My client is a fast-growing restaurant group entering an exciting phase of expansion in London, following strong success elsewhere in the UK. They are now seeking an Operations & Projects Assistant to work closely with the CEO and support the delivery of day-to-day operations during a period of rapid growth.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys structure and execution, and is comfortable turning plans into action. In practice, this role acts as a right-hand support to the CEO, with exposure across multiple areas of the business.

You will work across operations, projects and internal coordination, helping to build operational structure and momentum as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CEO across day-to-day operational activity and priority projects
• Coordinate and deliver projects from brief through to execution
• Support activity across marketing, HR, reporting and new site launches
• Conduct research and analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure actions are followed through
• Help implement structure, processes and ways of working during a high-growth phase
• Provide occasional out-of-hours or weekend support when required, with the role primarily Monday to Friday

About You

• 2–5 years’ experience within a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environment
• Strong understanding of operations and commercial basics, including P&L awareness
• Highly organised, proactive and delivery-driven
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, change and evolving environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Takes ownership, accountability and follow-through seriously

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, commercially exposed operational role, working closely with a founder and gaining hands-on experience across the inner workings of a growing hospitality business.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch in confidence.

Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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