Procurement assistant jobs in United Kingdom

One of our client is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their culinary team and contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. As a Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while maintaining our standards of excellence. If you have a passion for culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities: - Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. - Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, including Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, providing guidance and support to help them develop their skills and capabilities. - Manage a specific section of the kitchen, such as the grill, sauté, or pastry station, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating to meet service requirements and guest expectations. - Monitor inventory levels and assist with ingredient procurement and stock rotation, communicating with the kitchen manager or purchasing department to ensure adequate supply levels and minimize waste. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas, following food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a hygienic and safe working environment. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen, with a strong background in culinary arts and food preparation. - Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and menu planning, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver top-quality cuisine. - Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals and objectives. - Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, to accommodate the needs of the business and ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours. Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills. - UK visa sponsorship - Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within our culinary team. - Employee discounts on food and beverages. - A positive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for creativity and innovation. - Health and wellness benefits, including insurance coverage and access to employee assistance programs.

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Estimator at Classic Roofing Maintenance. The successful applicant will be working closely with our other estimator and contracts managers to provide timely quotations whilst working under pressure and adhering to tender timescales. The key purpose of the role will be to ensure clients receive quotes/estimates whilst ensuring high standards are consistently met. The applicant will be responsible for completing and submitting tenders, from initial receipt of the enquiry to producing BOQ’s /utilizing client BOQ’s, performing take-offs from architect drawings, providing budgets costs or assumptions if the information is lacking, liaising with contractors to provide assistance with specified materials if required or providing feedback on the specification if it is not fit for purpose and proposing alternatives, complete all tender processes to ensure the clients requirements are fulfilled. Offer assistance with customers on the most viable products that are cost effective whilst fit for purpose; value engineering. Assisting contracts managers with material procurement / issuing purchase and flashing orders. Liaising with existing customers on new leads, liaising with new and unknown customer bases in order to secure projects and build new relationships, being a point of contact for clients · Assist with completing estimates & quotation requests · Assist in the production of project tenders · Assess sourcing of plant hire, equipment, materials, labour and sub-contractor costs · Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues · Maintain and build effective relationships with colleagues, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers · Help resolve any client-related issues or disputes

Are you an experienced Assistant General Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding Guest Experiences and an interest or curiosity in crafted pasta? If YES, then read on. We are excited to be searching for our next superstar Assistant General Manager in London! A little bit about the role: No two days are ever the same here at La Nonna; As our new Assistant General Manager, you will assist the General Manager in all aspects of running our London Venue, including directing and coordinating operations, financial management, compliance with building regulations, and managing People & Culture. Some of the other areas you will oversee include: - Providing leadership alongside the General Manager. - Managing rota scheduling, planning for both day-to-day operations and corporate events in collaboration with Business Development. - Directing operational procedures to maximize guest experience, striving for an exceptional, five-star level of entertainment for all guests, and leading initiatives to improve the venue’s social media ratings. - Championing the venue’s health and safety, ensuring compliance, providing training, conducting risk assessments, and acting as a primary first aider during shifts. - Collaborating closely with People and Culture on the employee life cycle, employee relations, and team development, positively impacting the venue's culture. - Focusing on procurement, building relationships with suppliers and contractors, and managing stock. - Striving for improvement in all areas of the business, including people management, financial performance, health and safety, and service standards.

The Role Uncommon is a group of flexible workspaces across London and we are looking for a F&B assistant/barista for our on-site café at our Fulham location Monday - Friday. Our Barista’s are the heart and soul of the communal area at each of our sites. They are responsible for creating a superb day-to-day experience for all members and guests through professional, friendly, and attentive customer service. The Uncommon Fulham Café serves specialty coffee roasted by Assembly, a simple but quality breakfast and lunch menu, and a range of soft drinks and snacks from exciting small businesses. Responsibilities Prepare and serve the café’s food and beverage offering to the standards set out by F&B management. Engage with guests in a friendly, informed, professional manner, suggesting menu items and products based on their needs. Confidently answer any queries from guests regarding the offering, including any allergens information and how items are prepared. Assist with set-up and execution of monthly weekly members’ breakfast and evening drinks events. Assist the front-of-house team with the set-up and execution of catering for meeting rooms. Ensure kitchenettes within the office spaces are stocked according to the standards set by F&B management. Monitoring stock of fresh food, long life products, and consumables. Follow health & safety and food hygiene standards at all times, recording due diligence and deliveries as required. Follow opening and closing checklists and procedures. Maintain café machinery by following usage and cleaning instructions. Requirements Some specialty coffee experience required, full beginner and intermediate training can be provided at the Assembly Coffee roastery. Some food prep experience and knowledge of best practice. A will to learn and take ownership of the Uncommon café experience. Our Impact Understand the Uncommon mission to become a sustainable business and what this means in the context of managing a café. Support the execution of the Reduction Plan and minimise carbon footprint. Procurement of all supplies in line with the ESG procurement policy. Reduce or eliminate plastic by seeking eco-friendly products. Have an individual responsibility for ensuring fairness and adherence to our DE&I policy. This can be achieved by respecting the right to work in an environment free from prejudice and discrimination, exhibiting the correct behaviours and challenging colleagues through appropriate channels who fall short of these expectations. Promote a positive work environment where individuals feel able to be themselves. Remain committed to supporting colleagues and members, understanding that some disabilities are not visible. Participate in and promote job specific trainings, actively engage and maximise on any opportunity offered. Equal Opportunities We are proud of our inclusive working environment and encourage suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies. We are committed to creating a space where all members of our team feel safe to be themselves and are valued for their individual contribution.

In house Legal Advisor - Job Types: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a proactive and positive Commercial Lawyer to help advise on a wide range of legal matters associated with our global activities. This is a broad and exciting role with exposure to many different jurisdictions. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of legal disciplines including mergers and acquisitions, company law, contract reviews, construction law advice, software, technology, intellectual property, disputes, claims and insurance. Responsibilities · Taking a commercial and practical approach and offering appropriate and innovative solutions · Assisting with the negotiation, drafting and advising on a range of contracts both UK and International based, with support from the procurement team · Drafting intra-group service/loan agreements · Drafting heads of terms/memoranda of understanding · Assisting with acquisitions and the establishment of new offices · Assisting with the drafting of reports for the Executive and Board · Providing day-to-day legal support and advice to the firm Requirements · NQ – 3 years PQE. Relevant experience either in private practice with a top national firm or in-house. · Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law. · Legal experience in negotiating and drafting commercial and immigrational areas (nice to have). · Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge. · Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities. · Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. · Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team. · Language: Mandarin Chinese (required) Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: London and Antigua

Assisting the Team Manager in taking care of the store. Manage incoming shipments & communication within your team. Ensure optimal product quality and high customer satisfaction. Work together with our procurement department. Your Profile: Have worked in a professional role in a similar environment. Have a hands-on mentality. Familiar with the grocery retail space. Very good communication skills and a high proficiency in both written and spoken English. Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts/ Day shift/ Evening shift/ Weekends.

Responsibilities: · Assist customers with inquiries related to computers, peripheral devices, and software products. · Provide guidance on product selection based on customer needs and preferences. · Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues regarding hardware and software functionalities. · Install, configure, and update software applications on customer devices. · Perform hardware installations, upgrades, and repairs as necessary. · Conduct diagnostics to identify and resolve technical problems efficiently. · Ensure the proper functioning of in-store systems, including point-of-sale terminals and display units. · Perform routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, antivirus scans, and system optimizations. · Monitor system performance and address any issues to minimize downtime. · Maintain accurate records of inventory levels for computers, peripherals, and software products. · Coordinate with vendors for product procurement and replenishment. · Conduct periodic audits to reconcile physical inventory with database records. · Document troubleshooting procedures, solutions, and best practices for future reference. · Create user manuals and instructional guides for customers on product usage and maintenance. · Provide training sessions to retail staff on new products, features, and troubleshooting techniques. · Educate customers on the use and care of their purchased devices and software. · Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and security protocols. · Implement security measures to safeguard customer data and sensitive information. · Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and security threats. ** Requirements & Skills:** · High school diploma or equivalent bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred. · Proven experience in technical support, preferably in a retail environment. · Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues. · Must have good knowledge of GDPR. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. · Knowledge of computer systems, networking, and software applications. Familiarity with inventory management systems and retail operations.

Supervise and manage day-to-day office operations, including facilities management, maintenance, and supplies procurement. Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment for employees and visitors. Provide administrative assistance to executives and department heads, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and correspondence. Coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events, handling logistics and preparations as required. Serve as a central point of contact for interdepartmental communication and coordination, fostering collaboration and information sharing. Streamline workflows and processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Manage human and material resources effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation. Oversee vendor relationships and contracts, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring compliance with service agreements.