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  • Operations & Customer Service Executive / Manager
    Operations & Customer Service Executive / Manager
    15 minutes ago
    £30000–£37000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Location: Waterloo, London Hours: 4:00am–1:00pm, plus one Friday night shift per fortnight Salary: £30,000–£40,000, depending on experience Company Overview Butcher & Edmonds Ltd is an independently family run catering butchers located in Central London, supplying many of London’s finest restaurants, hotels and gentleman’s clubs. Having been in operation since 2004, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality meats and exceptional service to some of the best chef’s in London. Our commitment to sourcing the best products and delivering outstanding service sets us apart in the industry. The role We are looking for a highly organised and adaptable person to join our small office team at a busy London food wholesaler. This is a crucial hybrid role sitting between operations, customer service, sales administration and basic finance. It is not a traditional sales account-management position. You will help ensure that customer orders are processed accurately, deliveries run smoothly and the day-to-day operation of the business remains organised. The role could suit an operations or administrative professional who would like to become more customer-facing. It could equally suit someone from a sales or customer-service background who enjoys detail, systems and operational responsibility. We are open to candidates at different stages of their careers. A more junior candidate could join as an Operations & Customer Service Executive and develop into the position, while an experienced candidate could take ownership of the role at manager level. You will join a small office team consisting of the General Manager/Sales Director and a Credit Controller/Customer Service Executive. As a result, you will need to be comfortable taking responsibility, switching between priorities and helping wherever required. Key responsibilities Order processing and customer service • Take customer orders by telephone, email and other ordering channels., • Enter orders accurately and efficiently into our ERP system., • Provide telephone customer service to chefs and hospitality customers, particularly during the busy period between 8:00am and midday., • Respond to product, availability, pricing, delivery and order queries., • Resolve routine problems quickly and escalate more complex issues when required., • Build strong, helpful relationships with customers through reliable day-to-day service., • Support customers with additions, amendments, shortages and urgent requirements. Operations and delivery coordination • Act as a link between the office, customers, warehouse and delivery team., • Help coordinate our five delivery drivers throughout the morning., • Communicate delivery instructions, changes and customer requirements clearly., • Respond to delivery queries and help resolve delays or other issues., • Ensure relevant information is passed accurately between customers, drivers and the wider team., • Support the smooth running of daily sales and delivery operations. Systems and administration • Maintain accurate customer, order, pricing and product information., • Carry out regular data entry and general sales administration., • Support the business through its move to a new ERP system., • Help test processes, identify issues and ensure information is transferred accurately., • Contribute to improving administrative and operational processes., • Produce basic reports and information when required. Bookkeeping support • Undertake basic bookkeeping and finance administration., • Assist with invoices, credits, account queries and record keeping., • Work closely with the Credit Controller to ensure customer information is accurate., • Investigate straightforward discrepancies and ensure supporting information is properly recorded. Night-team cover • Work one Friday night shift per fortnight as part of the normal rota., • Provide holiday cover for the Night Sales Operations Manager for approximately 24 shifts per year., • Manage night-time order processing and sales operations confidently when providing cover., • Ensure a clear and accurate handover between the night and daytime teams. General responsibilities • Provide flexible support across the business as priorities change., • Complete ad hoc administrative and operational tasks., • Help maintain high standards of accuracy, communication and customer service., • Take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution. About you You will be practical, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where customer requirements can change quickly. You should have: • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail., • A confident, friendly and professional telephone manner., • Experience in operations, administration, customer service, sales support or a related role., • The ability to enter and manage data accurately., • Confidence using business software and learning new systems., • The ability to prioritise several competing tasks., • A calm and solutions-focused approach to problems., • The confidence to communicate with customers, drivers, warehouse colleagues and managers., • A willingness to take responsibility within a small team., • Flexibility around the early-morning hours, Friday-night rota and holiday-cover requirements., • Experience of foodservice, hospitality, wholesale, logistics, order processing, bookkeeping or ERP systems would be useful, but is not essential for the right candidate. What we offer • A salary of £30,000–£37,000, depending on experience and the level of responsibility assumed., • The opportunity to occupy a central and influential position within a growing business., • Broad exposure to customer service, sales operations, logistics, finance and business systems., • The chance to play an important role in the implementation of a new ERP platform., • Genuine scope for the position to develop as the business grows., • A supportive, close-knit working environment where individual contributions are visible and valued., • Annual 4 weeks' holiday, • Discretionary Christmas bonus, • Company Pension, • Discounted Staff Meat, • A supportive & collaborative working environment, • This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both people and processes: a capable operator who wants more customer contact, or a customer-facing professional who would like to develop broader operational experience.

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  • Operations Director
    Operations Director
    27 days ago
    £55000–£65000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Operations Director We are looking for a driven, hands-on Operations Director to join our growing business and play a key role in taking it to the next level.This is not a role for someone who simply oversees operations from behind a desk. We are looking for someone who is happy to lead from the front, support our General Managers on the ground, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement systems that make the business stronger as it grows.You will work closely with the other directors to improve operational performance, develop our management team, introduce new structures and processes, improve customer experience, support marketing initiatives, drive sales, control costs, and ensure consistency across all sites. Responsibilities • Support and develop our General Managers and management teams., • Maintain high operational standards across all sites., • Implement and improve systems, structures and SOPs., • Analyse KPIs, labour, stock, GP, sales and profitability., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue., • Support recruitment, training and staff development., • Work closely with the marketing team to help drive sales., • Ensure excellent customer service and food quality., • Be hands-on when required and lead by example. Essential Experience • Previous experience as a Area Manager or Operations Manager within hospitality., • Proven experience managing multiple sites or high-volume operations., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Commercially minded with the ability to improve business performance., • Experience implementing operational systems and processes., • Comfortable working both strategically and operationally. What We’re Looking For We want someone who genuinely enjoys building businesses, improving operations and developing people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact within an ambitious and growing hospitality business.

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  • Cluster Maintenance Manager
    Cluster Maintenance Manager
    5 days ago
    £71750 yearly
    Full-time
    Temple, London

    Job Ref: 13423 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive Pay plus excellent company benefits and perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 05/08/2026 Closing date: 16/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Cluster Maintenance Manager for Apex Temple Court and Apex City of London Hotel. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality – it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview Our Cluster Maintenance Manager will always be motivated and highly engaged to provide personalised 'world class' customer care and service to all guests, team members, clients and directors, in line with our brand standards and procedures – ensuring every guest request is completed promptly and decisively, and aspiring to make the impossible, possible. As part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined maintenance team in the delivery of the short and long-term planning and management of the engineering operations for the cluster properties, across both the front and back of house. You will ensure an efficient and economic running of the engineering disciplines, supplying services as required to the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building and utility services in optimum condition. This role will include operational cluster shift coverage across a seven-day senior duty management rota and working between properties on a rotational basis. Main Responsibilities • Lead the planning, scheduling and delivery of all preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across accommodation, public areas, and mechanical and electrical plant systems, • Develop and deliver annual OPEX, CAPEX, repair and refurbishment plans, on time and within budget, • Proactively control maintenance consumable costs against departmental budgets and revenue performance, • Drive product quality standards and property upkeep through regular strategy meetings, performance reviews and continuous improvement, • Oversee the implementation and ongoing use of the Engineering Management System (LOGIT / CAFM Explorer) to support efficiency and compliance, • Achieve monthly Net Promoter and Guest Review Index targets, maintaining exceptional standards of presentation and attention to detail, • Lead health, safety, compliance and building security activity, ensuring all statutory requirements, audits and inspections are met, • Produce clear cost-benefit analyses and business cases to support capital investment decisions, • Coach, train and develop the engineering team to maximise productivity and service quality, • Collaborate with hotel leadership and external stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives, support community initiatives, and promote apprenticeship and talent development About You As Cluster Maintenance Manager, you will show initiative, be able to prioritise your workload, and have an organised and methodical approach to your work. You will have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace, plus a good understanding of legal compliance and record keeping. This role is based across our London Cluster, and you will support other Lead Engineers within the wider cluster. We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role as you begin your journey with us. To excel within this role, you will have: • Clear and influencing communicator with the ability to interact across all levels, • Ability to adapt and drive a continuous growth and transformational mindset, • Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask, • Thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, • A cost-efficient and profit-driven approach, • The ability to identify and manage the best resources to achieve targets, • The ability to translate strategies into practical plans, • Confidence deploying time-in-motion exercises to ensure optimum cost engineering, • A track record of building and developing a guest-centric team culture, • A strong understanding of related H&S building and engineering requirements, • A coaching, supporting and challenging approach to deliver operational targets, • The ability to create an open environment Benefits You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits, which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • In-house company interactive employee communication app, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working, • Training and development from day one, • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team And once you smash your probation, you'll also receive: • Contributions to a pension scheme, • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Annual anniversary complimentary guest experience – overnight stay and dinner for two, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates, • Spa discount, • Life Assurance Cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion – the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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