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  • Floor Manager
    Floor Manager
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    London

    Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3 hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. And 9 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026 in Sloan Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Floor Manager, you'll lead every shift ensuring exceptional service from the moment guests arrive until the last table leaves. You'll work closely with the Assistant General Manager and General Manager, and oversee the day-to-day front of house operation. You'll lead and support the team during service ensuring smooth collaboration between the FOH and the kitchen. You'll set the standard through your organisation, communication and attention to detail, ensuring every guest enjoys an outstanding experience. What success looks like • You'll ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for service, with opening and closing duties completed to the highest standard., • You'll deliver an exceptional guest experience by building strong relationships with guests and confidently resolving any issues that arise., • You'll organise and lead shifts ensuring seamless communication between the front of house and kitchen teams throughout service., • You'll coach, develop and support your team, helping build a confident, engaged and high-performing restaurant., • You'll maintain exceptional service, cleanliness and operational standards throughout every shift., • You'll support recruitment by coordinating trial shifts and identifying candidates who will strengthen the team., • You'll drive commercial performance by maximising bookings, average spend per guest and every opportunity to enhance the guest experience. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Floor Manager, or you're an experienced Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready for the next step., • You're confident leading busy services while keeping your team organised, motivated and focused., • You have excellent knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service and front of house standards., • You're a natural leader who enjoys coaching people, giving feedback and helping others develop., • You're calm under pressure, make confident decisions and know how to resolve guest concerns professionally., • You lead by example, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality. What we offer: • Annual salary from £48000 to £50000 (inclusive of Tronc), • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

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  • Freelance Writer
    Freelance Writer
    1 month ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    I'm looking for a highly organised freelance production editor to help transfer content from Microsoft Word into professionally designed Canva templates. This is not a writing or design role. The content has already been written and the page layouts have already been designed. Your role is to accurately place the content into the correct Canva pages while maintaining consistency throughout the book. About the Project Sustainable Fashion Vocabulary is a major reference publication designed to become a practical industry tool for designers, brands, educators, consultants, journalists and sustainability professionals. The book follows a highly structured editorial framework with hundreds of entries presented in a consistent visual format. Responsibilities Copy text from Microsoft Word manuscripts into Canva templates Maintain consistent formatting throughout the document Ensure headings, tables, icons and section layouts remain aligned Check spelling, spacing, punctuation and formatting during transfer Flag any missing content or formatting inconsistencies Keep page layouts clean and visually balanced Follow an established page template exactly Essential Skills Excellent Canva experience Strong Microsoft Word skills Exceptional attention to detail Experience working with long documents or books Good understanding of typography and layout Ability to follow established design systems without improvising Reliable and organised Nice to Have Editorial or publishing experience Book production experience Experience working with style guides Knowledge of fashion or sustainability (helpful but not essential) Project Details Freelance / remote Immediate start Flexible hours Potential for several weeks (or longer) of ongoing work depending on progress Hundreds of pages requiring careful production work

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  • Chemist/Biologist/Biochemist Consultant for Sci-fi Novel
    Chemist/Biologist/Biochemist Consultant for Sci-fi Novel
    2 months ago
    Part-time

    Hello there. I'm a recent winner of a literary award for my soon to published science fiction novel(s), and I am looking for professionals, specifically in the sciences, to act as consultants. Originally, I had students in mind for this role but anyone with an interest is absolutely welcome to apply — a bonus if you like science-fiction books/film/television! I am hoping this partnership will lead to a lasting relationship in which you will assist me on the full book as well as up coming future works (of which I hope there to be many more of). I will be asking for your help on many weird, wonderful, and speculative subjects in which my creative brain needs someone with an academic mind for some realistic grounding in reality. However, as with all science fiction, creative license is always welcome. To give you an idea of the sort of things I may ask for your expertise on, I am currently looking for help on solidifying the technical biological makeup of an alien hive-parasite organism. I have the entire concept laid out, I know what I want the organism to be and do, I just need a science mind to help solidify the chemical attributes, to write out and explain what the organism is made up of, in a way that makes sense (Is it silicon-cabron based, for instance? People keep telling me it should be but I don't know what the hell that means — help!) Obviously, this is fiction and does not all of have to be based in fact, but it has to sound plausible, and most importantly believable to the audience. If you are not a biologist or biochemist but have expertise, please still apply! If you're based in or around London, it would be great to meet and discuss. Otherwise a call/zoom is fine. I'm aware this job offer is unorthodox, but I'd be happy to offer a payment of flat fee of £50 for this first project.

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