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Assistant Manager – Gracie's Hampstead Location: Hampstead, London Job Type: Full-time (including weekends) Start Date: Immediate Gracie's Hampstead is looking for an experienced, energetic, and hands-on Assistant Manager to join our team. This is a fast-paced, high-volume café, so we're looking for someone who thrives under pressure, has excellent leadership skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. What we're looking for: • Previous experience as an Assistant Manager in a busy hospitality environment, • Flexible availability, including weekends, • Confident opening and closing the business, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Ability to work efficiently in a busy, high-pressure environment, • Experience with coffee is a bonus – we use an Eversys automatic coffee machine Pay: £17.00 per hour If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to join a friendly, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role To take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of a 3‑bed EBD children’s home. The Registered Manager ensures the delivery of high‑quality, trauma‑informed care in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted’s Quality Standards. The role is accountable for safeguarding, staff development, operational excellence, and achieving positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Operational Management • Provide strong, child‑centred leadership that promotes safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing., • Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards., • Maintain and regularly review the Statement of Purpose., • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational systems., • Ensure the home is adequately staffed at all times and manage the rota effectively., • Oversee health & safety, fire safety, and environmental risk management. 2. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home., • Ensure all safeguarding concerns are reported, recorded, and escalated appropriately., • Lead on risk assessments and behaviour support planning., • Maintain oversight of incidents, patterns, and trends to reduce risk and improve outcomes. 3. Staff Management & Development • Recruit, train, supervise, and develop the residential care team., • Provide monthly reflective supervision and annual appraisals., • Build a positive, supportive team culture grounded in trauma‑informed practice., • Manage staff performance, under‑performance, and professional conduct. 4. Care Planning & Child Outcomes • Oversee admissions, ensuring suitability and compatibility with existing residents., • Lead on care plans, placement plans, behaviour plans, and risk assessments., • Ensure children’s health, education, identity, and emotional needs are met., • Promote independence, life skills, and community engagement., • Maintain strong relationships with social workers, families, schools, and external agencies. 5. Quality Assurance & Compliance • Maintain high standards of recording, auditing, and regulatory compliance., • Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and respond to regulatory feedback., • Complete Regulation 45 reports and contribute to continuous improvement., • Ensure all decisions are clearly recorded on children’s files. 6. Financial & Resource Management • Manage budgets, staffing costs, and resources effectively., • Ensure the home operates sustainably and within financial parameters., • Oversee procurement, maintenance, and external contracts. 7. On‑Call & Availability • Participate in the on‑call rota to support staff and respond to emergencies., • Provide flexible working hours when required to meet the needs of the home. Person Specification Essential • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior role within children’s residential care., • Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, and EBD behaviours., • Excellent safeguarding knowledge and decision‑making skills., • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a staff team., • Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills., • Ability to work flexibly, including on‑call duties., • Commitment to child‑centred, therapeutic practice. Desirable • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) or willingness to complete., • Experience opening or developing a new children’s home., • Full UK driving licence.

We are looking for reliable and friendly supervisor to join us. If you're passionate about great service, teamwork and creating a welcoming experience for guests we want to meet you. 35-40 hours a week.

General Manager – The Wooden Cross, Crouch End We are looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the team, drive standards, build sales and help shape the next phase of The Wooden Cross. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands proper pubs, knows how to run a tight operation, and can bring energy, structure and personality to a venue with real potential. The Role As General Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of The Wooden Cross. You will lead the team, manage service standards, control costs, grow sales and help create a welcoming pub that becomes a key part of the local community. The ideal candidate will be confident running a busy wet-led pub, have strong cellar and stock control experience, and be comfortable managing sport, events, social media, staff development and local marketing. Key Responsibilities Operations • Oversee the daily operation of the pub., • Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness and presentation., • Ensure the pub is opened, closed and run safely and professionally., • Manage tills, and daily reporting., • Keep all compliance, licensing, health and safety, fire safety and food safety standards up to date., • Take ownership of the cellar, beer quality and stock management. Team Management • Recruit, train, manage and motivate the bar team., • Build a positive and professional working culture., • Create and manage rotas in line with wage targets., • Hold staff accountable for standards, service and performance., • Support supervisors and develop future leaders within the team. Sales & Events • Help grow weekly turnover through local marketing, events and community engagement., • Promote sports fixtures, pub events, DJ nights, quizzes, live entertainment and seasonal campaigns., • Work with the business owner to develop the pub’s identity, drinks range and customer offer., • Build relationships with local residents, clubs, groups and businesses., • Help manage and grow the pub’s social media presence. Financial Control • Work to agreed sales, wage and GP targets., • Control stock, wastage and ordering., • Complete regular stocktakes and investigate variances., • Manage supplier deliveries and invoices., • Focus on driving profit while maintaining value and quality for customers. Customer Experience • Create a warm, friendly and consistent customer experience., • Deal professionally with complaints, feedback and difficult situations., • Build regular trade and make the pub feel like a proper local., • Lead by example on the floor during key trading sessions. What We’re Looking For The successful candidate will have: • Previous experience as a General Manager, Assistant Manager or strong Deputy Manager in a pub or bar environment., • Strong wet-led pub experience., • Good knowledge of draught beer, cellar management and stock control., • Experience managing teams, rotas and wage costs., • Confidence with licensing, compliance and health and safety., • A hands-on leadership style., • Strong communication skills., • Good commercial awareness., • The ability to bring ideas, energy and structure to the business., • Experience with sports pubs, events, DJs or community pubs would be an advantage. The Right Person You will be organised, reliable and commercially minded, but also personable and present on the floor. We want someone who can take ownership of the venue, build a strong team and help turn The Wooden Cross into one of Crouch End’s best local pubs. This role would suit someone who wants more than just a management job — someone who wants to be part of building something properly. Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary, depending on experience., • Performance-related bonus structure to be discussed., • Opportunity to shape the relaunch and future direction of the pub., • Support from an experienced independent pub operator., • Scope to grow with the business as the company develops. How to Apply Please send your CV and a short message explaining why you would be a good fit for The Wooden Cross.

About Us Curiouser Family is a UK-based family education and community services provider dedicated to supporting children and families through educational programmes, family activities and community engagement. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and analytical Business Analyst to join our team and support the company's operational performance, business planning and strategic development. Key Responsibilities • Collect, analyse and interpret operational, financial and business data across the company's educational programmes, family activities and community services, and prepare regular management reports to support business decision-making., • Monitor programme performance, customer enrolment, participation rates, revenue, budgets and operating costs, identifying trends and providing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and business performance., • Analyse the financial performance, income, expenditure and budget utilisation of different programmes, providing insights to support cost control, resource allocation and financial planning., • Analyse customer feedback, service outcomes and business performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programmes and recommend improvements to enhance customer experience and service quality., • Develop and maintain key business performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting systems to support strategic planning and performance management., • Assist in preparing business plans, operational budgets, forecasts and performance reports to support business planning and resource management., • Review internal operational and administrative processes, identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, strengthen internal controls and enhance cross-departmental collaboration., • Work closely with different departments to collect and analyse business and financial information, providing practical recommendations to support the company's day-to-day operations and long-term development., • Provide business performance analysis and strategic support to senior management, contributing to the company's continued growth and operational improvement. Person Specification The successful candidate should have: • A bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline., • Relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, management reporting or operational analysis., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret business and financial data and present meaningful insights., • Experience in budgeting, financial analysis and business performance reporting., • ACCA qualified, partially qualified, or actively studying towards the ACCA qualification is highly desirable., • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools would be advantageous., • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments., • Excellent written and spoken English; Mandarin Chinese language skills would be an advantage due to the company's client base.

Have An Avo Atelier, is a vibrant healthy premium all-day brunch destination that transitions into a stylish Japanese-inspired Izakaya and fine dining venue in the evenings. Our commitment lies in delivering an exceptional customer experience, ensuring the highest quality of service and ingredients. We are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our team as Restaurant Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to oversee daily operations, inspire our dedicated team, and contribute significantly to our unique and evolving culinary concept. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery for both our brunch and evening concepts., • Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate our front-of-house staff, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment., • Uphold and exceed the highest standards of customer service and guest satisfaction., • Oversee inventory management, stock control, and ordering to maintain optimal levels and manage costs efficiently., • Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and hygiene standards., • Professionally handle customer feedback and resolve any issues promptly and effectively., • Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure synchronized and efficient service., • Strategically drive sales and profitability through effective operational management and customer engagement. What We're Looking For: • Proven experience (3+ years) in restaurant management, ideally within a high-volume, high-end hospitality setting., • Exceptional leadership abilities with a strong capacity to inspire and develop a team., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Solid understanding of restaurant operations, including financial management, inventory control, and staff scheduling., • A genuine passion for exceptional food and beverage, with an appreciation for Japanese, Asian, or fusion cuisine., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and during peak trading periods., • A steadfast commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. What We Offer: • A competitive salary package and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a developing brand., • The chance to lead a talented and enthusiastic team., • A dynamic, supportive, and professional working environment., • The opportunity to be a key part of an innovative and exciting culinary concept.

Oita, Japanese Restaurant is recruiting experienced and professional Restaurant Floor Manager for to assists in coordinating all Front of House operations.We currently don’t have a floor manager in place, and the operation needs someone who can step in, take full control, and bring structure, direction, and accountability. We’re looking for a strong leader - someone with a clear vision, strong character, and the ability to set and enforce standards from day one.You must know exactly why you’re joining: to fix, improve, and lead. You will have full support from senior management, but this role requires someone confident, hands-on, and committed to delivering real change. Main Responsibilities: • Identify and improve underperforming areas to elevate the restaurant to the next level as we’re focused on growth, • Oversee and supervise all Front of House operations with a hands-on leadership approach, • Carry out key administrative functions, including basic HR tasks, payroll coordination, and managing delivery platforms, • Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new team members, • Maintain accurate operational logs and monitor financial performance closely, • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination, • Ensure the venue consistently meets all health and safety compliance standards, • Respond to guest feedback and complaints promptly and professionally, • Motivate, support, and guide the team to maintain consistently high service standards, • Assist in organising and delivering occasional events held at the venue, such as private parties or celebrations Ideal Candidate Will Have: • At least 2 years' experience in a similar hospitality management role, • One or more references from previous employers, • Strong character with an open mind, clear vision, and business focus - you understand your role is to lead, perform, and drive results, • A hands-on approach with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities, • Strict but fair leadership style - respectful, consistent, and confident, • Excellent communicator with the ability to clearly pass on expectations and motivate the team, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) What We Offer: • Competitive package: £35,000 salary + £5,00 service charge (48 hours/week) - for the right person who delivers results and drives progress, there’s clear opportunity to grow with us. When the operation thrives, so do you., • Internal growth and promotion opportunities., • A positive and inclusive team culture., • Staff discounts on food and drinks., • Ongoing support and training to grow your career.

As Assistant Manager at the Starting Gate, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be! Join us at Castle Pubs, where each one of our pubs has its own story to tell. Think urban pubs packed with personality, craft beers and a unique atmosphere. If you’ve got pints of personality, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around. Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.