Category Manager
A2Dominion - Ealing / Hybrid
£59,000 to £63,000 a month
PermanentFull time
DBS Level: Basic This role offers hybrid working, with the office based in Ealing About A2Dominion We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision – providing homes people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well as homes for sale and shared ownership. Role Overview As a Category Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening A2Dominion's procurement function, supporting the delivery of strategic objectives and transformation programmes across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, support contract performance and value delivery, and contribute to the implementation of procurement best practice and regulatory change. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Procurement Business Partner/ Head of Category in delivering the relevant category strategies, as well as taking ownership of various sub-categories, including leading end to end tender projects, management of framework agreements and other projects where appropriate Work closely with Head of Procurement Operations to enable a smooth transition to the new procurement regulations and contract management system. Carry out category and sub-category support activities (via category strategies) as directed by line management Liaise with wider organisation and colleagues to ensure consistent and compliant approach to procurement and contract management. Overseeing successful contract implementations, attending scheduled contract review meetings with the internal stakeholders to support them in ensuring that supplier performance is being met against the agreed SLA’s and KPI’s. Providing solutions to contract related problems Following up with the internal stakeholders and supply chain on actions resulting from performance review meetings7. To develop/maintain appropriate supplier and customer relationships in line with agreed strategy for a specific category or sub-category under best practice contract management mode Effective coordination of Category Management activity to ensure delivery of overall team objectives, including monitoring activities within ECM (Enterprise Contract Management portal in D365 and P2P) Support the management of and report on supplier performance, taking corrective actions where necessary Identification of Continuous Improvement opportunities within the Category and Contract Management Support the on-going performance; commercial and risk management of the portfolio suppliers Be an active team player, supporting colleagues within procurement and taking on ad-hoc duties when needs arise. More about you: MCIPS accredited or educated to degree level, with a willingness to undertake Professional Stage CIPS qualifications. Experience of performance monitoring and reporting against policy/project/contractual or SLA requirements Proven experience of leading end-to-end public procurement procedures in accordance with UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023. Experienced in working on procurement transformation Experienced in developing and successful delivery of Corporate and Professional Services procurements, contract management, realizing cashable and non cashable benefits, influencing and making recommendations. Strong understanding of contract law principles, commercial terms and conditions, and contract management best practice. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to enable the development relationships both internally and externally Experience of pre and post commercial administration of contracts and managing supplier performance IT Skills – Good working knowledge of current category platforms as well as standard MS Office platforms and Tendering Portals Why A2Dominion? As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include: * 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) * Up to 8% contributory pension * In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family. Diversity & Inclusion We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk We know some people hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply if your skills and experience align – please get in touch with us to talk it through. At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers. This vacancy is being managed by Hollie Shepherd.
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Policy Manager
NHS Jobs - London or Leeds (other sites will be considered)
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
ContractFull time
Qualifications Essential criteria Educated tomasterslevel or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level inspecialistarea. CIPDLevel 5 or equivalent qualification in HR & OD Knowledge Essential criteria Significantexperienceof HR and OD and People Services within the NHS. Extensive knowledge and experience of working onworkforcetransformational programmes. Subject matterexpertiseacrossa number ofkey areas relatingto: Workforce Policy Development People Services Service Design Experience Essential criteria Significant experience of leading transformational change to generate successful outcomes. Experience supporting people policy development, review and implementation within NHS, healthcare or public sector organisations, including researching evidence, analysing impacts and contributing to policy recommendations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and support the development of practical people policy solutions. Experience of stakeholder engagement via large working groups, including with staff-side partners and Subject matter experts Experience of developing evidence based policies that meet legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements whilst identifying gaps, risks, or inconsistencies across policy suites while remaining practical and accessible. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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Operations Manager
Teaching Vacancies - Stanmore, Not recorded
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Grade: Approximately £35,000- £40,000 per annum, depending on experience About us and the role We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager based at Avanti House Secondary School to help lead the continued development and growth of Avanti Schools Trust’s catering operation, delivering nourishing, high-quality vegetarian food across our schools. Working across multiple sites, you will provide professional leadership and support to Chef Managers and catering teams, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, customer service, compliance and operational performance. You will use financial and operational insight to manage budgets and costs, monitor site performance, improve meal uptake and customer satisfaction, and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability. The role will also involve developing strong relationships with school leaders, Trust representatives, suppliers and external partners, while supporting business development, tenders and contract opportunities. Alongside the commercial and operational aspects of the role, you will coach and develop teams, encouraging accountability, continuous improvement and excellent service. If you enjoy combining strong operational leadership with a genuine interest in food, people and service, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success and growth of our catering provision. What will you do? • Oversee the operational and financial performance of catering services across multiple sites, managing budgets, costs, meal uptake and customer satisfaction to drive efficiency and profitability. • Lead, coach and develop Chef Managers and catering teams, promoting high standards, accountability, excellent customer service and continuous improvement. • Analyse operational, financial and performance data, producing KPI reports and implementing action plans to improve site performance and identify opportunities for growth. • Develop strong relationships with school leaders, Trust representatives, suppliers and external partners, while supporting tenders, contract renewals, procurement and new business opportunities. • Ensure catering operations maintain high standards of food quality, food safety, allergen management, health and safety and compliance across all sites. What are we looking for? • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills • Previous experience within the catering industry • Proficiency in using office productivity tools • Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and clients • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role. What the school offers its staff Avanti Schools Trust is dedicated to promoting healthy minds and bodies through nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals. With 10 years of experience, our philosophy is to inspire people to feel good in every aspect of their lives through enjoyable and nourishing food. We understand the importance of meeting individual needs, by promoting a better understanding of nutrition and the importance of a balanced and varied diet. Why should you apply Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with: • Great opportunities for professional development • LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility) • O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers • Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership • Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) • Cycle-to-work Scheme Further details about the role Pre-employment checks Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Diversity and Inclusion We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents. Commitment to safeguarding Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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Marketing Manager
Sodexo Ltd - London
£38,000 to £45,000 a year
PermanentPart time
Job Description Job Title: Marketing Manager Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH £38,000 to £45,000 DoE per annum + upto 5% Bonus 40hrs per week Monday - Friday, Flexible on working hours , some weekend work required Job Introduction Ready to shape the future of one of London’s most exciting new destinations? Fulham Pier is growing, and we’re looking for a proactive, creative, commercially minded Marketing Manager to help bring our conferencing, events, and vibrant programming to life. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Sodexo Live! and play a key role in building the marketing engine behind a truly unique venue. You’ll be at the centre of campaigns that drive brand awareness, generate leads, boost ticket sales, and showcase everything Fulham Pier has to offer from standout B2B events to unforgettable ticketed experiences. If you love blending strategy with hands‑on delivery, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with brilliant internal teams and agency partners, this role will give you the autonomy, variety and creativity you’re looking for. What You'll Do: Plan and execute the full funnel strategy for Fulham Pier’s conferencing and events (B2B) marketing, and work alongside the Senior Programming Manager to plan and execute campaigns and activations focused on driving awareness of, and ticket sales for, the ticketed events at Fulham Pier. Manages all digital campaigns for both B2B (C&E) and Ticketed Events with our digital agency. Responsible for developing marketing materials for the above by liaising with external suppliers (e.g., creative, print, and digital agencies), ensuring the final outputs are on-brand and within budget. Responsible for monthly budget reporting to Head of Marketing to ensure that all activity aligns to monthly budgets. Builds, maintains and develops (when required) sales support collateral (including for events/trade shows etc.) and collateral for Ticketed Events (including digital assets). For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description What You Bring: The ideal candidate should have: A minimum of 4 years' experience in a marketing support role, ideally within the hospitality, food & beverage, or events sectors. Experience working on both B2B and B2C marketing initiatives, with clear demonstration of building and executing successful B2B and/ B2C campaigns. An in depth understanding of digital marketing platforms (e.g., social media, email marketing, SEO) and experience in managing marketing tools such as CRM systems. Excellent communication skills, working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to drive success of campaigns and activations. Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret marketing data and provide insights to optimise future campaigns. A pro-active self starter, bringing ideas to the table with clear rationale as to how they will work within our business. A strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritising tasks effectively. Proficiency in basic What we offer: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families: Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement. Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card. Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform. Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools. Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit. Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities. Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications. About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. The rewards and Benefits guide is attached
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Shift Manager
Greggs PLC - London, London
£14.70 per hour which includes a 40p per hour band increment and a Location Premium of 50p per hour.
PermanentPart time
About the role Join us as a Shift Manager and you’ll be part of a team that loves putting customers first. As part of the management team, you’ll be responsible for looking after the shop when the Manager isn’t around. You will engage and motivate the team, and make sure they have what they need to do an amazing job. We serve our customers across a number of different channels; in-shop, delivery, Click + Collect and drive thru. You\'ll lead the way in making sure customers have a brilliant experience when shopping with us - whether they order in store or order their food online. While no two shifts will be the same, during a typical shift you can expect to: Inspire the team to deliver amazing results and maintain the excellent standards of the shop Lead by example and serve our customers in a fast and friendly manner Prepare our much-loved products, including making sandwiches and managing the ovens Ensure our displays are fully stocked at all times, with plenty of choice available for our customers Keep the shop looking clean, tidy and presentable What we can offer you Competitive pay paid weekly Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7% Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing About you You’ll be reliable and demonstrate natural leadership abilities, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You\'ll also be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good. If you’ve got previous team supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you. If you meet the availability requirements for the role, apply now! About us Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture – how we behave and support each other. Everyone’s welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs. About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views. We'll make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to have a great career with us. #VP25
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Shift Manager
Greggs PLC - London, London
£14.20 per hour which includes a 40p per hour band increment.
PermanentPart time
About the role Join us as a Shift Manager and you’ll be part of a team that loves putting customers first. As part of the management team, you’ll be responsible for looking after the shop when the Manager isn’t around. You will engage and motivate the team, and make sure they have what they need to do an amazing job. We serve our customers across a number of different channels; in-shop, delivery, Click + Collect and drive thru. You\'ll lead the way in making sure customers have a brilliant experience when shopping with us - whether they order in store or order their food online. While no two shifts will be the same, during a typical shift you can expect to: Inspire the team to deliver amazing results and maintain the excellent standards of the shop Lead by example and serve our customers in a fast and friendly manner Prepare our much-loved products, including making sandwiches and managing the ovens Ensure our displays are fully stocked at all times, with plenty of choice available for our customers Keep the shop looking clean, tidy and presentable What we can offer you Competitive pay paid weekly Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7% Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing About you You’ll be reliable and demonstrate natural leadership abilities, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You\'ll also be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good. If you’ve got previous team supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you. If you meet the availability requirements for the role, apply now! About us Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture – how we behave and support each other. Everyone’s welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs. About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views. We'll make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to have a great career with us. #VP25
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Account Manager
CBW Staffing Solutions Limited - London, London
£80,000 to £85,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Account Manager - FM Service Provider - London (City) - Up to £80,000 This is an exciting opportunity to work for an established FM service provider located in London. CBW are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee the delivery of all hard FM services across a portfolio of buildings. The successful candidate will be M&E qualified with a proven track record in facilities management. You will be responsible for managing dedicated on-site engineering teams, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards, and that the properties operate efficiently on a day-to-day basis. Hours of work Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm Key duties & responsibilities - Report directly to the Account Director - Manage agreed KPI and SLA's. - Responsible for managing the company's H&S and environmental performance on the contract. - Plan and implement building shutdowns and complex client project works. - Responsible for managing the company's quality procedures on site - Recruitment of any new staff - Responsible for the development of all staff, which will include annual appraisals. - Manage staff absenteeism and be responsible for disciplinary issues - Management of client relationships on a daily basis. - Management of all reports. - Manage any additional business opportunities that will deliver client satisfaction and increase contract sales revenue - Offer technical support to both the client and the engineering team - Responsible for the permit system. - Attend client meetings - Financial understanding/experience (P&L etc) Requirements - Qualified in an engineering discipline (Electrical or Mechanical); C&G, HNC, HND or higher. - Experience of service delivery across a commercial portfolio (Hard Services) - Previous experience of managing an FM engineering team. - A proven track record in commercial building maintenance - Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and clients. - Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding and varying workload. - Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Finance Manager
Sodexo Ltd - Edinburgh
£38,000 to £40,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Finance Manager Location: Edinburgh Salary: £38000 - £40000 depending on experience Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality and events environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, driving financial performance, and providing meaningful insights to support business decisions. You will be responsible for the preparation, production, and reporting of monthly financial results across multiple contracts, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective management of revenue, costs, and working capital. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational performance, maintaining financial integrity, and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and clients. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate and timely financial reporting for internal stakeholders and clients. Analyse financial performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making. Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and KPI reports, ensuring performance is tracked against targets. Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance, cost control, and working capital management. Manage debt, sales reporting, and financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. Support commercial projects through financial analysis and insight to drive efficiency and profitability. Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and audit requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams, and key stakeholders. About You Experience in hospitality, retail, contract catering, stadium, or high-volume trading environments. Strong Excel and financial analysis skills. Experience working with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Accountancy qualification, studying towards qualification, or qualified by experience. Knowledge of SAP, Priava, management accounts, budgets, and forecasts is desirable. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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General Manager
Houston & Hawkes - London, England
PermanentFull time
GENERAL MANAGER Houston & Hawkes is looking for an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead our prestigious catering and hospitality operation at Regent’s University London. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity within one of our most diverse London operations, bringing together retail student dining, coffee bars, à la carte restaurant operations, internal hospitality services and a significant seasonal events portfolio. Reporting to our Key Account Director, you will take overall responsibility for the performance and continued development of the account, leading a team of over 50 employees, including departmental managers. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams and driving sustainable commercial success. THE ROLE Lead the overall financial, operational and service performance of the Regent’s University London account. Drive revenue growth and profitability across student dining, coffee bars, à la carte restaurant operations, internal hospitality and the seasonal conference and events business. Manage budgets, forecasting, labour controls, cost efficiencies and financial reporting. Lead the planning and delivery of the significant three-month summer events programme, including large-scale conferences, corporate workshops, business retreats and away days, gala dinners, summer parties and receptions. Work closely with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure flawless event delivery, build long-term relationships and drive repeat business. Inspire, lead and develop a team of 50+ employees across multiple departments, providing strong leadership and coaching to managers and supervisors. Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, training, development and succession planning, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusivity and high performance. Build and maintain trusted relationships with key university stakeholders and act as the senior ambassador for Houston & Hawkes on site. Continuously identify opportunities to enhance guest experience, increase sales and improve operational performance. Ensure the highest standards of quality, presentation, customer service, food safety, health & safety and compliance. ABOUT YOU A confident and commercially astute hospitality leader with significant leadership experience within hospitality, catering, events, contract catering or a related sector. Proven experience leading large teams of 50+ employees, including managers and multi-department teams. Strong commercial and financial management capability, with experience delivering high-volume events and hospitality operations. Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills, alongside a strong background in people development, engagement and performance management. An inspirational, visible and approachable leader who is highly organised, resilient and passionate about hospitality and customer experience. WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES? Alongside the opportunity to lead one of our most exciting and diverse London operations, you’ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, celebrates success and creates opportunities to develop. Your birthday off every year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme CODE Hospitality Membership Foodie Socials – bringing our teams together to showcase new concepts, seasonal food and drink ideas, coffee innovation and the creativity happening across Houston & Hawkes Masterclasses with Sally Abé and opportunities to learn from some of the industry’s leading talent Ongoing learning, leadership development and genuine opportunities for career progression Our Summer Awards Party - celebrating the people, achievements and successes across Houston & Hawkes An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London’s outstanding venues ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK’s most prestigious client sites. We’re a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality. If you are an experienced hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a complex, high-profile operation and lead an exceptional team, we would love to hear from you.
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Restaurant Manager
Caravan Restaurants and Coffee Roasters - London
£18.60 to £18.60 an hour
PermanentFull time
Restaurant Manager Location: London (first 3 digits of postcode) Up to £18.60 per hour, dependent on experience. The Role We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our team at Caravan. At Caravan, our leaders set the tone. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll support your General Manager to deliver outstanding results across people, product, place, performance and profit. You’ll lead from the floor: keeping every service flowing smoothly, building confident and happy teams and making sure our ‘All Welcome’ hospitality is felt by every guest, every day. What you’ll do: As Restaurant Manager you are responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality experiences to our guests and team. To make that happen you’ll: Ensure our food, drink, and service standards are consistently delivered Train, support and develop confident, high-performing teams: making sure new hires feel welcome and everyone has clear training, reviews and development plans Drive sales, labour, GP, and wastage targets while protecting the Caravan culture Manage systems including Fourth, Mapal and Workvivo Maintain property standards, health & safety, and compliance Contribute to management meetings, audits, and action plans About You: We hire for mindset, not just skill. To thrive as a Restaurant Manager, you should be: An experienced and ambitious hospitality leader focused on growing into a future General Manager Confident leading teams, managing standards, and creating great guest experiences A culture ambassador: positive, approachable, and committed to Caravan’s values Organised, commercially aware, and able to balance shift management while inspiring teams and bringing the fun! What We Offer Competitive wage + bonus Career progression supported by leadership training and development, including our Leadership Development Programme, Train the Trainer, and Hospitality Programme. Meals + drinks on shift Dining discounts for family & friends Coffee discounts at Caravan Coffee Roasters Access to financial health, wellbeing, and mentoring support Birthday & anniversary vouchers About us At Caravan, we believe hospitality is about more than just great food and drink, it’s about people. Since 2010, we have been building award-winning restaurants and a specialty coffee roastery while investing in sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and community. We’re also proudly B Corp Certified, which means we’re committed to people and planet as much as we care about delivering genuine hospitality. Apply Now Caravan is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Apply today and take the next step in your management career as a Restaurant Manager at Caravan.
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