Procurement manager jobs in London

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 Holborn 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 Holborn 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.

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.

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. - 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.

Job Description • Follow daily instructions from higher management to create task list • Documents filling and record keeping of day-to-day activities • Liaising with Company Directors and other management executives to fulfil daily office tasks • Assist with the identification and implementation of process improvements for the team. • You will carry out other duties as assigned. • Receive project calls in a prompt and effective manner. • Take telephone calls, response to the email and report to the management as required • Keep tracks of all calls and queries received and response appropriately • undertakes reception responsibilities by greeting visitors and arranging refreshments; • ensures office supplies such as stationery and equipment are maintained. • Take customer feedback and report to management • Plan company diary and manage all appointments • Set reminders for meetings and send reminder emails to all staff regarding their upcoming appointments • Help management with admin tasks JOB DESCRIPTION OFFICE MANAGER/4161: Duties Include: • Oversee and manage daily office operations, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. • Manage the office budget and procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. • Organize, manage and delegate tasks of scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. • Ensure that all employees are following company regulations • Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure smooth and efficient operation. • Manage and maintain office equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and that repairs and maintenance are scheduled as required. • Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of new employees, ensuring that they are appropriately trained, and their paperwork is completed accurately. • Coordinate with the IT department to ensure office hardware and software are correctly functioning. • Manage and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers, ensuring they provide quality company services. • Coordinate clients request with management to ensure timely response to the clients. • Identifying and raising any findings from weekly office inspections, escalating as necessary • Provide comprehensive administrative support and assigning duties to the employees • Ensure that Health and Safety and other statutory requirements are adhered to • Regular meetings with managing agents to ensure all compliance documentation is filed and systems are updated • Develop and maintain successful relationships with clients, 3rd party contractors and suppliers

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. - 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.

Join Our Team! Cantine is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate and knowledgeable about food, like to roll up your sleeves, enjoy working in a team, are interested to learn new skills and want to be part of a growing company, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: Cantine is an independent family run business led by women who are passionate about creating beautiful food. We feel fortunate to love what we do and consider work to be more than simply a job. Passionate about promoting lifelong learning, we believe in sustainable growth for our business, staff and natural world of which we are part. Our business has grown from a kitchen cupboard to a 2000 square feet kitchen. The kitchen was designed to function as a creative workplace: plenty of daylight, large and airy working spaces, state of the art appliances using 100% renewable energy (no gas). Our menu features strong Middle Eastern, European and East Asian influences with an emphasis on simplicity, seasonality, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Meat and fish dishes are served sparingly. We have built up a fantastic roster of long standing and high profile clients and collaborators, predominantly in the art, fashion, design and film industries. Besides our seasonal menus, a lot of client commissions are bespoke projects. We believe creative flair must be underpinned by methodical rigour and are looking for someone passionate about food culture with good culinary knowledge and experience. Job Description: • Support the head chef with the effective preparation and development of food and drink. Sous chef is to take over responsibilities of the Head Chef or Executive Chef during their absence. • Execute busy services of up to 200 pax daily across multiple days and clients. • In close collaboration with the Head Chef and Executive Chef, regularly review the taste, smell, texture, presentation and cleanliness of all food and drink. • Undertake regular recipe development and update the recipe library on a daily basis. Follow menus, recipes, methods and specifications as directed by the Head Chef and Executive Chef. All recipes must be imported accurately into the recipe library. • Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef with the placement of orders with suppliers, check that goods are received in a timely manner and satisfactory condition and ensure that ordered goods match received goods. • File invoices and arrange for credit notes when delivery is incomplete or a product is wrong and/or unsatisfactory. Monitor product quality and costs, research and procure new suppliers when required. • Support the head chef with stock rotation and mise en place. • All food stuff and drink to be correctly stored and labelled, fridge temperatures recorded and other storage requirements in keeping with health and safety guidelines. • Ensure FSO guidelines are followed by all team members throughout the entire food preparation process and storage, both on and off site. • Ensure all daily HACCP tasks are executed as outlined on the TRAIL APP. • Support the head chef with the everyday kitchen management. • Ensure team members feel empowered to take ownership of their work whilst overseeing and improving their daily output. • All team members should finish their daily work to a high standard within a set time frame. • Help to secure staff for future advancement.

This position presents a rewarding challenge for individuals equipped with a diverse skill set, including exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, prompt problem-solving acumen, and a relentless attention to detail. If you are driven by efficiency, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage intricate scheduling logistics while fostering positive relationships, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. Job Responsibilities ● Coordinate repair appointments, allocating appropriate time slots based on technician availability, and customer requirements. ● Develop and maintain repair schedules, ensuring efficient utilization of technicians and meeting customer expectations. ● Continuously monitor and update schedules to accommodate urgent repairs or changes in priorities. ● Assign bookings to technicians based on their skills, expertise, and workload capacity. ● Optimize technician schedules to maximize productivity and minimize idle time. ● Ensure appropriate distribution of workloads among technicians, considering their skill levels and workload balance. ● Work with the parts advisor to monitor and manage inventory of parts and accessories required for repairs. ● Coordinate with the procurement team to replenish stock as needed, minimizing delays in repair due to parts unavailability. ● Communicate with customers to schedule repair appointments, provide updates on repair progress, and address any inquiries or concerns. ● Ensure clear and timely communication regarding repair timelines, cost estimates, and any additional services required. ● Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience throughout the repair process. ● Continuously assess repair processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains. ● Collaborate with the management team to implement changes and streamline repair operations. ● Analyze data and metrics to measure performance and identify areas for optimization. ● Collect and analyze data related to repair operations, such as repair times, technician productivity, and customer satisfaction. ● Generate reports and insights to identify trends, measure key performance indicators, and provide recommendations for improvement. ● Maintain accurate records of repair activities, including repair tickets, customer information, and inventory usage. Qualifications and Skills: ● Proven experience in scheduling, planning, or operations management, preferably in a mobile repair or similar technical environment. ● Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technicians, customers, and other stakeholders. ● Proficiency in using scheduling software, inventory management systems, and MS Office applications. ● Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, generate reports, and make data-driven recommendations. ● Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records and documentation. ● Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Looking for a Catering Supervisor! It will be 8 hours per day less a 30 mins unpaid break, 5 days out of 7, but predominately Monday – Friday when we have no events or summer schools. Earliest start time will be 7am, latest finish 630pm dependent on hospitality events, etc. in which case it may be a later start and finish time so flexibility with hours including weekends is essential. Need someone experienced in hospitality, coffee shops and restaurants ideally that can hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring high-quality service and satisfaction for students, faculty, and staff. Coordinate with culinary staff to plan and execute diverse menus that cater to various dietary needs and preferences. Train and mentor catering team members to deliver outstanding customer service and uphold food safety standards. Manage inventory, procurement, and budgeting to optimize resources and minimize waste when required Collaborate with event planners to organize and execute campus events, ranging from small gatherings to large-scale functions. Qualifications: Previous experience in catering or hospitality management, preferably in a college or institutional setting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and empower team members. Excellent organizational and communication abilities, with attention to detail. Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events. Benefits 42 days holidays from September 2024 Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development.