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We are looking for FOH Assistants to join Whitworth Locke, Manchester. Our desire to inspire soulful hospitality is taking us on a journey of evolution and growth, making our presence felt in major cities across the UK and Europe. We entrust our vision, purpose and brand to the hands of our teams. It’s a big responsibility and this is why we seek and develop unique individuals to lead the charge. In an (overly simplistic) nutshell our House Hosts are; Confident, warm and effervescent individuals, focussed on curating an experience that each one of our guests desires from the moment they step over our threshold Endlessly curious – reading our guests and adapting approaches to suit the individual and not the masses But most importantly they are humans like us. We don’t believe in a work persona, we avoid hierarchy and we connect with empathy and honesty. Our FOH Assistants don’t shy away from the fundamentals either; they embrace our systems and tech and they are eager to learn and evolve. When guests return home inspired, with stories to tell and discoveries to share, you will have been successful. They will come back more often and tell others. This will be the tale of Locke. In return we offer you a bonus scheme, holidays (including the option to buy more if you want them), a host of wellbeing benefits (Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Long Term Income Protection, an Employee Assistance Programme…), free nights in our properties, awesome recognition schemes, pension (the tax efficient way), company sick pay and further benefits tailored to your individual needs. But most importantly, we offer you a role in our story and the chance to write your own chapter. When and Where? We believe in working flexibly – this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. Ask your recruiting manager or see our careers page for more information. Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently. About edyn Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands – Locke, SACO and Cove – is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it’s like to work at edyn, visit About Locke Beautifully designed, one-of-a-kind, locally inspired aparthotels. Made to be lived in, not just slept in. Where home meets lifestyle hotel. Work meets life. People connect with themselves, and the community. Another way to stay. To find out more about Locke, visit .

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Job Ref: ROB2368 Branch: Airport pub Location: Airport pub, Manchester Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Temporary/Seasonal Hours: Full Time Posted date: 26/07/2026 Closing date: 26/08/2026 Join Our Team – Keep Our Pub Sparkling! We take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming pub—our customers love it, and so do we! If you're passionate about cleanliness and have experience in commercial cleaning, we'd love to hear from you. Why Work With Us? • Competitive salary and tips, • 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation with our employee discount card, • 50% off food during shifts, • Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme, • 28 days paid annual leave, including holiday pay, • Access to a NEST pension, • Wellbeing and mental health support programs, • 'Healthcare Cash Plan' – affordable monthly cover for dental, optical, and medical treatments, • Stability in a family-run business established in 1838, • Uniform provided What We're Looking For We're seeking a friendly and conscientious individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards. Previous experience in commercial cleaning is preferred. If you have the skills and enthusiasm to be part of our team, apply today! Set on the edge of Manchester Airports Runway, the Airport Pub is a truly iconic site featuring creative and innovative decorations and furniture from the world of aviation. Boasting the best viewing area for the runway, an outside bar and catering facilities and a new children's play area. This incredibly busy pub is a firm favourite with a wide variety of visitors from plane enthusiasts to families and corporate groups.

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FOH Assistant - Full Time

3 hours ago

Full-time

Manchester

We are looking for FOH Assistants to join Whitworth Locke, Manchester. Our desire to inspire soulful hospitality is taking us on a journey of evolution and growth, making our presence felt in major cities across the UK and Europe. We entrust our vision, purpose and brand to the hands of our teams. It’s a big responsibility and this is why we seek and develop unique individuals to lead the charge. In an (overly simplistic) nutshell our FOH Assistants are; Confident, warm and effervescent individuals, focussed on curating an experience that each one of our guests desires from the moment they step over our threshold Endlessly curious – reading our guests and adapting approaches to suit the individual and not the masses But most importantly they are humans like us. We don’t believe in a work persona, we avoid hierarchy and we connect with empathy and honesty. Our FOH Assistants don’t shy away from the fundamentals either; they embrace our systems and tech and they are eager to learn and evolve. When guests return home inspired, with stories to tell and discoveries to share, you will have been successful. They will come back more often and tell others. This will be the tale of Locke. In return we offer you a bonus scheme, holidays (including the option to buy more if you want them), a host of wellbeing benefits (Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Long Term Income Protection, an Employee Assistance Programme…), free nights in our properties, awesome recognition schemes, pension (the tax efficient way), company sick pay and further benefits tailored to your individual needs. But most importantly, we offer you a role in our story and the chance to write your own chapter. When and Where? We believe in working flexibly – this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. Ask your recruiting manager or see our careers page for more information. Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently. About edyn Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands – Locke, SACO and Cove – is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it’s like to work at edyn, visit About Locke Beautifully designed, one-of-a-kind, locally inspired aparthotels. Made to be lived in, not just slept in. Where home meets lifestyle hotel. Work meets life. People connect with themselves, and the community. Another way to stay. To find out more about Locke, visit .

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Permanently Unique

Learning & Development Manager

Job Ref: PER1470 Branch: Permanently Unique Group Location: Manchester or London Based Salary/Benefits: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 28/07/2026 Closing date: 08/09/2026 Job Title: Learning & Development Manager Department: Head Office - People Responsible To: Group HR Manager Responsible For: Learning & Development Executive Overall purpose of post: The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for creating, delivering and continuously improving the learning, leadership and performance development strategy across Permanently Unique Group. This role will partner closely with operational and support teams to build a high-performance culture, ensuring every team member has the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to deliver exceptional guest experiences while supporting the Group's commercial objectives. This role will be based at our HQ in Manchester covering the UK learning and development needs with occasional support of our international business. Regular travel is expected in this role. The successful candidate will lead learning initiatives across all brands, driving engagement, retention, internal progression and operational excellence through innovative and impactful development programmes. This successful candidate will be based in either Manchester or London. Duties will include but are not limited to: People: • Design and implement a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to business objectives and growth plans., • Create clear development pathways for all positions across front-of-house, back-of-house and support office teams., • Lead management and leadership development programmes to build a strong internal talent pipeline., • Be accountable for succession planning and identify high-potential individuals across the Group., • Develop onboarding and induction programmes that ensure a consistent and engaging new starter experience., • Coach and support operational leaders in delivering effective training and performance development., • Drive employee engagement through learning initiatives that promote growth, recognition and career progression., • Partner with the People Team to support retention strategies and improve employee satisfaction., • Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback and accountability across all venues., • Oversee development of employees in international sites and ensure development is aligned., • Oversee the work of department Artists to ensure suitable initial and ongoing training of our teams. Profit: • Ensure learning initiatives contribute directly to commercial performance and operational efficiency., • Analyse training ROI through performance metrics, guest feedback, retention rates and operational KPIs., • Support labour optimisation by improving team capability, productivity and cross-functional skills., • Reduce recruitment costs through internal development and promotion opportunities., • Identify opportunities to improve revenue generation through enhanced sales training and guest experience programmes., • Manage the Learning & Development budget effectively, ensuring maximum return on investment., • Support venue openings and expansion projects through structured training plans that enable successful launches. Product: • Ensure all team members have comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, service and brand standards., • Develop product education programmes that enhance guest engagement and commercial performance., • Collaborate with culinary, beverage and operational leaders to create training content for new menu launches and product innovations., • Maintain up-to-date training resources that reflect evolving concepts, menus and service standards., • Champion excellence in guest experience by embedding product knowledge and storytelling into learning programmes., • Ensure brand standards are consistently understood and executed across all venues., • Support the development of specialist knowledge programmes for leadership, wine, cocktails, culinary and guest experience disciplines., • Lead pre-opening training for new venue openings., • Maintain knowledge of new technology and applications that can enhance and support content and delivery. Process: • Develop and maintain group training frameworks, standards and competency assessments., • Create and manage learning systems, training calendars and compliance tracking processes., • Standardise training materials and delivery methods across all brands while respecting brand-specific requirements., • Implement robust evaluation and feedback mechanisms to continuously improve learning effectiveness., • Ensure compliance training is completed and maintained across all departments., • Work closely with operational leaders to identify training needs through performance reviews, audits and business analysis., • Establish clear measurement and reporting processes for learning outcomes and development activity., • Support operational excellence by embedding best practices into all training programmes., • Maintain business wide communication via our internal communication platform. Promotion: • Position learning and development as a key driver of career growth and business success across the Group., • Promote internal progression opportunities and celebrate development achievements., • Support employer branding initiatives by showcasing learning and career development opportunities., • Collaborate with marketing and people teams to communicate learning successes and talent stories., • Develop recognition programmes that reward learning, performance and professional growth., • Act as an ambassador for the Group's values, culture and leadership expectations., • Support the attraction and retention of top hospitality talent through a market-leading development offering., • Partner with external providers and co-ordinate brand led training. Key Skills • Proven experience in a Learning & Development, Training or Talent Development leadership role within hospitality, leisure or luxury service environments., • Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest experience standards., • Experience designing and delivering leadership, management and operational training programmes., • Excellent facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills., • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change., • Strong project management and organisational capabilities., • Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms., • Data-driven approach with the ability to measure and demonstrate learning impact., • Passion for developing people and creating exceptional hospitality experiences. General: • Ensure all employees are complying with the personal grooming policy during visits, feeding back concerns to the site management, ops and people teams., • Communicate all issues relating to the business to the relevant people., • Undertake projects as requested by key stakeholders., • To be aspirational within the team – leading by example and maintaining company standards, ensuring these are a natural skill in your day-to-day role.

Be you. At work. Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you – and we don’t just mean our design-led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we’re building a community of the culturally curious. The forward-thinking. The ever-questioning. Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we’re at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let’s go. The role. To co-operate and work with departmental colleagues and team members across the business, carry out tasks as designated and manage the day-to-day practical aspects of customer service in an organised, structured and professional way. The Food & Beverage Manager will ensure a high standard of service and customer satisfaction while maximising profitability. They manage F&B employees, time & attendance, budgets, service delivery and quality control, playing a key role in the overall guest experience. What it looks like. Ensure seamless daily operations, balancing efficiency with high service standards. Oversee guest satisfaction - seek feedback and implement satisfaction systems to continuously improve service delivery. Full responsibility for the P&L for F&B, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. Drive cost efficiency across all departments while maintaining quality and service standards. Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Champion a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement. What you'll need. Experience with financial management and budget controls is useful for managing costs and ensuring profitability. Advanced knowledge of food and beverage systems and service delivery. Hospitality experience at a busy property Relevant experience in food and beverage management, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. An understanding of food and beverage menu items, including wine, spirits, and cocktails, is desired. Proficiency in hospitality POS technology systems, inventory management, stock ordering and reporting software. Values you’ll share; Courage to question, evolve and be human Curiosity to seek out innovation, change and creativity Confidence to challenge convention and look for better ways to do and be Accountability and the desire to empower those around you Freedom to be yourself at work, just as much as at play Acceptance that perfection doesn’t exist and no one has a monopoly on good ideas Recognition of humanity in yourself and others to learn fast, evolve and grow When and Where? We believe in working flexibly – this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. Ask your recruiting manager or see our careers page for more information. Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently About edyn Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands – Locke, Cove and SACO – is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it’s like to work at edyn, visit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement edyn’s Purpose is to build brands designed around Soulful Hospitality -we create sanctuaries where free thinkers can nourish and enliven their souls. This is only possible if the growth of our company is centred around a deep respect for humanity. Everyone at edyn should feel free and safe to express their ideas, state their opinions and share their lived experiences in an environment of openness, tolerance, and curiosity. This principle sits at the heart of our approach to improving diversity and inclusion. We have established goals and supporting commitments which will help us ensure that everyone in edyn feels a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity. We are on a DEI journey that we have yet to complete, and we acknowledge our failures or weaknesses as we discover them. Our principle & goals are clear, and we travel together to seek to drive change, evolve ourselves and the edyn community.

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Permanently Unique

Social Media & Marketing Executive

Job Ref: PER1469 Branch: Permanently Unique Group Location: Permanently Unique Restaurant Group, Salford Salary/Benefits: £32,000 OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 28/07/2026 Closing date: 08/09/2026 Role Purpose The Marketing & Social Media Executive will play a pivotal part in supporting our brand growth and digital storytelling across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent delivery of world-class marketing that reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and guest experience. Key Responsibilities • Represent the voice of the guest by monitoring and responding to all social media comments, direct messages and reviews with professionalism and warmth., • Effectively plan social media posts to ensure we have a consistent schedule of market leading content., • Create and execute content for main channels including Instagram & Tiktok, both organic and paid., • Develop relationships with third parties - basic knowledge of influencer marketing and PR., • Uphold the values and culture of Permanently Unique Group, contributing to a positive, high-performing team., • Support the delivery of marketing campaigns and events that drive measurable revenue, reservations, and brand engagement across all brands and venues., • Work closely with the wider marketing team to align social and digital strategy with overall business objectives and financial performance., • Track and report on marketing ROl, highlighting opportunities to optimise spend and enhance commercial performance., • Support the implementation of an integrated social and communications strategy, ensuring marketing activities are delivered on time and to standard., • Shoot support. Leading and supporting shoots including: writing shoot lists, creating mood boards, ordering props, styling and running., • Maintain an organised content management system, asset library, and campaign tracking documentation., • Produce monthly social reports analysing engagement, reach, and campaign effectiveness against agreed KPIs., • Assist with other time-sensitive or cross-functional marketing projects as needed within the wider team., • Develop and implement a rolling social content calendar for all brands across key channels - Instagram,, • Work collaboratively with the people team to execute a Linkedin strategy in keeping with brand guidelines and tone of voice, promoting us as a best employer., • Manage day-to-day content scheduling, posting, and community engagement to strengthen brand presence and foster audience loyalty., • Create engaging, on-brand copy for digital platforms, newsletters, blogs, and the website, ensuring consistent tone of voice and storytelling., • Monitor trends, competitor activity, and emerging marketing and social media opportunities to keep Permanently Unique and it's brands at the forefront of the industry., • Champion the unique identities of Tattu, Fenix, and Louis through creative and consistent marketing content that reflects their individual aesthetics, culinary innovation, and guest experience., • Collaborate with the operations and creative teams to ensure promotional content aligns with seasonal menus events, and campaigns. Skills & Experience Required • 1-3 years experience in a similar role, ideally within the hospitality industry., • Some knowledge of iPhone filming (UGC), CRM and Website support (wordpress) is required., • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects., • Proficiency with content creation tools is preferred (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing software, etc.), • Knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and analytics., • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills., • A passion for food, drink, culture, and storytelling.

Job Ref: ROB2373 Branch: Robinson Brewery Location: Robinson Brewery, Stockport Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and excellent benefits package Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 29/07/2026 Closing date: 29/08/2026 Project Manager Location: Unicorn Brewery, Stockport (with regular travel across the Robinsons estate) Department: Property Reporting to: Head of Property Investment & Design Contract: Full-time Help shape the future of Robinsons At Robinsons, we're proud of our heritage, passionate about our pubs, and committed to investing in our people and properties. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our property team and lead a diverse range of investment projects across our estate. From pub refurbishments and developments to projects within our brewery, packaging facilities and head office, you'll play a key role in bringing ambitious plans to life while protecting the character and value of our assets. Benefits • A 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation through the Team discount card, • Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our Team reward scheme, • 27 days paid annual leave plus Bank holiidays, • Access to the company pension scheme including life assurance cover, • Access to Private Health Scheme for you and your family, • Company Sick Pay, • Ongoing personal development and career progression, • Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes, • Access to electric car scheme, • Ability to purchase additional days holiday at the start of the holiday year, • Cycle to work scheme What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include: • Managing refurbishment, development and capital investment projects across the Robinsons estate., • Developing project briefs, budgets, programmes and delivery strategies., • Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle., • Maintaining strong commercial control, including cost management, change control and value engineering., • Ensuring compliance with planning requirements, Building Regulations, CDM and other statutory obligations., • Building strong relationships across the business to minimise disruption and support trading performance during project delivery., • Identifying and managing project risks while maintaining accurate reporting and governance documentation. What we're looking for You'll be a confident and organised project professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrives on delivering results. Essential experience • Proven experience delivering refurbishment, development or capital projects across a multi-site estate., • Experience managing project budgets, programmes, contractors, consultants and professional advisers., • Strong knowledge of construction, project delivery, planning processes, Building Regulations and CDM requirements., • Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills., • Commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and contractor performance., • A relevant qualification in construction, property, design, engineering or project management, or equivalent industry experience. It would be great if you also have • Experience within hospitality, leisure, retail, brewing or another multi-site operational environment., • Experience delivering projects in live trading environments., • Knowledge of listed buildings, heritage assets or conservation areas., • A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or AgilePM., • IOSH, NEBOSH or a similar Health & Safety qualification The kind of person you'll be You'll bring: • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset., • Strong professional credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships., • Excellent judgement when balancing quality, cost, programme and operational priorities., • Accountability, resilience and a hands-on approach to delivery., • A collaborative style and a commitment to continuous improvement. * A 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation through the Team discount card, • 50% off food during shifts, • The 'BAR' – Benefits at Robinsons - Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our Team reward scheme, • 35 days paid annual leave and holiday pay, • Access to the company pension scheme including life assurance cover, • Access to Private Health Scheme for the GM and their family, • Company Sick Pay, • Ongoing personal development and career progression, • Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes, • GM Accommodation (majority of sites) with all utilities paid Why Robinsons? This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned business where you'll have a real impact on projects that shape our pubs, brewery and wider estate. You'll work with passionate colleagues, manage varied and rewarding projects, and help create great places for our customers, partners and teams. Ready to build something great with us? We'd love to hear from you.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 36 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Mexico (Mexico City). Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers. Take the lead with La Squadra as JUNIOR SOUS CHEF in Manchester 🇬🇧 For Circolo Popolare , our restaurant in Manchester (No 1, St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row), we are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef who will become the leader and Chef of tomorrow. Your main tasks: FROM CREATION TO PLATE EXECUTION • Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience., • Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark., • Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards. OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY • You are the Chef's right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable: compliance with hygiene standards, a well-organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives., • Manage Food Costs like a true leader: zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on-time orders., • Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision. SUCCESS IS BUILT ON TEAMWORK • Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism., • Build your Squad: your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive. Our offer: • Highly competitive salary, • Full time role, • 2 consecutive days off per week, • 28 days paid holiday per year, • Pension scheme, • Permanent contract, • Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift, • Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends, • Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities., • Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues, • And much mooore! START DATE: asap BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #joinbigmammauki

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Basrah Lounge

Restaurant General Manager

10 days ago

£36000–£40000 yearly

Full-time

Trafford Park, Stretford

General Manager – Basrah Lounge Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays Basrah Lounge is looking for an experienced, confident and hands-on General Manager to oversee the daily operation of our busy restaurant and lounge. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team, maintaining excellent customer service, managing staff performance and ensuring the venue operates smoothly, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant and lounge, • Lead, support and motivate front-of-house, bar and kitchen teams, • Create and manage weekly staff rotas using the Deputy app, • Monitor employee attendance, lateness, breaks, availability and working hours, • Approve timesheets and ensure staff hours are recorded accurately, • Ensure each shift is appropriately staffed according to business needs, • Recruit, train and onboard new employees, • Conduct staff meetings, performance reviews and disciplinary procedures when required, • Set clear expectations and ensure all team members follow company policies, • Maintain excellent standards of customer service, • Handle customer enquiries, complaints and special requests professionally, • Oversee table bookings, events and busy service periods, • Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering with suppliers, • Reduce unnecessary waste and control operational costs, • Oversee cash handling, tills, end-of-day reports and banking procedures, • Monitor sales performance and help achieve business targets, • Ensure the venue remains clean, organised and presentable, • Carry out regular checks of the restaurant, kitchen, toilets and customer areas, • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, licensing and fire-safety requirements, • Work closely with the owners and provide regular updates on staffing, sales, customer feedback and operational issues, • Step in and support the team during busy periods when required, • Identify ways to improve service, efficiency and the overall customer experience Skills and Experience • Previous experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager or in a similar senior hospitality role, • Strong leadership and people-management skills, • Experience creating rotas and managing staff through Deputy or a similar workforce-management system, • Excellent communication and customer-service skills, • Confident handling complaints and resolving problems calmly, • Good understanding of stock control, labour costs, cash handling and sales targets, • Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and licensing requirements, • Highly organised, reliable and able to work under pressure, • Comfortable managing a busy restaurant and lounge environment, • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, • A hands-on management style and willingness to support all areas of the business What We Offer • A senior leadership position within a growing hospitality business, • A friendly and lively working environment, • The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the venue’s performance, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Staff benefits and additional incentives to be discussed If you are an experienced hospitality manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for providing excellent customer experiences, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short explanation of your relevant management experience.

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Westwood Recruitment

Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver to join a busy growing waste management operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and professional driver looking for long-term, stable employment with excellent earning potential. The Role · Driving a Class 2 (C) refuse collection vehicle · Must have 12 months experience · Carrying daily vehicle checks and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately · Providing excellent customer service whilst representing the business professionally · Working in line with all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures. Working Hours · 5 days out of 7 on a rotating rota. · 1 in every 5 weekends · 0400 Start time · 10-hours shifts · Bank holiday working is required unless annual leave has been booked and approved · 31 days holidays Pay & Benefits · £15 per hour- Monday to Friday · £20.00 per hour Weekends · Potential performance bonus of £125 per week · Quarterly accident bonus of £250 Based on a 50-hour working week, the basic annual salary is approximately £39,000, with the opportunity to earn around £45,5000 per year including the full weekly performance bonus, plus any quarterly accident bonuses Requirements: · Valid Class 2 (C) license · Valid Driver CPC qualification · Digital Tachograph Card · Previous experience driving refuse collection with front loader experience for commercial waste · Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and road transport legislation · No more than 6 points showing on license · No DD, DR or IN10 endorsements This role is ideal for driven individuals seeking a dynamic position within logistics and transportation sectors. We value professionalism, safety consciousness, and excellent service delivery in all our drivers. Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So, you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. Free counselling sessions mental health and awareness. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Perkify This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our Perkify platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme. We also give our employees a chance to win up to £1000 each week. Disclaimer: By submitting your resume to Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd, you acknowledge and agree to the following: Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an employment agency and will work to find suitable employment opportunities for you. We do not guarantee employment. You agree that all information submitted to Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd is accurate and truthful. You agree to hold Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd harmless for any liabilities arising from employment, and to treat all candidate data as confidential.

Trafford Park, Stretford

GENERAL MANAGER – BASRAH LOUNGE We are looking for an experienced, confident and highly organised General Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Basrah Lounge. This is a senior management position. We need someone who can lead from the front, manage a large team, maintain high standards and take ownership of the business when the owners are not present. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage and motivate the entire restaurant and lounge team., • Manage supervisors, assistant managers, front-of-house, kitchen and support staff., • Ensure every department is properly staffed and operating efficiently., • Prepare and manage staff rotas while controlling labour costs., • Recruit, train, develop and performance-manage employees., • Deal professionally with staff issues, complaints and disciplinary matters., • Maintain excellent standards of customer service and guest experience., • Handle customer complaints and resolve problems quickly and professionally., • Ensure food hygiene, health & safety, licensing and company procedures are followed at all times., • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the premises., • Monitor sales, staffing costs, wastage and other key operating costs., • Review daily and weekly performance and identify areas requiring improvement., • Monitor cash handling, till procedures, voids, discounts and end-of-day reporting., • Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships., • Oversee busy weekends, events and entertainment nights., • Carry out regular management meetings and communicate clear expectations to the team., • Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed correctly., • Identify problems before they become serious and take responsibility for resolving them., • Report directly to the owners with clear updates on performance, staffing, customer feedback and any operational concerns. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate should have strong previous General Manager or senior restaurant management experience, preferably within a high-volume restaurant, lounge or hospitality venue. You must be: A strong leader • Hands-on • Commercially aware • Highly organised • Reliable • Professional • Confident managing a large team • Excellent with customers • Able to work under pressure • Comfortable taking accountability This is not simply a floor manager position. We are looking for someone capable of taking ownership of the operation, improving standards and helping drive Basrah Lounge forward. Full-time position Competitive salary – dependent on experience

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