications in marketing, communications, digital media or related fields may also be relevant. The company will also consider candidates with substantial equivalent professional experience where that experience clearly demonstrates the skill level required for the role. Key duties and responsibilities Discuss business strategy, products, services, promotions and target customer groups with the Director and senior colleagues so that the company’s public-facing communications match real business priorities. Write, edit and arrange the effective publication of social-media content, promotional material, customer updates and public-facing communications for the business’s existing channels, including Instagram, Facebook and the Google Business Profile. Photograph products, displays and in-store activity and prepare business-specific digital content that accurately reflects the company’s stock, offers, opening hours and services. Address customers and other target groups through online messaging, reviews, comments, direct customer interaction, store-promotion support and other public-facing activity to enhance the public image of the business. Monitor customer engagement, review patterns, reach and campaign performance and develop reporting tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s communications and promotional exercises. Coordinate digital promotions with in-store activity so that online messaging aligns with actual stock availability, pricing, launches and seasonal promotions. Help maintain a consistent and professional public image for Smoke Gadgets across all public-facing channels. Ensure that any communications touching on regulated or age-sensitive products are handled cautiously and in line with applicable legal and platform restrictions. Skills, experience and qualifications required A levels or equivalent and preferably a degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications, business, digital media or a related field. At least 2 years’ relevant experience in social-media management, digital communications, public relations, brand-facing content or similar business-facing work. Strong written and spoken English and the ability to produce clear, commercially effective and customer-friendly copy. Experience of managing business social-media accounts, content calendars, engagement reporting and customer interaction. Competence in basic photo / video content creation and common digital content tools. Ideally some experience in a retail, consumer-electronics, convenience or other customer-facing commercial environment. Why this role is genuine The company already trades from an active premises and already uses public-facing digital channels to support discovery, reputation and customer interaction. The vacancy arises because these functions now require dedicated in-house management and reporting. The role will exist regardless of the nationality of the successful candidate and is required for genuine business reasons.

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  • Sales Advisor
    Sales Advisor
    9 days ago
    £30000–£99000 yearly
    Part-time
    Romford

    Self-Employed Field Sales Agent (Merchant Services) Location: UK Wide (Field-Based) Job Type: Self-Employed / Commission Only Earnings: £40,000 – £100,000+ OTE (Uncapped) About the Role We are looking for motivated, self-employed sales professionals to join our growing team in the merchant services sector. This is a field-based role where you’ll be helping businesses reduce their card payment costs while earning industry-leading upfront commissions and ongoing residual income. You’ll be representing a portfolio of trusted payment providers including Worldpay, Teya, Clover and SumUp, giving you a competitive edge when speaking with business owners. What We Offer • Uncapped earning potential – realistic £40k–£100k+ OTE, • Best-in-class upfront commissions paid from your very first deal, • Residual income on every deal you write, • Weekly/fast payments, • Full onboarding and ongoing support, • Access to multiple providers to maximise your close rate, • Flexibility to manage your own schedule Your Responsibilities • Prospect and approach small to medium-sized businesses, • Generate and manage your own pipeline, • Present and sell card payment solutions, • Build long-term relationships with clients, • Close deals and submit applications What We’re Looking For • Previous sales experience (field sales preferred but not essential), • Self-motivated and target-driven, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Ability to work independently, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred) Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to build a long-term income stream, not just earn one-off commissions. With top-tier providers, strong commission structures, and support from day one, you’ll have everything you need to succeed in a high-demand industry. Apply Now If you’re hungry to earn, driven to succeed, and want to take control of your income, we want to hear from you. Apply today to start earning from your very first deal.

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  • SUPERIOR/ DUTY MANAGER
    SUPERIOR/ DUTY MANAGER
    28 days ago
    £16–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Duty Manager Location: The Seashell of London (Takeaway, Dining & Bar) Reporting to: General Manager / Owner Pay: £17 per hour | OTE: £33,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience & hours) Job Type: Full-time About Us The Seashell is one of London’s most iconic fish & chips restaurants. Unlike a standard chippy, we operate a high-volume Takeaway, a bustling Dining Room, and a fully licensed Bar. We host guests from all over the world who expect iconic London quality with 5-star service. The Role We are looking for a hands-on Duty Manager to own the floor. You will not just “supervise” – you will manage the daily chaos and elegance of all three operations (Dining, Takeaway, Bar). You will be responsible for the staff rota, food quality, health & safety, and ensuring every guest leaves happy. You will manage Front of House (waiters/runners), Takeaway staff, and Kitchen staff – bridging the gap between the fryers and the customers. Key Responsibilities 1. Operations & Daily Checks · Manage daily opening/closing procedures, including all daily paperwork and checklists. · Conduct daily food quality checks (ensuring our fish & chips meet iconic standards before they leave the pass or counter). · Oversee both dining operations (table service, bar drinks) and takeaway operations (queue management, packing accuracy, speed). 2. Team & Rota Management · Create and manage the weekly staff rota for FOH, Takeaway, and Kitchen staff to control labour costs while avoiding burnout. · Supervise, coach, and discipline waiting staff, takeaway staff, and kitchen staff. · Ensure the kitchen team is supported with clear communication on wait times and 86’d items. 3. Health & Safety · Own Health & Safety compliance (HACCP, fire safety, first aid). · Ensure all daily cleaning schedules are signed off by the kitchen and front of house. 4. Guest Experience & “The 222 Connection” · (“The 222” – our standard for high-end guest interaction): Ensure every customer receives a warm welcome, efficient service, and a personal farewell. · Handle customer complaints professionally and turn issues into repeat business. · Maintain high standards for the VIP guests and regulars who expect perfection. 5. Stock & Financial Awareness · Assist with stock takes and reduce wastage. · Ensure the bar and takeaway counters are fully stocked for service. What We Are Looking For Essential: · Previous Duty Manager or Shift Leader experience in a high-volume restaurant (fast-casual or premium casual dining). · Experience managing both FOH and kitchen staff (you are not scared to speak to the fryers). · Knowledge of UK Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations. · Ability to handle the split focus between sit-down dining and fast-paced takeaway. · Organised – you can write a rota, complete daily paperwork, and jump on the fryer or till simultaneously. Personal Attributes: · A “hands-on” leader – you will be polishing cutlery, wiping tables, and packing takeaway boxes. · Calm under pressure (Friday night rush at an iconic London spot is not for the faint-hearted). · Obsessed with food quality – you will send back anything that isn’t perfect. Benefits · Pay: £17 per hour (approx. £33k-£40k FTE). · Staff meal on shift. · 28 days holiday (including bank holidays). · Opportunity to grow with an iconic London brand. · Tips/service charge shared across the team.

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